I don’t have a pattern for you – I used one from Attic24 and then I also just searched for “granny stripe blanket pattern” to find a few other tutorials. It’s basically a cluster of 3 double crochets, over and over. But here’s the thing – I’m not great at reading patterns. I just want a friend to sit next to me and talk me through how to make it. So I whipped up a quick video tutorial (just 4 minutes!) of the basic idea behind the Granny Stitch for the stripes. Enjoy that awkward awesomeness (and sorry that my camera was set to warm up the light – oops) – –
I probably made it a little longer than I should have, but I didn’t want it to be too short. She wanted it to be able to cover her feet – got that, and then some!
Some other inspiration – – the image on the left sold me on wanting a granny stripe pattern and the image on the right sold me on using turquoise and green as main colors:
I don’t think I’ve even made a whole blanket, so even though it’s taking a little longer, I’m pretty excited about it and the progress!!
Steph @ Three Loud Kids! says
This turned out so wonderfully! I absolutely love the colors that you chose!
Chelle says
I agree Mandy, I also just want someone to sit beside me & SHOW me the way to do this! THANKS for the video, this will help me far more than reading a pattern or looking at a drawing!! LOVE the colors you chose & how long this is going to be!! I love to have enuf to “tuck” my feet in @ the bottom!!!
crlacy says
Great projects, I just found your blog through pinterest (ruffled key chain project). You mention an etsy site but I couldn’t find it under Sugar Bee Crafts, do you still have a site and do you sell the keychains??
Thanks Carla
Mandy Beyeler says
Hey Carla – – I don’t have anything in my etsy shop right now – sorry!!
Nancy Bandzuch says
Mandy, I am in love with the colors you choose. And, and I embarrassed that I have still not learned to crochet. I should watch your videos and get on that!
crlacy says
oh gotcha, are you still going to use your etsy shop?? If so, I would love to add it to my favorite shops. Do you have a link or the nam that I can search? Thanks!
Crochet Hooks says
looks great! I love granny squares, haven’t tried granny stripe but I will now! We would love if you linked up to our Snickerdoodle Sunday sometime 🙂
Kimberlee Gibson says
Great afghan – I love the colors. I have one that looks kind of like this that my husbands aunt made for my son years ago. I got a lot of crochet and knitting done during the Olympics, too. I was able to complete a crochet infinity scarf and a feather and fan knit scarf. The TV time was extra working time for me!
(un)Deniably Domestic says
Your blanket looks great. I love your color choices. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Heather{Our Life In a Click} says
I DO love the stripes! I just re-learned how to make granny squares and I’m loving the look of the stripes!! It’s really a fresh take on the square idea. The colors you chose are fab! That blanket will grow with her! 🙂
Monica says
I love this blanket/afghan/throw! 😉 I don’t know if I have the patience to finish an entire blanket, but like you, watching it progress might help me to keep on going!
Shannon says
I LOVE this! So adorable and cozy!
Angie Mirasola says
I love the colors! Can I ask how many skeins of each it took you to make yours?
Mandy Beyeler says
Angie, it’s pretty big, so it probably depends on what size you want. So far 2 skeins of each color has been enough. Thanks!
jayne says
just a question: for the next row how many do you chain up? 3?
Thanks – great video!
Mandy Beyeler says
yes, chain up 3 for the next row – good luck!
elizabeth johnson-meissner says
What is the stripe pattern? It looks like some colors you crocheted two rows and other rows three, but can’t quite tell. Thanks!
Mandy Beyeler says
Hi Elizabeth, you’re right – – some I did 2 rows and some I did 3, and some are 4 (I think!) – I just made it up as I went along, so I’m sure that’s not very helpful, sorry!
PHW says
What size hook?
Mandy Beyeler says
sorry, I’m not sure – – it was medium-ish, not super small, not super big (I’m sure that’s not helpful at all!)
Chasley says
What brand of yarn did you use? I love the colors!
Mandy Beyeler says
hmmm, I’ll have to dig it out (we’re moving, so it’s packed right now) but I’m pretty sure I found it at Michael’s
Pam Peters says
My daughter found this on Pinterest and loved the colors. Would you be able to tell be the colors used and what brand?
Thanks
Pam P
Mandy Beyeler says
Sorry, it’s packed away in storage right now…. but I know I bought the colors at Michael’s, and it wasn’t the expensive type of yarn, if that helps at all
Pam Peters says
That’s ok. Just wondered if the colors were turquoise and mustard?
Charlene says
Hi just wanted to know if you found the colors of this blanket
Mandy Beyeler says
sorry, we’re in temporary housing as we build our house, and everything is in storage, boxed up! fingers crossed for the end of January – but I know I bought them at Michael’s, and they don’t have a ton of yarn, so it might jump out at you when you’re there. Good luck!
Megan says
I just finished this crochet project as a Christmas gift and loved it! Your video tutorial was very helpful for a beginning crocheter. I copied your color pattern with and it turned out beautiful, thank you so much!
Mandy Beyeler says
AWesome! Congrats on finishing yours!
Joleen says
I was just wondering how many skeins of yarn you used. Thanks!
Mandy Beyeler says
hmm, great question – – I think I bought 3-4 of each color — that’s a guess! and I figured I could return the extra if I didn’t use it all.
Mary Prichard says
Do you happen to have a picture that shows the entire inspiration afghan? I would love to try making it but I don’t think I’m seeing all of the colors.
Mandy Beyeler says
sorry, I don’t, and we’re in the process of moving so it’s packed up so I can’t snap a new one right now – sorry!
Cherie deLeon says
This is so pretty!! I love your site!
Ana Cristina Saavedra says
Mandy, thank you for the video! I also love the colors as well as the easy way you manage to teach us this. I just would like to ask you how do you work the color change, I mean, how do you change the yarn for each different line.
thank you so much! 🙂
Jami says
Hi! The blanket is so pretty but I am having trouble loading the video. Is it just on my end? Thank you!