Wrap yourself in the cozy embrace of autumn with our Harvest Granny Square Throw Blanket, a perfect project for snuggling up by the fire or adding a touch of rustic charm to your home. This easy-to-follow pattern uses a simple granny square motif, letting you watch the colors of a harvest sunset unfold in yarn. Get ready to crochet a beautiful heirloom that will be cherished for years to come!
Harvest Granny Square Throw Blanket Free Diagram
This Harvest Granny Square Throw Blanket uses fundamental crochet stitches to create a beautiful, textured blanket that fits perfectly on a sofa or at the foot of a bed. Expected to take around 40-60 hours for an experienced crocheter, it makes an exquisite, heartfelt gift for housewarmings, weddings, or anyone who appreciates handmade treasures.
You’ll find tips for customizing the size of your throw later in this pattern!
What Makes This Harvest Granny Square Throw Special
What truly sets this harvest granny square apart is its intentional color rotation, designed to mimic the rich, earthy tones of autumn. Each 5-round square systematically uses Wheat, Rust, Olive, Caramel, and Cream in a specific sequence, creating a dynamic visual flow without any individual square looking identical to its neighbors. The pattern utilizes the classic three-double-crochet cluster combined with chain-2 corner spaces to form a traditional granny square, a technique celebrated for its meditative rhythm and striking geometric appeal. The squares are then invisibly joined, creating a seamless surface, and finished with a comforting oatmeal border and a delicate shell edging, ensuring a polished and professional look for your granny square throw.
Skill Level
This pattern is designed for an Advanced Beginner to Intermediate crocheter.
- Required Skills:
- Magic Ring (optional, or Ch 4 and Sl St to join)
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Working into chain spaces
- Joining motifs
- Weaving in ends
- If you’ve mastered the basic stitches and are comfortable with reading a pattern, you’re ready to tackle this crochet throw pattern!
Finished Measurements
The finished Harvest Granny Square Throw Blanket measures approximately:
| Measurement | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|
| Blanket Width | 48 | 122 |
| Blanket Length | 60 | 152 |
| Single Square | 6×6 | 15×15 |
Materials You Will Need
To create your beautiful autumn granny square blanket, gather these supplies:
| Color | Yarn Weight/Type | Yardage (approx.) | Meters (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | Worsted Weight (Category 4) Acrylic Blend | 800 | 732 |
| Rust | Worsted Weight (Category 4) Acrylic Blend | 800 | 732 |
| Olive | Worsted Weight (Category 4) Acrylic Blend | 800 | 732 |
| Caramel | Worsted Weight (Category 4) Acrylic Blend | 800 | 732 |
| Cream | Worsted Weight (Category 4) Acrylic Blend | 800 | 732 |
| Oatmeal | Worsted Weight (Category 4) Acrylic Blend | 1200 | 1097 |
- Crochet Hook: 4.5mm (G/7)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional, for corners)
Yarn Suggestions
For this fall crochet blanket, I recommend a soft, durable worsted weight acrylic or acrylic blend. It’s easy to care for and has great stitch definition.
| Brand/Line | Weight | Yardage per Skein | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice | Worsted (4) | 170 | Soft, wide color range, readily available. |
| Caron Simply Soft | Worsted (4) | 315 | Very soft, good drape, slightly lighter feel. |
| Red Heart Super Saver | Worsted (4) | 364 | Durable, affordable, excellent for blankets. |
⚠️ Note: Avoid very stiff or overly textured yarns, as they can make the granny squares lose their classic shape and might be less comfortable for a blanket. Look for something that drapes well.
Gauge
It’s crucial to check your gauge to ensure your blanket comes out the intended size.
| Measurement | Stitches/Rows |
|---|---|
| 4×4 inch (10×10 cm) square | 13 dc x 8 rows |
| One finished Granny Square | 6×6 inches (15×15 cm) |
💡 Designer Tip: Make at least one full granny square to check your motif size. If your square is larger than 6 inches, go down a hook size; if it’s smaller, go up a hook size. Swatching saves frustration later!
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| sp | space |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| beg | beginning |
| MC | Magic Circle (Magic Ring) |
Special Stitches Explained
No special stitches beyond the basic ones are required for this granny square chart, just classic techniques! The 3-dc cluster is simply 3 dc stitches worked into the same chain space or stitch.
Pattern Instructions
This crochet blanket diagram will guide you through making 80 individual granny squares, then joining them and adding a border. The finished throw consists of 8 rows of 10 squares each.
Section 1: Harvest Granny Square (Make 80)
Each square is worked in 5 rounds, rotating through Wheat, Rust, Olive, Caramel, and Cream. The diagram shows the specific color for each round, starting from the center.
Round 1 (Wheat)
Start with a Magic Circle (MC), or ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into ring, [ch 2, 3 dc into ring] 3 times, ch 2, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off. (4 clusters of 3 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces)
✅ Checkpoint: You should have 4 groups of 3 dc and 4 ch-2 corner spaces.
Round 2 (Rust)
Join Rust with a sl st into any ch-2 corner space.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same ch-2 space, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 space] 3 times, ch 1, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off. (8 clusters of 3 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces, 4 ch-1 side spaces)
✅ Checkpoint: Each side should have 2 clusters of 3 dc separated by a ch-1 space, and corners should be (3dc, ch2, 3dc).
Round 3 (Olive)
Join Olive with a sl st into any ch-2 corner space.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc into next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner space] 3 times, ch 1, 3 dc into last ch-1 space, ch 1, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off. (12 clusters of 3 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces, 8 ch-1 side spaces)
✅ Checkpoint: Each side should now have 3 clusters of 3 dc separated by ch-1 spaces.
Round 4 (Caramel)
Join Caramel with a sl st into any ch-2 corner space.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same ch-2 space, [ch 1, (3 dc into next ch-1 space, ch 1) twice, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner space] 3 times, ch 1, (3 dc into next ch-1 space, ch 1) twice, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off. (16 clusters of 3 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces, 12 ch-1 side spaces)
✅ Checkpoint: Each side should now have 4 clusters of 3 dc separated by ch-1 spaces.
Round 5 (Cream)
Join Cream with a sl st into any ch-2 corner space.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same ch-2 space, [ch 1, (3 dc into next ch-1 space, ch 1) 3 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner space] 3 times, ch 1, (3 dc into next ch-1 space, ch 1) 3 times, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off. (20 clusters of 3 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces, 16 ch-1 side spaces)
💡 Designer Tip: Weave in ends as you go, especially after each color change. It makes assembly much easier!
Section 2: Arranging and Joining Squares
The blanket requires 8 rows of 10 squares each, for a total of 80 squares.
Arrange your squares according to your preference, ensuring a pleasing distribution of colors. The image shows a good example of how the colors can flow.
⚠️ Note: Lay out all your squares before joining to decide on your final arrangement. This prevents having to undo work later!
Joining Method: Invisible Join (Sc Join)
With Oatmeal yarn, holding two squares with wrong sides together:
Insert hook through the back loop of the front square’s stitch and the front loop of the back square’s corresponding stitch. Work 1 sc through both loops. Continue in this manner across the entire side, working into the top of each dc and into each ch-1 space. At the corners, work (sc, ch 1, sc) through both ch-2 spaces.
- Join Squares into Strips: Join 10 squares together to form one long strip. Repeat this process to create 8 strips.
- Join Strips: Join the 8 strips together to form the complete blanket. Use the same invisible join method, aligning the seams as you go.
Section 3: Blanket Border (Oatmeal)
Once all squares are joined, you’ll add a simple border in Oatmeal to unify the granny square throw.
Round 1 (Sc Border)
Join Oatmeal with a sl st in any corner ch-2 space.
Ch 1, 3 sc in same corner ch-2 space. Work 1 sc into each dc across the side, and 1 sc into each ch-1 space. When you reach a seam where two squares meet, work 1 sc into the ch-1 space of the first square, 1 sc into the joined stitch (or directly into the seam), and 1 sc into the ch-1 space of the next square. In each corner ch-2 space, work 3 sc. Repeat around all four sides. Sl st to first sc to join. (Total stitches will vary based on join method, but ensure it lays flat)
✅ Checkpoint: Your border should be laying flat and not puckering or ruffling. Adjust sc count at seams if needed.
Round 2 (Shell Edging)
Ch 1, sc in first st. Skip 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st (this forms the shell), skip 2 sts, sc in next st.
*Repeat from * around the entire blanket. When you reach a corner, work a shell directly into the corner sc of the previous round. Continue the pattern. Sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off.
💡 Designer Tip: If you want a deeper border, add another round or two of sc before starting the shell edging.
Size Customization Tips
This granny square blanket is incredibly easy to customize!
- To make it smaller: Decrease the number of squares per row or the number of rows.
- Reducing by one square in both length and width (e.g., 7×9 squares) will decrease the blanket by approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in width and 6 inches (15 cm) in length, using 17 fewer squares.
- To make it larger: Increase the number of squares per row or the number of rows.
- Adding one square in both length and width (e.g., 9×11 squares) will increase the blanket by approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in width and 6 inches (15 cm) in length, using 19 more squares.
- To adjust individual square size: Change your hook size. A larger hook will result in a larger square (and thus a larger blanket) and vice-versa. Remember to re-check your gauge!
Care Instructions
To keep your Harvest Granny Square Throw Blanket looking its best:
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle.
- Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry.
- Do not bleach.
- Do not iron.
Harvest Granny Square Throw Blanket Free Diagram
Thank you for choosing this harvest granny square pattern! I hope you’ve enjoyed creating this beautiful crochet throw pattern. I love seeing your creations, so please share your finished blanket on social media using #HarvestGrannySquareThrow and tag me @[YourSocialHandle] (replace with your actual social media handle if you have one!). Don’t forget to save this granny square chart to your Pinterest boards for future reference. Happy crocheting!