Alma – The Spiky Granny Blanket
Introducing Alma – The Spiky Granny Blanket
Make something fun, squishy and totally cosy with Alma – The Spiky Granny Blanket.
This playful twist on the classic granny stitch uses the spiked granny stitch to create a textured, snuggly fabric that’s relaxing to crochet and wonderfully mindful to make.
Want to know the best part? Whether you prefer to follow a written pattern or a video tutorial, I’ve got you covered.
There’s a free written pattern available in both UK and US crochet terms.
Plus, there’s a free 4-part video course taking you through the whole blanket, step-by-step, from start to finish.
Read on to find out more about Alma or grab the free written pattern (in UK or US terms) here or watch the video course here right away.
The Pattern Details
Yarn
I used Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK to crochet my blanket.
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK is a DK yarn made of 100% acrylic.
Each ball contains 280m or 100g of yarn.
I used:
- A – White – 3 balls
- B – Sapphire – 2 balls
- C – Mauve Marl – 2 balls
- D – Lagoon Blue – 2 balls
You could substitute for other DK weight yarns.
Crochet Hook
I used a 4 mm / G/6 crochet hook.
Gauge
15 stitches and 9 rows over 10 cm with spiked granny clusters worked in rows.
Size
The blanket measures a generous 113cm x 120cm.
However, instructions are provided for varying the width and length of your blanket so you could make any size you like, from small baby blanket right up to giant king-sized throw!
Techniques
The blanket uses the following stitches (US terms in brackets):
- foundation treble crochet
- chain
- treble crochet
- spiked treble crochet
- double crochet
- slip stitch
- front and back post treble crochet
All of these are demonstrated in the accompanying 4-part video course so whatever your crochet level, you can crochet along with confidence.
The Written Pattern
The pattern is provided here as a pdf file to download and print (if desired). It is written in English and is provided in both US and UK crochet terms.
The pattern includes complete written instructions for crocheting the blanket.
The 4-Part Video Course
If you prefer to learn from videos, you’ll love my four-part course, which is available to watch at any time for free on YouTube.
In this course, I will take you through the whole project, step-by-step, from start to finish.
Part 1 contains an introduction to the blanket and details of the materials you’ll need to get started.
Part 2 teaches you how to work the foundation row, which is the first row of your blanket.
Part 3 takes you through the main spiky granny section section of the blanket.
Part 4 shows you how to crochet the cosy, ribbed border with front and back post stitches.
So, why not have a watch and crochet along with me today!
Get The Alma Pattern Today!
Feeling tempted? You can get Alma – The Spiky Granny Blanket pattern for free on Ravelry today.
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