Crochet a beautiful granny cluster baby blanket with this vibrant free pattern from Haak Maar Raak! This beginner-friendly project is super easy to follow and customize, making it a cozy gift for newborns. The main body relies entirely on classic granny clusters – groups of 3 double crochets – with special variations at the ends to keep your sides perfectly straight. There is plenty of yardage allowance built in, so you can easily add extra stitches or rows to alter the final size.
The layout features an alternating sequence of 18 distinct colors separated by a crisp white base, repeating the whole sequence three times. Uniquely, you work this granny cluster baby blanket entirely on the right side. Instead of turning your work, you cut the yarn at the end of every row and join the next color back at the beginning. The tutorial also addresses wavy edges, which happen to the best of us since everyone’s tension is a bit different. The designer includes some great tips on how to fix those ripples so your DIY blanket lays completely flat.
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