The Little Square of Plenty Blanket – A Stash-Busting Crochet Granny Square Blanket

Turning the Squares into a Stash-Busting Granny Square Blanket

I shared the Little Square of Plenty pattern in an earlier post, and of course, I went straight on to make plenty more!

In the end, I crocheted 49 squares, which felt like the perfect number for a cosy, small Granny Square blanket. It was also a wonderful way to dig into my DK yarn stash, especially all the pinks and greens that had been sitting around in part-used balls and scraps. Using yarn I already had made the project extra satisfying and gave each square its own subtle personality, while still keeping a cohesive look. Truly, this was a perfect stash-busting crochet granny square blanket.

Adding a Unifying Border to Each Square

To bring everything together visually, I added one round of UK half treble crochet (htr) around each square, worked with the right side facing, using a dark pink yarn.

lots of granny squares displayed with one edged in dark pink

That single round made a big difference: it framed each square, standardised the size, and created a consistent edge for joining. The dark pink also acted as a linking colour, tying the varied pinks and greens together without overpowering them.

granny squares arranged on a blocking board

Each square, with six rounds, measured approximately 13cm x 13cm, making them ideal for arranging into a balanced layout.

Photo showing all the bright coloured granny squares edged with dark pink yarn

Arranging and Joining the Squares

Before sewing anything together, I laid all 49 squares out and experimented with the layout. I wanted the colour distribution to feel balanced — no large clusters of the same shade, and no single square standing out too strongly.

Arrangement of granny squares before being joined

Once I was happy with the arrangement, I sewed the squares together using a whip stitch, keeping the joins neat and flexible so the blanket would drape nicely. Taking the extra time at this stage really paid off; a thoughtful layout makes a huge difference to the finished piece.

Finishing with a Simple, Bold Edge

To complete the blanket, I returned to the dark pink yarn and added a clean, structured edging:

  • 1 round of UK double crochet (dc) worked on the wrong side
  • 1 round of UK treble crochet (tr) worked on the right side

This combination gave the blanket a lovely balance. The dc round anchored the edge and kept it tidy, while the final tr round added a bit of height and softness, echoing the texture used throughout the squares.

A view of a completed granny square blanket from above

The Finished Blanket

The result is a blanket that feels both playful and pulled together: soft pinks and greens unified by a deep pink frame, all made from yarn I already had on hand. It’s a reminder that stash projects can be just as joyful — and sometimes more meaningful — than starting with brand-new yarn.

A close up of bright coloured granny squares joined with dark pink yarn