Strawberry Candy Squares Blanket – a crochet pattern with Granny Squares
If you’re looking for a crochet project that’s as sweet as strawberries and as cozy as candy, the Strawberry Candy Squares Blanket is the perfect choice. With vibrant granny squares joined in bold red, this blanket gives a fresh, modern twist to a timeless classic.
On this page you will find:
- Yarn and colour details
- Crochet level and required skills
- Written granny square pattern (+ links to tutorials & videos)
- Links to the Join-as-you-go method of joining the squares
- Border instructions with photos
- Tassel tutorial
Crochet Level & Skills Required
- A simple pattern using UK treble crochet, UK half treble crochet and chains.
- Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques (including working in the round) and terminology is assumed.
- Knowledge of the join-as-you-go joining method is advantageous.
- Pattern is based on the traditional Granny Squares with different colour rounds – If you’re new to crochet, try making a single square first to practice.
Materials
Crochet Hook: 4mm or size needed to achieve gauge
Yarn: DK weight yarn in seven colours, 295m for each of six colours and 1180m of a joining colour
The sample uses Stylecraft Special DK (100g/295m) in each of Lemon (A), White (B), Spring Green (C), Aspen (D), Wisteria (E) and Magenta (F) and Fondant (G) and 4 balls (400g/1180m) in Pomegranate (H).
Notions: Scissors and needle to weave in ends.
Finished Size
Finished Size: Approximately 135 cm x 135 cm (excluding tassels)
Gauge
Gauge: 4 rounds in pattern = 10cm/4in, adjust hook size as necessary. Gauge is not critical for this project but may affect finished size and yarn quantities.
Notes on the Pattern
- Colour order for the Granny Squares is random – have fun mixing your shades!
- The Granny Square uses treble clusters (groups of 3 UK treble stitches).
- I use 2 chains in each corner, but some crocheters prefer 1 or 3 – adjust as you like.
- I recommend turning your work after each round – it keeps the square even and makes the blanket reversible.
Abbreviations/Crochet terminology
UK terms are used throughout.
beg-ch | Beginning chain |
ch | Chain |
ch-sp | Chain space |
htr | Half treble crochet |
sp(s) | Space(s) |
ss | Slip Stitch |
st(s) | Stitches(es) |
tr | Treble crochet |
Treble Cluster | A group of 3 treble crochet stitches worked in same stitch or space |
(…) | Work instructions in same stitch or space |
[…] | Repeat pattern stated number of times |
Stitch Guide/Conversion Guide
UK term | US term | Description |
|---|---|---|
Treble Crochet (tr) | Double Crochet (dc) | Yarn over hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over pull through remaining two loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Half Treble Crochet (htr) | Half Double Crochet (hdc) | Yarn over hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining three loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Slip Stitch (ss) | Slip Stitch (ss) | Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch and through loop |
Instructions for the Granny Squares
The pattern is based on the traditional Granny Square. On this page you will find the written pattern for the Granny Square. If you would like a step-by-step photo tutorial and video tutorial, these can be found here:
👉 Granny Square Tutorial and Video
You need to make a total of 81 Granny Squares. Make the Granny Squares up to and including round 5. You will be adding a 6th round later with the joining colour when you will join the squares using the join-as-you-go joining method.
Colour order: I used a random colour order, ensuring that the colours were balanced. Inspiration can be found in the photos further down the page.
Written Pattern for the Granny Square
UK terms used.
Foundation: With yarn A, ch4, ss in 1st ch to form a ring (or make a magic ring).
Round 1: Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into ring, ch2, [3tr, ch2] three times. Join with ss in top of beg-ch3. Fasten off yarn A.
Stitch Count – 4 sides with 3tr each, separated by ch-2 corners.
Round 2: Turn. With yarn B, join in any ch-2 sp. Ch3, 2tr in same sp, [(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp] three times, (3tr, ch2) in first corner sp. Join with ss in top of beg-ch3. Fasten off yarn B.
Stitch Count – 4 sides each with two groups of 3tr, ch-2 in each corner.
Round 3: Turn. With yarn C, join in any ch-2 sp. Ch3, 2tr in same sp, 3tr in sp between treble clusters in the round below, [(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner sp, 3tr in sp between treble clusters] three times, (3tr, ch2) in first corner sp. Join with ss in top of beg-ch3. Fasten off yarn C.
Stitch Count – 4 sides each with three groups of 3tr, ch-2 in each corner.
Round 4: Turn. With yarn D, join in any ch-2 sp. Ch3, 2tr in same sp, 3tr in each sp between treble clusters, [(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner sp, 3tr in each sp between treble clusters] three times, (3tr, ch2) in first corner sp. Join with ss in top of beg-ch3. Fasten off yarn D.
Stitch Count – 4 sides each with four groups of 3tr, ch-2 in each corner.
Round 5: repeat round 4
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5
Arrangement of the Granny Squares
Arrange the squares in a 9 by 9 formation – making sure to balance colours.
Example shown below.
Joining the Granny Squares
- Use the join-as-you-go method while working a 6th round with the joining colour (H – Pomegranate).
- Alternatively, crochet all squares fully unto round 6 (round 6 would be with the joining colour for all of the squares), then join with whip stitch or slip stitch.
👉 Find my full join-as-you-go tutorial here: Join-As-You-Go Tutorial
Border Pattern
Border round 1: Using yarn H (pomegranate), pull up a loop in any ch-2 corner space Ch3 (counts as first tr) (Fig 1), 2tr into same space (Fig 2), work along the side of the blanket inserting *3tr in each space formed between the treble clusters from the squares below. When you come to the join between the two squares insert the treble cluster in the slip stitch (Fig 4) that was formed when joining. Work (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in the corner*. Repeat from *to* until you reach the start of the round, 3tr in corner space where you started, ch2, ss into top of beg-ch3.
Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3
Fig 4 Fig 5
Border Round 2: Turn the blanket over, ss into the ch-2 corner space that you just formed. Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr into same space, work along each side of the blanket working 3tr in each space formed between the treble clusters from the row below and working (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in each corner.
Border Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Border Round 4: Turn the blanket over, ss into the ch-2 corner space that you just formed. Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr into same space, work along each side of the blanket working (2htr, ch2, 2htr) in each space formed between the treble clusters from the row below and working (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in each corner. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Tassels (optional)
I added a tassel (using pomegranate (H) yarn) in each of the four corners. Wrap yarn around a 10cm piece of cardboard 30 times, cut along one edge, tie at the top, and attach securely to each corner.
You can do this as follows:
Final Thoughts
Your Strawberry Candy Squares Blanket is complete! This joyful, modern take on the granny square is perfect for beginners who want to practice colour play and joining techniques.