How to Crochet Beginner Modern Granny Rectangle Blanket

I love the simplicity of a granny square, but decided to try something a bit different for this one. I’m using what is know as the crochet Brick Stitch to create the modern granny afghan. I also didn’t want the typical square that a granny usually produces, so I’ll walk you step by step with photos to show you how to crochet a rectangle shaped blanket.
I used Caron Cakes in the Cake Pop colorway for this project, but feel free to use any worsted weight yarn in your favorite colors to create many fun looks. This would be a great pattern to use for your favorite sport team colors to use at those chilly games.
Finished size is 52″ x 64″ using 6 Caron Cakes. If you would like a baby version of 35″ x 42″, only 3 Cakes needed.
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[@Darvit_Nu]

I actually turned to KZbin looking for a video specifically on how to make a granny square blanket rectangular to make a bed cover... and I am delighted to find exactly what I was looking for here! Thank you SO much!!! 🥰🫶🏻

[@kathleenthornton-ro4bt]

My new favorite afghan . Easy on these old fingers.

[@donnaroach73]

I have made several of these afghans. I love this pattern and you do such a wonderful job explaining everything. Thank you!

[@ruthhingston6939]

Love this striking pattern. I am on my third throw. So simple to do too. A winner!

[@gj9736]

Mikey you are the best instructor I have ever come across! Your tutorials are very detailed and very easy to understand and I also like that you explain the yarn and the hook you need besides your diagrams you often have on, thank you for all the beautiful patterns you bring us!

[@debvif3342]

Thank you for this pattern I am on my third baby afghan using the modern rectangle. I got back into crocheting making your moss stitch dishcloths. You are a good instructor and I appreciate your style and generosity in filming videos. Thank you.

[@irock4735]

I made this blanket! My first crocheted blanket project!! Thank you so much! 😃

[@denisemartinez6456]

this is the next Afghan I'm making. I love this! thank you so much

[@michellemelfi4652]

Love the simplicity of this project Perfect for my grandchildren ❤️

[@martaferreira1228]

I like this a lot so I'm doing one for my niece, she asked me.Thank you for the tutorial that way i can follow the writen pattern easily. Mikey you are wounderful.

[@marthareisz6740]

Perfect! Just what I have been looking for to use my cakes! Thank you !

[@tammyjensen4041]

I absolutely love how this blanket works up. Easy to do and turns out beautifully.

[@patriciahehir3576]

Can’t get this wool in Galway ireland. What is comparable.

[@crochetcrazylady9905]

seems to work up quickly~ love the blue/grey, and white in the picture….love the contrast….Happy New Year All~ be safe~

[@kimberlyhelmick386]

If you like the color change, you have to try Caron Big Cakes. I think you would love them.

[@susim7975]

I love this pattern. It is my favorite to make. I am on my second one. I made a small lap blanket last year using caron big cakes. My daughter said it was the prettiest one she has seen me make. And that is saying something. She never cares much for the things I make. But this she likes the pattern. Now I am making another one. Granddaughter has ordered one too. LOL Thanks for making this pattern

[@feliciaodd3116]

Thank you Mikey for another easy to follow tutorial. Thank you Jeanie for such an easy, yet pretty pattern. 😊

[@robynpennington8785]

Oh my gosh thank you so much i only have 2 months to do this blanket and its a very simple yet beutiful pattern. Your voice is also very easy to listen to.

[@janedc5ch319]

I just found this tutorial and i love it . Im on my second cake. It is beautiful. Thank you . My daughterinlaw wanted a purple afghan. This tutorial was perfect timing. Thank you. Perfect pattern and Perfect pattern.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Excellent. I'm glad you are having a great experience.

[@hollytichenor2150]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Reading the written directions I was so confused. You really helped me out!!! Thank You!

[@amandapryar4675]

This is the best way to crochet a blanket and I'm now in my second week. I'm not the fastest person to do this but I'm finding it very relaxing. I've tried doing granny squares but I could never stitch them together, I don't have to worry about it with this blanket. I have lots of small bundles of wool and after I have finished this ( my FIRST blanket) I'm going to use all my small bundles, it will keep me interested whilst changing the colours.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That sounds wonderful. Sounds like a worthy first blanket. 😊

[@yarajamal2603]

It's cool to see you crochet again. I love your videos

[@jungpark4352]

Yara Jamal hat

[@StormyNRG]

I'm just starting this one in Bernat Blanket Yarn. I love the pattern and hope to have a nice outcome.

[@theresasilvia790]

Mikey thank you so much for showing me the modern granny you are the best

[@tamaram200]

I OH my Goodness! I made one. It is so pretty I will make another! Thank you!

[@diedrebrown6355]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much. I just completed a blanket using this method.

[@jmariaharb6394]

Great stitch and very versatile. Made two shawls: top down and bottom up. Also you can add a bead stitch row in afghan to add interest. Thanks for this pattern

[@crazybooklady2104]

cool love the yarn your using.purple is my favorite color.

[@sewwoollyltd4509]

Happy New Year to All at the Crochet Crowd. Thank you for all that you do. Looking forward to 2017 and all the hooking that we are going to share together. Love and blessings for the new year from Birmingham England. Xxxx

[@bettytrant6936]

How to crochet a granny square

[@bettytrant6936]

How to crochet the magic circle

[@florencekalma5629]

I love Caron Cakes Yarn and I love Granny stitch. Can't wait to start this project. Thank you Mikey for another wonderful tutorial.

[@margeferguson8823]

Florence Kalma hats

[@lorettaunderwood614]

this was explained so well for me. I'm using premier yarns sweet roll. thank you for this video

[@monicaevans7271]

Thank you Mickey I am crocheting one of these awesome blankets using Caron cakes - pop. I am from Australia and got some of these at Spotlight.

[@Siamecho]

I really like how this looks. Thank you Mikey for your tutorials. I have tried this several times and i kept getting frustrated and would pull it out and go on to something else. BUT that means I just watch a different tutorial and learn something else. Each tutorial you present teaches me something new and builds my confidence. And today I'm finally 'getting it' and smacking myself for making it more complicated than it was :P

[@robinbeeman2629]

I have started 3 patterns , trying to find the best one for my aunt. I saw this on and said VOILA!! Here it is. I love the row of chains and sc. Such a unique twist. Thank you so much. My aunt will love it.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Beautiful blanket!! 👏👍🤩. Adding to my try-it list!

[@debbielee5156]

I just made this blanket with Big Caron Cakes, it was a gift to my daughter in law, it was awesome. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@maryannsullivan4336]

How many big cakes did you use?

[@genevievemilot2425]

I just tried this and it was easy making it for a bed ridden cousin and so happy with the results so far thank you for making it so easy

[@cathycahoe6888]

love the colors

[@patricesteiner1168]

Just made this! I *love* the way it turned out!.So grateful for this pattern - I tried and frogged three or four patterns before I found this. The modern version of the classic granny is just perfect for my godson’s wife. (I think she’ll like the beachy colors I chose.) Thank you, Jeannie! And thank you, Mikey, for the easy-as-pie tutorial! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@lovebug2664]

Just finished my baby blanket using Bernat's Baby Giggles in Cheer Up. Worked up so fast!

[@foxybrnlegz]

Gorgeous!

[@hilde1945]

oh my love those colors

[@juliecousins9160]

Will be my next project, thanks Mikey & Happy New Year to everyone @ the Crochet Crowd

[@nancyhildreth8582]

Have made several of these and a reverse single crochet works well and looks nice.

[@sg9128]

Fantastic. Thank you for this video!

[@Crochetedpossum]

You are my hands down favorite for tutorials!! I always look for yours first if When I am starting a new pattern!!! Thank you!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thank you for that. I feel like a failure most of my awake life. I'm glad you find value in what I am offering.

[@beverlyblincoe4118]

Oh my goodness I started this project before the holidays and i didn't think i would ever find it. Thanks Mikie! Making it for my nephew.

[@rene7865]

I really enjoyed making this, thank you for the tutorial 😊

[@robsmalls9796]

hello mike, you are never ever fast . for me you make it easy for me to understand what you are teaching .and I want to say thank you so every much lord blessings Diane Mckendry

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That's Diane! :D

[@ensartain]

I've made this blanket three times for gifts, I love it and it works with so many types of yarns!

[@carolineibanez841]

wow your really good look forward to seeing more

[@Marlene77377]

Thank you so much for the easy to follow tutorial.

[@1579kimba]

I just finished a baby blanket following your tutorial. It’s beautiful and I love it!, thank you!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Great job!

[@tlc1721]

Thank you SO much for the CC!!!

[@pamelascrochet]

I love everything you do you are an amazing designer thank you for all you do Pamela McGuire

[@anjumanshaikh22]

I wish I could post a picture of my blanket .. made one today n it looks so beautiful !! Thank you for posting videos 😊

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

I have a bone to pick with also, he told me that same about Tbone is this why the chicken drumstick split?

[@josiahandmaylene]

Just what I was looking for! Thanks!

[@inova4556754]

Thanks, I made a bed cover using this pattern, turned out great!

[@rosecoloradodenver]

Mickey, I love the Crochet Library, great idea!!!!! Also I found the pattern very easily that was great 😊👆🏼

[@barbaras4816]

wow..really like this pattern..really easy !! and really pleasing to the eye !! keep em coming Mikey ****

[@CharmedGrammyCrochet]

I love this pattern!

[@marybethgoodwin3750]

Just got some Cotton Cakes and this pattern is working up so nice I'm obsessed

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Please share it on The Crochet Crowd wall when it's done! I'd love to see it. :) ~ Jeanne

[@angiemartin197]

Happy to see you crocheting again... 😀

[@rushdaamjad]

A very easy and simple design... The tutorial is easy to follow.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nanad5362]

Mikey Dear, Im starting on my 6th Modern Granny. So simple to make, so impactful! I ve done them each time with Cakes, but have changed up the hook size and found I like 4.5 the best. Not an earth shattering change, but it just makes the spaces a wee but smaller. Hugs and thanks to you and Daniel.

[@user-tk7qz6ys1r]

Thank you. You make it so easy. Jeanette from the Bronx, New York🧶

[@ejsgilliland]

In the videos please always say how you stop at the finished product! New beginners won't know, and if you place a border on them! Love watching you teach us new items! Looking forward to seeing more! God bless! Oh even the experience crocheters need new ideas!lol

[@letyreyna8473]

Great vid can't wait to try it

[@sandeefuchs6296]

I loved watching your video. I am a beginner and would love to try to make this Modern Granny Square blanket. Mike does a wonderful job explaining the patterns. 👍Thank you….

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Wonderful! Excellent. Enjoy your journey.

[@calliekatielady]

Omg this is my favorite stich. I think its called a brick stich. This is definitely my next project!

[@debbiescarborough7285]

Loving this pattern! Great tutorial!😊

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thank you.

[@lymorale]

Love it! I'm unable to use the same yarn you used, I'm allergic to wool. I'm using Premier Yarn's called Sweet Rolls made up of 100% acrylic. Thank you for the video.

[@shelliemac7001]

Just started this looking forward to the finished product. Super easy to pick up the pattern and run with it. Thank you for uploading x

[@mylittleflicka]

Thanks for your videos. I am a knitter and do Tunisian crochet as well. I can read patterns just fine, however, i find reading “crochet” patterns difficult, or at least this one, as I am having trouble focusing on these symbols and “where the hell am I”. Your video cleared it all up for me and I have this memorized now. I am a visual learner. Also, you did an entrelac blanket video as well and I had wonderful success with the blanket I made. Thanks again!!

[@marlap1566]

Great tutorial! Thank you!!!

[@ienehanceit]

Thankyou so much for the pattern, it's really funn❤️

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yeah it's a nice easy repeat. :D

[@ursulanavarro5275]

Thanks it was a great tutorial.

[@Kimzeb0410]

Thank you Mikey for doing this tutorial. Terri from Yarnjoy is making this blanket and,she has inspired me to make one.

[@tammybaker695]

Thanks for video I'm using Caron cake Key Lime

[@mariamartacorominas7263]

From Argentina Happy New Year❤

[@jmariaharb6394]

this stitch makes a great from bottom up triangle shawl

[@alikc25]

Have a great New Year.

[@becka22lsl]

Happy New Year !

[@najmabegum3819]

Easy to crochet. Thank you

[@kathykaura7219]

Simple elegance.

[@sharonmachado6185]

I like it ! Thank you for the tutorial 😊

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

No problem.

[@angelahampel8159]

Love this pattern! I used a differnt yarn but it turned out pretty and easy to follow thanks for your clear instructions

[@redraven_y2k]

@Angela Johnson how long did it take you to finish.

[@angelahampel8159]

@@redraven_y2k no very long at all. But I made a baby blanket.

[@yosoyeyuni]

Like this one over the others... Thanks 😘

[@FnonELcohrech]

Your job is very cool

[@drumminwoman5646]

I have soooo much leftover yarn. Gonna try this with two strands and a larger hook to make a scrappy, super-warm blanket.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That would be neat!

[@laurac5451]

thank's mikey someone did it with just stripes.

[@JoseMedina-tg2bu]

I can not wait to do this one

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Enjoy the stitching journey.

[@guadalupeflores499]

Gracias me encanto muy bonita❤

[@Nicolletta13]

This is going to be my next project.

[@estherguzman106]

love it

[@godcrochetchatter9234]

Beautiful

[@lindahorger7737]

Really cute

[@MegaMaraam]

wow thank you

[@sandeefuchs6296]

I loved watching your video. I am a beginner and would love to try to make

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You can do it!

[@tabathagonzalez5598]

Fabulous tutorial, thank-you !💗

[@fatimalaraj70]

Grasias