First of all, these squares are not my design. I learned to crochet from my grandmother and she taught me how to read charts and how to read an actual crochet doily. So, if I see a doily in a detailed picture I am able to make a copy of it that looks fairly similar if not even identical. I saw one of these squares on Instagram, so, here we are.
I made squares with the same pattern from 20 different colored yarns and then let my son play around with them until he was happy with the result. It took him about 5 minutes to come up with the layout below.
Notice how all the squares are a little curled? I usually don't block individual squares, only the final result gets a blocking steam/wash, depending on the yarn.
I used slipstitch joining in the backloop for the squares. I join them in rows.
Between two squares I ch1 to keep some distance and leave a little elasticity in the blanket.
This is how the back side looks when joining with slip stitches. Just make sure you use a slightly larger hook or work a little loosely like I do.
Rows and columns joined. The ch1 between the squares makes more sense now.
...and this is how the backside looks in the corner.
An attempt to show how I join... I might need to try taking more pictures next time... and on lighter colours.
All squares joined! Now off to make an edging. Anything can be done, from one to more rows of single crochet, double crochet, crabstitch, scalloped edge...
what I did was use 4 shades for the edging from dark gray to white .
I think it turned out quite nice.
This blanket can be found in my shop TinyOrchids.
