Easy granny octagons and squares joined with a slip stitch join.

2024 Update: Adjusted the pattern for Mary Maxim Catalog - Mellowspun DK in a slightly larger arrangement. Used 8 skeins of Mellowspun, about 2400 yards. Added arrangement photo and diagram here for anyone who needs it.

(Original version used my scrap yarns - I used about 1050 meters total (1150 yards) with 300 meters (328 yards) of Main Color (blue) for border and join.

Nice size as shown for a baby blanket, baby floor mat, or lap throw, but can be expanded to any size square or rectangle, just leave the granny squares between the circles and the tiny grannies winking along the edges.)

Colors in Mellowspun DK:

2 skeins Mariner Blue
1 skein each Cornflower, Chamomile, Succulent, Cream, Stream, and Baby Pink.

Colors used in original: Scheepjes Stone Washed XL

Morganite
Rhodocrosite
Tourmaline
Beryl
Larimar
Peridot
Coral
Fosterite
Malachite
Deep Amethyst
Carnelian
Turquoise
Rose Quartz
Blue Apatite (MC)

Pattern support on Julie Yeager Designs Board.