With three different rows, this pattern will give you a tad more variety while still preserving the simple mechanics and appearance of granny blankets in the round.

Stitch wise, half double crochet (hdc) is used throughout to reduce stitch gaps and each row alternates with either two or three hdc shells.

One of the most important changes is a ghost row of stitches without intermittent chain spaces or skipped stitches. This row stabilizes the structure of the blanket and helps to prevent warping and stretching of the corners. To make this row blend in, the following row is done in between the stitches to mimic the granny style.

If this ghost row of straight hdc stitches isn’t for you and prefer all rows to be executed in the same classic granny square format scroll down for the alternate version.

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Have a look at the Through Any Window Baby Blanket Tutorial if you’re having trouble with either pattern version.