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August 20, 2013 by Jennifer

Ocean Tides Granny Square Afghan

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A little over a year ago I wrote my 30 before 30 list. On that list was Crochet an afghan for me/to keep… well I’ve finally finished! It took me almost a year to really get started on it, but its done and its all mine! πŸ˜€ I picked the colors and bought the yarn ages ago, played around with the placement of the squares and agonized over the size. Now its finished and I plan to spend all winter snuggled up under it πŸ™‚ I simply love my Ocean Tides Granny Square Afghan!

Ocean Tides Granny Square Afghan from  busybeingjennifer.com

I’ve know how to make granny squares for a long as I can remember. I think it was the first actual thing my Nana taught me to make after I learned the basics of crocheting. It is still one of my favorite things to create, although I don’t do it often.

Granny Square Afghan 30 before 30  - busybeingjennifer.com

The afghan used 14 squares in each color. Each square is 5 rows around using a 6.5 mm hook.

 

Granny Square Afghan - busybeingjennifer.com
I joined the squares using a new to me technique, the flat braid join. I learned how to do it using this video tutorial.

Ocean Tides Granny Square Afghan - busybeingjennifer.com

 

I finished the afghan off with full rounds of granny stitches around the edge in grey, soft green, mint, and teal. And I’m totally in LOVE! πŸ™‚

Granny Square Afghan in shades of blue and green - busybeingjennifer.com

If you need me anytime between now and next spring, I’ll be on the couch, cuddled up under this little beauty πŸ™‚

Do you have a favorite blanket or afghan you like to snuggle under when the weather gets cool?

 

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  1. Georgia Beckman says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:43 am

    That is GORGEOUS!

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 20, 2013 at 9:04 am

      πŸ˜€ Thanks. I quite like it myself!

      Reply
  2. Barbara Morris says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Very Pretty!..Thanks for sharing how to put the squares together!! I am working on an Afghan for my daughter..now I can finish it!! Thanks again!! Barbara

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 20, 2013 at 9:04 am

      Hurray! I love video tutorials πŸ™‚ I have the hardest time reading patterns.

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      • Debra says

        September 17, 2017 at 11:56 am

        Beautiful afghan. Inspired me to make an ocean themed afghan for my daughter.

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  3. aroyaldaughter says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:15 am

    This is so pretty – I love the colors!

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 20, 2013 at 10:00 am

      πŸ™‚ Thanks muchly!

      Reply
  4. allthatglitters87 says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:18 am

    So pretty! You have much more patience than I!

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 20, 2013 at 10:00 am

      There is a reason it took me a long time! LOL I had half the granny squares done for at least 6 months before I started working on it again LOL

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      • allthatglitters87 says

        August 20, 2013 at 10:11 am

        Did you teach yourself how to do this? I want to learn! Teach me your ways!

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  5. Ashley says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:21 am

    This is gorgeous!

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 20, 2013 at 10:00 am

      Thanks πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Julie says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Love it! And I love that join you used!

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  7. Cody Doll says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:20 am

    That is pretty! I wish I could do something like that. You can defiantly use it spring for a picnic.

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  8. budziak says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:50 am

    That looks great! As crafty as I am, I just can't seem to crochet, I start to zone out and by the time I know it all my loops are uneven and my squares start to look like triangles. Haha. Although as a small child, my favorite blanket was a super soft pink & raspberry colored blanket that my mom crocheted for me, it went missing over the years but I loved that blanket. Nowadays, I just steal my boyfriend's sweaters.

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  9. Beth W says

    August 20, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Oh, that's gorgeous!!

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:33 pm

      πŸ˜€ thanks! Kinda think so myself ! Hehe

      Reply
  10. shane says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Such beautiful blue colors! πŸ™‚

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  11. Jess @ Bespangled says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    So pretty! Great color combo, and cute pattern! Isn't it such a great feeling to finish something like this? I know you'll enjoy it for a very long time!

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  12. Katie says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    WOW it is beautiful!! You are amazing!!!

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    • JenniferJayne13 says

      August 21, 2013 at 8:39 am

      Thanks Katie πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Julie says

    December 28, 2014 at 5:05 am

    That is so lovely. You really can't beat a good granny square blanket. I love the joining method you chose.

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  14. brintraveler says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    You've inspired me….

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  15. Kyliegh says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    Definitely got to try this!

    Reply
  16. laurendaisycottage says

    January 1, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Gorgeous blanket. Your colors are beautiful and your stitches are so even. Great work.

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  17. Lilly's Mom says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:30 am

    It's a lovely blanket you have made for yourself. I love choice of colors and how you placed them in a random pattern. Happy New Year!

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  18. Sherry says

    January 1, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Absolutely beautiful. Very nice work.

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  19. Purfylle says

    January 1, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    Your blanket is just beautiful, the colours work perfectly!

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  20. [email protected] says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    It's just beautiful and looks like it would be very cozy. Have fun snuggling in it! πŸ™‚ ~ Terrie

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  21. navywifeypeters says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:24 am

    I love the colors! Such a gorgeous afghan!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty

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  22. Alexandra says

    January 7, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    I LOVE this color combination! Quite soothing.

    I would love for you to share this at our Yarn Fanatic Link Party – http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/01/yarn-fan…

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  23. dianaramblesdotcom says

    January 8, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    So pretty!

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  24. Helen White says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Jennifer, you never cease to amaze this 73 year old, retired high school educator. Thank you.

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    • Jennifer says

      September 21, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Thank you Helen! I appreciate the complement! And you taking the time to check out my creations πŸ™‚

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  25. Sandy McGinnis says

    December 24, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I just found you on Pinterest. Love this blanket! Could you please share the yarn used and the colors? I’m wanting to make a king size for my bed. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!

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    • Jennifer says

      December 24, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Hi Sandy!
      I used Regular redheart yarn that I picked up at walmart. I don’t remember the exact color names, but there is a mint green, aqua/turquoise, teal, navy and grey colored yarns. I wish ai could tell you the exact names. Sorry!

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  26. Elle Tucker says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    I’ve been crocheting for more than 30 years and I still love the simplicity of the granny square. It’s such a nice way to show off color combos and yours is lovely πŸ™‚

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  27. Brooke Hannon says

    March 23, 2019 at 10:32 am

    do you have the pattern? I’d love to make this!

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    • Jennifer says

      March 23, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Hi Brooke! There’s no “official” pattern. The squares are a basic granny square. I included a video link to the joining method I used in the post. I like crocheting things that I can whip up quickly, which is why I like granny square projects like this one πŸ™‚

      Reply

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