Create a striking 60”x60” blanket featuring diagonal-split granny squares that form a bold, Escher-inspired 3D illusion. Perfect for intermediate crocheters, this quilt-like design makes a cozy statement piece for your home or a unique handmade gift.

This afghan uses 5 shades of yarn to create a 3D illusion with diagonal split granny squares. They are joined one at a time with the join-as-you-go method (step-by-step instructions included). You can also choose to join them with another method. An X-stitch border highlights the interwoven motif.

Want to choose your own colors? The pattern includes a link to an online Stitch Fiddle chart you can use to easily try out and select your own colors.

What you’ll learn:  Split granny squares, joining granny squares as you go, Xst.

• Size: 60″ x 60″.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  3275 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  19

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

The blanket pictured was made with Brava Worsted, colors White, Seraphim, Freesia, Mulberry, and Eggplant, from WeCrochet (affiliate link).

This afghan uses 4 shades of the same color to create a 3D Illusion with granny squares, plus a fifth color to assemble the squares. The stitch is simple – all double crochet with chain spaces – but the special placement of the colors makes this unique 3D effect. The perfect way to showcase your favorite color!

What you’ll learn:  Mitered granny squares, flat slip stitch joining method

• Size: 49.5” x 66”.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  3400 yards
• Skill level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  5

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

The purple 3D blanket above was made with Red Heart Soft yarn in Lavender, Lilac, Baby Lavender, and White by Yarnspirations (affiliate link).

This afghan uses 4 shades of yarn to create a unique 3D Squares Illusion. The squares are formed with a special mitered granny square. They are joined by the C2C (corner to corner) stitch. The contrasting stitches make the 3D effect even stronger.

What you’ll learn:  Mitered granny squares, joining granny squares with the C2C stitch

• Size: 49” x 62″.
• Yarn weight:  Worsted (4)
• Yarn amount:  3100 yards
• Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. I recommend having some experience with C2C before starting this project.
• Pattern type:  Step-by-step written instructions with photos, link to video tutorial showing the join method
• Language:  English with US terminology
• Pages:  18

This pattern has been independently tested for clarity and accuracy.

If you have any questions as you make it, I’m happy to help!

The blanket pictured was made with Brava Worsted, colors Mint, Tranquil, Marina, and Peacock, from WeCrochet (affiliate link).