Granny Square Lap Blanket - easy peasy

In the evening, I love watching telly to relax, but love to do something at the same time.  Making a huge crochet Granny Square just fits the bill at the moment.  I had some oddments of yarn, but as it grew I had to buy some more! ....  Naturally, I found the extra yarn I needed while having a clear-out :(  ............  Anyway here is my basic Granny Square Pattern:

Basic Granny Square: -

I haven't changed colours in the instructions - you can do this however you choose.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

tr = treble



Make 4 ch. and join, with a slip st., into a circle.

Ch. 3 (which counts as the first Treble), 2 more trebles then 2 ch.

3 trebles in the ring and 2 ch., 3 times more (see pic below) - join into 3rd chain of beginning 3 chains.

(check centre of square pic. below)

Slip stitch to the nearest 2 ch. space and in each space make

3 trebles, 2 ch and 3 trebles : 1 ch. 

On following rounds:

Slip stitch to each corner space and make 3 trs.,2ch.,3 trs.

The spaces between the corners are made up of  3 trebles and 1 chain.

By repeating the above, the Square will grow as big as you make it - change colours as you fancy.

I also found the shape became distorted, but I think when the whole thing is finished you can pull it into shape.





For the final edging you could make a row of double crochet. 

If you turn your work and make this final row from the back (going in the opposite direction from before) - it makes a pretty edging.

This probably sounds more complicated than it is! - but is very relaxing ----- and useful!

PS: If I've made any errors - please let me know.