Granny Square blanket

I came across the following at Dottie Angel's blog, which is absolutely mouth watering. Definitely on my to-do list. 

She got the pattern for this from the Yvestown Blog - and here is the original!

I don't know how to crochet, but here is my reason and inspiration to learn! The pattern is here. Looks like a great way to use up my yarn stash...