That's not much to go on. Without the year it was published it would be hard to run a search. The link I'm posting is not a Family Circle or Woman's Day magazine. It's just the pattern that came to me from your description. Maybe you could check out the photo and give me a better description of what you're looking for. I'd like to help.

Here is a link that might be useful: sort of granny square afghan

have the afghan pattern you sent, thank you but not what i am looking for. this was a traditional granny square, in one square, looked to be a varigated yarn but between every round, there was a white or off white row, not consistant with the granny pattern stitch, maybe a single crochet around and then the varigated started again. the white or off white row looked just about indented. hard to explain, i have looked thru my patterns and it is not hear, have internet searched also. thanks for any help.

think i have come up with a pattern that is as close to what i am looking for that i am going to find.

Here is a link that might be useful: city squares throw

Ah, now I think I have an idea of what you are looking for. I have a book called "Our Best Baby Afghans" put out by Leisure Arts and the afghan on the cover looks to be similar to the City Squares Throw.

Here is a link that might be useful: Afghan