Hello hello everyone!
This blanket, this pattern, the wait is over!!
Ever since I posted the first picture of this blanket, the comments wouldn’t stop, you guys were as obsessed as I was with this pattern, and the time couldn’t come fast enough for me to share this with all of you!
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This design just came to my mind one day, I knew I wanted to create a blanket with a few different stitches, and I happened to create the swatch on the first try.
This rarely happens, I usually have to swatch multiple times before I get to the final piece, but this one was different, and I can see why!
Not ready to crochet yet? Pin this image and crochet later!
Practice your stitches
We will use all the basic stitches on this blanket, so master them before getting started.
As for the pattern, we will be using 2 different stitch combinations, the Block stitch, which we used for the Cloud blanket, and the Granny stitch, which we used for the Primavera Blanket. So if you have made any of these 2 blankets, or know how to make these stitches, you are all set!
Switching colour on every row, or not!
I know you read that right, we will be changing colours in every single row, and I know not everyone likes to be doing this because who likes weaving in ends? No one!
But, on the other hand, sometimes we have to be a little bit more adventurous and play with colour combinations. At the end of the day, this is what will make a project really special, the way you combine different colours and create beautiful palettes.
So hey! I know, it’s not fun weaving in ends, but in the video tutorial below, I will show you the way I like to switch colours and it prevents from weaving in ends.
But one more thing, if you really don’t like changing colours and don’t want to commit to weaving in ends, I have a solution for you. Using variegated yarn can be the trick! This is a very good solution since you don’t have to cut or join a new colour every row, the yarn will do its thing for you.
The best thing, is watching the blanket change colour on its own, not even having to think about it, pretty cool, uh?
Now there is not excuse for you not to make this blanket!
Wash/block your blankets!
I highly recommend washing and drying your blankets when working with acrylic or any acrylic blend yarn. This process will make your blanket ultra soft and relax the stitches making it a bit larger and drapey.
In this case, I’m working with Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn, and let me tell you, this yarn completely transforms after washing. Once you take that fabric from the dryer, it will be the softest thing you have ever touched, trust me!
Taking care of your blankets
Depending on the material you decide to use, and how often you use your blanket, is the care they should have. Now, the pattern I’m sharing here with you is for a baby/toddler size, so you should definitely wash it more often.
I use the Isabella Blanket with my daughter pretty much every day, and I only wash it when I see (or smell) it needs it.
Don’t be scared of washing your blankets, just make sure you are following the yarn label instructions.
Another thing super handy to have is a fabric shaver. This will remove any lint or pills that your blanket might get as time goes on.
If you would like the ad-free printable pattern PDF, you can get it from Etsy or My Shop. Complete written instructions with images to follow along.
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Follow along with the video tutorial on YouTube!
Stitches you should know
- Chain
- Slip Stitch
- Single Crochet
- Half Double Crochet
- Double Crochet
Yarn
To make the size shown in this pattern you will need: 5 colours of Acrylic yarn.
I used Wool-Ease by Lion Brand yarn in the following colours:
Grey Heather – 170g/360m (2 skeins) – Colour A
Rainforest – 230g/490m (3 skeins) – Cour B, this will be the colour you use for the border.
Fisherman – 170g/360m (2 skeins) – Colour C
Arrowwood – 170g/360m (2 skeins) – Colour D
Canyon Sunset – 170g/360m (2 skeins) – Colour E
Notions
Measurements
The final size of this blanket (including the border) is 47″x44″
If you want to change this blanket’s size, you will need a chain multiple of 3+2. Then follow the same pattern.
Gauge
Pattern stitch starting from the first row 4″x4″: 14 sts x 9 rows
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US standard terms
- Ch(s): Chain(s)
- St(s): Stitch (es)
- Ss: Slip Stitch
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Cl: Cluster (3 double crochet in the same space)
- []: Repeat the sequence in the brackets
General Notes
- IMPORTANT: Choose which colour will be your A, B, C, D and E
- There is no specific colour pattern, I did it randomly, but feel free to use the same colour sequence if you’d like.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as 1 dc.
- We will be cutting the yarn and joining a new colour on each row, feel free to use your preferred method to join a new colour, or you can follow the technique I showed in the video tutorial.
Pattern
Begin with your foundation chain: Chain 152. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row.
Row 1: Dc in the 5th ch from the hook, dc all the way across the chain. Ch 1 and turn. (149 sts)
Row 2: Sc in the space between the first and second st, [ch 2, skip 3 sts and sc in the space between sts]. Repeat the sequence across. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO A, B, C)
Row 3: [cl in the ch space from the previous row]. Repeat the sequence across to the last st, dc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO D)
Row 4: dc in the space between the first and second st, [cl in each space between the ones from the previous row]. Repeat the sequence across to the last space, dc in the space and then dc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO E)
Row 5: [cl in the space between cl from the previous row]. Repeat the sequence to the end of the row, then dc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO F)
Row 6: dc in each st available across the row (not between the spaces). Ch 1 an turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO G)
Row 7: Sc in the space between the first and second st, [ch 2, skip 3 sts and sc in the space between sts]. Repeat the sequence across. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO A, B, C)
Row 8: [cl in the ch space from the previous row]. Repeat the sequence across to the last st, dc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO D)
Row 9: dc in the space between the first and second st, [cl in each space between the ones from the previous row]. Repeat the sequence across to the last space, dc in the space and then dc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO E)
Row 10: [cl in the space between cl from the previous row]. Repeat the sequence to the end of the row, then dc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn. (149 sts) (PHOTO F)
Repeat rows 6-10 for a total of 103 rows.
Colour Sequence
Row 1: Colour A
Row 2: Colour B
Row 3: Colour A
Row 4: Colou B
Row 5: Colour C
Row 6: Colour B
Row 7: Colour C
Row 8: Colour D
Row 9: Colour C
Row 10: Colour D
Row 11: Colour E
Row 12: Colour D
Row 13: Colour E
Row 14: Colour C
Row 15: Colour E
Row 16: Colour C
Row 17: Colour A
Row 18: Colour C
Row 19: Colour A
Row 20: Colour B
Row 21: Colour A
Row 22: Colour B
Row 23: Colour D
Row 24: Colour B
Row 25: Colour D
Row 26: Colour E
Row 27: Colour D
Row 28: Colour E
Row 29: Colour C
Row 30: Colour E
Row 31: Colour C
Row 32: Colour B
Row 33: Colour C
Row 34: Colour B
Row 35: Colour A
Row 36: Colour B
Row 37: Colour A
Row 38: Colour D
Row 39: Colour A
Row 40: Colour D
Row 41: Colour C
Row 42: Colour D
Row 43: Colour C
Row 44: Colour E
Row 45: Colour C
Row 46: Colour E
Row 47: Colour B
Row 48: Colour E
Row 49: Colour B
Row 50: Colour D
Row 51: Colour B
Row 52: Colour D
Row 53: Colour A
Row 54: Colour D
Row 55: Colour A
Row 56: Colour C
Row 57: Colour A
Row 58: Colour C
Row 59: Colour B
Row 60: Colour C
Row 61: Colour B
Row 62: Colour E
Row 63: Colour B
Row 64: Colour E
Row 65: Colour D
Row 66: Colour E
Row 67: Colour D
Row 68: Colour A
Row 69: Colour D
Row 70: Colour A
Row 71: Colour E
Row 72: Colour A
Row 73: Colour E
Row 74: Colour C
Row 75: Colour E
Row 76: Colour C
Row 77: Colour B
Row 78: Colour C
Row 79: Colour B
Row 80: Colour D
Row 81: Colour B
Row 82: Colour D
Row 83: Colour A
Row 84: Colour D
Row 85: Colour A
Row 86: Colour E
Row 87: Colour A
Row 88: Colour E
Row 89: Colour D
Row 90: Colour E
Row 91: Colour D
Row 92: Colour C
Row 93: Colour D
Row 94: Colour C
Row 95: Colour A
Row 96: Colour C
Row 97: Colour A
Row 98: Colour B
Row 99: Colour A
Row 100: Colour B
Row 101: Colour D
Row 102: Colour B
Row 103: Colour D
Diagram
Border
Attach your border colour and work:
Round 1: hdc all the way around your blanket, including both sides. When you get to the corner, make [2 hdc, 2 chs, 2 hdc], then continue on the side making 2 hdc per dc row, and 1 hdc per sc row. Repeat on the other side of your blanket. (PHOTO H)
Round 2: Repeat round 1.
Round 3: [skip 2, (sc, ch 2, sc)], repeat the sequence all the way around, adding a stitch or 2 if you need to complete the round. Work the corners as follows: [2 sc, 2 chs, 2 sc], repeat on all 4 corners. Ss to join the round and fasten off. (PHOTO I)
Diagram
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Happy Crochet ~ Dani
