This stunning crochet blanket pattern combines color, texture and the talents of 15 crochet designers into one beautiful sampler. 25 unique granny square designs are certain to keep this crochet project fun and fresh.
Crochet blankets are a special way to show your love for family or friends. They make excellent Christmas, Birthday, or wedding gifts! This particular blanket was made as a special gift for my friend, Lorene of Cre8tion Crochet. She has been running the Cre8tion Design Academy Facebook group for the last couple of years which is filled with helpful hints, and good advice to support up-and-coming crochet designers who are looking to run successful businesses.
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Lorene has been doing this on her own time, and in spite of real life getting in the way. She’s a crochet rock-star! With that in mind I got in touch with some of the more active group members last fall and floated the idea of crocheting a thank you gift that would be warm, comforting, and memorable.
Unfortunately real life also got in the way for me this year, and this crochet blanket pattern is just now getting released. It is perfect timing though as Christmas is just around the corner! Crochet blankets make great gifts, remember (even if they are a year late in getting there)? 😀
2019 CAL Information, and Schedule (Completed):
This crochet blanket was the featured Crochet-A-Long in 2019 for the Official CCC Social Group. The CAL is over, but you can still make this beautiful blanket and share your pictures in the group.
These patterns are free on the designers’ websites. You will need to click on the “visit pattern website” link in the description on Ravelry.
January 1-13: Primrose & Proper Ruffled “Granny” Square – “Deep Sea” – Kirsten Holloway Designs
January 13-27: Sand Dollar Afghan Square – “Charcoal” – Salty Pearl Crochet
January 27-February 10: Sand Ripples Square – 1 “Berry”, 1 “Charcoal” – Novella Bobo Designs
February 10-24: Fenced in Floret Square – “Berry” – Bella Lugosi
February 24-March 10: Kisses Square – multicolored – Creations by Courtney
March 10-24: The Way it Goes Square – 1 “Deep Sea”, 1 “Charcoal”, 1 “Off-white” – Same DiNamics
March 24-April 7: Joelle Square – “Deep Sea” – Sweet Potato Crochet Creations
April 7-21: Cabin on the Beach Square – multicolored
April 21-May 5: Frosty Blooms Square – multicolored
May 5-19: Desert Rose Square – multicolored
May 19-June 2: Springtime In Tokyo Square – multicolored
June 2-16: Starlight Square – multicolored
June 16-30: Tunisian Checkerboard Square – “Charcoal”
June 30-July 14: Harmony Square – multicolored
July 14-28: Changing Tides Square – “Charcoal”
July 28-August 11: Crossrib Square – “Off-white”
August 11-25: Cabled Flower Square – “Berry”
August 25-September 8: Triangle Trellis Square – “Deep Sea”
September 8-22: Winter Snowflake Square – “Off-white”
September 22-October 6: Raised Circle Square – “Off-white”
October 6-20: Ocean Kiss Afghan Square – “Off-white”
October 20-November 3: Free Crochet – Pick a 12″ block of your choice! – “Berry”
November 3-17: Sugar Sand Square – “Off-white”
November 17-December 1: Winter Opulence Square – 1 “Berry”, 1 “Off-white”
December 1-15: Lacy Berries Square – multicolored
December 15-29: Free Crochet – Pick a 12″ block of your choice! – “Deep Sea”
Dimensions and sizing:
The dimensions of this blanket pattern, including trim which is not included in these instructions–look for it in an up-coming CAL in the new year–are 65″ by 77″ (that’s 5 x6 squares). This is larger than a standard throw, but smaller than a standard Twin afghan. Feel free to make more of your favorite granny squares and put them in if you want to crochet a larger blanket.
If you wish to make different sized blankets you may pick and choose the squares you want to crochet, and follow this sizing guide:
Alternative 12″x12″ Afghan square layouts and totals, rough estimates:
Baby blanket: 3×3 = 9 total squares
Toddler blanket: 4×5 = 20 total squares
Throw: 5×5 = 25 total squares
Twin 6×8 = 48 total squares
Queen: 8×8 = 64 total squares
King, 9×9 = 81 total squares
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The Crochet Blanket Square Patterns:
The squares can be arranged any way you choose, but the list below will give you the layout that was chosen by our team of designers, if you wish to make an exact replica (it is also a must for following the boarder instructions a little further down).
To complete this blanket, and the border you will need approximately 8200 yards (including trim) of #4 Worsted Weight Red Heart Soft in 4 colors <–CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE:
7 Skeins Charcoal
9 skeins Off-White
7 Skeins Deep Sea
9 skeins Berry
The squares will give you hook information. Do not follow the hook size listed on the yarn label. Follow the individual designer’s hook size/gauge. Each square should measure 12″x12″ when completed.
1st row:
The Way it Goes Square (Charcoal) – Designed by Same DiNamics Crochet
The Way it Goes Square has a fun design that almost looks as if it’s almost twirling. The center stitches add a texture for a lovely, eye catching design.
Sugar Sand Square – Designed by Salty Pearl Crochet
A simple square with trinity stitches to add just enough texture to look like little seashells on a white sandy beach.
Springtime in Tokyo – Designed by Lorraine Hervert
This simple stitch gives the look of bamboo blinds with the fading blossoms in the wind.
Winter Opulence (Berry) – Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs
A highly detailed motif reminiscent of ice crystals and sparkling snow.
Kisses 12″ Square – Designed by Creations By Courtney
Share the love with many kisses by combining an X-stitch and double crochet to create a simple, elegant layered square.
2nd row:
Desert Rose Square – Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs
A highly textured square that incorporates elements of a rose, and succulent petals.
Primrose & Proper Ruffled Granny Square – Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs
A “picture frame” style square in Kirsten’s popular Primrose & Proper stitch pattern.
Fenced in Floret Square – Designed by Bella Lugosi
Starts in the round from the center, then changes to a square mesh pattern, resembling a flower surrounded by a fence.
Sand Ripples Square (Charcoal) – Designed by Novella Bobo
This square is textured and thick, perfect for pot holders, trivets & blankets. The stitch design gives the fabric interest; even in solid colors.
The Way it Goes Square (Off-white) – Designed by Same DiNamics Crochet
The Way it Goes Square has a fun design that almost looks as if it’s almost twirling. The center stitches add a texture for a lovely, eye catching design.
3rd row:
Victorian Lattice Square – Stitched by Emily of Fiat Fiber Arts.
Lacy Berries Square – Designed by Lorraine Hervert
An intermediate stitch that adds elegance to any project and works up quickly.
Sand Dollar Afghan Square – Designed by Salty Pearl Crochet
Simple textured stitches mimic the classic look of a sand dollar hidden in the tide line.
Winter Snowflake Square – Designed by CurlyQ Crochet
Post stitches create a delicate snowflake.
Joelle Square – Designed by Sweet Potato Crochet Creations
A floral shaped centered square with windowed accents throughout.
4th row:
Katherine’s Rose 12″ Square stitched by Emily of Fiat Fiber Arts.
Changing Tides Tribute Square – Designed by Kraus Stitch
The changing Tides square celebrates friendships, and new beginnings.
Ocean Kiss Afghan Square – Designed by Crochet 24/7
The Ocean Kiss Afghan Square uses a large X stitch with a cluster to give you rows of kisses!
Harmony Square – Designed by Crochet Therapy
The details in this fun, two toned square resemble musical notes.
Cable Flower Square – Designed by The Unraveled Mitten
Post stitches, puffs, bobbles and popcorns are all combined to make the pretty textured flower on this afghan square.
5th row:
Tunisian Checkerboard Square – Designed by Creations by Courtney
A new spin on Tunisian Entrelac for the classic game board fan
Starlight Square – Designed by CurlyQ Crochet
Planned color changes and twisted loops look like a bright, midnight star.
The Way it Goes Square (Deep Sea) – Designed by Same DiNamics
The Way it Goes Square has a fun design that almost looks as if it’s almost twirling. The center stitches add a texture for a lovely, eye catching design.
Sand Ripples Square (Berry) – Designed by Novella Bobo
This square is textured and thick, perfect for pot holders, trivets & blankets. The stitch design gives the fabric interest; even in solid colors.
Cross-rib Square – Designed by Pat Dunnell
The Cross-rib square combines cross stitches and ribbed stitches to create a unique texture.
6th row:
Winter Opulence Square (Off-White) – Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs
A highly detailed motif reminiscent of ice crystals and sparkling snow.
Triangle Trellis Square – Designed by Sweet Potato Crochet Creations
A reversible square of offset lacy triangle shaped stitches that provide an elegant look.
Cabin on the Beach Square – Designed by Salty Pearl Crochet
A beachy crocheted take on the traditional Log Cabin Quilt pattern.
Raised circle square – Designed by Crochet Therapy
A texture filled square that incorporates a few unexpected stitches.
Frosty Bloom Square – Designed by The Unraveled Mitten
Features a floral center encapsulated by ice inspired crochet stitches.
The Seaming:
You may use the joining method of your choice. I used a slip stitch join and used an invisible decrease. If you’re not sure how to do that, here is a video by Moogly showing the technique on a sc and dc stitch. The invisible slip stitch decrease is the same idea–hook under the front loops of the next 2 stitches, pull your yarn trough both and then through the loop on the hook.
Edit: I found a tutorial that shows a technique very similar to the method I used, and gives it a name! Try the Zipper Method.
The Border:
The crochet border was something I free-handed on the fly, and I don’t have a proper pattern written out yet. However I have some notes that may help if you are familiar with the diamond stitch. If you are not, I recommend you watch this video by Hopeful Honey. Attempting this boarder without being comfortable with the Diamond stitch will only frustrate and confuse you. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE PATTERN, and requires a little “eyeballing” to line things up–Follow this at your own risk. 😉 I will not be able to answer any specific questions at this time to help.
Materials Needed:
2 skeins Red Heart Soft in “Berry” yarn, 1 skein Red Heart Soft in “Off-White”
5mm (H) hook
4 mm (G) hook (final round)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
FPtr2tog = front post treble crochet 2 together
FPtr = front post treble crochet
Crab stitch or Reverse Single Crochet
Round 1: Once afghan squares are sewn together, join Berry color to corner, and work 216 sc along both short edges, 276 along both long edges. Ch-2 in corners. Ultimately, your final counts for the sides should be in multiples of 4, excluding turning chains which are not counted, join with sl st to first sc. (984 sc)
Round 2-3: ch 1, sc in each sc st around. In corners work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc), join with sl st to first sc.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, *join Off-White yarn, FPtr2tog placing first leg around first sc of round 2, sk 3 sts, place second leg around the next sc in round 2. Pull up berry color through last 2 loops of FPtr2tog, sc in next 3 sts on round 4. You’ll want to make sure you skip the sc that the FPtr2tog lays in front of. Continue working the diamond stitch along the edge of the blanket. When you have about as much “Berry” space left between your beginning corner and the first “off-white” diamond stitch, pull your berry yarn up and sc in the next 6-7 stitches, pull up “off-white” yarn, and work this next bit in the ch-2 sp at corner from round 1 (3 tr cluster, ch 2, 3 tr cluster, ch 2, 3 tr cluster), pull up berry yarn in final 2 loops of tr cluster, and sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * on each side around, join with sl st to first sc.
Rounds 5-6: repeat rounds 2-3
Round 7: ch 1, using Off-White yarn, FPtr around FPtr2tog from round 4, pull up Berry yarn, sc in next 3 sts, FPtr2tog placing first leg around FPtr2tog in round 4, sk 3 sts, place second leg around the next FPtr2tog in round 4. Pull up berry color through last 2 loops of FPtr2tog, sc in next 3 sts on round 4. When you get close to corner alternate “Berry” and “Off-White” yarn for 6 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc in corner using “Berry” yarn) alternate “Off-White” and “Berry” for 6 sts…
Round 8: ch 1, sc in each sc st around. In corners work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc), join with sl st to first sc.
Round 9: Using 4 mm hook, and tight tension, crab stitch or reverse single crochet in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends
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