Crochet Blanket Pattern

Crochet Blanket Pattern by Jenny Watson

Project Overview

This beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern from Noro offers a classic square design perfect for crafters new to crochet. The finished blanket measures 76 x 76 centimeters (30 x 30 inches), making it an ideal size for a throw blanket or lap blanket. The pattern uses a methodical round-by-round construction that builds outward from a central ring, creating a structured and symmetrical finished piece.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners while creating visual interest through stitch variation. The primary stitches used include:

• Chain stitches (ch) – Used to create the foundation ring and spacing throughout the pattern
• Treble stitches (tr) – The main structural stitch that forms clusters and creates texture
• Slip stitches (ss) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between rows

The blanket is constructed using a square pattern that repeats across six foundational rounds. The pattern begins with a magic ring foundation, then builds outward in expanding rounds. Each round incorporates a combination of treble clusters (groups of 3 trebles worked into the same stitch space) separated by chain spaces, with decorative 2-chain picot corners that define the square shape. The pattern repeats one additional time on each side edge until the blanket reaches the desired measurement, allowing crafters to customize the final size.

Note: The pattern is written using international crochet terminology. Crafters working with USA crochet instructions should substitute double crochet stitches in place of trebles to achieve the correct gauge and finished appearance.

Materials Required

This blanket pattern calls for 1000 grams of Noro Kureyon yarn, distributed as 100 grams each across 9 different color shades. This multi-colored approach creates a vibrant, variegated effect throughout the finished blanket. A 4.00 millimeter (US size 6) crochet hook is required to work with this yarn weight and achieve proper gauge.

Pattern Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations: beg (beginning), ch (chain), rep (repeat), sp (space), ss (slipstitch), and tr (treble).