Daisy Fields Blanket in Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport - Free

Daisy Fields Blanket in Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport

What Is Being Made

The Daisy Fields Blanket is a crocheted throw blanket designed by Kristen Stoltzfus-Clay, measuring 40 inches by 40 inches. This intermediate-level project creates a charming home décor piece featuring a floral motif design composed of 36 individual flower-themed crochet motifs that are joined together to form the finished blanket. The design is particularly well-suited for kids' rooms and general home décor applications.

Techniques and Construction Methods

This blanket is constructed using the motif-based crochet technique, where individual flower elements are crocheted separately and then joined together to create the final blanket structure. The designer recommends completing all 36 motifs through the edging round before deciding on the final color layout, allowing for creative customization of the flower arrangement. The joining method uses a specialized joining scallop stitch that seamlessly connects each motif to its neighbors, creating a cohesive finished piece.

The blanket incorporates decorative edging that frames the completed motif arrangement, adding a polished finish to the project. This construction approach offers flexibility in design planning and allows crafters to experiment with different color combinations before committing to a final layout.

Stitches Used

The Daisy Fields Blanket employs a variety of fundamental and decorative crochet stitches:

• Chain stitch (ch) – the foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Single crochet (sc) – used in motif construction and edging details
• Half double crochet (hdc) – creates the primary fabric texture with a gauge of 11 stitches by 7 rows per 4 inches
• Double crochet (dc) – used in shell stitches and structural elements
• Treble crochet (tr) – adds height and dimension to design elements
• Double treble crochet (dtr) – used in popcorn stitch embellishments
• Slip stitch (sl st) – joins rounds and connects motifs

Special Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features three signature special stitches that create the blanket's distinctive appearance:

• Popcorn stitch – created by working 3 double treble crochets in a specified stitch, dropping the loop, then inserting the hook in the first double treble and pulling the loop through. This technique creates textured, dimensional embellishments.
• Shell stitch – constructed as (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in a specified chain space, creating fan-like decorative elements throughout the motifs
• Scallop stitch – a joining technique that creates curved, decorative edges. The standard scallop is (sc, hdc, ch 1, hdc in side of first hdc, sc) in a specified chain space, while the joining scallop incorporates a slip stitch to connect adjacent motifs seamlessly

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This blanket is crafted using Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Sport, a premium yarn composed of 100% Superwash Merino Wool. Each skein contains 50 grams (3.5 ounces) and provides 136.5 yards (125 meters) of yardage, making it an ideal choice for detailed motif work and colorwork projects.

The pattern calls for a total of 18 skeins distributed across six carefully selected colors that create the daisy flower combinations:

• 8 skeins of color #1914 (Alaska Sky) – the primary background color
• 7 skeins of color #204 (Smoke Blue) – secondary background color
• 1 skein of color #820 (Lemon) – used in multiple flower combinations
• 1 skein of color #871 (White) – provides contrast in flower centers and petals
• 1 skein of color #1940 (Peach) – adds warmth to the floral design
• 1 skein of color #268 (Orchid Mist) – introduces cool-toned floral accents

Tools and Equipment

The pattern