Paintbox Yarns All Aboard Blanket Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns All Aboard Blanket

What Is Being Made

The All Aboard Blanket is a substantial crocheted throw blanket measuring 130 cm (51¼ inches) wide by 162 cm (63¾ inches) long. This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket suitable for home décor or gifting, worked in a classic striped pattern using a chunky yarn weight.

Craft and Techniques

This blanket is created using the crochet craft technique. The design employs striped colorwork worked in a flat construction method, meaning the blanket is crocheted in rows back and forth rather than in the round. The blanket features a 4-row repeat pattern that forms the main body, with an additional border crocheted around the finished piece to frame and finish the edges.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The All Aboard Blanket uses fundamental crochet stitches including chain stitches (ch), double crochet (dc) also known as single crochet (sc) in US terminology, and treble stitches (tr) also called double crochet (dc) in US terminology. The main blanket body is worked over 140 stitches in a repeating 4-row pattern. Slip stitches (ss) are used for joining, and the pattern includes stitch spaces (sp) as part of the overall design. The instructions are provided in UK crochet terminology with US equivalents noted throughout.

Materials and Tools

The All Aboard Blanket is worked using Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky yarn in three colors: 13 × 100g balls of A (Midnight Blue), 10 × 100g balls of B (Champagne White), and 1 × 100g ball of C (Pillar Red). A 7.00mm crochet hook (UK size 2, US size K/10½) is required to achieve the correct tension. Two safety pins are needed as stitch markers during construction.

Tension and Gauge

Proper tension is essential for this project. The correct gauge is 11 stitches and 11 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over the pattern using a 7mm crochet hook. Before beginning the blanket, crafters should crochet a tension swatch measuring at least 13 cm (5 inches) square and measure their gauge carefully. If the swatch contains more stitches and rows than specified, a thicker hook should be used; if fewer stitches and rows appear, a thinner hook is needed. Working to the correct tension ensures the finished blanket will measure as specified and that yarn quantities will be accurate.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond absolute beginners. The combination of striped colorwork, multiple yarn colors, and the substantial size of the finished blanket requires attention to pattern changes and yarn management.