Paintbox Yarns Broadway Blanket Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Broadway Blanket Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Broadway Blanket is a colorful crocheted throw blanket available in two sizes. The small blanket measures 98 cm wide by 146 cm long (38½ inches by 57½ inches), while the large blanket measures 122 cm wide by 170 cm long (48 inches by 67 inches). This project is ideal for crafters seeking an intermediate-level crochet design that combines visual interest with straightforward construction.

Techniques Used

This blanket is worked flat and finished using seaming techniques to join completed sections. The flat construction method allows for easier handling during the crocheting process, while seaming brings together the individual motifs to create the finished blanket. This approach is typical for modular blanket designs and provides good control over the final dimensions and shape.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Broadway Blanket pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches suitable for intermediate crafters:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used to create foundation chains and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Double crochet (dc) / Single crochet (sc) – the primary fabric stitch, referred to as double crochet in UK terminology and single crochet in US terminology
• Treble (tr) / Double crochet (dc) – a taller stitch used for textural variation, called treble in UK terminology and double crochet in US terminology
• Slip stitch (ss) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Cluster stitch – a decorative stitch technique created by working multiple yarn-over-hook sequences into the same stitch location, then drawing the loop through all stitches on the hook simultaneously, adding dimensional texture to the motifs

Motif Structure

The blanket is constructed from individual motifs that are crocheted separately and then seamed together. The pattern includes large motifs measuring 24 cm (9½ inches) square and small motifs measuring 12 cm (4¾ inches) square. This modular approach allows crafters to work on manageable pieces before assembling them into the complete blanket.

Materials Required

The Broadway Blanket is designed to be made with Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky yarn in 100-gram balls. The pattern specifies six color options:

• A – Misty Grey: 2 balls for small blanket, 4 balls for large blanket
• B – Pure Black: 2 balls for both sizes
• C – Pillar Red: 2 balls for small blanket, 3 balls for large blanket
• D – Mustard Yellow: 2 balls for small blanket, 3 balls for large blanket
• E – Ever Green: 2 balls for small blanket, 3 balls for large blanket
• F – Royal Blue: 2 balls for small blanket, 4 balls for large blanket
• G – Dark Aubergine: 2 balls for small blanket, 3 balls for large blanket

The pattern is worked using a 7mm crochet hook (UK size 2, US size K10½/L11) or the size required to achieve the correct tension.

Tension and Gauge

Proper tension is critical for this project. Large motifs should measure 24 cm (9½ inches) square and small motifs should measure 12 cm (4¾ inches) square when worked with a 7mm hook at the correct tension. The pattern emphasizes that working to the wrong tension will result in incorrect finished dimensions and may affect yarn requirements. Crafters are strongly advised to crochet a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure their tension matches the pattern specifications.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology with US terminology provided in parentheses for international crafters. Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes for the larger size indicated in square brackets. Repeat instructions are shown in round brackets with the number of repetitions specified. Paintbox Yarns recommends using only the specified