If you are looking for a truly outstanding design, you can be sure that this blanket will make people talk! Nostromo blanket plays with geometric forms and optical illusions, so be intentional with color choices for this one. Eetansk’s version pictured below is vibrant and eye-catching. The full
We haven’t looked at a square-based pattern yet, so I’d like to fix this glaring omission now. Thus, here is one such project. Start by crocheting small squares and join them together into a blanket when you have enough of them. You can customize your afghan by choosing different colors and
Finally, here is a real classic: a granny stripes blanket but it also has a modern take on it. This too is a great pattern to use up yarn ends, as you can implement many colors into this pattern, a bit at a time. Go to the free pattern: Granny Stripes Blanket More details about photo project on
An elegant square blanket like this will be either an heirloom piece or a special gift. Patterns like this one will work great with ombre or multicolored yarns because the shades will flow from the center out. If you want, choose your own color sequence and crochet each panel with a different hue.
Have you ever tried tunisian crochet? If not, this is a great crochet pattern to practice it! Toni’s blanket combines this lovely technique with chevron and multicolored yarn so that it’s truly spectacular! A Bahama blanket will be your perfect choice for chilly evenings. The full article about
If there’s a more iconic modern crochet blanket pattern than this one, I don’t know which is it. Jeanne’s design has thousands of versions, as well as some modified ones. A simple chevron pattern with bobble detail is cute, timeless, and versatile, so be sure to try it. The original pattern and the
Lacy squares work great as the building blocks of blankets because they bring a romantic vibe. It’s also much easier to work with single elements than a big blanket, especially toward the end of the process. Once you’ve got your squares ready, join them with a simple or decorative stitch. Go to the
Intricate big throws don’t have to be colorful, and this version of Lilliana Blanket is a great example. When it’s made entirely with neutral colors, the focus is on textures. The bottom photo inspires us to use it as a decorative bedspread, but snuggling under it will be a treat as well. The full
Making little hexagons can be calming, especially if you decide to use up any leftover yarn to make them. Each one is a little bit different, but when you combine them in one big throw, it will all make sense. Sandra’s blanket is inspired by spring colors – shades of pink with pops of green and