Beautiful Blanket Pattern

There’s something magical about crocheting a blanket—watching it grow, stitch by stitch, into a cozy and beautiful piece of art. Whether you’re making it as a heartfelt gift or to add warmth to your own home, a handmade blanket brings a special kind of joy. The Beautiful Blanket Pattern we’re sharing today is both simple and elegant, making it a perfect project for crocheters of all skill levels.

This pattern features soft, textured stitches that build upon each other row by row, creating a lovely striped effect with the help of four carefully selected colors. The repetition in the stitch work allows for a relaxing rhythm as you crochet, and the color changes keep things fun and engaging throughout.

The final piece is not only warm and snuggly but also a vibrant statement of handmade charm. What makes this blanket truly shine is its versatility. You can follow the pattern exactly as written or customize it by changing the color palette, yarn weight, or size.

Beautiful Blanket Pattern

Materials & Pattern Details

Gauge
Gauge isn’t critical for this project, so feel free to experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes. However, to match the blanket dimensions in this pattern, here’s the reference gauge used:
10 cm x 10 cm = 10 pairs of stitches x 11 rows, beginning with a row of stitch pairs.

Materials

• 4 mm crochet hook

Abbreviations

• Ch – chain stitch

• Tr – treble crochet (UK) / double crochet (US)

• St(s) – stitch(es)

• CO – cast on

Pattern Instructions

Main Blanket

Row 1 – Using Color A: Ch 252, turn

Row 2 – 1 tr in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to the end, ch 2, turn

Row 3 – Switch to Color B: ch 2, 1 tr in the gap between each pair of stitches in the previous row, turn

Row 4 – Switch to Color C: ch 2, 2 tr between each stitch of the previous row, turn

Continue alternating Rows 3 and 4, switching to the next color in sequence (D, then A, B, C, etc.) for each new row until you complete 141 rows in total. The final row should be in Color C.

Border
With Color C (or your final working yarn):

Without turning, begin working along the edge.

In each corner, crochet 4 to 5 treble stitches to create a smooth turn.

On the sides, work 2 tr in the gap between the 1st and 2nd stitches of each row.

Along the foundation chain side, work 1 tr between each stitch.

Join with a chain stitch to the top of the first border stitch.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finished Size
Approximately 52 inches / 135 cm square

Yarns and Color Suggestions

To make this blanket shine, choose a soft DK-weight yarn with a cozy drape and gentle sheen. Here are some recommended yarns:

• Sirdar Snuggly DK – Soft, machine washable, and perfect for baby or family blankets

• Stylecraft Special DK – A budget-friendly favorite with a wide range of colors

• Paintbox Yarns Simply DK – Beautiful color variety and excellent stitch definition

• Scheepjes Colour Crafter – Vibrant and easy-care, great for bold color combos

Color ideas:

• 🌸 Spring Garden – Soft pink, mint, lilac, and cream

• 🌊 Ocean Breeze – Teal, navy, aqua, and white

• ☀️ Sunset Glow – Coral, mustard, plum, and rust

• 🐣 Pastel Rainbow – Baby blue, lemon, lavender, and blush