While the base of this swirl blanket is rectilinear, this pattern also uses a swirled weal to give it a sense of motion. I like the gentle contrast.
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TagsRainbow Swirl Free Crochet Pattern
Finally, this swirl blanket uses a square spiral to denote the moving center. In fact, it uses two, because the colorful one is offset by a white one.
Gentle River Ripple Blanket
This gentle river ripple blanket uses bold colors to show off the popular chevron pattern. It has a timeless appeal to home decor. This is my second chevron blanket that I have ever made. The soft peaks and valleys in this chevron throw remind me of gentle ripples on the water in the moonlight. I was going for a gentle wavy effect and after playing around with the stitches for a bit, the look just came together. Generally, the chevron or zig zag look is achieved by increasing and decreasing stitches at regular intervals throughout a row of stitches. This color pattern is repeated 6 times. To make this blanket symmetrical, I added four more rows of the Cape Cod Blue yarn to the end. Blanket is a total of 64 rows.
Spin Me Around Free Crochet Pattern
Perhaps you don't like raised designs on a swirl blanket? Therefore, here is one where the swirls are actually lines of voids.
Carpenter Wheel Baby Blanket
However, a geometric blanket is also a great showcase for a vivid color palette. Thus, here is a similar, yet so different geometric beauty.
Catherine’s Wheel Waves Free Crochet Patterns
However, this next Catherine’s wheel stitch blanket is a totally different approach and shows off that this stitch is not a one trick pony, and that it can be used in a great variety of projects.
