One of the prettiest crochet blanket designs is this one made of up textural crochet roses. Playing with colors will put your twist on this already unique design. Create them all in a single color, in Valentine's inspired colors as shown in the original design, or a whole sea of different colors.
Take crochet striped blankets to the next level with this pretty rick rack inspired design. The rickrack shapes are created using a variety of clusters stitches. This crochet blanket is colorful and incorporates a lot of fun stitches so it is a true joy to crochet. This blanket makes a great baby shower gift.
Crochet designer Amanda Perkins has terrific talent when it comes to combining shapes and colors to create the coziest of blankets. This one, for sale through Ravelry, is a colorful zigzag built from crochet triangles. This is a variation on the chevron stripes shown above, made in a much more unique way. Tackling this pattern is an exciting challenge.
For a really fun twist on the chevron stripe, learn how to do it using corner-to-corner crochet. This free baby blanket pattern teaches you how. The design is one that you can easily grow to make other blanket sizes, too. The thick texture is extra cozy, while the design is super chic.
Some of the most popular crochet blanket designs are striped designs, and a favorite variation on this is chevron striping. This free pattern showcases that classic design in bright, bold colors. It is called the Cheerful Ripple Blanket, and you will experience that cheer as soon as you begin to work on it. This is a project designed for fun!
Add a simple tail design to any crochet cozy and you can create the mermaid effect. This free crochet pattern is for a cup cozy or can cozy. It is a perfect summertime drink cozy for a picnic at the beach.
It is all of the little details that make this mermaid tail crochet purse special. The body of the purse is made using chevron stitch that creates a ripple reminiscent of the waves. The tail is uniquely placed at the top of the purse, instead of the bottom, serving as a closure flap. An additional miniature fin is added to the purse strap. Rings are added if you want to make the optional matching mermaid tail chapstick holder.
The mermaid tail crochet blanket is made like an oversized bag, and you can scale that idea down to create bags of various sizes. This small crochet pattern is for a treat bag. It's a perfect choice as a giveaway gift bag for a mermaid-themed birthday party!
This bag is worked from the bottom-up, beginning in short rows for the tail and then going into rounds to complete the rest of the bag. The ruffles at the top are created using the crocodile stitch.
A seaside theme is a popular decor choice for bathrooms, and the mermaid tail crochet washcloth is a great addition to that design. This crochet pattern is made using very simple stitches. Some simple twists and seaming create the tail shape. Add some ocean-scented soap or lotion and this makes a great gift!
