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!
Mermaids are mythical, magical creatures that always bring a smile to your face. Perhaps the only thing more likely to do is a rainbow-combine the two and you've got a practically perfect pattern!
This crochet pattern uses a shell stitch that looks a lot like the scales of a mermaid. In addition to crochet shell stitch, this pattern uses post stitches as well as basic stitches, including double crochet.
What's really neat about this crochet pattern is that it's designed as a classic mermaid tail blanket, but it can also be adapted to wear as a scarf.
Rainbow Mermaid Tail from Little Panda Mommy
Extra chunky yarn and a large size Q crochet hook means that this crochet mermaid tail blanket pattern works up really quickly. Vertical ribbing enhances the design and makes for a particularly warm lapghan.
This surprisingly simple crochet mermaid tail blanket is made using almost entirely double crochet stitches, including some worked in the back loop only. The ruffles at the top add a creative flair to the design and also help to keep you comfy as you use the blanket. This free crochet blanket pattern is made using self-striping yarn. It comes in five sizes for all ages, and it is available as both a written pattern and a video tutorial. It begins with a magic ring, and there are links to tutorials for those who aren't familiar with starting in the round using that technique.
Wrap yourself up in this blanket-style oversized crochet poncho. It would be perfect for a chilly night sitting in the stands to watch a sports game. The stitches are dense with no open spaces, so no wind will get in to give you a chill. Do note that this is originally a Japanese pattern, so you have to be able to read a crochet symbol chart in order to use it.
This beautiful knitted blanket in the pictures below was made by the super talented Purl Soho and it's a simple and very eye-catching project, that will make all the difference in your living room or bedroom! The texture is beautifully embellished by this beige shade, don't you think?
Gorgeous colors, delicate and subtle stripes and a modern border - all of that and more is the perfect definition of this amazing knitted blanket in the pictures below! It's made by Alicia DeHart and she used two skeins of self-striping yarn to make it. Do you like it? Let me know in the comments!
This stunning baby blanket in the pictures below was made by Yarnspirations and it's the ultimate knitted blankie for a nursery! However it's going to be a fantastic addition to a bedroom as well! This pattern is using the mattress stitch for an invisible seam in finishing and the finished size is 36″ x 46″ [91.5 x 117 cm].
These adorable, colorful triangles in the pictures below are easier to make than you think! The main challenge of the Amala blanket is using proper intarsia when switching colours for the different triangles, and keeping the yarn organized on the backside. But it's totally worth the time!
This bright, knitted blanket in the pictures below is the fantastic work by Shannon Dunbabin and it's absolutely stunning! The finished size is approximately 32.5” x 23.5“, but you can easily adjust it. Just take a look at this incredible design!
