Modern crochet baby blanket with squishiness and texture! Use the Granny Spike Stitch in a 2-row colour repeat, to create this beautiful blanket. Fast and easy crochet pattern. You can use any yarn weight to make a smaller or larger blanket, using a matching hook - bear in mind your yardage requirements will vary. • I used a larger than recommended crochet hook to give a looser drape and more texture • Instructions are given to make the blanket in this pattern. You can make a smaller or larger blanket by chaining a shorter or longer foundation chain. Multiple is 4ch (+1)

There is something timeless and classic about a good chevron blanket. I have made my Timeless Teal Chevron Blanket so many times for baby showers that I could probably crochet one in my sleep. This blanket is honestly a huge hit no matter what colour I make it in. I have even made it in colours that I wasn’t particularly drawn to and ended up loving it so much I kept it for my daugther. Using Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn, (my go-to blanket yarn) which is a super bulky, size 6 yarn, this blanket works up in a jiffy. I have made one in two evenings or about 6 to 8 hours.

The Transpire Blanket has a lovely open stitch to it will a couple of rows of double crochet stitches in between so the lacy style isn’t too open. The Transpire Blanket uses simple crochet stitches so it isn’t hard for a beginner to understand. This free blanket pattern is in a baby blanket size but in the paid pattern I have included the multiples so you can make it in any size that you would prefer and with your ideal yarn

A day on the water always sounds like fun but if you can't get to the water you could also create a water scene with the Fishing Net Blanket. This blanket is a super quick fun photography prop to make. It could be used for a pond, beach, fishing and water theme you could thick of. This prop is also simple to make, if you can chain and double crochet, then you can whip up the Fishing Net Blanket is no time and be using as a prop, you could even use it in the nursery theme.

This colorful blanket is made with simple stitches and interesting color changes. The project can be used on a hammock or as a bedspread - both uses show off the large scalloped edging that is on both sides. Yarn used for the project is Red Heart's Super Saver which washes well and makes for a very soft blanket. Very simple stitches make up the base of the blanket with intermediate stitches worked into the over-sized and eye-catching edging.

Looking for a different crochet blanket pattern? Well, add this Pretty Cool Colors Large Crochet Blanket to your crochet crafts collection! Featuring a soothing ripple design and a vivid color scheme, this crochet throw is an eye-catching piece that will make any room feel more inviting. You can easily use your finished project to decorate a living room, bedroom, or give as a gift to someone who loves unique crochet crafts. Either way, this crochet afghan will be so much fun to make and enjoy once completed. Find out how easy this free pattern is to make and soon you'll have your next favorite crochet blanket!

Looking for a cute project that will remind you of spending a peaceful day in paradise? Well, try making this Beach Breeze Crochet Blanket Pattern that is sure to make you feel like you're at the beach! With an elegant lace texture and blue and white color scheme, this gorgeous blanket pattern will be a stunning addition to your crochet collection. You can even decide to give your finished blanket to a friend or relative as a gift. Find out how easy this afghan is to make with this free pattern. You'll love how chic it will look once completed!

This ombré baby blanket has a lovely texture, it is easy to crochet and it works up very quickly. In a short time you'll complete a beautiful handmade gift that will be treasured forever. A great thing about this ombré blanket is that you don't need to change colors, the yarn makes all the colorwork for you. For this blanket were used 650g (or 2 ⅓ balls) of Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn in colorway “Deep Teal”. The knit-like crochet border finishes the blanket beautifully.

This week on the blog there has been a Fishing Net Blanket and a Mermaid Baby blanket, so let's keep that theme going with now a Marvelous Mermaid Tail Blanket. The Mermaid Blanket is designed for older children (about 3-12 years). This blanket is fun to make and bulky projects are quick projects too. Do you know of a little girl who would love to be a mermaid and can do that while being comfortable snuggled up reading a book or watching tv? The Mermaid Blanket uses basic crochet stitches to make this design.

The bubble burst blanket is great fun for children for both playtime and bedtime. It has rows of large bubbles to burst and the blanket border has smaller bubbles the also pop out. The large bubbles are made by making individual squares which are crocheted together during the project (no-sew). The smaller bubbles on the blanket border are made using the popcorn stitch (instructions included). You can make the blanket as small or as big as you like by simply adding or removing squares. Aran/worsted (weight 4) yarn. I used ‘Stylecraft Special Aran’ in the following colours and approximate amounts: Red: 393m/430yd Yellow: 196m/215yd Pink: 196m/215yd Green: 196m/215yd Orange: 196m/215yd Purple: 196m/215yd Blue: 196m/215yd Total: 1568m/1720yd Supplies you will need: - Crochet hook 5mm - Sewing needle - Aran/worsted yarn - Scissors Recommend skill level is easy/intermediate. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc, tr) as well as the popcorn stitch. Instructions for the popcorn stitch are included. Finished sizes Individual square - L13cm x W13cm Complete blanket: L95cm x W82cm