Beautiful Blanket Pattern

Crocheting the Perfect Cozy: A Beautiful Blanket Pattern for All Levels

There’s something truly magical about crocheting a blanket—watching it take shape, stitch by stitch, into a soft, comforting work of art. Whether you’re making it as a thoughtful gift or to add a handmade touch to your home, this process brings a unique kind of joy.

The Beautiful Blanket Pattern we’re sharing today is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance, making it ideal for crocheters of all experience levels. The design uses four coordinating colors and a gentle textured stitch to create a soothing rhythm and a lovely striped effect as you go. It’s a relaxing project with just enough variety to keep things interesting from start to finish.

What makes this blanket extra special is its versatility. You can follow the pattern as written or make it your own by switching up the color palette, yarn type, or size. However you personalize it, you’ll end up with a cozy, vibrant blanket full of handmade charm.

🧶 Materials & Pattern Details

Gauge
Exact gauge isn’t critical, so feel free to experiment. But if you want to match the original size, use this gauge as a guide:
10 cm x 10 cm = 10 stitch pairs x 11 rows, starting with a foundation row of stitch pairs.

You’ll Need:

4 mm crochet hook
DK weight yarn (like Sirdar Snuggly DK) in 4 contrasting colors of your choice

🧵 Abbreviations

Ch – Chain
Tr – Treble crochet (UK) / Double crochet (US)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
CO – Cast on

📘 Blanket Pattern

Main Blanket

Row 1 (Color A): Ch 252, turn.
Row 2: 1 tr in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3 (Color B): Ch 2, 1 tr in the space between each pair of stitches from the previous row. Turn.
Row 4 (Color C): Ch 2, 2 tr between each stitch from the previous row. Turn.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4, changing to the next color in your chosen sequence (D, then A, B, C, etc.). Continue this repeat until you’ve completed 141 rows in total. The final row should be in Color C.

🪡 Border

Using Color C (or the last color you worked with):

Without turning, start working around the edges of the blanket.
In each corner, crochet 4 to 5 treble stitches to create a smooth, rounded turn.
On the sides, place 2 tr in the gap between the 1st and 2nd stitches of each row.
Along the foundation chain edge, work 1 tr between each stitch.
Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first border stitch.
Fasten off and weave in all ends neatly.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 52 inches / 135 cm square

🎨 Yarn & Color Inspiration

Choose a soft, drapey DK yarn with a gentle sheen to enhance the texture and comfort of your blanket. Here are some great options:

Sirdar Snuggly DK – Soft and machine washable, perfect for baby and family blankets
Stylecraft Special DK – Budget-friendly and available in a huge range of colors
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK – Great stitch definition and a wide variety of shades
Scheepjes Colour Crafter – Bold, vibrant, and easy to care for

Color Combinations to Try:

🌸 Spring Garden – Soft pink, mint green, lilac, and cream
🌊 Ocean Breeze – Teal, navy, aqua, and white
☀️ Sunset Glow – Coral, mustard, plum, and rust
🐣 Pastel Rainbow – Baby blue, lemon yellow, lavender, and blush pink

With just a bit of time and a few balls of yarn, you’ll have a blanket that’s as beautiful as it is cozy—a project that warms both your hands and your heart.