If you love intricate stitches, elegant textures, and the joy of combining designs from your favorite crochet artists, then the Sophie Loves Lilla Bjorn Winter Blanket might just be your next obsession. This stunning blanket is a gorgeous fusion of well-loved patterns, thoughtfully combined into one cohesive and breathtaking piece.
What You’ll Need
To make the full “Sophie Loves Lilla Bjorn Winter Blanket,” you’ll need to purchase two key patterns:
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Dandelion Mandala by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk (Lilla Bjorn Crochet)
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Dandelion Border, which frames and finishes the blanket beautifully
Both of these patterns are available for purchase on popular pattern platforms like Ravelry or the designer’s website. They offer detailed, photo-rich instructions that are a joy to follow for experienced crocheters.
In addition, the blanket incorporates free patterns, making it more accessible and providing a great way to build confidence before diving into the paid sections:
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Sophie’s Universe by Dedri Uys (Look At What I Made)
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Circles of the Sun CAL Squares by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk
Recommended Starting Point
Before purchasing the Dandelion patterns, I highly recommend starting with the Circles of the Sun blocks. These beautiful squares are completely free and give a fantastic introduction to the designer’s style. They’re rich in texture, playful with color, and make excellent practice for the more advanced techniques featured in the Dandelion Mandala and Border.
By working on these free blocks first, you’ll:
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Get used to the stitch combinations
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Learn how to read Lilla Bjorn’s patterns
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Build confidence in your color planning
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Decide if you enjoy the intricate and layered style before making a financial investment
Pattern Difficulty & Skills Needed
This blanket is not a beginner project, but it’s perfect for adventurous intermediate and experienced crocheters. Some of the skills and techniques you’ll likely encounter include:
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Front post and back post stitches
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Standing stitches
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Puff stitches and popcorns
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Intricate color changes
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Working in the round and joining motifs
If you’ve already worked on parts of Sophie’s Universe, you’ll feel at home with the detailed instructions, helpful notes, and clear step-by-step photos provided by both designers.
Size and Yarn Requirements
The finished blanket measures approximately 67 inches (167 cm) square — a generous size that makes it a stunning bedspread, statement throw, or even a beautiful heirloom gift.
Yarn choices can vary based on your color palette and budget, but most crocheters use DK (light worsted) or aran (medium) weight yarn for this project. You’ll want yarn with good stitch definition to show off the texture.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match fibers, though — many crafters use a combination of cotton blends and wool-acrylic mixes to balance softness and structure.
Download Pattern Sophie Loves Lilla Bjorn Winter Blanket
Final Thoughts
The Sophie Loves Lilla Bjorn Winter Blanket is more than just a crochet project — it’s a creative journey. It brings together the powerful storytelling of Dedri Uys’s Sophie patterns and the intricate artistry of Tatsiana Kupryianchyk’s Lilla Bjorn designs.
If you’re looking for a deeply satisfying make, one that challenges your skills and rewards you with beauty in every row, this blanket is absolutely worth your time. Start small with the free blocks, build your confidence, and then take the leap into the full masterpiece.
Happy hooking!
