Create a bold, modern crochet blanket made entirely from playful dotted motifs.
This Free Harmony Dots Crochet Blanket Pattern is perfect if you love graphic textures, clean geometry, and an easy, repeatable motif project you can work on anytime.
Measurements and Gauge
Finished Size
Approx 50″ x 60″ [127 x 152.5 cm]
Gauge
14 sc and 16 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Skill Level
Crochet Skill Level: Easy
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- Tr = Treble crochet
- WS = Wrong side
Materials
- Red Heart® With Love Better Half™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 174 yds/159 m)
- Yarn weight: Medium 4
- Contrast A Ivy (0009) – 9 balls or 1524 yds/1393 m
- Contrast B Indigo (0013) – 8 balls or 1333 yds/1219 m
- Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Crochet Instructions
Notes
- Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as hdc.
- To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook and draw new color through last 2 loops, then proceed in new color.
Motif (Make 120)
With A, ch 3.
1st rnd: 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first hdc. 8 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 16 hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in same sp as sl st. *1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 24 hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in same sp as sl st. *1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 32 hdc.
5th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. *1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 3 hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join B with sl st to first hdc. 40 hdc.
6th rnd: With B, ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 1 dc in next hdc. 1 tr in next hdc. (3 tr. Ch 2. 3 tr) in next hdc. 1 tr in next hdc. 1 dc in next hdc.* 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten off.
Finishing
Seaming with Flat Sl St Join (RS)
With B, sl st Motifs tog, working through back loops only and keeping working yarn to WS of work to create a flat sl st chain detail on RS of work (see diagram). Join Motifs into 12 horizontal strips, having 10 motifs in each strip and following assembly diagram on page 3. Join 12 Strips tog.
Note: Keep working yarn to WS of work so only flat sl st chain is visible on RS.
Edging
1st rnd (RS): Join B with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as sl st. Work 1 sc in each st evenly around outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp. Join A with sl st to first sc. Break B.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. Work sc evenly around, having 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
You Did It
This Free Harmony Dots Crochet Blanket Pattern is a fun and satisfying project that turns simple stitches into a bold, modern design.
With its easy motif construction and striking color contrast, this free crochet blanket pattern is perfect for relaxing, portable stitching and creating a cozy handmade piece for your home or as a thoughtful gift.
