Bring bold color contrast and modern geometry into your crochet projects with this free Crochet Graphic Blocks Blanket Pattern.
Designed with clean lines and oversized stitches, this blanket works up quickly and creates an eye-catching statement for any space.
About the Graphic Blocks Crochet Blanket
Design Features
This crochet blanket features large graphic color blocks arranged in a classic check pattern, creating a modern and visually balanced look.
Skill Level
Crochet Skill Level: Easy
Measurements and Gauge
Finished Size
Approx 51½” x 61″ [131 x 155 cm].
Gauge
7 sc and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
Materials
- Bernat® Super Fluffee™ (9.8 oz/280 g; 178 yds/163 m)
- Yarn weight: Super bulky 6
- Contrast A Fawn Fleck (38008) – 2 balls or 260 yds/238 m
- Contrast B Cloudy (38011) – 2 balls or 215 yds/197 m
- Contrast C Coral (38001) – 2 balls or 215 yds/197 m
- Contrast D Pine (38004) – 2 balls or 215 yds/197 m
- Contrast E Aqua (38005) – 2 balls or 215 yds/197 m
- Contrast F Dusky (38015) – 2 balls or 215 yds/197 m
- Size U.S. P/15 (10 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Crochet Instructions
Notes:
- Use separate sections of yarn for each area of color.
- To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook and draw new color through last 2 loops, then proceed in new color.
- Each section of color in the check pattern should measure approx 10¼” [26 cm] wide by 10″ [25.5 cm] long.
Foundation
Beg with A as Color 1 and B as Color 2, proceed as follows:
With Color 1, ch 91.
1st row: (RS). With Color 1, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 17 ch. *With Color 2, 1 sc in each of next 18 ch. With Color 1, 1 sc in each of next 18 ch. Rep from * once more. Turn. 90 sc.
2nd row: With Color 1, 1 sc in each of first 18 sc. *With Color 2, 1 sc in each of next 18 sc. With Color 1, 1 sc in each of next 18 sc. Rep from * once more. Turn.
3rd to 20th rows: As 2nd row.
21st to 40th rows: As 2nd row, noting B is Color 1 and A is Color 2.
41st to 60th rows: As 2nd row, noting C is Color 1 and D is Color 2.
61st to 80th rows: As 2nd row, noting D is Color 1 and C is Color 2.
81st to 100th rows: As 2nd row, noting E is Color 1 and F is Color 2.
101st to 120th rows: As 2nd row, noting F is Color 1 and E is Color 2. Fasten off.
Finishing
Top Edging: With RS facing, join A with sl st to Top Right corner of Blanket.
1st row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.
Bottom Edging: With RS facing, join A with sl st to Bottom Left corner of Blanket.
1st row: Ch 1. Working in rem loops of foundation ch, 1 sc in each ch to end of row. Fasten off.
Fringe: Cut 72 strands of A 12″ [30.5 cm] long. Taking 6 strands tog, fold in half and knot into fringe across edging, having one bundle in each corner and one bundle aligned with each color change. Trim fringe evenly.
Wrap Up
This Graphic Blocks Crochet Blanket is a fast and satisfying project that transforms simple stitches into a bold modern design.
With its chunky texture and easy construction, this free crochet blanket pattern is perfect for cozy home décor or a thoughtful handmade gift.
