This free overlay crochet blanket pattern is worked diagonally from corner to corner and follows a clear color chart.
With simple stitches and bold blocks of color, it’s a satisfying project for crocheters who enjoy visual impact and structure.
About the Overlay Crochet Blanket
Design Features
This blanket is worked diagonally using the corner-to-corner crochet technique, following a chart to create an overlay-style image design with strong color contrast.
Skill Level
Crochet Skill Level: Intermediate
Measurements and Gauge
Finished Size
Approx 45″ [114.5 cm] wide x 50″ [127 cm] long.
Gauge
- 7 dc and 4 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
- 3 dc blocks = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dec = Decrease
- Rem = Remains
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sl st(s) = Slip stitch(es)
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Materials
- Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Yarn weight: Super Bulky 6
- Contrast A Vintage White (10006) – 3 balls or 633 yds/579 m
- Contrast B Aquatic (10801) – 2 balls or 347 yds/317 m
- Bernat® Blanket Brights™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Contrast C Pow Purple (12007) – 1 ball or 147 yds/134 m
- Contrast D Carrot Orange (12002) – 1 ball or 138 yds/126 m
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Crochet Instructions
Notes:
- Blanket is worked diagonally from corner to corner.
- Each square on Chart represents 1 block and should be worked in appropriate color.
- Wind small balls of colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design.
- Start new colors at appropriate points. To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook, yoh with new color. Pull through 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in new color.
Foundation
With A, ch 6.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. Turn. 1 block made.
2nd row: Ch 6. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch – beg block made. (Sl st. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp – block made. Turn. 2 blocks complete.
3rd row: Beg block. *Block in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 3 blocks.
Keeping cont of color changes in Chart (each square on grid represents 1 block), rep last row until 33rd row of Chart is complete.
Keeping cont of Chart, proceed as follows to work sides even:
34th row: Beg block. *Block in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to last ch-3 sp. Sl st in last ch-3 sp. (Do not make a block). Turn.
35th row: Sl st in each of first 3 dc. *Block in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
36th to 37th rows: Rep last 2 rows once more.
Keeping cont of Chart, proceed as follows to dec corner:
38th row: Sl st in each of first 3 dc. *Block in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to last ch-3 sp. Sl st in last ch-3 sp. (Do not make a Block). Turn.
Keeping cont of Chart, rep last row until 1 block rem. Fasten off.
Border
1st rnd: (RS). Join D with sl st to any corner of Blanket. *Ch 3. Sl st between next 2 Blocks. Rep from * to corner. (Sl st. Ch 3. Sl st) in corner. Rep from * to beg of rnd, ending with (Sl st. Ch 3) in same sp as joining sl st. Sl st in first ch-3 sp.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same ch-3 sp as sl st. *3 dc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, working (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in each corner ch-3 sp. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts
This overlay crochet blanket is a rewarding project that combines charted colorwork with a clear corner-to-corner construction.
The finished blanket highlights structured shapes and strong contrast, making this free crochet pattern ideal for crocheters who enjoy detailed, graphic designs.
