If you’re looking for a crochet blanket that is simple yet visually striking, the Free Graphic Bands Crochet Blanket Pattern is a perfect choice. This design uses the classic moss stitch combined with bold color changes to create a modern graphic effect.
Made with super bulky yarn, this blanket works up quickly and is perfect for cozy nights or stylish home décor.
Finished Size
Approx 45″ x 60″ [114.5 x 152.5 cm]
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
- Bernat® Plush™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 146 yds/133 m)
- Yarn weight: Super Bulky #6
- Main Color (MC): Soft Grays (68034) – 8 balls or 1060 yds/968 m
- Contrast A: Charcoal (68031) – 3 balls or 338 yds/309 m
- Contrast B: Off White (68014) – 1 ball or 146 yds/133 m
- Size U.S. N/15 (10 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Gauge
8 sts and 9 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pat
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximate(ly)
- Beg = Begin(ing)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue(ity)
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Instructions
With MC, Ch: 92.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Turn. 91 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Repeat: Rep last 2 rows for pat.
Cont in pat with MC until work from beg measures 10″ [25.5 cm], ending on a 3rd row.
Break MC. Join A.
With A: work 14 rows in pat.
Break A. Join MC.
With MC: work 10 rows in pat.
Break MC. Join B.
With B: work 14 rows in pat.
Break B. Join MC.
With MC: work 10 rows in pat.
Break MC. Join A.
With A: work 14 rows. Break A. Join MC.
With MC: cont in pat until work from beg measures 60″ [152.5 cm]. Fasten off.
Conclusion
The Free Graphic Bands Crochet Blanket Pattern is a perfect mix of simplicity and bold design. The moss stitch makes it easy and relaxing to crochet, while the color changes create a modern striped effect.
This is a great project for beginners and a satisfying quick make thanks to super bulky yarn.
