If you love modern crochet blankets with bold geometric textures, this Free Structured Blocks Crochet Blanket is a perfect project.
Using soft super bulky yarn and simple stitches, this blanket creates a striking checkered design that works up quickly and looks beautiful in any living space.
Blanket Size
Approx 53″ [134.5 cm] x 63″ [160 cm].
Skill Level
Easy – Suitable for beginners who know basic crochet stitches.
Gauge
10 sts and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in Moss Stitch Pattern.
Materials
- Yarn Weight: Super Bulky Weight 6
- Yarn Used: Bernat® Blanket Tweeds™
- Contrast A – Night Tweed (38013): 3 balls or 652 yds / 596 m
- Contrast B – Sea Tweed (38006): 3 balls or 556 yds / 508.5 m
- Contrast C – Ivory Tweed (38001): 2 balls or 440 yds / 402.5 m
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge. - Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
Instructions
Notes
- Wind balls of the colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design.
- To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook and draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed, keeping color change to WS of work.
Section 1
With A, ch 17. *With B, ch 17. With A, ch 17. Rep from * once more. With B, ch 17. With A, ch 19. 121 ch total.
1st row: (RS). With A, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 8 times, joining B in last sc. *With B, 1 sc in next ch. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 8 times, joining A in last sc. With A, 1 sc in next ch. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 8 times, joining B in last sc.
Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. 119 sts. Turn.
2nd row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc.
Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
3rd row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 7 times more, then rep 2nd row once, joining B at end of last rep.
Proceed with Section 2 as follows.
Section 2
1st row: (RS). With B, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. *With C, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. With B, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc.
Rep from * twice more. Do not join C at end of row. Turn.
2nd row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. *With C, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With B, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Do not join C at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 8 times more, joining C at end of last rep.
Proceed with Section 3.
Section 3
1st row: (RS). With C, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. *With A, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. With C, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc.
Rep from * twice more. Do not join A at end of row. Turn.
2nd row: With C, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. *With A, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With C, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Do not join A at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 8 times more, joining A at end of last rep.
Proceed with Section 4.
Section 4
1st row: (RS). With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc.
Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
2nd row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 8 times more, joining B at end of last rep.
Rep from ** to ** once more. Do not join B. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts
The Structured Blocks Crochet Blanket is a fantastic project for crocheters who love bold colorwork and cozy textures.
With its repeating moss stitch pattern and modern block design, this blanket works up quickly with super bulky yarn and makes a beautiful addition to any sofa or bedroom.
Try experimenting with different color combinations to create your own unique version of this stylish crochet blanket.
