Wrap yourself in calm, cozy textures with the Slate Quiet Nest Blanket – a beautifully simple striped throw that blends soft neutrals with effortless stitch repetition.
This free crochet pattern is perfect for relaxing evenings and makes a timeless handmade gift or bestseller for your shop.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Pattern Overview
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Measurements
Approx 52″ x 60″ [132 x 152.5 cm].
Gauge
8 sts and 6 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pat.
Materials
- Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Main Color (MC) Pale Grey (10046) – 4 balls (788 yds/720 m)
- Contrast A Dark Grey (10044) – 1 ball (195 yds/178 m)
- Contrast B Vintage White (10006) – 1 ball (101 yds/92 m)
- Hook: Size U.S. N/15 (10 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
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)
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Instructions
With MC, ch 106.
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. 105 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.
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 10 rows in pat. Break A. Join MC.
With MC, work 6 rows in pat. Break MC. Join B.
With B, work 10 rows in pat. Break B. Join MC.
With MC, work 6 rows in pat. Break MC. Join A.
With A, work 10 rows. Break A. Join MC.
With MC, cont in pat until work from beg measures 60″ [152.5 cm]. Fasten off.
Side edging: With RS facing, join MC with sl st to bottom right corner. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly up side of Blanket. Fasten off. Rep for other side.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends securely. Block lightly if desired to even out edges. Your Slate Quiet Nest Blanket is now ready to cozy up any space.
Final Thoughts
The Slate Quiet Nest Blanket is proof that simple stitches and thoughtful color placement can create a modern heirloom piece.
Whether you’re crafting for your home, gifting, or adding inventory to your handmade shop, this blanket offers both beauty and practicality.
Happy crocheting!
