Bavarian Style Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Discover the charm of Bavarian Style Blanket crochet! This delightful craft offers a creative outlet, allowing you to craft exquisite pieces of art with endless applications. The versatile Bavarian Blanket pattern serves as a canvas for creating stunning artworks, from cozy blankets to elegant bedspreads that enhance the beauty of any room.

Utilizing this pattern elevates your crochet projects, infusing them with elegance and adaptability. This article explores the captivating allure of the Bavarian Style blanket and delves into the myriad possibilities it offers.

Available in a plethora of colors and textures, Bavarian Style Blankets cater to various tastes and preferences. They are especially popular for baby blankets, showcasing the diverse ways colors and textures can be combined to serve different purposes. These combinations open the door to limitless creative opportunities.

To embark on your Bavarian Style Blanket journey, gather a few essential items. If you have a yarn stash and a desire for a substantial project, this is the ideal endeavor for you. Alongside your chosen crochet yarn, select an appropriate crochet hook, considering the yarn’s weight, to bring your vision to life. With these tools in hand, you’re ready to create your own masterpiece.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in various colors
• Crochet hook (size determined by yarn choice)
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• ch-sp – chain space
• bptr4tog – four back post trebles worked together
• bptr8tog – eight back post trebles worked together
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• ss – slip stitch
• tr – treble crochet
• st – stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Create 20 squares to form a 4 x 5 blanket.

Round 1: Using a random color, chain 6, slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring. *Chain 5, work a cluster of 4 treble crochets together in the ring, chain 5, slip stitch in the ring; repeat from * 3 more times. Join with a slip stitch to the base of the beginning chain 5. Fasten off. [4 clusters of 4 treble crochets]

Round 2: Attach a random color yarn with a slip stitch in the ring, covering the existing slip stitch. *Chain 2, work 12 treble crochets in the next cluster of 4 treble crochets, chain 2, slip stitch in the ring; repeat from * 3 more times. Join with a slip stitch in the base of the beginning chain 2. Fasten off. [4 groups of 12 treble crochets]

Round 3: With a new color, attach yarn with a slip stitch between the 4th and 5th treble crochet of any 12-treble group. *Chain 5, work a cluster of 4 back post treble crochets together over the next 4 stitches, chain 5, slip stitch between the 8th and 9th treble crochet of the current 12-treble group, chain 5, work a cluster of 8 back post treble crochets together over the next 8 stitches, chain 5, slip stitch between the 4th and 5th treble crochet of the next 12-treble group; repeat from * 3 more times. Do not fasten off. [4 clusters of 4 back post treble crochets, 4 clusters of 8 back post treble crochets]

Round 4: *Chain 2, work 12 treble crochets in the next cluster of 4 back post treble crochets, chain 2, slip stitch in the slip stitch from the previous round, chain 2, work 8 treble crochets in the next cluster of 8 back post treble crochets, chain 2, slip stitch in the slip stitch from the previous round; repeat from * 3 more times. Fasten off. [4 clusters of 12 treble crochets, 4 clusters of 8 treble crochets]

Rounds 5 to 18: Alternate between Rounds 5 and 6, changing yarn colors as desired and increasing the number of clusters of 8 treble crochets in each round as follows:

Rounds 5 and 6: 8 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Rounds 7 and 8: 12 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Rounds 9 and 10: 16 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Rounds 11 and 12: 20 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Rounds 13 and 14: 24 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Rounds 15 and 16: 28 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Rounds 17 and 18: 32 clusters of 8 treble crochets

Round 19: Repeat Round 5 with the Main Color yarn. [4 clusters of 4 back post treble crochets, 36 clusters of 8 back post treble crochets]

Round 20: Work 4 single crochets in the next chain 5-space, *3 single crochets in the next cluster of 4 back post treble crochets (this is the corner stitch), repeat (4 single crochets in the next chain 5-space) 20 times; repeat from * 3 more times, omitting the final 4 single crochets, close on the first single crochet with a slip stitch. Fasten off. [328 single crochets, 4 corner single crochets]

Each square measures approximately 50 cm x 50 cm when completed.

bavarian style blanket by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet

Optional Border:

1. Round 1: Using the main color, attach the yarn in any corner stitch (the second of the 3 single crochets worked in the bptr4tog) with a slip stitch, chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 3 single crochets in the same corner stitch. *Work 1 single crochet in each stitch until the next corner stitch, work 3 single crochets in the corner stitch (the second stitch becomes the new corner stitch); repeat from * to the end, excluding the final 3 stitches. Close with a slip stitch to the first stitch. [336 single crochets, 4 corner single crochets]
2. Round 2: Slip stitch to the next corner stitch, chain 2 (does not count as a stitch). *Work 5 half double crochets in the corner stitch, work 1 half double crochet in each stitch until the next corner; repeat from * to the end. Close with a slip stitch on the first stitch. Fasten off. [352 half double crochets, 4 corner half double crochets]
3. Finishing: Secure all yarn tails. For optimal results, wash and block your blanket. Due to its size and weight, the blanket may sag over time.

bavarian style blanket by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet

Video Tutorial

For those who prefer to learn through videos, I have an excellent suggestion. I recommend this comprehensive tutorial, especially created for visual learners who enjoy video content more than following written instructions. The video was made by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet channel. You can find the video tutorial here.

utorial made by itsallinanutshell.com

The My Crafts Inspirations team would like to thank each reader for following us this far, we wish you much success with this wonderful pattern and we hope to help you with our next crochet suggestion. To the next!