If you love elegant and timeless crochet blankets, this pattern is perfect for you! Handmade blankets add a special touch to any home, providing warmth, comfort, and a unique charm that only handcrafted pieces can offer.

This tutorial will guide you step by step in creating a beautiful crochet blanket made with different square patterns and textures, using a classic combination of white and mustard yellow for a sophisticated and cozy look.

Crocheting a blanket is not only a rewarding project but also a great way to improve your crochet skills. Whether you’re making it as a gift for a loved one or as a decorative piece for your home, this pattern will help you create something truly special. Let’s get started!

Classic Crochet Blanket

Materials

• Size H/5 mm crochet hook

• Worsted weight yarn

Sample Yarns

• Sample 1 (cover photo):
  Made with Bernat Cottontots (discontinued). A good replacement is Wavy by Knitca, or check yarnsub.com for more alternatives.

Gauge

• 14 single crochet and 16 rows = 4 in (10 cm)

Gauge is not critical for this project, but all your squares should end up the same size. If your gauge varies, the finished blanket may come out slightly larger or smaller than the sample.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurements

31 inches square

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.

• Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert your hook, pull yarn through the stitch and the loop on your hook in one motion.

• Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook under both loops of the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.

• Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Pattern Notes

This blanket is made from individual squares that are sewn or crocheted together. A border is added at the end to finish the entire piece. Use the placement grid to arrange your squares.

Square Instructions

SQUARE A (Make 9)

Using MC (pink)

Foundation Row: Ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
Rows 2–23: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE B (Make 4)

Using Color B (cream)

Foundation Row: Ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
Rows 2–23: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE C (Make 6)

Using Color B (cream)

Foundation Row: Ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring, ch 3.

Round 1:

Work 2 dc in ring, ch 2.
3 dc in ring, ch 2.
Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Break yarn.
Join MC with sl st in next ch-2 space.

Round 2:

Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the corner space, ch 1.
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1.
Repeat 2 more times.
Join with sl st in top of ch-3. Break yarn.
Join Color B in next corner.

Round 3:

Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1.
3 dc in next space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1.
Repeat 2 more times.
Work 3 dc in next space, ch 1. Join with sl st. Break yarn.
Join MC in next corner.

Round 4:

Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1.
[3 dc in next space, ch 1. Repeat to next corner.
Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1] 3 times.
Join with sl st. Break yarn.

Round 5:

Join Color B and repeat Round 4.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

SQUARE D (Make 6)

Using MC (pink)

This square is worked the same way as Square C, but the colors alternate differently:

• Rnd 1: MC

• Rnd 2: Color B

• Rnd 3: MC

• Rnd 4: Color B

• Rnd 5: MC

Follow the same stitch instructions as Square C.

Joining the Squares

Using Color A, sew or crochet all squares together according to the placement grid.
For a decorative effect, you can join them using single crochet on the right side, which creates a raised ridge between squares.

Border

Round 1:

Join Color C (white) with a sl st near any corner. Ch 1.
Work 424 single crochet evenly around the entire blanket, making 3 sc in each corner.
Join with sl st to the first sc.

Round 2:

Skip next stitch, work 5 dc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch.
Repeat from * to * all around the blanket.
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

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Final Tips

Blocking the squares before assembling helps create a more uniform blanket.
Choose high-quality yarn for better durability.

Experiment with different color combinations to create unique designs!
Now grab your crochet hook and start making this beautiful blanket!