BLANKETS

Crochet Blanket Motifs

Create a cozy blanket with easy crochet motifs using vibrant colors. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their skills.

Prepared by Lovely Crochet Patterns / June 15, 2026

Skill level

Easy

Time

15–20 hours

Yarn weight

Super Bulky (6)

Hook

U.S. L/11 (8 mm)

Before you start

Quick maker notes

Check gauge before starting: Motif = Approx 10½” [26.5 cm] square.
Confirm the finished measurement target: Approx 56½” [143.5 cm] square.
Gather 3 listed materials before working the first section.
Use the project photos as visual checkpoints while you work through the instructions.

Instructions

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Motif

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Notes

•Motifs begin with Color 1 (shortest section of color rep).
•All color changes occur at end of rnd where colors are spliced together.

Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

1st rnd: (RS). Ch 6. (3 dc. Ch 3) 3 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join.

2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st.

*Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more.

Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st.

*Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp.

Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 3 dc in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1.

2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

4th and 5th rnds: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st.

*(Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next ch-3 sp.

Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more.

Then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

Fasten off, leaving 42” [106.5 cm] tail.

Assembly

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Notes

•With MC, sl st Motifs tog, working through back loops only.
•Join Motifs into 5 horizontal strips, having 5 Motifs in each strip.

Seaming with Flat Sl St Join: (RS).

Join Motifs into 5 horizontal strips, having 5 Motifs in each strip.

Join 5 Strips tog.

Border

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Notes

•Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.
•Join each rnd with sl st to first st.

With RS facing, join MC with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp.

1st rnd: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1). 3 dc in next ch-1 sp.

*(Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next ch-3 sp where Motifs are joined.

Ch 1. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp.

Dc2tog over same ch-3 sp and next ch-3 sp.

1 dc in last ch-3 sp worked.

Rep from * to next corner ch-3 sp.

Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp.

Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once.

Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in last corner ch-3 sp.

Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-4.

2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st.

*(Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next corner ch-3 sp.

Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp.

Rep from * 3 times more.

Ch 1. 1 dc in first ch-1 sp. Join.

Fasten off.

Community Project Notes

Tips and adjustments posted by other makers who completed the Crochet Blanket Motifs.

Lily Johnson

3 days ago

“The pattern was very clear! I added 3 extra rows of single crochet to the bottom ribbing to give it a slightly longer, cropped fit.”

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (Blossom)Hook: 4.5 mmSize: Small

Amelia Smith

1 week ago

“Substituted cotton with wool for a warmer winter drape. Swatched with a 5.0mm hook to match tension. Turned out perfectly!”

Yarn: Cascade 220 Wool (Heather)Hook: 5.0 mmSize: Medium

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