Sure! Here’s a simple crochet bouquet blanket tutorial you can follow to create a lovely blanket with a floral design. This project involves basic crochet stitches and is perfect for beginners.
Crochet Bouquet Blanket Tutorial
Materials Needed:
Yarn: Choose any worsted weight yarn in various colors for the flowers and a solid color for the background.
Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) or size appropriate for your yarn.
Scissors
Yarn Needle for weaving in ends.
Stitches Used:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Pattern Notes:
The blanket can be made to any size by adjusting the number of chain stitches in the foundation.
The flower squares will be made separately and then joined together.
Step 1: Create Flower Squares
Flower Square Pattern:
1. Make a Magic Ring or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1:
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 11 dc into the ring.
Sl st to the top of the ch 3 to close the round (12 dc).
3. Round 2:
Ch 1, sc into the top of the first dc.
(Ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc into the next dc) repeat from to around.
Join with sl st to the first sc.
4. Round 3:
In each ch3 space, work the following: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc.
Sl st to the first sc to close the round.
5. Finish off and weave in ends.
Step 2: Create Background Squares
Background Square Pattern:
1. Start with a foundation chain that is divisible by the number of flower squares you want.
For example, ch 40 for a larger square.
2. Row 1:
Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, and then in each ch across.
3. Row 2:
Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each stitch across.
4. Repeat Row 2 until your square measures the same size as your flower square (approximately 6×6 inches).
5. Finish off and weave in ends.
Step 3: Assemble the Blanket
1. Layout: Place the flower squares and background squares in a pattern you like. Plan out the blanket size and how many squares you’ll need.
2. Joining Squares:
Use the slip stitch method or whip stitch to join the squares together.
Align the squares and join them row by row.
3. Border:
Once all squares are joined, consider adding a border using the background color or a complementary color.
For a simple border, ch 1, sc around the edge, and join with sl st at the beginning. You can do multiple rounds for a thicker border.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
1. Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.
2. Block the blanket if necessary to shape it, especially if you’re using acrylic yarn.
Enjoy Your Crochet Bouquet Blanket!
Feel free to customize the colors and patterns to your liking. This crochet bouquet blanket will make a wonderful gift or a cozy addition to your home. Happy crocheting!