The Boxy Blooms Blanket is a bright and cozy crochet project. It adds warmth and charm to any room.
Work with two self-striping yarns. Change yarns every two rows. This creates a fun bloom effect with lots of color and flow.
A simple color-carry method lets you keep the spare yarn at the edge. You do not need to cut and join the yarn often. The border covers the carried yarn for a neat finish.
The pattern uses easy basic stitches, plus front-post double crochet (FPDC) and puff stitches. These stitches add soft, rich texture. The blanket is fun to make and works up fast.
Its soft drape makes it a good pick for new and skilled crocheters alike.
Materials
- Yarn A: Worsted weight, Category 4, about 950 yards
- Yarn B: Worsted weight, Category 4, about 1,060 yards
- Hook: H/5.00 mm crochet hook
- Other: Yarn needle and scissors
Pattern Specifications
- Finished Size: About 48″ wide × 54″ long.
- Gauge: 17 stitches × 8 rows = 4″ × 4″ in pattern.
- Gauge Swatch: Chain 24. Work Rows 1–10. Measure the center, not the edges.
- Width: Add or remove 12 chains at a time.
- Length: Add or remove 2 rows at a time.
Yarn Colorways
- Yarn A: Summer Day
- Yarn B: Imaginary Garden
Stitch Abbreviations — US Terms
- Ch(s): Chain(s)
- Dc: Double crochet
- Fpdc: Front-post double crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sk: Skip
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sp: Space
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- RS: Right side
Puff Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook into the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop 4 times, for a total of 9 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through 8 loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Special Techniques
Front-Post Double Crochet — FPDC
Yarn over. Insert the hook around the stitch post from front to back and to the front. Then work a double crochet as usual.
Extended Stitch — Two Rows Below
Work a double crochet around the noted chain-3 space. Insert the hook into the middle stitch two rows below. Pull the loop up a little so the stitch is as tall as the row.
Carrying the Unused Color
Use one color for two rows, then switch colors. Do not cut the yarn. Carry the unused yarn along the side edge. Keep it loose. The border will cover the carried yarn later.
Blanket Instructions
Foundation
With Yarn A, chain 204.
Row 1 — Right Side
- Work 1 dc in the 5th chain from the hook. The skipped chains count as 1 dc.
- Work 1 dc in the next chain.
- Ch 3. Skip the next 3 chains. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 chains.
- Repeat from * across. Turn.
Row 2
- Ch 3. This counts as 1 dc.
- Work 1 fpdc around the next stitch.
- Work 1 dc in the next stitch.
- *Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch. Work 1 dc in the center chain of the foundation row below.
- Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch.
- Work 1 dc, 1 fpdc, and 1 dc across the next 3 stitches.*
- Repeat from * across until 3 stitches remain.
- Work 1 dc, 1 fpdc, and 1 dc in the last 3 stitches. Turn.
- Change to Yarn B.
- Change yarn every 2 rows. Do not cut the yarns.
Row 3
- Ch 5. This counts as 1 dc and ch 2.
- Skip the next 2 stitches.
- Work 1 dc in the next chain space, 1 dc in the next stitch, and 1 dc in the next chain space.
- *Ch 3. Skip the next 3 stitches.
- Work 1 dc in the chain space, 1 dc in the next stitch, and 1 dc in the next chain space.*
- Repeat from * across to the last 3 stitches.
- Ch 2. Skip 2 stitches.
- Work 1 dc in the last stitch. Turn.
Row 4
- Ch 3. This counts as 1 dc.
- Work 1 puff stitch in the next chain space.
- Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch.
- Work 1 dc, 1 fpdc, and 1 dc across the next 3-stitch group.
- *Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch.
- Work 1 puff stitch in the next chain space.
- Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch.
- Work 1 dc, 1 fpdc, and 1 dc across the next group.*
- Repeat from * across.
- At the end, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, work 1 puff stitch, then 1 dc in the turning chain. Turn.
Row 5
- Ch 3. This counts as 1 dc.
- Work 1 dc in the next stitch.
- Work 1 dc in the next chain space.
- *Ch 3. Skip the next 3 stitches.
- Work 1 dc in the chain space, 1 dc in the next stitch, and 1 dc in the next chain space.*
- Repeat from * across to the last 3 stitches.
- Work 1 dc in the space, 1 dc in the stitch, and 1 dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn.
Row 6
- Ch 3. This counts as 1 dc.
- Work 1 fpdc around the next stitch.
- Work 1 dc in the next stitch.
- *Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch.
- Work 1 dc in the center stitch 2 rows below.
- Pull the loop up to the height of the current row.
- Ch 1. Skip 1 stitch.
- Work 1 dc, 1 fpdc, and 1 dc across the next 3 stitches.*
- Repeat from * across.
- Work 1 dc, 1 fpdc, and 1 dc in the last 3 stitches. Turn.
Rows 7–106
- Repeat Rows 3–6 in order.
- Change yarn every 2 rows.
- Carry the unused yarn up the side.
- Keep the yarn loose.
- Do not cut either yarn.
- Do not fasten off after Row 106.
Border
Use Yarn A for the border.
Round 1
- Ch 1: Work sc evenly across the top edge.
- At the first corner, work 3 sc in the corner stitch.
- Turn and work down the side. Place 2 sc in the end of each row. Cover the yarn floats along the edge.
- At the bottom corner, work 3 sc in the corner stitch.
- Work sc across the bottom edge. Then work 3 sc in the next corner.
- Work up the last side. Place 2 sc in the end of each row.
- Work 2 more sc in the starting corner stitch. Sl st to the first sc to join.
Fasten off. Weave in all loose ends.
Finishing
Gently shape and straighten the blanket. Block it if you like. The border should hide the yarn carried along both sides. This gives the edge a neat look and keeps the bright, textured top smooth.
The Boxy Blooms Blanket is about 48″ × 54″ when done. The size may vary a little based on the yarn, your stitch tension, and blocking.
