A handmade color block crochet throw draped elegantly over a wicker bench. The blanket features wide stripes in sunset colors with clean white borders, ideal for beginners learning to double crochet.

Free Color Block Crochet Blanket Pattern for Beginners

ByMelissa

Bring the beauty of a lake sunset into your home with this cheerful and colorful blanket! The Sunset Color Block Crochet Blanket Pattern uses only simple double crochet stitches, making it perfect for beginners.

Bold blocks of vibrant color represent the glowing sky and calm water, separated by crisp white rows for contrast. Whether you’re curling up at home or gifting it to someone special, this relaxing and eye-catching design is sure to brighten any space. The free pattern is below.

Colorful crochet blanket pattern that uses six vibrant sunset color blocks, separated by bright white rows

Why you’ll love this colorful blanket

This blanket is the perfect mix of simple stitches and bold color. It’s beginner-friendly, worked entirely in double crochet, and makes for a relaxing project that doesn’t require constant counting or tricky techniques.

The big blocks of vibrant color make it feel modern and fun—while the clean white stripes give it balance and polish. Whether you’re gifting it or keeping it for cozy nights, this cheerful crochet blanket is the kind of project that feels as good to make as it does to use.

Customize it with your favorite colors

One of the best parts about this color block crochet blanket is how easy it is to customize! You can keep the sunset-inspired palette, or swap it out for any color combo you love.

Go soft with pastels, bold with bright jewel tones, or stick with neutrals for a sleek, modern look. Want a darker contrast? Replace the white rows with black or charcoal gray. However you mix it up, the simple color block layout makes it easy to create a personalized blanket that reflects your style.

Colorful crochet blanket pattern that uses six vibrant sunset color blocks, separated by bright white rows

Skill level

Beginner– This easy pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.

Materials needed

  • Crochet hook size J-10 (6 mm) – or the size needed to match the gauge
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4 medium yarn) – 500 grams white; 110 grams each: yellow, gold, coral, mint, aqua, blue
  • Yarn needle – for weaving in your yarn ends
  • Scissors – to cut your yarn when finishing your hat
  • Stitch markers – optional but helpful for keeping track of rows and stitch counts

Finished size

The finished blanket measures approximately 50 inches wide by 60 inches long (127 cm x 152.5 cm).

How to adjust size

To make your blanket wider, increase the starting chain in multiples of 2. To make it longer, simply add more rows.

Gauge

Gauge: 7 stitches = 2 inches; 7 rows = 3 inches

✅ Too many stitches? Try a larger hook
✅ Too few stitches? Try a smaller hook

Crochet abbreviations

The pattern is written in US terms.

  • ch = chain
  • dc = double crochet

Pattern notes

  • The blanket is made in rows of double crochet stitches
  • The starting chain does not count as a stitch

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Color block crochet blanket pattern instructions

Row 1: With white, chain 182, DC in the 3rd chain from the hook and each remaining chain, turn (180 stitches)

Rows 2-7: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Blue

Rows 8-22: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

White

Rows 23-29: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Aqua

Rows 30-44: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

White

Rows 45-51: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Mint

Rows 52-66: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

White

Rows 67-73: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Coral

Rows 74-88: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

White

Rows 89-95: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Gold

Rows 96-110: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

White

Rows 111-117: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Yellow

Rows 118-132: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

White

Rows 133-139: Ch 2, DC in each st, turn (180 stitches)

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.

Colorful crochet blanket pattern that uses six vibrant sunset color blocks, separated by bright white rows

FAQs

Is this pattern good for beginners?
Yes! This blanket is made using only double crochet stitches. It’s a great project for anyone new to crochet.

Can I change the colors?
Absolutely. The pattern includes six sunset-inspired colors, but you can switch them out to match your style or home decor.

What size is the finished blanket?
It measures about 50 inches wide by 60 inches long, but your size may vary depending on tension and yarn.

What yarn should I use?
Worsted weight yarn works best. It creates a warm, solid blanket with great stitch definition.

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Happy crocheting! 🫶Melissa

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