Color block crochet blanket pattern
Add a bold pop of color to your home with this color block crochet blanket pattern. The wide bands of color and crisp white stripes give the finished throw a clean, modern look that works beautifully on a sofa, bed, or as a handmade gift.
Quick answer
This beginner color block crochet blanket pattern is worked back and forth in rows using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook. The entire blanket uses double crochet, with simple color changes creating the striped color-block design. The finished throw measures approximately 50 × 60 inches (127 × 152.5 cm).
Free color block crochet blanket pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet worked in straight rows with simple color changes.
Materials needed
- J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in white, yellow, gold, coral, mint, aqua, and blue
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Yarn amount
This blanket uses worsted weight yarn (#4) in multiple colors. Yarn amounts may vary slightly depending on your gauge, but the amounts below were sufficient for the sample blanket.
- White: 500 grams
- Yellow: 110 grams
- Gold: 110 grams
- Coral: 110 grams
- Mint: 110 grams
- Aqua: 110 grams
- Blue: 110 grams
The sample blanket uses approximately 1,160 grams of yarn total.
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 the blanket wider, add or remove chains from the starting chain, then work the same number of double crochet stitches in every row. To make it longer or shorter, add or remove rows.
For more information on blanket sizes, visit my blanket sizing guide.
Gauge
7 dc stitches = 2 inches; 7 dc rows = 3 inches
Too many stitches? Try a larger hook
Too few stitches? Try a smaller hook
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
The pattern is written in US terms.
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- st / sts = stitch / stitches
Pattern notes
- The blanket is made in rows of double crochet stitches.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of Rows 2–139 does not count as a stitch.
- Be consistent with the first and last stitches of every row. My straight crochet edges tutorial can help you keep the sides neat while working the long double crochet rows.
Color block crochet blanket pattern instructions
Need help switching colors? See my how to change colors in crochet tutorial before you begin.
Foundation row
Row 1 (White): Ch 182, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (180 sts)
Main pattern
Each row: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (180 sts)
- Rows 2–7: White
- Rows 8–22: Blue
- Rows 23–29: White
- Rows 30–44: Aqua
- Rows 45–51: White
- Rows 52–66: Mint
- Rows 67–73: White
- Rows 74–88: Coral
- Rows 89–95: White
- Rows 96–110: Gold
- Rows 111–117: White
- Rows 118–132: Yellow
- Rows 133–139: White
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block the blanket if desired.
Prefer a printable version?
You can purchase the ad-free PDF of this Color Block Crochet Blanket Pattern in my Etsy shop. The downloadable pattern is easy to save, print, and keep with your crochet projects.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
