5 Beautiful Blankets to Crochet in Spring

This post was originally published in March 2025 and has been updated in April 2026.

Spring has a particular effect on my yarn stash. The grey wools that felt exactly right in January start to look a little heavy, and I find myself drawn back to the cottons and lighter DK yarns I’d put to one side – the ones in soft greens, warm creams, and the kinds of floral colours that feel cheerful without being loud.

If you’re feeling that same pull, this is a good moment to start a new blanket. Not because you need one urgently, but because a blanket started in spring has a pleasant, unhurried quality to it – something you can work through slowly over the warmer months, and then enjoy wrapping around yourself when the evenings cool again.

Below I’ve gathered five blanket patterns that suit the season well. Three are my own designs, and two are patterns by other designers that I’ve tried myself and can genuinely recommend. For each one, I’ve included the key details you’ll need to decide whether it’s the right project for you.

Why spring is a good time to start a new blanket

There are a few practical reasons why spring suits blanket-making particularly well.

Many blankets – especially those worked from motifs – are naturally portable projects. You don’t need to take the entire piece with you; a bag of hexagons or a few squares in progress travels far more easily than a growing length of fabric. As the days lengthen and you’re more likely to be out of the house, a motif-based blanket fits that rhythm comfortably.

Cotton and cotton-blend yarns, which tend to have cleaner stitch definition than wool, are also better suited to warmer working conditions. Switching to a smooth DK cotton in spring, after several months of chunky winter projects, can feel like a genuine change of pace.

And there’s something to be said for beginning a larger project when you’re not already in the middle of cosy-season commitments. A blanket started now has the whole year ahead of it.

1. The Vita Blanket

The Vita Blanket uses tapestry crochet to scatter a pattern of leaves across a square format blanket. It’s a design I found satisfying to work through – the leaf motif is simple enough to become meditative once you have the rhythm, but the colourwork keeps it engaging throughout.

I made the version shown here in King Cole CottonSoft DK – a 100% cotton yarn with good stitch definition and a smooth finish that suits tapestry crochet well. The combination of ecru with sage and lime greens gives it a quiet, botanical feel. In a spring palette of lighter greens and neutrals, it also works beautifully as a picnic blanket or lightweight indoor throw.

Key details

• Yarn: King Cole CottonSoft DK; 100% cotton; 210m per 100g ball
• Yarn used: 5 balls Ecru 711, 1 ball Sage 1576, 1 ball Lime 1601
• Size: 120 cm x 120 cm
• Hook: 4 mm
• Techniques: Tapestry crochet
• Level: Intermediate
• Instructions: Written, with a colourwork chart and links to video tutorials
• Terms: US and UK crochet terms included
• Pattern: Etsy | Ravelry

New to tapestry crochet? My guide to tapestry crochet explains the technique before you start.

2. The Hearts and Flowers Blanket

Designed by Sweet Sharna and released by Sirdar, the Hearts and Flowers Blanket is an unabashedly joyful project. It combines granny squares, stripes, hearts, and flower motifs into a retro-inspired throw that has genuine personality.

I’m really familiar with the Hayfield Bonus DK yarn this is worked in as it was the yarn used for the Santa’s Workshop Blanket CAL I designed for Sirdar. It’s a reliable, easy-care 100% acrylic DK that creates soft, cosy blankets that can be washed without fuss. The colourway for the Hearts and Flowers Blanket uses soft pinks, creams, and warm golds, but the design would also make a satisfying stashbusting project in whatever combination you have to hand.

The pattern is free and comes with accompanying video tutorials for each section. A kit is also available from Sirdar if you’d prefer a curated colour set.

Key details

• Yarn: Hayfield Bonus DK; 100% acrylic; 280m per 100g ball
• Yarn used: A range of pinks, creams, golds, and mauves (full colourway on the Sirdar website)
• Size: 185 cm x 95 cm
• Hook: 4 mm
• Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Instructions: Written, with video tutorials for each section
• Terms: US and UK crochet terms included
• Pattern: Free via Sirdar

3. The Clarissa Blanket

The Clarissa Blanket is a motif-based tapestry crochet design with a botanical character – an interlocking pattern of organic shapes worked in 4-ply cotton. It’s one of my more intricate designs, and one I think rewards the investment.

I made it in Scheepjes Catona, a 100% mercerised cotton 4-ply. The finer weight gives the colourwork a precision you don’t quite get with DK – the edges of each motif are very clean, which matters with a design this detailed. The version shown is worked in deep teal, ultramarine, and bridal white, but I’ve seen it made in softer spring tones – dusty pinks, sage greens, and warm ivories – to equally beautiful effect.

It’s worth knowing that 4-ply on a 2.5 mm hook makes this a slower project than something worked in DK. If you’re considering it, my post on choosing 4-ply yarn for crochet blankets covers the considerations worth thinking through first.

Key details

• Yarn: Scheepjes Catona; 4-ply; 100% mercerised cotton; 125m per 50g ball
• Yarn used: 12 balls Bridal White (105), 6 balls Dark Teal (401), 3 balls Ultramarine (124)
• Size: 96 cm x 128 cm (customisable)
• Hook: 2.5 mm
• Techniques: Tapestry crochet
• Level: Intermediate
• Instructions: Written, with a colourwork chart and links to video tutorials
• Terms: US and UK crochet terms included
• Pattern: Etsy | Ravelry

4. Emma’s Throw

Designed by Esme Crick of Red Sparrow Crochet, Emma’s Throw is a lacy square-based blanket with a timeless, elegant quality. I made it as a gift for my mum, whose birthday is in spring, and it felt like exactly the right project for the occasion – something light, considered, and a little bit special without being overwhelming to work on.

Each square is a delicate open design worked in DK yarn on a 5 mm hook, which gives it a lovely airy quality – this isn’t a heavy blanket. The squares work up at a comfortable pace, and because each one is a self-contained piece, it’s a natural project for picking up and putting down.

I made mine in a single colour. The simplicity of it meant the lace texture did all the work, which I think suited the design well. That said, the squares would also lend themselves to a more varied palette if you preferred something with a little more colour.

The pattern is free and written in UK terms.

Key details

• Yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter (suggested); DK; 100% acrylic; 300m per 100g ball
• Square size: Approximately 22 cm x 22 cm
• Finished size: Approximately 118 cm x 162 cm with border (customisable)
• Hook: 5 mm
• Level: Intermediate
• Instructions: Written
• Terms: UK crochet terms
• Pattern: Free here

5. The Waltz of the Flowers Blanket

The Waltz of the Flowers Blanket is a tapestry crochet design with a dense, repeating floral pattern worked across a rectangular format. It’s one of my more ambitious designs in terms of colourwork, and one that tends to attract attention – the flowers have a real presence.

I made it in Scheepjes Scrumptious, a DK yarn with a soft, smooth finish and good colour saturation – both things that matter when you’re carrying multiple yarns across a row. The version shown uses a palette of creamy whites, deep blues, and greens. I’ve also seen it made in softer spring tones with lovely results – the design has enough visual structure that it works across a wide range of colourways.

One practical note: I worked this on a 3.5 mm hook rather than the standard 4 mm for DK. With tapestry crochet, a slightly smaller hook keeps the fabric dense and prevents the carried yarn from showing through. If you’re new to the technique, it’s worth reading through my tapestry crochet guide before you start – in particular the notes on tension and yarn management.

Key details

• Yarn: Scheepjes Scrumptious; DK; 50% recycled polyester, 50% acrylic; 300m per 100g ball
• Yarn used: 4 balls Butter Cream Icing (302), 2 balls Concord Grape Pie (356), 2 balls Forest Fruit Pound Cake (354), 2 balls Pistachio Mafroukeh (344), 1 ball Blueberry Chocolate Tart (361)
• Size: 125 cm x 130 cm (customisable)
• Hook: 3.5 mm
• Techniques: Tapestry crochet and front post stitches
• Level: Intermediate
• Instructions: Written, with a colourwork chart and links to video tutorials
• Terms: US and UK crochet terms included
• Pattern: Etsy | Ravelry

Ready to choose your spring project?

Whether you’re drawn to the portability of a motif-based blanket or the satisfying rhythm of a tapestry crochet piece, there’s a pattern here to suit different levels and working styles. Take your time with the decision – a project you’re genuinely looking forward to will always be a better companion than one chosen quickly.

Most of the patterns above are customisable in size. If you’d like guidance on standard blanket dimensions before adjusting, my blanket sizes guide is a helpful reference. And if you’d like to browse the full collection of my blanket patterns, you can find them on the pattern page.

For more blanket resources in one place, my Crochet Blanket Resource Hub brings together guides on sizing, yarn quantities, techniques, and more.

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About Catherine

Catherine is a crochet designer and educator based in Surrey, UK, specialising in blankets, tapestry crochet, and colourwork. Her patterns have been published in crochet magazines, and her design work is featured in the book 100 Crochet Tiles. She has also designed in collaboration with Sirdar and WeCrochet.

You can browse her full pattern collection here, and her step-by-step video tutorials on YouTube.