The Blanket
Resource Hub
Stitches, sizing, yarn, troubleshooting, and patterns — everything you need to plan, make, and finish a beautiful crochet blanket, gathered in one place.
About This Hub
A calm, practical reference for blanket makers
Over years of designing and teaching crochet blankets — from simple beginner projects to detailed tapestry colourwork — I’ve written extensively about sizing, stitch choices, yarn behaviour, construction methods, and how to fix common problems as they arise. This page brings that experience together so you can find what you need without searching through years of posts.
Dip in wherever it’s useful. Whether you’re planning your first blanket or refining an advanced technique, you should find clear, practical guidance without feeling overwhelmed. This hub grows as new tutorials, patterns, and guides are published.
Stitches & Techniques
These guides focus on stitches and techniques that are especially useful when making blankets — from stitch libraries and colour joins to foundation rows and border finishes.
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Quick Stitches for Crochet Blankets: A Growing Stitch Library
A growing collection of blanket-friendly stitches, each with written instructions and video tutorials. -
Relaxing Crochet Stitches for Blankets
Calm, rhythmic stitches — moss, granny, lemon peel, Suzette — ideal for long blanket rows. -
Foundation Double Crochet Stitch
A neater, more flexible alternative to a traditional starting chain for row-worked blankets. -
Best Ways to Join Yarn in Crochet
Practical advice for joining yarn neatly — especially important across larger projects. -
Best Way to Change Colours in Crochet
Clear guidance on clean colour changes in striped, scrappy, or colourwork blankets. -
6 Different Crochet Borders
Ideas and tutorials for finishing your blanket with a tidy, decorative edge.
Choosing Yarn
Yarn choice shapes everything — the feel, warmth, drape, and durability of your finished blanket. These guides help you choose the right weight, fibre, and colour for whatever you’re making.
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What Do You Need to Crochet a Blanket?
A simple overview of the tools and materials you need to get started. -
What Weight Yarn Should I Use for a Crochet Blanket?
A practical guide to yarn weights and how they affect the feel, warmth, and size of your blanket. -
Why Choose 4ply for Crochet Blankets?
A closer look at when and why 4ply yarn is an excellent choice for blanket projects. -
How Crochet Designers Choose Perfect Blanket Palettes
A behind-the-scenes look at colour palette decisions, with practical tips for choosing colours that work beautifully together. -
Best Yarn for a Crochet Baby Blanket
Softness, durability, and practicality — what to look for when crocheting for babies.
Sizes, Yarn Amounts & Hook Choice
If you’re unsure how big to make your blanket — or how much yarn you’ll need — these guides give clear, practical answers without overcomplicating things.
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How Much Yarn Is Needed to Crochet a Blanket?
Practical yardage and weight estimates across common blanket sizes and yarn weights. -
Standard Crochet Blanket Sizes — From Baby to King Size
The complete size reference: baby, lap, throw, double, king, and everything in between. -
What Size Is a Crochet Lap Blanket?
Dimensions, yarn estimates, and design considerations for lap blankets. -
What Is a Good Size for a Crochet Throw?
How to size a throw blanket for different uses and body types. -
What Is a Good Size for a Crochet Baby Blanket?
Sizing guidance for baby blankets from newborn through to toddler. -
What Size to Crochet a Blanket for a Toddler
Practical dimensions for a blanket that grows with a child through the toddler years. -
What Size Crochet Hook for a Baby Blanket?
Hook size recommendations across yarn weights for soft, well-tensioned baby blankets.
Fixing Common Problems
If something doesn’t look quite right, you’re not alone. These posts cover the most common issues crocheters run into when making blankets — with clear explanations of why the problem happens and how to fix or prevent it.
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Why Is My Crochet Getting Wider?
The most common cause of blankets that flare at the edges — and how to correct it. -
Why Are My Crochet Edges Uneven?
Why edges ripple, curl, or lose their line — and practical fixes for each. -
Why Is My Crochet Blanket Not Square?
Diagnosing and correcting the causes of blankets that won’t lie flat or square.
Longevity
Caring for Your Blanket
A handmade blanket deserves to last. This guide covers washing, drying, and long-term care so your finished work stays beautiful.
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Can You Wash Crochet Blankets?
Practical advice on washing, drying, and caring for handmade blankets across different yarn fibres.
Confidence & FAQs
If you’re feeling unsure about starting — or wondering whether a blanket is really within reach — these posts are for you. Honest answers to the questions most makers ask quietly.
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How Hard Is It to Crochet a Blanket?
An honest assessment of the challenge — and why most makers are more ready than they think. -
What Does “Afghan” Mean in Crochet?
The origins and meaning of the term, and how it relates to blanket design. -
11 Reasons Why You Should Make a Crochet Blanket
A case for the blanket as the most satisfying crochet project you can undertake. -
Why Crocheting a Blanket Is Good for You
The genuine benefits — creative, mental, and practical — of making something large and lasting.
Pattern Inspiration
Curated collections to help you find your next project — organised by yarn weight, style, and skill level.
By Skill Level
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7 Crochet Blanket Patterns for Beginners
Accessible, well-designed starting points for newer makers. -
Best Tapestry Crochet Blanket Pattern for a Beginner
The ideal first tapestry project — manageable chart, beautiful result.
By Yarn Weight
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7 Stash-Busting Crochet Blanket Patterns for DK Yarn
Beautiful ways to use leftover DK from your stash. -
10 Crochet Blankets to Make with Aran/Worsted Yarn
Satisfying, faster-working blanket patterns in aran and worsted weight.
By Style
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8 Geometric Crochet Blanket Patterns
Graphic, design-led blankets with strong visual impact. -
8 Beautiful Crochet Tile Blankets
Blankets built from repeated motifs — structured and satisfying to make. -
Seven Cosy Crochet Blanket Patterns
Warm, inviting blankets designed for long, comfortable evenings of making.
Tapestry & Colourwork
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Tapestry Crochet Baby Blankets
Colourwork blankets sized and designed for babies. -
Best Tapestry Crochet Blanket Pattern for a Beginner
Where to start with tapestry — a gentle, well-guided first project.
Free Crochet Blanket Patterns
Two complete, beginner-friendly blanket patterns with full step-by-step video tutorials from start to finish — available at no cost.
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Easy Moss Stitch Crochet Blanket
A relaxing, beginner-friendly blanket pattern with a full video tutorial from cast-on to cast-off. -
Alma — The Spiky Granny Blanket
A modern granny-style blanket with a complete step-by-step video tutorial.
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