The Geo Georgie Blanket: A Geometric Tapestry Crochet Blanket Pattern

The Geo Georgie Blanket holds a particular place in my story as a designer. It was my first blanket pattern, and it came directly out of a moment of curiosity – a desire to find out whether tapestry crochet could do something extraordinary at blanket scale. I’m really pleased with how it answered that question.

The pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

In this post, I want to share the full details of the design – where it came from, how it’s constructed, and what to expect if you’d like to make one yourself.

Where the Idea Came From

The Geo Georgie was my first blanket design, and it grew out of something quite simple: I’d been experimenting with tapestry crochet on a small scale and found myself wondering what would happen if I took it much further. What would these geometric shapes look like spread across a whole blanket? I wanted to find out.

I started by sketching out some ideas on squared paper – diamonds, triangles, zig-zags – and then just began making. There was a lot of trial and error involved, and plenty of enjoyment too. Working out how different geometric repeats would behave at blanket scale, and seeing the sections come together one by one, was genuinely absorbing.

What surprised me was how much I loved the process. The design felt right in a way that was hard to articulate, and by the time it was finished I already had a long list of ideas for what I wanted to try next. I didn’t know it then, but that list has never really got any shorter.

What the Blanket Looks Like

The Geo Georgie is worked in rows, with five distinct sections each featuring a different geometric motif: triangles, diamonds, and zig-zags in various configurations. The sections sit side by side across the length of the blanket, creating a design that feels varied and interesting to make as well as to look at – each section has its own rhythm and character.

My version uses a monochrome palette of graphite, black, silver and white, which gives the geometric shapes a bold, graphic quality and a slightly contemporary feel. The simplicity of the colourway lets the shapes do the work. That said, some makers have introduced more colours with great results – the five-section format lends itself well to using a different colour combination in each section if you’d like something more playful.

Why Aran Weight Works Well Here

I used Stylecraft Special Aran for this blanket, which gives it a generous, cosy weight. Aran yarn produces a fabric that feels substantial and warm, and the slightly larger stitch size means the geometric patterns are bold and clear rather than fine and intricate. It’s also a practical choice: the blanket works up at a satisfying pace, and Stylecraft Special Aran is widely available, good value, and comes in an excellent range of colours.

You could substitute any aran weight yarn. Alternatively, using a DK yarn with a smaller hook will produce a lighter, more refined blanket, while chunky yarn will give you something extra cosy and quick to make.

Pattern Details

• Yarn: Aran weight. I used Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic, 196m per 100g ball).
• Yarn quantities for sample blanket:
  • Graphite (A): 4 x 100g balls
  • Black (B): 2 x 100g balls
  • Silver (C): 2 x 100g balls
  • White (D): 2 x 100g balls
• Total yardage: approx. 2,143 yards (1,960m)
• Hook size: 4.5 mm
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 9 rows = 10 cm
• Finished size: 88 cm x 105 cm (approx. 34.5″ x 41″) – the pattern includes instructions for adjusting the size
• Construction: Worked flat in rows, five geometric sections
• Skill level: Intermediate – suitable for someone comfortable with basic stitches who would like to try tapestry crochet worked in rows
• Terminology: Separate PDF files for both UK and US crochet terms
• What’s included: Full written instructions, charts, pattern notes, photos, and links to video tutorials for key techniques

Colour Choices

Because the blanket is worked across five sections, you have a lot of flexibility with colour. A four-colour approach – as in my original – gives the geometric patterns maximum clarity. But the five-section structure also makes this a natural candidate for introducing a new colour per section, or for working each section in a completely different palette. The main consideration is contrast: each colour pair within a section needs enough difference in value for the pattern to read clearly.

For broader inspiration on choosing your colours, this post on how crochet designers choose their blanket colours is worth a read.

Get the Pattern

The Geo Georgie Blanket pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

Explore More Geometric Tapestry Crochet Blankets

If you enjoy geometric designs, you might also like to browse my post on geometric crochet blanket patterns or explore the full crochet blanket resource hub.

New to Tapestry Crochet?

The Geo Georgie is a good first tapestry crochet blanket – it’s worked in rows rather than in the round, which many people find easier to follow, and the five-section format means you work through one motif at a time rather than committing to a single repeat across the whole blanket. My tapestry crochet hub has everything you need to get started with the technique.

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About the Author

Catherine is a crochet designer based in Surrey, UK, specialising in tapestry crochet and colourwork blankets. Her work has been published in crochet magazines, and she is a featured designer in the book 100 Crochet Tiles. She has designed patterns in collaboration with Sirdar and WeCrochet. You can find her patterns on Etsy and Ravelry, and her tutorials on YouTube.