The Jora Blanket: A Geometric Tapestry Crochet Blanket Pattern

The Jora Blanket is one of my most meditative designs. The diamond pattern is simple and repetitive, which sounds like a limitation but is actually one of its greatest strengths – once you’ve worked the first few rows, the rhythm takes over and the blanket grows in a way that feels genuinely satisfying rather than demanding.

The pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

In this post, I want to share the full details of the design – the name, the inspiration, and everything you need to know to make one yourself.

The Name and the Idea Behind It

Jora means “autumn rain.” I chose the name because, for me, the shapes in this blanket evoke something of that season – the ochre and white tones feel like harvest colours, and there’s something about the rhythm of the repeating diamonds that brings to mind raindrops. That might sound fanciful, but I do find that the right name can help a design settle into what it is.

The pattern itself came from an interest in what tapestry crochet can do when the design is kept deliberately simple. Many of my tapestry crochet blankets are quite complex – multiple colours, intricate motifs, lots to follow. The Jora is the opposite: a clean, geometric repeat that builds into something striking through accumulation rather than complexity.

What the Blanket Looks Like

The Jora is worked in rows of half treble crochet (UK) – or half double crochet in US terms – using tapestry crochet to create the diamond repeat. The geometry is bold and clear, and the blanket has a lovely flat, even texture that suits the simplicity of the design.

My version uses three colours: Curry (a warm ochre), Natural White, and Ocean Blue. The Curry and Natural White run throughout the blanket, creating the diamond repeat, while the Ocean Blue is used for the border – a simple but effective way to frame and anchor the design.

The colour combination gives the blanket an autumnal, slightly Scandinavian feel. That said, this design is very versatile – the diamond repeat works in almost any colour pairing, from bold contrasts to softer tonal combinations.

Why This Blanket Is a Pleasure to Make

The Jora is one of those projects where the making is almost as enjoyable as the result. Because the pattern repeat is short and regular, there’s very little counting once you’ve established the rhythm – you can follow along almost instinctively after the first few rows.

I used Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo for my version, which is a 4 ply bamboo-cotton blend with a wonderfully smooth, slightly silky finish and excellent stitch definition. The stitch definition matters with tapestry crochet because the cleaner each stitch sits, the crisper the colourwork pattern reads. That said, the design also works well in acrylic or wool if you’d prefer something cosier, and you can scale up to DK or aran for a thicker, larger blanket.

Pattern Details

• Yarn: 4 ply (the sample uses Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo, 60% bamboo viscose / 40% cotton, 250m per 100g ball). DK or aran weight also works and produces a larger blanket.
• Yarn quantities for sample blanket:
  • Curry (C1): 3 x 100g balls
  • Natural White (C2): 3 x 100g balls
  • Ocean Blue (C3): 1 x 100g ball
  • Total yardage: approx. 1,913 yards (1,749m)
• Hook size: 2.5 mm for the sample yarn. Adjust according to yarn weight and your own tension.
• Gauge: 21 stitches and 14 rows = 10 cm in half treble crochet (UK) / half double crochet (US)
• Finished size: 67 cm x 87 cm (approx. 26″ x 34″) – easily adjusted by changing the number of stitches per row, with full instructions in the pattern
• Construction: Worked flat in rows
• 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, a chart, pattern notes, and links to video tutorials for key techniques including foundation stitches, tapestry crochet, and yarn management

Colour Choices

The Jora is a good pattern for experimenting with colour because the repeat is simple enough that you can really see the effect of different combinations. Two-colour versions have a clean, graphic quality. Introducing a third colour – as I did with the Ocean Blue border – adds definition and gives the blanket a more finished feel.

If you’d like some inspiration for choosing a palette, this post on how crochet designers choose their blanket colours is worth a read.

Get the Pattern

The Jora Blanket pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

Explore More Geometric Crochet Blankets

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

New to Tapestry Crochet?

The Jora is a good first tapestry crochet project – working in rows is slightly more straightforward than working in the round, and the short repeat means there’s less to hold in your head at once. My tapestry crochet hub has all the resources you need to get started.

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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.