Stellar Patchwork Crochet Blanket
This easy crochet afghan pattern uses color-blocking to create the eye-catching patchwork design.
When it comes to easy crochet blanket patterns for fall and winter, nothing screams cozy quite like the Stellar Patchwork Crochet Blanket. While this crochet afghan might look like its granny squares joined together, it's actually crocheted as one solid piece.
You'll use color-blocking to create the patchwork look instead. In the end you'll end up with a funky crochet afghan that will add a splash of color and texture to any room in your home.
Crochet HookN/15 or 10 mm hook
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge10 sts and 9 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pat.
Finished SizeApprox 47½ " x 50" [120.5 x 127 cm]
Materials List
- Bernat® Softee® Chunky™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 108 yds/99 m) Contrast A True Grey (28044) 6 balls, Contrast B Glowing Gold (28607) 5 balls, Contrast C Grey Ragg (28047) 4 balls
- Size 10 mm (U.S. N or 15) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Instructions
Note:
- Wind balls of the colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design.
- To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook and draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed, keeping color change to WS of work.
1st row: (RS). With A, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 8 times, joining B in last sc. *With B, 1 sc in next ch. (Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 8 times, joining A in last sc. With A, 1 sc in next ch. (Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 8 times, joining B in last sc. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. 119 sts. Turn.
2nd row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
3rd row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 7 times more, then rep 2nd row once, joining B at end of last rep.
** Next row: (RS). With B, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining C. *With C, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. With B, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining C. Rep from * twice more. Do not join C at end of row. Turn.
Next row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining C. *With C, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. With B, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining C. Rep from * twice more. Do not oin C at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 8 times more, joining C at end of last rep.
Next row: (RS). With C, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch- 1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. *With A, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining C. With C, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. Rep from * twice more. Do not join A at end of row. Turn.
Next row: With C, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. *With A, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining C. With C, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. Rep from * twice more. Do not join A at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 8 times more, joining A at end of last rep.
Next row: (RS). With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
Next row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. *With B, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining A. With A, 1 sc in next sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc) 7 times. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next sc, joining B. Rep from * twice more. Do not join B at end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat 8 times more,joining B at end of last rep.
** Rep from ** to ** once more. Do not join B. Fasten off.
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Daughter of Light
Dec 27, 2017
I love the look of this blanket! From reading the comments below it seems to have a special technique to it called "color blocking". I think that is what really attracted me to it in the first place. If I read the directions carefully and follow them I'm pretty sure it'll work out. To be honest I'm not too into gold so I might switch it up to yellow although with the grays the gold is pretty!
Member 4752526
May 04, 2016
Do you cut the ends when you change colors? I am confused how you drop color A and start with color B but then pick up color A again without it pulling from the previous? I feel like I should cut them and tie every time I change colors....
Zeemer
Apr 22, 2016
Wow, I thought this afghan used granny squares to finish the whole piece but the pattern says it was actually done in one piece and it says easy. Good thing pattern has been published right on the same page, we don't have to link to another site. This is so gorgeous, I've pinned it.
amyhuyck 8142984
Apr 05, 2016
I'm not sure how to ask this question. It might be confusing. I have rows 2 and 3 of the color blocks done. (Colors A and B) Now I need to switch colors. (To colors B and C) Should I have finished off the last row so that I can switch "color B" to the first block of color I am starting? I'm not sure how to continue
Member 7597425
Jan 23, 2016
I love the look of this pattern! This is my first attempt at a blanket so I'm very excited to get going on it. However I'm stumped on the colour switching, do I cut the wool every time I change and then just tuck the ends in later? Otherwise there's just loops of extra wool all over. I'm sure I'm just overthinking it. Thanks!
SilverFox73
Nov 14, 2014
Would you be able to tell me how many chains I would need to make this a king sized blanket? I really like this pattern and I'm still kind of a novice even though I've known how to crochet for years.
gloriaalthouse 363 8637
Nov 09, 2014
so in otherwords i will be working with two balls of yarn of the same color by dropping one picking up B then starting with a new ball for A again etc. I am going to see if this is correct now and will get back to you. thanks for your patience with me i really appreciate it. For now Gloria
gloriaalthouse 363 8637
Nov 08, 2014
I have been crocheting for years and I am have a real awful time trying to figure out the above Stellar Patchwork Crochet Blanket. I know nothing about color blocking and the first row of this project has me stumped. I did go out and buy all the chunky yarn but I really need a tutorial on this or some kind of information about all the chains with the 3 different colors. Please can you help me. I love the blanket.
crocheting prayerm ama
Nov 08, 2014
as i understand it you are to chain 16 with your first color, then 17using second color 17 A, 17 B and it ends with 17 of A. then you chain 2 with A and the first row is done. it becomes one chain of 120 . each different color has the yarn for it still attached and ready to picked up when you have turned the work. you will work A until the color change and you pick up the new color doing one single crochet and a ch 1 across for 16 stitches. once you work it it will make sense. it is a great way to change color without having to carry the yarn. i hope this is a little bit helpful!
crocheting prayerm ama
Nov 08, 2014
oops i forgot a sentence - color B is joined to A as you go so it is one long chain. i worked over the ends as i crocheted leaving the balls of yarn behind my work as i finish each section.
gloriaalthouse 363 8637
Nov 09, 2014
When you put it that way I think I have it so I am going to try it again and will let you know. Thank you so much.
Prairierosecrafts
Jul 12, 2015
As crochetingprayermama said, it is quite easy once you get the hang of it, but if you want to make a bit easier as a new crocheter, you might make the chain with just one of your colors and single crochet one entire row with one color. Then begin your color changes in the next row. (It can be hard to change color in chains as the yarns can unravel easily.) Then when the blanket is done, you can do a single crochet with that color around the three sides so it looks like a thin border. I'm not good at following charts, but this pattern needs a chart so you can see at-a-glance what colors are where.
norangarza 6073425
Feb 19, 2017
What a clever idea.I love the idea of the border. and it would simplify making the color changes.
kristinebaehr 2992 403
Jan 27, 2019
Thank you so much for your idea, starting with one color. Made it much more easier. Further it helped me, that I made a drawing/scheme, where i marked all the stiches and counts. Made it easier, because you do not have to read all the time the text, but you look on your scheme.
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