Color Echoes Blanket Crochet Pattern

This vibrant blanket is SUPER eye catching and it’s a breeze to make with my favorite color changing yarn! If you love solid granny square patterns (and NO color changes), definitely check this project out.

See the free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free, printable pattern from Etsy HERE or the kit from Lion Brand HERE.

COLOR! This is made with a soft yarn and colors inspired by nature. Between the evergreens, sunrise pinks, and beautiful blues, it is a total blast to crochet.

If you follow my site, you’re probably not surprised to see some more bright color. Lol! For years I was a “neutrals only” girl, but have really started to have fun seeing what we can do with colorful yarns.

Neutrals are certainly a classic that I will always love, but using color has made the art of knitting and crochet more fun for me. Do you like using color?

I love solid granny squares. This blanket is light and lovely to travel with.

The Mountain Throw crochet pattern has been super duper popular, and it uses the same Ferris Wheel yarn that I’m using with today’s “Color Echoes” Blanket pattern.

You can use the colors that I used, or customize it to your own tastes! Wouldn’t it be pretty in all blues? Or even pinks and violets? There is something for everyone with this blanket.

It felt so great to be able to get outside again to photograph this blanket. The snow finally melted and spring is on the way.

You guys, this blanket is so easy. It is made with a basic solid granny square pattern. Once you get going, it’s so meditative and fun to see the colors emerge.

It’s also a great project for spring and summer because you can just take a square or two with you in your purse or beach bag. It’s a really great portable project.

I seamed this baby with a simple whip stitch. In some of my past blankets (like the Harvest Flower Blanket), I used a flat slip stitch seam. The flat slip stitch is a gorgeous seam, but does take more time. However, this whip stitch is SO fast. If you don’t love seaming, this is a good option for ya!

Let’s hop to this pattern!

**Remember that you may purchase the ad-free, printable version on Etsy HERE.**

Description:

Take a journey through nature’s vibrant colors as you create large, beautiful squares that come together in this soft throw. The pinks, blues, and greens blend and contrast, making this a wonderfully unique blanket. There are no color changes thanks to the self striping yarn. AND because it’s made with meditative granny squares, this makes for a perfect portable project. Customize your blanket by picking your favorite colorways! Imagine it in all blues, or pinks and purples – the possibilities are many! Have fun!

Materials:

2 Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel in Full Moon Convenient kit available HERE

2 Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel in Pink Marmalade

2 Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel in Imaginary Garden

1 Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel in Evergreen

Each skein contains 270 yds and 85 g

Pattern uses approximately 595 grams of yarn

US size H 5.0 mm crochet hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Measuring Tape

Size (approximate):

43” X 51”

Gauge:

Each square measures approximately 8 ¼” X 8 ¼” inches

Pattern Notes:

30 granny squares make up this beautiful blanket. You will use a basic, solid granny square pattern to crochet the squares. There are no color changes as the yarn does all the work for you! Seam with a simple whip stitch.

Abbreviations (US) & Skills:

ch – chain

sp – space

ch sp – chain space

st – stitch

dc – double crochet

rep – repeat

rnd – round

sl st – slip stitch

Color Echoes Solid Granny Square Pattern

Color Full Moon – Make 10

Color Imaginary Garden – Make 10

Color Pink Marmalade – Make 5

Color Evergreen – Make 5

If a certain color happens to run out, feel free to sub with another skein that has leftover yarn. The border in the pictured blanket was crocheted with Pink Marmalade.

Ch 3, sl st to join to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2, *3 dc into ring, ch 2, rep from * 2 more times. Sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3 to join. (12)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 sts, crochet corner into ch2sp (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc),* dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch2sp, rep from * 2 more times, slst into 2nd ch of ch 2 to join. (28)

Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 4 sts, crochet corner into ch2sp (2 dc,ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch2sp, rep from * 2 more times, 2 dc, slst into 2nd ch of ch 2 to join. (44)

Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 6 sts, crochet corner into ch2sp (2 dc,ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 11 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch2sp, rep from * 2 more times, 4 dc, slst into 2nd ch of ch 2 to join.

Rnd 5: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 8 sts, crochet corner into ch2sp (2 dc,ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 15 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch2sp, rep from * 2 more times, 6 dc, slst into 2nd ch of ch 2 to join.

Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 10 sts, crochet corner into ch2sp (2 dc,ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 19 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch2sp, rep from * 2 more times, 8 dc, slst into 2nd ch of ch 2 to join.

Rnd 7: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 12 sts, crochet corner into ch2sp (2 dc,ch 2, 2 dc), *dc in next 23 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into ch2sp, rep from * 2 more times, 10 dc, slst into 2nd ch of ch 2 to join.

Tie off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Assemble the squares as pictured or in any order you’d like. With your tapestry needle and a length of yarn, use a simple whip stitch seam to join the squares together.

You can assemble your squares in any order that you like.

Border

Use Pink Marmalade, or your preferred color for the border. The border is crocheted by working one round of half double crochet stitches followed by a second round of half double crochet stitches worked through the back loop only. Make three half double crochet stitches in each of the four corners. Consider using a smaller hook if needed to avoid a wavy border. Feel free to customize the border by making it wider or by using another stitch pattern.

Block to shape and size as desired.

That’s it!