Equinox Striped Blanket Pattern

Today’s free pattern is for a simple, modern blanket made with a basic but beautiful stitch! The stripes fade together for a soothing look, and you can use any colors that you like. It uses half double crochet stitches which are worked in the spaces rather than the stitches, and this gives the fabric a unique appeal. (I used this stitch in the pattern from my Vail Topper as well!)

See the free pattern below, or you can grab the ad-free, printable from my Etsy Shop HERE (Members grab your download here)

I named this the Equinox Blanket as each of the major striping patterns represent half of the blanket, much like the day of equinox is equally split. I also love the contrast of the fading “Canyon Sunset” color and the “Grey Heather” as the Grey Heather reminds me of night, and the Canyon Sunset of day break. They also both happen to be really trendy colors right now. 🙂

Basically, if you can do a half double crochet stitch, you can make this blanket. There are color changes, but in much of the pattern you can carry the yarn up the sides so that you can avoid weaving in the ends. See where there are two rows worked at a time? Go ahead and carry the yarn up the sides at those sections. You likely want to cut the yarn when doing single color rows or the large stripes.

While I used Lion Brand Wool Ease worsted weight yarn, you can use any worsted weight yarn that you like. I just love the Wool Ease colors (HERE). I can imagine some really terrific color combos with this blanket!

It’s been a long several months as we’ve now been at this homeschool thing for a year and a half now (WOW). While there have been many wonderful things that have come of it, there’s also been some challenges, especially when it comes to balancing work, blogging and school.

This blanket was so relaxing and meditative for me. It was a work in progress and I designed the striping as I crocheted along. So often I’m planning ahead, doing all kinds math, figuring, sketching and more before I start a new pattern. This one just flowed and it was a truly welcome break. I hope you’ll find it to be simple and meditative as well.

The size as written makes a lovely lap blanket (small throw) or even a baby/toddler blanket. However, it’s easy to adjust the size (see the Notes section). Hope you enjoy it!

So, let’s get to it. 🙂

See the full, free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable from my Etsy shop HERE

Description: A simple stitch pattern and color changes create the look of fading stripes on this beautiful and modern blanket. Choose any set of three colors that you like, and create an artful blanket with beginner crochet stitches.  Perfect for so many rooms and uses!

Skill Level:

Beginner

Materials:

US Size K 6.5 mm crochet hook (Optional US Size H hook for border)

4 Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Linen 85 g/skein  – worsted weight yarn

2 Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Canyon Sunset 85 g/skein

2 Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Grey Heather 85 g/skein

  Pattern uses approximately 660 g of yarn

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Dimensions (approximate):

36” X 49”

To make it larger, you may choose to add another section of striping following the pattern repeat.

Abbreviations & Skills:

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

sp – space

st – stitch

sts – stitches

Gauge:

Approximately 10 stitches and 11 rows in 4” X 4” in blanket stitch pattern

Notes: 

This blanket is crocheted entirely with half double crochet stitches worked in spaces between the hdc stitches of previous row. Follow the pattern as written, using the color indicated for each row. You can easily adjust the size of your blanket by crocheting for more rows or fewer rows and by adding stitches to the original chain.  Feel free to choose any three colors that you like for your blanket! In order to make this blanket wider, you may begin with a longer chain using any stitch count. To make it longer, you may consider adding another repeat of the striping pattern.  Keep in mind that yarn needs will change when you adjust the size of the blanket.

Description: A simple stitch pattern and color changes create the look of fading stripes on this beautiful and modern blanket. Choose any set of three colors that you like, and create an artful blanket with beginner crochet stitches.  Perfect for so many rooms and uses!

Skill Level:

Beginner

Materials:

US Size K 6.5 mm crochet hook (Optional US Size H hook for border)

4 Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Linen 85 g/skein  – worsted weight yarn

2 Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Canyon Sunset 85 g/skein

2 Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Grey Heather 85 g/skein

  Pattern uses approximately 660 g of yarn

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Dimensions (approximate):

36” X 49”

To make it larger, you may choose to add another section of striping following the pattern repeat.

Abbreviations & Skills:

ch – chain

hdc – half double crochet

sp – space

st – stitch

sts – stitches

Gauge:

Approximately 10 stitches and 11 rows in 4” X 4” in blanket stitch pattern

Notes: 

This blanket is crocheted entirely with half double crochet stitches worked in spaces between the hdc stitches of previous row. Follow the pattern as written, using the color indicated for each row. You can easily adjust the size of your blanket by crocheting for more rows or fewer rows and by adding stitches to the original chain.  Feel free to choose any three colors that you like for your blanket! In order to make this blanket wider, you may begin with a longer chain using any stitch count. To make it longer, you may consider adding another repeat of the striping pattern.  Keep in mind that yarn needs will change when you adjust the size of the blanket.

Pattern Instructions

With the color Linen, ch 120.

Row 1 Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across the row. (118)

Row 2 Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st here or throughout pattern), turn, hdc between 1^st and 2^nd hdc, hdc in each space across the row to last hdc, hdc in sp between final hdc and ch 2. (118)

Repeat row 2 for the remainder of the pattern making color changes as indicated.  Consider carrying the color up the side when you are able to avoid weaving in some ends.

Rows 3 – 7 Linen

Row 8 Desert

Row 9 Linen

Row 10 Desert

Row 11 Linen

Rows 12-13 Desert

Rows 14-15 Linen

Rows 16-31 Desert

Rows 32-33 Linen

Rows 34-35 Desert

Rows 36-37 Linen

Rows 38-39 Desert

Rows 40 Linen

Rows 41 Desert

Rows 42 Linen

Rows 43 Desert

Rows 44-51 Linen

Rows 52 Grey

Rows 53 Linen

Rows 54 Grey

Rows 55 Linen

Rows 56-57 Grey

Rows 58-59 Linen

Rows 60-61 Grey

Rows 62-63 Linen

Rows 64-79 Grey

Rows 80-81 Linen

Rows 82-83 Grey

Row 84 Linen

Row 85 Grey

Row 86 Linen

Row 87 Grey

Rows 88 – 94 Linen

Optional: With your US size H crochet hook, evenly single crochet along short ends of the blanket.  After making two rows on each end, tie off and weave in ends.

Block as desired to shape and size.  Feel free to add fringe, tassels or a custom border with any remaining yarn.

Enjoy your new blanket!

I hope you liked this simple, pretty, little blanket. I’d love to see it if you make it in another color!

XO,

Jessica