Crochet Vibrant Flower Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in five colors (Teal, Mustard, Lilac, Orange, and Cream)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Flower Motif:

1. With chosen color, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: ch 1, 12 sc into the ring, join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
3. Round 2: *ch 6, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch,* skip next sc, sl st in next sc; repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join. (6 petals made)
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Joining Flower Motifs:

1. Arrange flower motifs in your desired sequence.
2. Using cream color, join motifs together by sl st or using a tapestry needle, through the top part of the treble crochet stitches.

Border:

1. Join cream yarn to any outer st of the blanket.
2. Round 1: ch 1, sc around the entire edge of the blanket, making sure to place 3 sc in each flower junction to prevent curling. Join with sl st to first sc.
3. Round 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc around the blanket, placing 5 dc in each corner stitch. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
4. Round 3: ch 1, reverse sc (crab stitch) in each st around for an edging finish. Join with sl st to first sc.
5. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.

Finishing:

Block your blanket to smooth and shape it perfectly. Enjoy your stunning, vibrant flower blanket!