Easy Spring Crochet Blanket – Claudius Blanket Free Pattern

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Free spring crochet blanket pattern that uses easy to remember and relaxing stitch pattern. Combines gentle waves with a row of tulip stitches for a lovely spring home accessory.

The subtle sun rays poking from behind the stubborn clouds… first heads of colorful flowers working their way through the cold ground…

With the birds chirping away, spring is definitely on the cards…

It might be a little too early for the warmer days, however it is never too early to start working on your spring crochet blanket!

I am excited to bring this blanket pattern for spring to the blog.

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Spring Crochet Blanket Pattern Details

You might remember that a few years ago, I was part of a collaboration with other designers called Mindful Blanket.

It was run as a crochet along with four other designers under the wings of a yarn company that no longer exists.

The blanket was designed to celebrate the Mindful Day in 2020 when it was really needed for so many people.

Mindfulness is all about reminding yourself to take notice of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations around you and to be aware of how you are feeling within the current moment.

The blanket consisted of five different parts each designed by a different designer. Unfortunately, after the company closed down, the pattern has not been available.

I have decided to release my part only as a stand alone blanket design for spring. I absolutely adore the wave stitch pattern that is so gentle and easy to work.

Combined with a section of more challenging stitches, I think this blanket is both a mindful relaxing project as well as one that will keep your interest.

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Yarn

The original sample of all five sections was made in Deramores Studio DK yarn. Although there are a few in stock over on Lovecrafts website, I believe officially the yarn has been discontinued.

However, the great thing about this spring crochet blanket is that you can use up your scraps. The rows use a variety of colors so you can make a really colorful crochet blanket.

For the remake of my section of the blanket only – Claudius Blanket I used Hobbii Kind Feather DK yarn. It is a standard DK weight yarn which is super easy to substitute if you wish to.

If you wanted to stick to the same colors as I have used but would like to use a different brand or go stash shopping, here are the quantities you will need in each color:

The finished Claudius Blanket measures 95 x 125 cm or 37.5 x 49 inches. You will be working the rows lengthways.

Here are a few other yarns that would be suitable for this spring crochet blanket project:

1. Stylecraft Special DK in White, Plum, Wisteria, Lapis, Kelly Green, Apple, Sunshine, Tomato Red,
2. Swish DK in Bluebird, Forest Heather, Peapod, Honey, Serrano, Eggplant, Haze Heather, White,
3. Paintbox Yarns DK in Sailor Blue, Grass Green, Lime Green, Rose Red, Daffodil Yellow, Pale Lilac, Jam, Paper White
4. Hayfield Bonus DK in Bright Purple, Lavender, Sunflower, Royal, Emerald, Lemongrass, White, Ladybird

Above are a few suggested yarns that would be suitable alternatives. However, you can search for many more yarn ideas on THIS WEBSITE.

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Materials

• Hobbii Kind Feather yarn (DK weight; 100% acrylic; 235 m (257 yds) per 100g ball) see colors and quantities in the table below
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Yarn Quantities

Dark Blue (15) – 95g

White (01) – 220g

Dark Green (22) – 125g

Purple (13) – 80g

Lime Green (21) – 100g

Yellow (05) – 95g

Red (07) – 185g

Lilac (12) – 205g

Spring Crochet Blanket Finished Size

95 x 125 cm / 37.5 x 49 inches

Tension

15 sts x 7.5 rows in pattern to measure 10 x 10 cm

Stitches and Abbreviations (US terms)

ch – chain st

sc- single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

tr- treble crochet

puff st 3 tog- work the following 3 sts together using puff st, (yoh, insert hook into next st and pull up loop) 3 times, yoh and pull through all loops on the hook.

puff st 2 tog- work the following 2 sts together using puff st, (yoh, insert hook into next st and pull up loop) twice, yoh and pull through all loops on the hook.

yoh- yarn over hook

ch-sp – chain space

FPdc-  front post double crochet

BPdc- back post double crochet

V-st – (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc) in next st/space

3dc CL- 3 double cluster stitch, 3 dc worked into same st/sp

pc- popcorn st – work 5 dc into same st/sp, remove hook, insert into 1st st and pull loop through to close the st

beg- beginning

prev- previous

Spring Crochet Blanket Main Pattern

With Dark Blue chain 193.

Wave Section

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, (2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc**, 3 sc) repeat from across, ending last repeat at **, 2 sc, turn. 192 sts

Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t counts as a st), 1 sc across, turn. Fasten off. 192 sts

Row 3: with White, 4 ch (counts as 1 tr), 2 dc, 2 hdc, (3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc**, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc) repeat across, ending last repeat at **, turn. 192 sts

Row 4: as Row 2. Fasten off.

Row 5: with Dark Green, 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 2 sc, (2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc**, 3 sc) repeat from across, ending last repeat at **, 2 sc, turn. 192 sts

Row 6: as Row 2. Fasten off.

Row 7: with White, 4 ch (counts as 1 tr), 2 dc, 2 hdc, (3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc**, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc) repeat across, ending last repeat at **, turn. 192 sts

Row 8: as Row 2. Fasten off.

Spring Blanket Crochet Stitches

Row 9: with Purple, 4 ch (counts as first dc + 1 ch), (puff st 3tog, 2 ch) repeat across until last 2 sts, puff st 2 tog across the last 2 sts, turn. Fasten off.

Row 10: with Lime Green, 3 ch (counts as first dc), (2 dc in next 2 ch-sp, 1 FPdc) repeat across, 1 dc in last 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in last st, turn. Fasten off.

Row 11: with Yellow, 3 ch (counts as first dc), miss next st, (3dc CL in next st, miss 2 sts) repeat across, 2 dc in last st, turn. Fasten off.

Row 12: with Dark Green 3 ch (counts as first dc), 1 V-st between next st and 3dc CL, (1 V-st between next two 3dc CL sts) repeat across, 2 dc in last st, turn. Fasten off.

Spring Crochet Blanket Pattern Continues

Row 13: with Red, 5 ch (counts as first dc + 2 ch), (1 pc in next 1 ch-sp**, 2 ch) repeat across ending last repeat at **, 1 ch, 1 dc in last st, do NOT turn. Fasten off.

Row 14: join Yellow in 3rd ch of beg 5 ch of prev row, 5 ch (counts as first dc + 2ch), (1 dc2tog working first leg of st in 2 ch-sp, miss pc st, work second leg in next 2 ch-sp**, 2 ch) repeat across ending last repeat at **, 1 ch, 1 dc in last, turn. Fasten off.

Row 15: with Lilac, 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 sc, 1 sc in next 1 ch-sp, (3 ch, miss nex dc2tog, 2 sc in next 2 ch-sp) repeat across, 1 sc into 3rd ch of beg 5 ch, turn. Fasten off.

Row 16: with Lime Green, 2 ch (counts as first hdc), (2 hdc**, 1 sc in next 3 ch-sp) repeat across ending last repeat at **, turn.

Row 17: 4 ch (counts as first dc + 1 ch), (puff st 3tog, 2 ch) repeat across until last 2 sts, puff st 2 tog across the last 2 sts, turn. Fasten off.

Row 18: with Dark Purple, 3 ch (counts as first dc), (2 dc in next 2 ch-sp, 1 BPdc) repeat across, 1 dc in last 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in last st, do NOT turn. Fasten off.

Row 19 – 28: rep Row 5-8 twice,  then work Row 5 & 6 using following colors – White x 2 rows, Dark Green x 2 rows, White x 2 rows, Dark cBlue x 2 rows, Lilac x 2 rows. Fasten off.

Repeat pattern from Row 1 – 28 another two more times, then repeat Row 1 – 26. Fasten off.

Spring Crochet Blanket Border

The pattern uses the envelope border to work your ends in.

Here is a handy tutorial you can use for the blanket CLICK HERE

Following the above tutorial, slip stitch around the whole blanket.

Work 5 rounds of single crochet on each side in Lilac.

Then use White to crochet both sides together to create the envelope border.

Use back loop only of the side facing you and front loop only of the side away from you.

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this free spring crochet blanket pattern. I have more free crochet patterns and tutorials that you might enjoy right here on the blog. 

Other patterns you might like:

1. Easy and Cosy Crochet Cottage Blanket- free pattern
2. Easy Chevron Puff Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
3. Easy Hexagon Crochet Blanket – free pattern
4. Woven Crochet Baby Blanket
5. Crochet stitches for cosy blankets
6. How To Crochet A Ripple Baby Blanket – free pattern

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Easy Spring Crochet Blanket Pattern