Materials
Here’s what you’ll need to create your Sunny Blooms Blanket:
Yarn:
- Premier® Yarns Bloom® Chenille (100% polyester; 3.5 oz/100g, 87yds/80m):
- A (Lilac): 2 balls
- B (Geranium): 2 balls
- C (Daffodil): 2 balls
- D (Marigold): 2 balls
- E (Buttercup): 2 balls
- Premier® Yarns Parfait® Chunky (100% polyester; 3.5 oz/100g, 131yds/120m):
- F (Lilac): 3 balls
- G (Sunshine): 2 balls
Tools & Notions:
- Crochet Hook: US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to match gauge.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and joining squares
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US crochet terms:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beg | beginning |
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| rep | repeat |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sp(s) | space(s) |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Gauge & Finished Size
- Gauge: 1 Granny Square = 5” (measure your first square to ensure consistency).
- Finished Blanket Size: 42” wide x 52” long (8×10 grid of squares)
Pattern Instructions
Part 1: Granny Squares (Make 80 Total)
Color Distribution:
- 12 squares each in A, C, E
- 11 squares each in B, D, F, G
Instructions (for 1 Square):
- Foundation Ring: Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1:
- Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), (3 dc, ch 2) in ring 3 times, 2 dc in ring.
- Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5. *(12 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces)*
- Round 2:
- Sl st to next ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next 3 sts.
- Repeat * around, join with sl st to beg ch-3. *(28 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces)*
- Round 3:
- Sl st to next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in next 7 sts.
- Repeat * around, join with sl st to beg ch-3. *(44 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces)*
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Part 2: Joining the Squares
- Arrange squares in an 8×10 grid (refer to the diagram in the PDF for color placement).
- Use the invisible seaming stitch to join squares neatly with right sides facing.
Part 3: Adding the Border
- Round 1:
- Join yarn F (Lilac) in any corner ch-2 sp.
- Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-2 sp around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around, again working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Tips for Beginners
- Color Planning: Lay out your squares before joining to balance colors evenly.
- Seaming: Practice the invisible seam on scraps first—it’s a game-changer for a polished look!
- Blocking: Lightly steam-block squares before joining to ensure uniform sizing
Final Thoughts
The Sunny Blooms Blanket is more than just a crochet project—it’s a burst of happiness you can wrap around yourself or share with someone special. Whether you’re making it for a gift or as a cozy addition to your home, this blanket is sure to brighten every stitch of the way.
