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Home » Free Crochet Patterns » Crochet Blankets » Color Blocked Stripes Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Color Blocked Stripes Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Updated December 10, 2020 by Krista Cagle 34 Comments Advertiser Disclosure
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Find the color blocked crochet blanket pattern below!

Are you looking for a new blanket to crochet? If so, this blanket may be it!

Use this simple and free three color crochet blanket pattern using just basic double crochet stitches to crochet a throw for your space!

It’s so easy to crochet that you’ll probably want to make more than one!

Are you planning to make more than one blanket? You’ll want to try the Alissa Throw, Chunky Chevron or search the Easy Crochet pattern archive for more inspiration. I am excited for you to try this easy blanket pattern today!

Happy Blanket Making!

Easy to Make and Perfect for Beginners!

This simple three color crochet blanket pattern that features fun stripes is easy to make, which makes it perfect for beginner crocheters and those who are looking for a quick weekend crochet project.

There are some color changes to achieve the color-blocked stripe throw blanket, but I promise you can do it!

Read on down to get started if you want to learn how to crochet a simple blanket for beginners.

Uses the Simple Double Crochet Stitch

This simple striped blanket is worked up with just double crochets, which makes it easy & quick! I love using simple crochet stitches in blankets because fast crochet projects and simple stitches mean a quick project.

Watch the video tutorial on the double crochet stitch on the Easy Crochet Youtube channel to learn this stitch.

Crochet Stitch for this Easy Blanket

Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial (Video)

Another great thing about this blanket is that when you do decide to put it down for a second, you don’t have to worry about where you are in the pattern!

The only thing you will need to worry about is to keep on double crocheting! I would suggest keeping track of your rows with a stitch marker or pen/paper for a quicker project.

The Yarn You’ll Want to Use for Your Double Crochet Afghan

For the whole blanket pattern, I used one of my favorite yarns, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice! It is a perfect yarn that can be washed, dried, and reused time and time again.

The yarn colors I decided to go with for this particular design were Dusty Blue, Charcoal Grey, and Linen. I linked up a few of the colors below so you can take a look and pick your favorite.

Click the yarn image below to check it out this yarn!

The colors go so well together and are a pretty neutral color palette, which is just my taste! The color combinations are endless, so feel free to make this blanket in any color palette you can imagine!

Simple Beginner Friendly Striped Crochet Blanket pattern

Are you ready to learn how to crochet a simple blanket? If the answer is yes, then follow along with the free crochet pattern below to begin making your very own striped blanket!

Happy Crochet Blanket Making Friends!

Free Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Skill Level: Basic

Materials

  • Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice in Dusty Blue, Charcoal Gray, and Linen.
  • The exact amount needed will depend on the size blanket you wish to make or you can use any worsted weight (4) yarn. You can use the EC blanket resizing calculator to determine how much yarn you will need.
  • Size J Crochet Hook 6.00 mm
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches

Chain Stitch (CH):

A simple crochet stitch that often forms the foundation of what crochet stitches are worked into during projects.

  • Make a slip knot.
  • Insert hook into slip knot point first, bring yarn over the shaft of the hook from back to front and grab it with the throat of the hook.
  • Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto the hook. This movement will make one chain stitch
  • Repeat Steps two and three until you have the desired number of stitches for a pattern. One loop will remain on hook.

Double Crochet (DC): 

  1. Wrap the yarn over (YO) the hook, insert the hook into the specified st.
  2. YO the hook again, draw the yarn through the st so there are 3 loops on the hook
  3. YO the hook again draw it through 2 loops so there are 2 loops on the hook
  4. YO the hook, draw it through the final 2 loops.

Notes

  • Just keep crocheting until your first color is finished, then change colors which was approximately 14 rows.
  • If you need help changing colors in your blanket I have a simple tutorial that will help.
  • Written in standard US terms.
3 color crochet blanket pattern

Pattern Steps

Foundation Row: Chain 120 with your first color of choice.

Row 1: In the 3rd chain from hook double crochet, double crochet across until the end of the row, turn. (118)

Row 2: Chain 2, double crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in every st across, turn. (118)

Row 3 – desired length: Repeat Row 2 switching colors as desired. (118)

Border

I also did a border of single crochets with 3 single crochets in each corner along the outside with the charcoal gray color but that is optional.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.

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Simple Color Blocked Crochet Blanket Pattern From Easy Crochet

That’s it! You completed the simple striped crochet blanket pattern! If you have any questions about this pattern, please feel free to ask.

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Filed Under: Crochet Blankets, Free Crochet Patterns Tagged With: 1. Basic, 6 mm (J-10), Blue, Double Crochet, Gray, Lion Brand, Vanna's Choice, Weight 4 - Medium

Happy Crafting!

Krista

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Comments

  1. Megan

    September 18, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Hi! this is my first ever blanket i’m crocheting and I thought it was going well until I ran out of yarn near the end of row 12.

    Do you recommend just adding another skein of yarn and continuing to 14 rows or did I mess up somewhere haha!

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      September 18, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Megan,
      You could crochet little tighter than me so the yarn ran out earlier. You could do blocks of 12 rows and the blanket would look just as good!

      Happy crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  2. Dana Hein

    July 4, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Made my niece a blanket based on this pattern of yours for her birthday. She loves it! Happy to share pictures if you like.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      July 4, 2020 at 9:49 am

      I’d love that Dana! If you are on Facebook please join our community there and share! I’d love to see. 🙂

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/easycrochet/

      Reply
  3. Chris

    June 24, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    I wanted to ask how many balls of each color did you use for this blanket?
    I counted 7 total
    3 blue, 3 charcoal and 1 linen.
    I’m trying to order the yarn to start this project
    Thanks
    Chris

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      June 25, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Good Morning,
      I used 5 blue, 5 charcoal and 2 linen for the size I made. This can be made in any size so the amount will vary depending on the size you’d like to use. I have a blanket resizing calculator that may help.

      Happy crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  4. mary

    May 3, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Do you have any other favorite yarn that you would use for this? Sadly the Vanna one is not availible at joanns anymore:(

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      May 3, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Mary!

      I think Caron Simply Soft would be a great substitute. If you’d rather have Vanna’s Choice you can order directly from Lionbrand they have it for sale at lionbrand.com. 🙂

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  5. Joshua

    February 7, 2020 at 3:57 am

    How do I finish off the sides with the border? Haven’t learned this yet, but I can do a double stitch no problem.

    Reply
    • Krista

      February 7, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Hi,

      You will use a single crochet stitch and crochet evenly along the outside of the blanket making sure to put 3 single crochets in each corner.

      Krista

      Reply
  6. Carol

    January 20, 2020 at 10:19 am

    This is a very nice afghan to make. Great to keep in the car on long trips.

    Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Have a great day and stay warm and safe!!

    Reply
    • Krista

      January 21, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you like it. Have a great rest of the week!

      Krista

      Reply
  7. Lynn

    July 26, 2019 at 11:23 am

    Can I ask why type of yarn you used? Cotton, Acrylic or blend?

    Reply
    • Krista

      July 26, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      Hi Lynn,

      For this pattern, I used Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand, which is an acrylic yarn.

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  8. Melanie

    May 22, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    What size did your finished striped blanket turn out? I am trying to make 36″ X 36″ or 40″ X 40″

    Reply
    • Krista

      May 23, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Melanie,
      Unfortunately this was one of my first patterns and I didn’t measure it. 🙁

      Krista

      Reply
  9. Frances

    December 9, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Hi,

    I LOVE the colors you put together for your blanket patterns! I just copy your list of colors and go shopping at Michael’s! So easy! Thanks so much for sharing your patterns and color choices.

    Much appreciated!

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 10, 2018 at 11:10 am

      You are so welcome Frances! Glad you liked it!

      Krista

      Reply
  10. Kim

    December 7, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    Are the instructions correct? I haven’t started yet. But putting a DC in every stitch doesn’t seem right. Do you mean every other?

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 10, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Hi Kim,
      Yes, you will need to DC in every st across. 🙂 Why doesn’t it seem right?

      Krista

      Reply
  11. Sanmari

    December 7, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Beautiful blanket and I would love to give it a try. What do you mean with 3 single crochets on the corners? Is that 3 single stitches into the same stitch?

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 10, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Hi! Yes, you will put 3 single crochets into the same stitch.

      Krista

      Reply
  12. Angela

    May 13, 2018 at 10:30 pm

    Hi! I’m looking to make a lightweight summer blanket for my queen bed and I love the simplicity of this design. I have a question, is the yarn fairly lightweight? As I said, it will be for the summer time and since I have never crocheted blanket before I’m not sure if this will be too “hot” for the summer nights. Thanks for the help!

    Reply
    • Krista

      May 14, 2018 at 7:27 am

      Hi Angela,

      This yarn would be a good pick for sure! If you would like an even lighter yarn I would suggest “Flikka” from Lion Brand Yarn. Hope this helps!

      Krista

      Reply
  13. Alex

    June 24, 2017 at 1:05 am

    Hi , I am new. Am I supposed to count the stitches? Thanks

    Reply
    • Krista

      December 17, 2017 at 11:53 am

      Hi Alex,
      It is always a good idea to count stitches so the rows stay even. I always like to count then recount each row to make sure. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jenny

    April 8, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    How many rows of each color did you do?

    Reply
    • Krista

      April 27, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Jenny,

      I am not sure since this was my very first pattern and I didn’t write that part down. Opps! 🙂 From the picture it looks like maybe 16. 🙂 Hope this helps!

      Krista

      Reply
  15. Val Koochin

    January 30, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    How many balls of yarn did you use? The blanket looks like a good size! Nice colour choices too!

    Reply
  16. Cheryl

    January 29, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    How wide is the blanket if following your pattern? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Krista

      January 31, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Cheryl,

      This was one of my first crochet blanket patterns I ever wrote and unfortunately I didn’t take that measurement.

      Krista

      Reply
  17. Carla

    March 22, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    Hi, how much yarn will I need for say a twin or Queen size blanket? And how long for the sections? Sorry I’ve never crocheted before and this looks like a good beginning project.

    Reply
    • Krista

      March 25, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Carla,
      Most standard Twin blankets are 40″ x 75″ and Queen Blankets are 60″ x 80″. It would depend on what yarn you decided to use on how much you would need. Have a great night!

      Reply

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  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 - Medium
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10)
  • Stitches: Double Crochet
  • Color: Blue, Gray
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