Blanket How to Crochet a Spring Abstract Blanket: Free Pattern Updated April 7, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!182Shares How to crochet a spring abstract blanket with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. This pattern is an adaptation of my abstract blanket pattern, switching the bright bold colours for pretty pastel shades. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. About the Pattern 2. Pattern Notes3. Gauge & Size4. Pattern Support5. PDF Pattern6. materials & tools 7. Convert Pattern Terms8. Terms & Abbreviations9. Special Stitches10. Pin For Later11. Free Crochet Pattern: Spring Abstract Blanket12. 1: Solid Square13. Solid Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial: 14. 2. Waffle Square15. Waffle Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial16. 3: Half Braid Granny Square17. Half Braid Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial18. Joining19. Layout 20. Joining: Assisting Tutorial21. BorderVIEW MORE▼ Spring Abstract Blanket About the Pattern This beautiful spring blanket explores three different granny square designs. In this post, we’ll explore three different granny square designs. This post will guide you through layout, joining and border ideas. Pattern Notes Please note this blanket was originally launched as a CAL so the pattern and video tutorials are in weekly instalments. For this version of the pattern, you will not need to complete round 5 (as shown in the video tutorial) for all three granny sqaure designs. Pattern level: Beginner Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. Gauge & Size Each square measures: 5 X 5 inches approx Final size: 42 inches x 42 inches Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. PDF Pattern etsy Bella coco crochet ravelry materials & tools The yarn used is Paintbox Simply Aran, (1 ball of each) Pack weight = 1000g (35.3oz), 1 ball weight = 100g (3.5oz) in colours: Misty Grey (203), Pistachio Green (224), Banana Cream (220), Vanilla Cream (207), Seafoam Blue (231), Washed Teal (232), Ballet Pink (252), Candyfloss Pink (249), Dusty Rose (241), Pale Lilac (245). Hook: 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge Scissors Darning Needle Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook. Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Special Stitches Reverse Double Crochet(s): rdc(s): Insert hook into previous stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Front Post Treble Crochet(s): fptr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Back Post Treble Crochet(s): bptr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from back to front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Front Post Double Treble(s): fpdtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Pin For Later To unlock this FREE crochet pattern all you need to do is enter your email to join our mailing list and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. Your grow account is separate from your Bella Coco account which you use to access your purchased patterns. Free Crochet Pattern: Spring Abstract Blanket You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. 1: Solid Square Pale Lilac (1), Dusty Rose (2), Candyfloss (3), Ballet Pink (4), Vanilla Cream (3), Seafoam (6), Pistachio Green (3). Foundation chain: ch 4, ss in 4th ch from the hook. Round 1: ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), 2 tr in centre circle, *ch 3, 3 tr, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, join with ss in top of ch-3. <12 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 2: ch 3, tr in next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, join with ss in top of ch-3. <28 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 3: ch 3, tr in next 4 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, join with ss in top of ch-3. <44 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 4: ch 3, 1 tr in next 6 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr in next 4 sts, join with ss in top of ch-3. <60 tr, 4 ch-3> Fasten off and sew in ends Solid Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial: 2. Waffle Square Dusty Rose (4), Pale Lilac (1), Candyfloss (1), Ballet Pink (3), Banana Cream (3), Vanilla Cream (2). Foundation chain: ch 4, ss in 4th ch from the hook. Round 1: ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), 2 tr in centre circle, *ch 3, 3 tr, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, join with ss in top of ch-3. <12 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 2: ss around the front post of tr, ch 3, fpdtr around next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, fptr around next 3 sts, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, join with ss in top of ch-3. <16 tr, 12 fptr, 4 ch3> Round 3: ss around back post of tr, ch 3, bptr around next 2 sts, fpdtr around next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, 2 fptr, 3 bptr, 2 fptr, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, fptr around next 2 sts, join with ss in top of ch-3. <16 fptr, 12 bptr, 16 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 4: ch 3, tr in next 6 sts *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr in each st to corner, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr in next 4 sts, join with ss in top on ch-3. <60 tr, 4 ch-3> Fasten off and sew in ends. Waffle Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial 3: Half Braid Granny Square Banana Cream (4), Pale Lilac (4), Candyfloss (3), Ballet Pink (1), Vanilla Cream (2), Seafoam (2), Pistachio Green (4), Washed Teal (1). Foundation chain: ch 4, ss in 4th ch from the hook. Round 1: ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), 2 tr in the centre circle, *ch 3, 3 tr, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, join with ss in top of ch-3. <12 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 2: ch 3, skip next st, fpdtr in next, tr in skipped st working behind fpdtr, fpdtr around same st as begin ch-3. *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, skip 2 sts, fpdtr, tr in 2nd skipped st working behind fpdtr, fpdtr around 1st skipped st, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, tr) in corner sp. join with ss in top of ch-3. <8 fpdtr, 20 tr, 4 ch-3> Round 3: ch 3, fptr, tr, fptr, 2 tr, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, across the next 7 stitches work 2 tr, fptr, tr, fptr, 2 tr, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, tr, join with ss in top of ch-3 <36 tr, 8 fptr, 4 ch 3> Round 4: ch 3, tr in next 6 sts *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, 4 tr, join with ss in top on ch-3. <60 tr, 4 ch-3> Fasten off and sew in ends. Half Braid Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial Joining Before you start to join blocking your squares is always recommended. Squares need to be wrong side facing Yarn: Misty Grey Method: Whip Stitch Layout Joining: Assisting Tutorial Border Round 1: dc in each stitch around (working 2 dc in corner sps of each individual square) ss in first st. Fasten off and sew in ends. Round 2: ch 2, rdc in each stitch around. ss in first stitch Fasten off and sew in ends. For alternative border inspiration, click here. I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!182Shares Further Reading... How to Crochet the Bobble C2C Blanket June 25, 2020 How to Crochet an Abstract Blanket: FREE Pattern & Video February 24, 2018 How to Crochet a Beautiful Heart Blanket January 20, 2022 10 Comments may oconnor July 10, 2019 at 12:29 pm What a lovely cal… the colours are so Beautiful… just been over to Lovecraft’s and bought the pack… I am a beginner but I will try to keep up… Thank you Sarah for your wonderful inspiration…see you on the 16th July… Reply Dawn Hyde July 11, 2019 at 8:51 pm Looking forward to starting this cal, I have a grandchild due soon and we don’t know the sex until it’s born, and this would be perfect for either boy or girl Reply Martina P blackwell July 15, 2019 at 1:49 pm How many squares would i need to make? Or how many squares will the yarn pack make? Reply Clare July 16, 2019 at 9:40 am Can’t wait to start this so looking forward to the finished product thank you Reply Tracey July 16, 2019 at 12:58 pm Hi Sarah-Jayne Love all your work and so excited about the abstract blanket. I stayed up late to get started as it’s 11pm here in Australia. Was just watching your tutorial on square one. With the border did you use white or vanilla cream. tracey Reply Jacqueline July 25, 2019 at 11:31 am Hi, pardon my ignorance I’ve only been doing crochet for a short while, but what does “cal” mean? Reply Anne August 27, 2020 at 8:28 am Love this blanket and have purchased the wool ready to start. Can I just confirm that this should be a 6mm crochet hook as the pattern suggests Aran weight wool. Reply Oonagh February 2, 2021 at 9:33 pm Thank you for this lovely pattern. If I wanted to make this as a regular sized (ie not a baby sized) blanket, how many extra squares would you suggest I’d need to make? Thank you Reply Aixa April 19, 2023 at 10:06 pm Hi – I have no clue why my question was not approved but would love an answer on if I could use the same brand of paintbox colors but in cotton instead of polyester. please Reply Donna January 20, 2024 at 10:02 pm I cannot find the diagram for your color layout. Could you tell me where to find it. Such a beautiful blanket. Donna Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
