How to Crochet a Spring Abstract Blanket

Spring Abstract Blanket (AKA Abstract blanket 2.0!) because cozy blankets aren’t just for winter. Switch up your colour pallet to some fresh pastels and get lost in the rhythm of granny squares to create yourself a cosy blanket for time for spring. This blanket is designed using the most beautiful soft pastel shades but unlike the first run of this blanket, it’s made using Aran weight yarn and has been redesigned giving you the perfect baby size blanket!

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what will I learn?

In this blog you will learn how to create this beautiful Abstract blanket, perfect for the spring. If you find it tricky picking colours for your projects, click here for some tips. There’s lots of stitches to explore as part of this project, but if you’re a beginner don’t feel daunted! I have included tutorials for some of the stitches linked in the ‘terms and abbreviations’ section.

pattern notes

• PLEASE NOTE THIS BLANKET WAS ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED AS A CAL SO THE PATTERN AND VIDEO TUTORIALS ARE IN WEEKLY INSTALMENTS.
• Pattern level: Beginner
• Written in UK terms.
• The final size of the blanket will be 42 inches x 42 inches.

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materials & tools

• The yarn used is Paintbox Simply Aran, you can find the colour bundle HERE (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

CROCHET TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through

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.

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.

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.

Front Post Treble(s): fpt(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from 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.

Back Post Treble(s): bpt(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from 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.

Front Post Double Treble(s): fpdtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back, 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.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your 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.

SPRING ABSTRACT BLANKET PATTERN

Square 1 (solid granny square)

Please see below the pattern how many of each colour need to be made.

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

• Pale Lilac (1)
• Dusty Rose (2)
• Candyfloss (3)
• Ballet Pink (4)
• Banana Cream (0)
• Vanilla Cream (3)
• Seafoam (6)
• Washed Teal (0)
• Pistachio Green (3)

ASSISTING TUTORIAL

Please be aware that this was from the original Abstract Blanket CAL and your squares will NOT need round 5 for this version.

Square 2 (Waffle square)

Please use the chart to see how many of each colour need to be made.

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, fpdt around next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, fpt 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 fpt, 4 ch3>

Round 3:ss around back post of tr, ch 3, bpt around next 2 sts, fpdt around next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, 2 fpt, 3 bpt, 2 fpt, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, fpt around next 2 sts, join with ss in top of ch-3. <16 fpt, 12 bpt, 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.

• Pale Lilac (1)
• Dusty Rose (4)
• Candyfloss (1)
• Ballet Pink (3)
• Banana Cream (3)
• Vanilla Cream (2)
• Seafoam (0)

PIN FOR LATER

assisting tutorial

Please be aware that this was from the original Abstract Blanket CAL and your squares will NOT need round 5 for this version.

Square 3 (half braid square)

Please see below the pattern how many of each colour need to be made.

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, fpdt 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, fpt, tr, fpt, 2 tr, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, across the next 7 stitches work 2 tr, fpt, tr, fpt, 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 fpt, 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.

• Pale Lilac (4)
• Dusty Rose (0)
• Candyfloss (3)
• Ballet Pink (1)
• Banana Cream (4)
• Vanilla Cream (2)
• Seafoam (2)
• Washed Teal (1)
• Pistachio Green (4)

assisting tutorial

Please be aware that this was from the original Abstract Blanket CAL and your squares will NOT need round 5 for this version.

JOINING SQUARES

Blocking squares is recommended before joining.

Squares are to be sewn together with wrong sides facing using whip stitch using Misty Grey.

Please see the diagram below which will indicate where to place your colours and which square to use. You can build this however you choose, whether it be in strips and or one by one.

assisting tutorial

Please be aware that this was from the original Abstract Blanket CAL and your squares will NOT have the round 5 for this version which is shown in this video BUT the principle is the same.

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.

alternative borders

For alternative border inspiration, click here.

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