Are you ready for a visual feast made with crochet? Let Our Legendary Blanket Come Then❣️

 


Quick summary (what you’ll make)

  • A gorgeous motif blanket built from identical floral square motifs (mandala → square rounds), joined-as-you-go (or sewn) and finished with a bold scallop border.

  • Works well in single color, ombré/gradient, or multi-color palettes.

  • Skill: easy → intermediate. Great for gifts and decorative throws.

Materials (suggested)

  • Yarn: DK/light worsted (soft acrylic, cotton blend, or wool blend). For a plush blanket use worsted weight and larger hook — pattern scales.

  • Hook: 3.5 mm for DK sample; use 4.0–5.5 mm for chunkier yarn.

  • Tapestry needle, scissors, blocking pins & mat.

  • Optional: stitch markers, measuring tape.

  • Optional: contrast yarn for surface accents.

Yarn estimate (ballpark):

  • Baby throw (70×90 cm): ~700–900 g DK

  • Throw (120×150 cm): ~1.8–2.5 kg DK

  • Large bed blanket: 3–4+ kg depending on hook/yarn
    (Accurate estimate available after you make & weigh one motif.)

Abbreviations (US)

  • ch = chain

  • sl st = slip stitch

  • sc = single crochet

  • hdc = half double crochet

  • dc = double crochet

  • tr = treble crochet

  • sp = space

  • st = stitch

  • rep = repeat

  • JAYG = join-as-you-go

  • BLO = back loop only


Make one motif first (very important)

  1. Work one motif fully, block it flat, and measure its blocked width W (cm) across the square.

  2. Weigh that motif (grams) if you want a yarn estimate. Use those numbers to calculate counts and yarn.

Motif — round-by-round (mandala → square)

This motif is lacy but stable and squares nicely.

R1 — center ring

  • Magic ring. ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring (12 dc total). Pull tight. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.

R2 — anchor loops

  • ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 3 — repeat around (12 sc + 12 ch-3 loops). Join.

R3 — small petals

  • Sl st into first ch-3 loop. In each loop work: (sc, ch1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch1, sc). (12 petals). Join.

R4 — small arches

  • ch 1, sc in outer sc of petal, ch 5 — repeat around to make 12 ch-5 arches. Join.

R5 — large fans (petal row)

  • Into every other ch-5 arch work (sc, ch1, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, ch1, sc) (big fan).

  • Into the alternate arches work (sc, ch3, sc) (connector). Join.

R6 — tall loops

  • ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 7, sc in next sc — repeat (12 ch-7 loops). Join.

R7 — narrow top fans

  • In each ch-7 loop work (sc, ch2, 3 dc, ch2, sc). Join.

R8 — squareing round (4 sides)

  • You have 12 top fans. Group them so each side gets 3 fans and create four corner ch-3 spaces:

    • ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in next fan top, 3 dc in next fan top, in the third fan top work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) (corner) — repeat the sequence 4 times to use all 12 fans. Join.

R9 — tidy sc round (join round)

  • ch 1, sc evenly around motif; place 3 sc into each corner ch-3 to round corners. Join. Keep yarn attached if you plan to JAYG. (Optional: R10 shell scallop).

Optional R10 — scallop edge

  • skip 2 sc, 7 dc in next sc (big shell), skip 2 sc, sc in next sc — repeat for bold scallops. Join and fasten off.

Block each motif to the exact same size before joining.

Making many motifs efficiently

  • Work in an assembly line: make R1 for N motifs, then R2 for N motifs, etc. This is faster than finishing one motif at a time.

  • Block as you finish motifs or block in small batches.


How many motifs? (math)

Decide final blanket size (W_blanket × H_blanket in cm) and measure motif width W.

  • motifs_across = round(W_blanket / W)

  • motifs_down = round(H_blanket / W)

  • total_motifs = motifs_across × motifs_down

Example: W = 10 cm; Blanket 120×150 cm → motifs_across = 12, motifs_down = 15 → total = 180 motifs.

Join methods (two good choices)

Option A — Join-As-You-Go (recommended)

  • Finish first row of motifs completely (or do R1–R8 and finish R9 while joining).

  • When making a new motif’s R9, replace certain scs with a sl-st into the finished neighbor like this:

    • sc in your motif stitch, ch 1, sl st into corresponding sc (or corner) of neighbor, ch 1

  • For corners that meet two neighbors, sl st into both neighbors’ corner spaces (work gently).

  • Build rows left→right; for each new row join each motif to the one above and to the left as you go.

Practical tip: pin the motif onto the neighbor before the sl-st join to ensure alignment.

Option B — Sew after blocking

  • Block motifs, lay out the grid, and tack with pins. Use a tapestry needle and yarn to mattress stitch through back loops only for the flattest seam. Whipstitch is faster but a bit bulkier.

Border — bold, legendary scallop (gives the visual feast finish)

After motifs are joined and blocked, add a multi-round border.

Round B1 — sc stabilizer

  • Join yarn at any corner. sc evenly around whole blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join.

Round B2 — big shells

  • ch 3 (counts dc), skip 2 sc, 9 dc in next sc (very large shell), skip 2 sc, sc in next sc — repeat around. (9 dc shells create a dramatic scallop.)

Round B3 — arch row

  • ch 1, sc in first dc of shell, ch 8, sc in center top of the next shell — repeat around. These large arches prepare for final giant scallops.

Round B4 — giant scallops

  • Into each ch-8 arch work: (sc, ch 3, 15 dc, ch 3, sc) — enormous scallops that swing and drape beautifully. Join.

Round B5 — picot trim (optional)

  • sc around; at the top of each giant scallop make a small picot: sc, ch3, sl st in same sc. Fasten off and weave ends.

Note: adjust shell sizes if you used a different motif size so border sits pleasingly; large shells look spectacular for a “legendary” blanket.


Final blocking & finishing

  • Wet or steam block the entire assembled blanket pinned to desired dimensions — block the scallops carefully so they open and lay flat.

  • Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side.

  • If desired, add tassels at corners or a fringe along one or both shorter edges for extra drama.

Yarn estimate (accurate method)

  1. Make and block one motif and weigh it (grams).

  2. Yarn grams needed ≈ (grams_per_motif × total_motifs) + 12% for joins & border.

  3. Convert grams to skeins using label info.

Example: 1 motif = 11 g; total motifs = 180 → 11×180 = 1980 g + 12% ≈ 2220 g → ~2.25 kg yarn.

Troubleshooting & tips

  • Motifs slightly different sizes? Block all motifs to same dimensions; if some stay small add one extra sc round to them.

  • Joins pucker? Join more loosely (use ch-2 instead of ch-1), or sew with mattress stitch.

  • Edges ripple? Add a sc stabilizing round before big shells.

  • Blanket too stiff? Use a larger hook or softer yarn for more drape.

  • Want more warmth? Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook; reduce shell size on border if very heavy.


Variations & styling ideas

  • Monochrome luxe: one color for a modern, elegant look.

  • Gradient / ombré: make motifs in color groups and arrange in gradient blocks — stunning.

  • Center-color motifs: two-color motifs (center color + outer color) for floral pop.

  • Mixed textures: alternate lacy motifs with solid granny squares for contrast.

Quick project checklist before you start

  1. Make one motif → block & measure W and weigh it.

  2. Decide blanket size and calculate motif counts (across × down).

  3. Buy yarn based on motif weight × count + 12%.

  4. Batch-make motifs (R1→R9 in pipeline), block them.

  5. Join motifs row by row (JAYG recommended).

  6. Work the legendary scallop border.

  7. Final block and finish.

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