Easy Crochet Blanket! Nice Looking! Crochet, Motif Blanket Making

 


Nice day! Below is a clear, ready-to-use step-by-step written tutorial (US terms) that recreates an easy, nice-looking motif blanket. It’s practical: exact motif rounds, blocking, two join methods, suggested layout sizes, border options, yarn estimates, and troubleshooting. Use it while you crochet — no video needed.

I assume a sample motif ≈ 10 cm (4") blocked (change counts if yours measures different — I note how to recalc). If you want I’ll compute exact motif counts/yarn for a specific blanket size — tell me finished width × length or your motif measurement.

Materials

  • Yarn: DK/light worsted (or use worsted for a thicker blanket). For a soft blanket use acrylic/bamboo blend or cotton blend.
  • Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm depending on yarn (3.5 mm for DK sample).
  • Tapestry needle, scissors, blocking pins/mat.
  • Optional: stitch markers, a small pair of scissors for trimming, a tape measure.

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
  • RS = right side  

Overview & design

  • You’ll make many identical square motifs worked in rounds (flower/mandala center → square outer rounds).

  • Block motifs to equal size, then join-as-you-go (JAYG) or sew them into the blanket.

  • Finish with a border (simple or decorative). This yields a blanket that looks "handmade elegance" but is very easy to do.

One motif — step-by-step (makes a lacy floral square)

Work one motif, block it, measure — that measurement (W) sets your layout. Use loose tension for a soft blanket.

Round 1 — center ring

  1. Make a magic ring. ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 11 dc into ring (12 dc inc. ch-3). Pull ring tight. Join with sl st to ch-3.

Round 2 — anchor loops

  1. ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 3 — repeat around (12 sc + 12 ch-3 loops). Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 3 — small petals

  1. Sl st into first ch-3 loop.

  2. In each loop work: (sc, ch1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch1, sc) — tapered petal fan. Repeat in all loops (12 petals). Join.

Round 4 — connector arches

  1. ch 1, sc in outer sc of petal, ch 5 — repeat around (12 ch-5 arches). Join.

Round 5 — larger petals

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

  2. Into the remaining arches work (sc, ch3, sc) (connector). Repeat. Join.

Round 6 — loop row

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

Round 7 — top fan row

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

Round 8 — squareing (make 4 sides)

You have 12 fan tops; we’ll make 4 sides (3 fans per side) and 4 corner ch-3 spaces so motifs tile into a square grid.

  1. ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 3 dc into the next fan top space; 3 dc into the next fan top space; into the third fan top space of the group work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) to make the corner.

  2. Repeat the [3dc, 3dc, corner] sequence 4 times total. Join with sl st.

(If your motif looks slightly off, move the corner placement so there are 4 corners evenly — you should end with four corner ch-3 spaces.)

Round 9 — tidy sc round (joinable)

  1. ch 1; sc evenly around motif, placing 3 sc in each corner ch-3 space to round corners. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

  2. Block motif to square shape. Measure blocked width W.

Optional Round 10 — scallop: skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc — repeat for a decorative edge.


Make enough motifs

Decide blanket size and compute motif counts:

Quick guideline (if W ≈ 10 cm):

  • Baby (70 × 90 cm): 7 × 9 motifs = 63 motifs

  • Throw (120 × 150 cm): 12 × 15 motifs = 180 motifs

  • Lapghan (100 × 120 cm): 10 × 12 motifs = 120 motifs

  • Bed spread sizes scale similarly.

If your W ≠ 10 cm use:

  • motifs_across = round(width_cm / W)

  • motifs_down = round(length_cm / W)
    Total motifs = across × down.

Join motifs — two easy ways

Option A — Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) — I recommend (no sewing)

Join on Round 9 (the sc round). Work the motif fully through Round 8 first.

When you make a new motif and reach Round 9:

  • For edges that touch existing motifs: instead of a plain sc, work: sc in your motif st, ch 1, sl st into the corresponding sc (or corner ch-3) of the finished motif, ch 1, then continue.

  • For corners touching two neighbors: sl st into both neighbors’ corner spaces symmetrically (ch-1 joins help keep space).

  • Join row by row: make first row left→right (no joins on first motif row), then for subsequent rows join each new motif to the one above and to its left as needed.

Tips:

  • Pin motifs before joining to line up centers.

  • If joins look tight, use ch-2 instead of ch-1 to give slack.

Option B — Sew after blocking

  • Block all motifs. Lay them in the grid, pin edges. Use tapestry needle + matching yarn and mattress stitch through back loops only for the flattest seam. Whipstitch is acceptable for speed.

Join pattern for a neat lattice seam

  • For a neat open seam, when sewing do mattress stitch through the loops that show on the motif edge (usually outer sc round). That makes seams nearly invisible.


Border options (pick one)

1) Simple cozy border (fast)

  1. sc evenly around whole blanket (3 sc in corners).

  2. ch 3, skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc — shell round for nice scallops. Fasten off and block.

2) Wide lacy border (boho)

  1. Round 1: sc even around.

  2. Round 2: ch 4, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc — arch row.

  3. Round 3: in each arch work (sc, ch 3, 9 dc, ch 3, sc) — bold scallops. Fasten off, weave ends.

3) Solid ribbed cuffed edge (for warmth)

  1. Round 1: hdc in each st around.

  2. Round 2–5: hdc in BLO around to make a ribbed, thicker frame.

Yarn estimates (how to calculate precisely)

Most accurate method:

  1. Make one motif, block it, weigh it (g).

  2. Total yarn (g) = weight_per_motif × number_of_motifs + ~10–15% for joins & border.

Quick examples (approx, DK yarn):

  • If 1 motif ≈ 12 g and you need 180 motifs → 12×180 = 2160 g → ~2.2 kg plus 15% ≈ 2.5 kg yarn.

If you want, tell me motif weight and desired blanket size and I’ll calculate exact required grams and approximate skeins.

Assembly order & practical tips

  1. Make a batch of motifs (work in rounds assembly-line style — make Round 1×N motifs, then Round 2×N etc. This is faster).

  2. Block motifs as you go or block all at the end. Blocking evens motif sizes — essential for a flat blanket.

  3. Join motifs (JAYG recommended). Work first row entirely, then build down row-by-row.

  4. Add border and weave in ends.

  5. Final block for whole blanket to flatten seams and open lace.


Troubleshooting & fixes

  • Motifs not same size: Block all and if some still smaller add one sc round to increase size.

  • Seams puckering: Join more loosely (use ch-2 joins) or sew with mattress stitch.

  • Edges wavy: add a stabilizing sc round before outer decorative scallops.

  • Blanket too stiff: use larger hook for looser fabric; choose softer blend yarn.

  • Blanket too open (holes): use smaller hook or add an extra sc round before joining.

Variations & styling ideas

  • Color blocks: do motifs in color groups (5–10 per color) then arrange in ombré.

  • Mixed motifs: alternate this motif with a simpler solid square for texture.

  • Add appliqués: sew flowers or bobbles on some motifs for interest.

  • Make throws or baby blankets: scale motif size by changing hook or yarn weight — same pattern works for all.

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