Borealis Blanket
Also available as a free pattern . The paid PDF adds photo tutorials, crochet diagrams, and a print-friendly version.
Feast your eyes on the Borealis blanket! The motifs resemble little snowflakes in different colours of the Northern lights. The blanket is joined and bordered in white, making the colours stand out even more.
- Finished size
90 by 120 cm (35½ x 47 in).
- Hook size
3.5mm (US size E/4)
- Yarn
- River Washed, Stone Washed
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Languages
- English & Dutch
A pattern you can actually follow
Step-by-step photo tutorials
The pattern contains full-colour photo tutorials for the stitches, so you can always check your work.
Crochet diagrams
I've included crochet diagrams so you can easily see how the pattern is constructed. Perfect for when you're on the go!
What's in this pattern
The pattern contains written instructions and crochet diagrams. The Borealis Blanket is suitable for advanced beginners or intermediate crocheters.
What you'll need
Yarn quantities are for the project as shown. Labels (A, B, C…) match the colour codes used throughout the pattern instructions and diagrams.
| Label | Colour name | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour A | Pink Quartzite | 821 | 5 balls |
| Label | Colour name | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour B | Steenbras | 942 | 2 balls |
| Colour C | Mekong | 943 | 2 balls |
| Colour D | Nile | 944 | 2 balls |
| Colour E | Mississippi | 946 | 2 balls |
| Colour F | Yarra | 949 | 2 balls |
| Colour G | Rhine | 952 | 2 balls |
Crochet hook
3.5mm (US size E/4)
Measurements
90 by 120 cm (35½ x 47 in).
Gauge/tension
Motif measures 10cm (4 in) in diameter
Shop the yarn
You can buy your Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed at your local Scheepjes retailer, or webshops such as:
Stitch key
The pattern uses standard US crochet terms. A full legend appears in the PDF. Here are the abbreviations you'll meet most often.
- chchain
- ch-spchain-space
- dcdouble crochet
- dc2togdouble crochet 2 stitches together
- hdchalf double crochet
- RSRight side
- scsingle crochet
- ssslip stitch
- st(s)stitch(es)
- trtreble
- WSWrong side
Additional information
The product you make following this pattern is yours and you are free to sell the product in small quantities, as long as you credit Haak Maar Raak as the original designer. Please do not reproduce, share or copy the pattern, full or in part, in any way.
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