Josephine's rainbow blanket
Also available as a free pattern . The paid PDF adds photo tutorials, crochet diagrams, and a print-friendly version.
Josephine’s rainbow blanket is an explosion of colour! The cheerful triangles make for a stunning palette to work with. The motifs can be made in advance or joined as you go. It’s up to you!
- Finished size
115 x 150cm (46 x 59in)
- Hook size
3.5mm (US size E/4)
- Yarn
- Cotton 8
- 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 is suitable for intermediate crocheters. The written instructions guide you through the pattern, while crochet diagrams and photo tutorials demonstrate how to put the motifs together.
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 | 510 | 1 ball | |
| Colour B | 639 | 1 ball | |
| Colour C | 714 | 1 ball | |
| Colour D | 551 | 1 ball | |
| Colour E | 642 | 1 ball | |
| Colour F | 663 | 1 ball | |
| Colour G | 665 | 1 ball | |
| Colour H | 712 | 1 ball | |
| Colour I | 519 | 1 ball | |
| Colour J | 529 | 1 ball | |
| Colour K | 726 | 1 ball | |
| Colour L | 653 | 1 ball | |
| Colour M | 720 | 1 ball | |
| Colour N | 650 | 1 ball | |
| Colour O | 502 | 8 balls |
Crochet hook
3.5mm (US size E/4)
Measurements
115 x 150cm (46 x 59in)
Gauge/tension
Unblocked motif measures 10 cm (4 in) along each triangle side
Shop the yarn!
You can find Cotton 8 at your Scheepjes retailer, or online:
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.
- beg-dc4togbegin-double crochet 4 stitches together: ch2, (yarn over, insert hook in ring, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through first two loops on hook) 3x, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
- chchain
- ch-spchain-space
- dcdouble crochet
- dc4togdouble crochet 4 stitches together: (yarn over, insert hook in space or stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through first two loops on hook) 4x, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
- hdchalf double crochet
- hdc2toghalf double crochet 2 stitches together: (yarn over, insert hook in st/sp, yarn over, pull up loop) in each of the two sts/sps, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
- hdc3toghalf double crochet 3 stitches together: (yarn over, insert hook in st/sp, yarn over, pull up loop) in each of the three sts/sps, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook
- RSRight Side
- ssslip stitch
- sp(s)space(s)
- st(s)stitch(es)
- 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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