Create a soft and colorful striped blanket with this easy crochet pattern. The design combines classic double crochet rows with textured cable-style stitches, giving the blanket a beautiful and cozy finish. Perfect for adding warmth and charm to any room!

Materials Needed

• Medium Pink yarn
• White yarn
• Shocking Pink yarn
• Heather yarn
• Light Pink yarn
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations

• CH – Chain
• SS – Slip Stitch
• SC – Single Crochet
• HDC – Half Double Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet

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Blanket Instructions

Row 1 – Medium Pink

Chain 91 + 3 extra chains for turning.

Work 1 DC into the 4th chain from the hook and continue placing 1 DC in each chain across. You should have 92 DC total. Turn your work.

Cable Stitch Row

Chain 3 (counts as the first DC).
Skip the next stitch, work 2 DC into the following stitch, then place 1 DC into the skipped stitch. Repeat this pattern across the row until only the turning chain remains. Work 1 DC into the top of the turning chain while changing to White yarn. Turn.

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Row 2 – White

Chain 3 and work 1 DC in each stitch across (91 DC). Turn.

Cable Stitch Row

Chain 3, skip one stitch, work 2 DC in the next stitch, then 1 DC into the skipped stitch. Repeat across the row. Finish with 1 DC in the turning chain while changing to Shocking Pink yarn. Turn.

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Row 3 – Shocking Pink

Repeat the same process:

• 1 row of DC stitches
• 1 row of cable stitches

At the end of the cable row, switch to White yarn.

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Row 4 – White

Repeat the same DC row and cable stitch row sequence. Change to Heather yarn at the end.

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Row 5 – Heather

Repeat the DC row and cable stitch row. Change to White yarn at the end.

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Row 6 – White

Repeat the same stitch pattern and change to Light Pink yarn at the end.

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Row 7 – Light Pink

Repeat the DC row and cable stitch row. Change back to White yarn at the end.

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Continue the Pattern

Keep repeating the same color order:

1. Medium Pink
2. White
3. Shocking Pink
4. White
5. Heather
6. White
7. Light Pink
8. White

Continue until the blanket reaches your desired length. The original blanket used 27 total pattern sections, ending with a Shocking Pink row before starting the border.

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Blanket Edging

Do not fasten off after the final row. Switch to your edging color (Shocking Pink was used in the original design).

Round 1

• Work 2 SC into the side of every DC row along the first side of the blanket (108 SC total).
• CH 1 at the corner.
• Work 1 SC in each stitch across the bottom edge (92 SC).
• CH 1 at the corner.
• Work 2 SC into every DC row along the opposite side (108 SC).
• CH 1 at the corner.
• Work 1 SC in each stitch across the top edge (92 SC).
• CH 1.

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Decorative Border Round

Work the following sequence around the blanket:

1 SC, 1 HDC, CH 1, 1 DC, CH 1, 1 HDC, 1 SC

Repeat this pattern across each side.

Corners

• When 3 stitches remain on a side: work 3 SC, CH 1.
• When 2 stitches remain: work 2 SC, CH 1.

Continue around the entire blanket following the same border pattern.

Finish with 1 SL ST and fasten off.

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Final Touches

Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends neatly. For a polished look, block your blanket so it lays flat and even.

Your beautiful striped crochet blanket is now complete! This cozy project makes a wonderful gift or a lovely handmade addition to your home décor. Happy crocheting!