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Bring the beauty of rolling ocean waves and delicate snowflakes into your home with this stunning crochet blanket pattern. Featuring rich royal blue, soft sky blue, and crisp white yarn, this eye-catching design creates a calming coastal look that works beautifully in bedrooms, living rooms, or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
The repeating wave motifs are complemented by elegant raised floral snowflake shapes, giving the blanket incredible texture and depth. Although it looks intricate, the blanket is created using repeating stitch combinations that become relaxing once you’ve completed a few rows.
Whether you’re making a cozy throw, baby blanket, or full-sized bedspread, this pattern is easy to customize by adding or removing repeats.
Skill Level
Intermediate
The project uses:
- Chains
- Slip Stitches
- Single Crochet
- Half Double Crochet
- Double Crochet
- Treble Crochet
- Front Post Double Crochet
- Puff Stitch
- Popcorn Stitch
- Picot
- Shell Stitch
Finished Sizes
Baby Blanket
30 x 36 inches
Lap Blanket
40 x 50 inches
Throw Blanket
50 x 60 inches
Twin Size
66 x 90 inches
Queen Size
90 x 100 inches
Simply continue the stitch repeat until your desired width and length are reached.
Materials
- 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
- Medium Weight Yarn (#4)
Colors
- Royal Blue
- Sky Blue
- White
Approximate yardage for throw size:
- Royal Blue – 900 yards
- Sky Blue – 850 yards
- White – 700 yards
Additional supplies:
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
Gauge
4 inches =
- 16 double crochet stitches
- 9 rows
Gauge is not critical unless making a fitted bed blanket.
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- fpdc – front post double crochet
- puff – puff stitch
- pc – popcorn stitch
- sp – space
- st – stitch
- sk – skip
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Pattern Notes
- Chain counts as the first stitch where indicated.
- Turn after every row.
- Flower motifs are worked directly into the blanket.
- Wave rows alternate between royal blue and sky blue.
- White rows separate each wave section.
Color Sequence
Repeat continuously:
- Royal Blue
- White
- Sky Blue
- Royal Blue
- White
- Sky Blue
Foundation Chain
Chain multiples of 18 + 5
Example:
- Baby Blanket: Ch 149
- Throw Blanket: Ch 221
Row 1
Beginning in the fourth chain from hook:
Work
1 dc in each chain across.
Turn.
Row 2
Ch 3.
Work shell sequence:
Skip 2 stitches
5 dc in next stitch
Skip 2 stitches
sc in next stitch
Repeat across.
Turn.
Row 3
Switch to White.
Ch 1.
sc in first stitch.
Chain 5.
Skip shell.
sc between shells.
Repeat across.
Turn.
Row 4
Create the Snowflake Flower.
In every chain-5 space work:
- Puff Stitch
- ch 2
- Puff Stitch
- ch 2
- Puff Stitch
- ch 2
- Puff Stitch
- ch 2
- Puff Stitch
- ch 2
- Puff Stitch
Join with sl st.
This forms one raised flower.
Continue across.
Turn.
Row 5
Work:
sc
hdc
dc
hdc
sc
around each flower creating a smooth transition.
Turn.
Row 6
Change to Sky Blue.
Work:
7 dc shell
Skip 3 stitches
sc
Skip 3 stitches
Repeat across.
Turn.
Row 7
Increase the wave.
In every shell:
2 dc
2 hdc
3 dc
2 hdc
2 dc
This widens the wave.
Turn.
Row 8
Royal Blue.
Repeat Row 2.
Row 9
White.
Repeat flower row.
Row 10
Sky Blue.
Repeat wave row.
Continue repeating Rows 2–10 until your blanket reaches the desired length.
Border
Round 1
White
sc evenly around entire blanket.
Place:
3 sc in every corner.
Join.
Round 2
Royal Blue
Work:
dc
ch 1
skip 1
Repeat around.
Round 3
Sky Blue
Work 5 dc shell inside every chain space.
Round 4
White
Picot edging.
(sc, ch 3, sl st into first chain)
Repeat around.
Fasten off.
Changing Blanket Size
Increase width by adding another 18-chain repeat.
Increase length by repeating the wave section until satisfied.
Suggested Color Combinations
Coastal Blues
- Navy
- Sky Blue
- White
Winter Snow
- Ice Blue
- White
- Silver Gray
Ocean Breeze
- Turquoise
- Aqua
- White
Midnight Sea
- Navy
- Sapphire
- Light Gray
Baby Boy
- Baby Blue
- White
- Denim Blue
Beach House
- Teal
- Sand
- White
Helpful Tips
- Keep your tension relaxed to maintain smooth wave curves.
- Block the finished blanket to highlight the flower motifs.
- Weave in yarn ends after each color change to reduce finishing time.
- Use stitch markers at the beginning of each repeat to help maintain pattern accuracy.
- If making a larger blanket, buy all yarn at once to ensure matching dye lots.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash on a gentle cycle using cold water.
- Wash with similar colors.
- Avoid bleach.
- Lay flat to dry for best results.
- Steam block if needed.
- Store folded in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Final Thoughts
This Blue Ocean Waves & Snowflake Crochet Blanket combines graceful wave-inspired shells with dimensional floral snowflakes to create a striking blanket that is both elegant and cozy. The alternating shades of royal blue, sky blue, and white evoke the peaceful rhythm of ocean tides while adding depth and texture to every row. Whether you’re crocheting it as a cherished family heirloom, a thoughtful baby shower gift, or a warm throw for your own home, this timeless design offers endless possibilities. Once you master the repeating stitch sequence, you’ll find it relaxing and rewarding, resulting in a beautiful handmade blanket that will be treasured for years to come.
