The Bright Pastel Textured Crochet Throw Blanket Pattern is a cheerful and cozy project designed to help you create a stunning handmade blanket with confidence. With clear written instructions, step-by-step photos, and a helpful video tutorial, this pattern walks you through every stage so you can relax and enjoy the process while watching your blanket come to life.
This design features a beautiful textured stitch pattern with an easy, rhythmic repeat that’s enjoyable to crochet and visually striking once finished.
Free Pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
It works up wonderfully in solid colors, gentle gradients, or playful multicolor yarns, making it easy to customize to your personal style. The texture adds interest without feeling complicated, making this an excellent choice for advanced beginners looking to grow their skills.
Included in the pattern are eight fully written blanket sizes, from baby and toddler blankets all the way up to generous throws and bed-sized options.
Whether you’re crocheting a small, thoughtful gift or a large statement piece for your home, you’ll have the flexibility to make the perfect size for any occasion.
This pattern includes detailed photo tutorials along with video links for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. The sample shown is made with Lion Brand Mandala Baby yarn in the color Narnia, a lightweight DK yarn that creates soft pastel transitions and a lovely drape. Cozy, customizable, and beginner-friendly, this blanket pattern is one you’ll return to again and again.
Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Skill Level
This stitch is perfect for an advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter.
The hardest part is bringing the hook through all the loops.
Gauge
Approximately 11 Stitches and 11.5 Rows of the pattern for every 4 X 4 inches.
Size
- Baby Blanket: 30 X 30 inches
- Toddler Blanket: 40 X 40 inches
- Small Throw Blanket: 50 X 50 inches
- Medium Throw Blanket: 55 X 60 inches
- Large Throw Blanket: 55 X 65 inches (shown)
- XL Throw Blanket: 70 X 70 inches
- Twin: 80 X 80 inches
- Full/Double: 80 X 90 inches
Materials
Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Baby, 3 Light / DK, 100% Acrylic. 590 yards each yarn cake. Care. Machine Wash, Machine Dry.
I used color: Narnia
- Baby Blanket: 1,400 yards or 4 yarn cakes
- Toddler Blanket: 2,400 yards or 5 yarn cakes
- Small Throw Blanket: 3,800 yards or 7 yarn cakes
- Medium Throw Blanket: 5,000 yards or 9 yarn cakes
- Large Throw Blanket: 5,300 yards or 9 yarn cakes (shown)
- XL Throw Blanket: 7,400 yards or 13 yarn cakes
- Twin: 9,600 yards or 17 yarn cakes
- Full/Double: 10,800 yards or 19 yarn cakes
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
