Create a blanket full of color, texture, and cozy dimension with the Candy Drops Blanket, a beautiful puff stitch crochet pattern featuring eye-catching textured diamonds and a unique coordinating border. The combination of soft puff stitches and playful color changes gives this blanket a cheerful, modern look while creating a wonderfully cozy fabric you’ll love to snuggle under.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern includes a detailed photo tutorial to guide you through the stitch pattern and construction.
The double-sided design adds even more versatility, giving the finished blanket beautiful texture and visual interest from either side.
Free pattern by Rose Hudd from Hookfully
Made with bulky (#5) weight yarn, the blanket works up with a satisfying thickness and warmth. Choose one main color and pair it with as many contrasting shades as you’d like to create a bright rainbow-inspired design. Or keep your color palette simple with a few coordinating shades for a more understated look.
The pattern includes three versatile sizes, making it easy to create a special blanket for babies, children, or adults. Whether you’re making a colorful nursery blanket, a cozy blanket for a child, or a warm throw for yourself, there’s a size to fit your project.
With its dimensional puff stitches, playful diamond design, customizable colors, and beautiful border, the Candy Drops Blanket is an engaging crochet project that results in a truly special handmade blanket. It’s a wonderful choice for crocheters who enjoy textured patterns and want to create something colorful, cozy, and completely unique.
Skill Level
Intermediate Crocheter
Gauge
Approximately 2″ x 2″ swatch = 3 rows of 5 dc
Size
- Baby: Width 36″ X Length 42″
- Child: Width: 43″ X Length 60″
- Adult: Width: 50″ X Length 60″
Materials
James C. Brett Flutterby, Chunky / Bulky / #5
- A. White: 698 / 873 / 997 yards
- B: Color: 530 / 971 / 1143 yards (I used 106 / 195 / 229 of 5 colors)
- Total: 1228 / 1844 / 2140 yards
Supplies
Size J Crochet Hook 6mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
