Create a beautifully textured blanket with the Forest Berry Crochet Blanket, featuring an original Crossweave Stitch that creates a dimensional, woven appearance. The combination of crossed clusters and flowing color gives the blanket rich texture and visual interest, while the repeating stitch pattern makes it an enjoyable project to crochet.
It is a cozy, timeless design that works beautifully with both colorful and neutral yarns.
The Crossweave Stitch combines granny-inspired simplicity with raised, crossed clusters to create a fabric that looks intricate without being overly complicated.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
After the setup rows are complete, the main pattern settles into a relaxing two-row repeat. The crossed cluster row takes a little concentration at first, but once you become familiar with the stitch placement, the pattern becomes easier to recognize and enjoy.
This blanket is especially beautiful when crocheted with variegated or long-color-change yarns, allowing the changing shades to move through the raised texture and create a gorgeous woven effect.
The pattern includes eight sizes, from a sweet baby blanket to a generous king-size blanket, making it easy to create a cozy throw for your home, a thoughtful handmade gift, or a beautiful blanket for a bed.
Whether you choose rich earthy colors, soft pastels, bold shades, or a classic neutral palette, the Forest Berry Crochet Blanket is a versatile design you’ll enjoy making throughout the year.
With its original textured stitch, relaxing repeat, and multiple sizing options, this blanket is a wonderful project for crocheters who love discovering new stitches and creating beautiful handmade pieces.
Skill Level
Intermediate Crocheter
You should be comfortable with the double crochet and half double crochet stitches. The stitch itself uses a repeating two-row pattern, but the crossed clusters require attention to stitch placement and the order in which the clusters are worked.
Gauge
Approximately 14 stitches and 6 rows of pattern.
Size
This pattern comes in 8 suggested sizes.
- Baby: 30 X 36
- Lap/Small Throw (shown): 38 X 48
- Medium Throw: 45 X 60
- Large Throw: 50 X 70
- X-Large Throw: 60 X 75
- Twin Blanket: 70 X 90
- Queen Blanket: 90 X 100
- King Blanket: 108 X 100
Materials
Hobbii, Manaya Yarn. Color (02), Curry/Plum/Blue/Olive. Medium weight yarn. 557 yards each skein.
- Baby: 1,000 yards, 2 skeins.
- Lap/Small Throw (shown): 1,674 yards, 3 skeins.
- Medium Throw: 2,500 yards, 5 skeins.
- Large Throw: 3,300 yards, 6 skeins.
- X-Large Throw: 4,200 yards, 8 skeins.
- Twin Blanket: 5,850 yards, 11 skeins.
- Queen Blanket: 8,350 yards, 15 skeins.
- King Blanket: 10,000 yards, 18 skeins.
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
