Welcome to our 2025 Birthstone Blanket Crochet-a-Long! This blanket series will have 12 different and fun stitch sampler squares, this listing is for the March Puff Stripes digital pattern file only.

Each stitch sample can be used for all sorts of projects outside of the blanket crochet-a-long and can be made with any yarn type for whatever project you have in mind! To follow along with the Birthstone Blanket CAL, you will need approximately 120-200 yards of worsted weight yarn. This pattern uses basic stitches and is considered beginner-friendly.

Using the hook and yarn suggested (size 4 medium weight yarn, 5.50 mm hook), the Puff Stripes Afghan Block, at 16 rows (without the single crochet border), measures approximately 10.5” (28 cm). This square pattern can be made with any even number of chains and rows for other projects.

The 7 page pattern includes:

• The Puff Stripes pattern
• Materials and notes key
• Hyperlink to my video tutorial

Materials:

• 5.50 mm hook
• 200 yards worsted weight yarn in a Aqua/Blue color
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Tape measure
• Row counter (optional, but helpful)

The pattern uses US terminology.

This pattern was written by Wild Tulip Crochet and is available for Instant Download.

If you have any questions about the pattern, feel free to message us!