NOTE: The monthly squares are worked from the bottom up so the first day you crochet is 31 January, then 30 January etc. So you CANNOT begin this blanket on 1 January if you are doing the temperature version.

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A vibrant crochet blanket featuring twelve fantasy and nature-inspired silhouette squares—dragon, phoenix, horse, and more—perfect for geeky crafters and cosy décor lovers.

The pattern is written in US English terms and assumes knowledge of the basic crochet stitches (slip stitch, chain, single crochet, double crochet). The pattern itself is provided in both written and chart format as either individual squares or as a whole piece.

Crochet Terms: US
Yarn: Any (the pictured example is made with Stylecraft Special DK on a 4 mm hook and the final piece is 107 cm x 138 cm / 42 in x 54 in)
Quantity of Yarn: 1 skeins of the each temperature colour (10) | 7 skeins of the contrast colour (black).
Hook Size: appropriate for the yarn chosen
Size: Each square is 63 stitches across (plus 2 for the joining and ending stitches) and 63 rows tall.
The blanket done as a whole is 205 stitches across (plus 2 for the joining and ending stitches) and 273 rows tall.
Skill: Intermediate
Additional Materials: A hook 1 size down from your main hook to create the border.

I create all my designs myself before they are tested by a variety of people from different countries and different skill levels.

Please note that this pattern and support from myself are only available in English.

This pattern should not be reproduced, shared, redistributed or resold. However, the final product can be sold with credit to the designer: Kate Gerrits @Gerritses © 2025