Sunny Bloom Blanket by Willow Crochet

Sunny Bloom Blanket

Crochet
March 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in SC
5.0 mm (H)
2690 yards (2460 m)
One size, 50” Width x 60” Length
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Introducing Sunny Bloom, a radiant graphgan designed to bring the warmth of the sun indoors. This vibrant blanket features a large yellow flower in full bloom, capturing the essence of a sun-kissed meadow on a bright summer day. The inspiration behind this design was to infuse spaces with the energy of sunshine and the joy of blossoming flowers, creating a cozy masterpiece that not only adds warmth but also visual delight to any room.

Creating this graphgan involves working with color changes and simple stitches. To achieve the best results, it’s essential to pay attention to your tension. Maintaining a consistent tension ensures that the color transitions are smooth, and the details of the flower and leaves are well-defined.

For beginners, it’s recommended to practice color changes on a smaller swatch before diving into the main project. This practice enhances confidence and results in neater color transitions.

MATERIALS
Uptown Worsted (worsted weight, 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic; 180 yards / 165 meters, 100g):
A - Mint Green 335, 8 skeins
B - Baby Green 307, 3 skeins
C - Lime 314, 1 skein
D - Cedar 357, 1 skein
E - Bright Yellow 327, 2 skeins
F - Dijon 328, 2 skeins
G - Chocolate Heather 369, 1 skein

Or worsted weight yarn in the following quantities:
A - 1296 yards / 1188 meters
B - 500 yards / 459 meters
C - 108 yards / 99 meters
D - 122 yards / 112 meters
E - 293 meters / 267 meters
F - 293 meters / 267 meters
G - 72 yards / 66 meters

5mm (US H-8) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
Scissors
Yarn needle

GAUGE
4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) = 13 sts x 16 rows in Single Crochet.

SIZE
50” / 127 cm wide
60” / 152 cm long

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