Personalize your space with this free crochet striped blanket pattern, that creates cozy charm and bright cheerful style everyone will love.

Imagine wrapping yourself or a loved one in a colorful band of warmth each stripe telling its own little story through gentle shades and cozy texture. The design brings life to any room with bright or gentle colors making it a wonderful addition to beds sofas or even your favorite chair. Folks love the simple repeating stripes because they look playful and joyful and anyone can create a special blanket quickly.

Cozy Free Crochet Striped Blanket Pattern

The Crochet Striped Blanket pattern is easy to follow and lets you choose any color mix to match your taste or your loved one’s style. This type of blanket is perfect for gifting bringing smiles with its soft comfort and cheerful stripes. It keeps you warm on chilly days and makes special moments even better whether snuggling with family during storytime or simply relaxing. Everyone can enjoy making and using this blanket no matter their skill level and its beauty lasts a long time.

Simple Crochet Striped Blanket Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: #5 Bulky weight yarn in three colors
  Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
• Hook: 8.0 mm (US L/11) crochet hook
• Notions:
  • Scissors
  • Darning or tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
• Optional: Stitch marker (to help keep track of row ends)

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)
rep	repeat

Special Notes

• Finished Blanket Foundation Chain: 144 (swatch: 12)
• Color Order: The pattern begins with Color A (Desert), changes to Color B (Toast), then to Color C (Salt), and repeats as desired.
• Each row is turned after completion.
• To adjust size: Chain any even number.
• Changing colors: Always change colors in the last “yarn over, pull through” of the last sc.

Pattern

Foundation Chain

• (For swatch) Ch 12.
• (For full blanket) Ch 144.

Row 1

• Sc in 2nd ch from hook.
• Ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch.
• Rep from * to * across to the end of the chain.

Row 2

• Ch 1, turn.
• Sc in first st.
• Sc in next ch-1 space (insert hook under the chain space).
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• Ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space; rep from * to * across.
• End with sc in last st.

Row 3

• Ch 1, turn.
• Sc in first st.
• Ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space; rep from * to * across.
• When you reach the last st of the row and are ready to change colors:
  • Work the last sc until 2 loops remain on the hook.
  • Drop current color, yarn over with new color, pull through both loops (color changed on last pull-through).
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Row 4 and Onward

• Drop/fasten off previous yarn color (leave a tail for weaving in).
• Ch 1, turn.
• Sc in first st.
• Sc in next ch-1 space.
• Ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch-1 space; rep from * to * across.
• End with sc in last st.
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Repeat Pattern

• Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for the blanket, changing colors as desired (every 2 or 3 rows, or according to your preference) until you reach your desired length.

Changing Colors

• Always prepare to change colors at the final y/o pull-through of the last sc at the end of a row, so the new color starts neatly at the edge.
• Cut the old color, leaving a 3–4″ tail to weave in later.

Finish

• When the blanket reaches the desired length, fasten off, weave in all ends with your darning needle.
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Pattern Correction

• Foundation row must be an even number for the stitch pattern to work (144 for full size; adjust as needed).
• Color changes should happen on the last step of the final stitch at the end of each color section.
• Each row begins with ch 1, turn.

Tips

• Weave in your ends as you go to make finishing the blanket much easier.
• Block your finished blanket for best results, especially if your stitches appear uneven.
• To create a custom size, simply chain an even number for your foundation chain.
• The blanket can easily be made longer or shorter by adding or subtracting color stripe repeats.
• Use a yarn with good stitch definition to highlight the texture of the pattern.

Conclusion

This simple striped crochet blanket pattern is easy to follow, highly customizable, and perfect for relaxing crochet sessions. Its rhythmic repeats and neat color changes make for a stunning finished piece you’ll love – whether as a gift or for yourself.