Crochet Blended Love Blanket
This Blended Love Blanket is crocheted by using 2 shades of your favorite color, to "blend" them together using some interesting textured stitches.
I chose Red Heart Ombré in Deep Teal and Anemone to create this generous afghan that is big enough for 2 to snuggle under together. Think about upcoming weddings. Perfect to pick the happy couple's favorite colors to crochet this gift blanket.
This finished project is 52" x 74", but you can resize using the multiples of 16 + 18.
You can use any solids or self-striping yarn too to give it your own look to match any decor.
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Tutorial
Yarn
Red Heart Ombré
Color A - 5 Skeins of Deep Teal
Color B - 4 Skeins of Anemone
Hook
5.5 mm / I Hook
4.5mm / 7 Hook
Sizing
52” x 74”
Multiples of 16 + 18
Abbreviations
Beg - Beginning
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double crochet
Dc2tog - Double crochet 2 together
Rep - Repeat
Rs - Right side
Sc - Single crochet
Sc2tog - Single crochet 2 together
Sc3tog - Single crochet 3 together
Sk - Skip
Sp - Space
St - Stitch
Special Stitches
Suzette Stitch: 1 sc + 1 dc in same stitch.
X-st: Skip next st, dc into next st, cross back and dc into skipped st; 1 X-st made.
Bobbles: dc5tog. In the next stitch, *yarn over, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, rep from * 4 times, until you have 6 loops on hook, yo and pull through all to complete 5 dc together.
Instructions
Row 1: (RS) With larger hook and color A, ch 210, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, sc3tog, *sc in next 13, sc3tog; rep from * 11 more times, then sc in last 7 ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, in 1st st, (sc, dc), *[sk sc, (sc, dc) in sc] 6 times**, sk sc (sc, dc, sc, dc) in next sc; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, sk sc, (sc, dc, sc) in last sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, in 1st st, (sc, dc), *[sk dc, (sc, dc) in sc] 3 times, sk dc, sk sc, [sk dc, (sc, dc) in sc] 3 more times**, (sc, dc, sc, dc) in next sc; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, sk dc, (sc, dc, sc) in last sc. Turn.
Row 4 - 15: Rep row 3. At the end of row 15, drop color A and pick up color B. Turn.
Row 16: Rep row 3. At the end, drop color B and pick up color A. Turn.
Row 17 - 18: Rep row 3. At the end of row 18, only sc, dc in last st, drop color A and pick up color B. Turn.
Row 19: With smaller hook, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same st, *dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog twice, dc in next 5 sts**, dc in next st, then dc2tog in same st and next st, dc again in same st as second leg of dc2tog; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 20: Ch 3, dc in same st, *x-st, bobble, x-st, dc2tog twice, x-st, bobble, x-st**, 3 dc next st; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 21: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog twice, dc in next 5 sts**, 3 dc in next st; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Rows 22 - 29: Rep alternating rows 20 and 21.
Row 30: Rep row 20. At the end, drop color B and pick up color A. Turn.
Row 31: Rep row 21. At the end, drop color A and pick up color B. Turn.
Rows 32 and 33: Rep rows 20 and 21. At the end of row 21, drop color B and pick up color A. Turn.
Row 34: With larger hook, ch 1, in 1st st, (sc, dc), *[sk dc, (sc, dc) in sc] 3 times, sk dc, [sk dc, (sc, dc) in sc] 3 more times**, (sc, dc, sc, dc) in next sc; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, sk dc, (sc, dc, sc) in last sc. Turn.
Row 35: Ch 1, in 1st st, (sc, dc), *[sk dc, (sc, dc) in sc] 3 times, sk dc, sk sc, [sk dc, (sc, dc) in sc] 3 more times**, (sc, dc, sc, dc) in next sc; rep from * 11 more times, then from * to ** once, sk dc, (sc, dc, sc) in last sc. Turn.
Rows 36 - 47: Rep row 35. At the end, drop color A and pick up color B. Turn.
Row 48: Rep row 35. At the end, drop color B and pick up color A. Turn.
Rows 49 - 50: Rep row 35. At the end of row 50, only sc, dc in last st, drop color A and pick up color B. Turn.
Repeat from row 19 to row 50, 3 more times. Fasten off.
Designs by Jeanne
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Heather says
What skill level is this?
Mikey says
Easy level. Just have to ensure you understand the chevron nature to it.
Malissa says
Hi, I’m really having a hard time with row 34. Is it supposed to line up with the previous rows? It looks a little wacky. I’m a beginner and would like some help.
Mikey says
I believe I received an email on this same question. I have already responded to that about an hour or so ago.
Debra Timmer says
Row 34. Should there be a sk dc before all the (sc,dc,sc,dc) in next stitch. The peaks and low parts arent lining up without one.
Jeanne says
I don't believe so. If I remember right, the first row after the change looks a bit wonky, but by the second row, it straightens out.
Lynn Stilborn says
What size are the skeins listed in the pattern? My local yarn retailer only has 10oz balls of the ombre. Thanks?
Marina King says
each ombre ball is 10oz - 482 yards
Jen Cohen says
I don’t have access to the smaller 4.5mm hook. Would I be better off going smaller with the 4 or up to the 5? I understand gauge maybe affected, I’m just hoping to have the bobbles blend correctly with the rest of pattern.
Mikey says
I'll check with Jeanne. I don't know off the top of my head. I don't know what the tension is between the two stitches.
Jeanne says
It’s been quite a while since I made this one. Are you loose or tight? Try the 4 and keep it loose or 5 and keep it tight. Or maybe switch altogether to the 4 and 5. Experiment a bit and see how it goes.
Lois OBrien says
I want to make the blended love blanket. I'm a seasoned crocheter. I'm stuck on row 2!!! Can you explain it in simple language.? I'm probably over thinking this. Thanks so much. Hopefully I will have an ah ha moment.
Jeanne says
Hi Lois. What part are you struggling with? You are creating a chevron. Can you please be more specific? Don't overthink it. Trust what you are reading and just take it one stitch at a time. ~ Jeanne
Lois OBrien says
On row 2, at the first * I skip a SC, then I SC, DC in the SC. Now, do I go on to skip sc, SC, dc, SC ,DC in the next sc. Now do I go back to the first * ?? The first * will be done 6 times, and the ** will be done 11 times. I've made 3 hugs and kisses blankets and can't get this one. Hope I explained this right.
Jeanne says
Can you please email me at inquiry@thecrochetcrowd.com ? I will do a little video for you.
Colleen says
I love this blanket, worked my way through rows 1 and 2 but am having trouble with row 3. I’m not really sure what stitches are being repeated 11 times! Would greatly appreciate your help!
Colleen says
I love this blanket, worked my way through rows 1 and 2 but am having trouble with row 3. I’m not really sure what stitches are being repeated 11 times! Would greatly appreciate your help!
Tammy says
Oh my gosh Jeanne, Im making this now, I cant wait to show it off. Im making mine in the colors Purple ombre and True Blue ombre. Oh and its coming out so nice. This was my Birthday gift from a very good friend <3 ( the yarns) Thank you so much for a beautiful free pattern . And thank you so much for all the hard work you put into making this beautiful blanket. ( Sorry to ramble )
Judy Johnson says
I am fixing to make the 2 tone blended blanket and I love the colors u used so would u pls email me a list of all the colors the yarn maker and the color no. The row u change to each color. Pl. ty. Judy.
My email address is. Judyj5344@gmail.com. Again ty. My son just married a woman and she had two girls and I am trying to do something nice as a new grandmother with no granddaughter in the family
carole says
I could easily catch on better with a tutorial, sure hope they make one soon:)
carole says
I am really confused about row 3, somehow it just doesn't make sense to me. Could you explain more clearly, it's probably just me, I learn by watching, too bad there isn't a tutorial. If you could help I would sure appreciate it
Rebecca says
Hi, I'm really wanting to make this blanket, but have difficultiy reading patterns. I'm curious when you say drop color and pick up the next color, are we to leave it there or take the drop color to the other end of the row to be able to pick it back up? This is at the end of row 15, to drop & pick up then on row 16 to drop color & pick up again. Im not positive how we are to do that and have been looking for tutorials on doing this but can't find any. Please help. Thanks.
Ps. would really love a tutorial on this blanket too.
Linda says
Thankyou for the answer to my question on colors.
Diane says
Thanks Jeanne, sure did help!
Diane says
Thanks Jeanne, it sure did help!
Diane says
Row 34? There are no sc in row 33! Help
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Yes, you are correct. Where ever it says to work into a sc, should just be st. I'm so sorry. It was tested by 2, but sometimes those small things are hard to catch.
Diane says
Row 34? There are NO single crochet from the previous row. Please help! Thank you!
Patty says
I’m having difficulties. I’m usually not super challenged but for some reason am having trouble at row 20. A video would be awesome, but maybe a diagram would solve my problem. Please consider.... Thank you! It’s beautiful!
Kit says
I can't get row 20 to work out right either!! I'm not a novice, and I'd swear I'm doing everything right on the row below and row 20, but it's not lining up!!!
Devin Folks says
I will have Jeanne revisit this again. 🙂 Thanks for your patience.
Linda Marienski Huck says
Thankyou for responding to my question on a tutorial for the Blended Blanket. Will you be making one in the future ???
Linda says
Please make a tutorial for the Blended Love Blanket. Thankyou.
Linda says
Please make a tutorial for the Blended Love Blanket. Thankyou.
Linda Marienski Huck says
Do you have a tutorial on the Blended Love Blanket ? I would LOVE to make this blanket. I especially like your color combinations. I am terrible at choosing color combinations and yours are gorgeous! ? I am having trouble following written patterns, but can follow tutorial. Thankyou.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
No we haven't filmed anything yet for this blanket I'm sorry.
Diane says
Do you use a H and I hook for this? What letter is size 7?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Size 7 in US does not have a letter associated with it. It's a 4.5 mm hook.
Diane says
Row 34, there are no sc from row 33. Help
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I'm sure it's because I did a copy and paste from an earlier row. Again, my apologies. Hope this helps.
Lorie M says
Hi Mikey or Jeanne
Can you please do a tutorial on the Blended Love Blanket?? I have a hard time understanding this written pattern. I would like to see how you’re doing it. It will be more helpful for me and everyone. It’s a very beautiful blanket.
Thank you!
Lorie M
Heather says
I'm looking at your photographs of the blanket. Were two blankets made or just one and they look different under lighting? I have to order this yarn online and I want to make sure I am ordering the right set of colors. From what I can tell one blanket is more blue and purple and the other more teal and corals. Can you clarify?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
It's only one blanket. It's the lighting. I'm just a hobbyist photographer. I get a bit frustrated sometimes trying to capture the true colors of the yarn. I'd say more teals and darker pinks, not corals.
Jessica Lopez says
How many skeins of each color?
Leonnie Needer says
Pooh bumz hoping there might be a chance for a tutorial to be made for this pattern...one day
Teresa says
Will you be making one in the future?
Mikey says
Are you requesting a tutorial?
Debbi C. says
Gorgeous Jeanne! Many thanks for the multiples as well!