How to crochet a spring abstract blanket with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. This pattern is an adaptation of my abstract blanket pattern, switching the bright bold colours for pretty pastel shades.
About the Pattern
This beautiful spring blanket explores three different granny square designs. In this post, we’ll explore three different granny square designs. This post will guide you through layout, joining and border ideas.
Pattern Notes
- Please note this blanket was originally launched as a CAL so the pattern and video tutorials are in weekly instalments.
- For this version of the pattern, you will not need to complete round 5 (as shown in the video tutorial) for all three granny sqaure designs.
- Pattern level: Beginner
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Gauge & Size
- Each square measures: 5 X 5 inches approx
- Final size: 42 inches x 42 inches
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materials & tools
- The yarn used is Paintbox Simply Aran, (1 ball of each) Pack weight = 1000g (35.3oz), 1 ball weight = 100g (3.5oz) in colours: Misty Grey (203), Pistachio Green (224), Banana Cream (220), Vanilla Cream (207), Seafoam Blue (231), Washed Teal (232), Ballet Pink (252), Candyfloss Pink (249), Dusty Rose (241), Pale Lilac (245).
- Hook: 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
- Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
- Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
- Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Special Stitches
- Reverse Double Crochet(s): rdc(s): Insert hook into previous stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Front Post Treble Crochet(s): fptr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Back Post Treble Crochet(s): bptr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from back to front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Front Post Double Treble(s): fpdtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Spring Abstract Blanket
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
1: Solid Square
- Pale Lilac (1), Dusty Rose (2), Candyfloss (3), Ballet Pink (4), Vanilla Cream (3), Seafoam (6), Pistachio Green (3).
- Foundation chain: ch 4, ss in 4th ch from the hook.
- Round 1: ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), 2 tr in centre circle, *ch 3, 3 tr, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, join with ss in top of ch-3. <12 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 2: ch 3, tr in next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, join with ss in top of ch-3. <28 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 3: ch 3, tr in next 4 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, join with ss in top of ch-3. <44 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 4: ch 3, 1 tr in next 6 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr in next 4 sts, join with ss in top of ch-3. <60 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Fasten off and sew in ends
Solid Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial:
2. Waffle Square
- Dusty Rose (4), Pale Lilac (1), Candyfloss (1), Ballet Pink (3), Banana Cream (3), Vanilla Cream (2).
- Foundation chain: ch 4, ss in 4th ch from the hook.
- Round 1: ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), 2 tr in centre circle, *ch 3, 3 tr, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, join with ss in top of ch-3. <12 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 2: ss around the front post of tr, ch 3, fpdtr around next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, fptr around next 3 sts, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, join with ss in top of ch-3. <16 tr, 12 fptr, 4 ch3>
- Round 3: ss around back post of tr, ch 3, bptr around next 2 sts, fpdtr around next 2 sts, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, 2 fptr, 3 bptr, 2 fptr, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner space, fptr around next 2 sts, join with ss in top of ch-3. <16 fptr, 12 bptr, 16 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 4: ch 3, tr in next 6 sts *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr in each st to corner, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr in next 4 sts, join with ss in top on ch-3. <60 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Fasten off and sew in ends.
Waffle Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial
3: Half Braid Granny Square
- Banana Cream (4), Pale Lilac (4), Candyfloss (3), Ballet Pink (1), Vanilla Cream (2), Seafoam (2), Pistachio Green (4), Washed Teal (1).
- Foundation chain: ch 4, ss in 4th ch from the hook.
- Round 1: ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), 2 tr in the centre circle, *ch 3, 3 tr, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, join with ss in top of ch-3. <12 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 2: ch 3, skip next st, fpdtr in next, tr in skipped st working behind fpdtr, fpdtr around same st as begin ch-3. *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, skip 2 sts, fpdtr, tr in 2nd skipped st working behind fpdtr, fpdtr around 1st skipped st, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, tr) in corner sp. join with ss in top of ch-3. <8 fpdtr, 20 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Round 3: ch 3, fptr, tr, fptr, 2 tr, *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, across the next 7 stitches work 2 tr, fptr, tr, fptr, 2 tr, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) in corner sp, tr, join with ss in top of ch-3 <36 tr, 8 fptr, 4 ch 3>
- Round 4: ch 3, tr in next 6 sts *(2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, tr to corner space, repeat from * twice more. (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) into corner space, 4 tr, join with ss in top on ch-3. <60 tr, 4 ch-3>
- Fasten off and sew in ends.
Half Braid Granny Square: Assisting Tutorial
Joining
- Before you start to join blocking your squares is always recommended.
- Squares need to be wrong side facing
- Yarn: Misty Grey
- Method: Whip Stitch
Layout
Joining: Assisting Tutorial
Border
- Round 1: dc in each stitch around (working 2 dc in corner sps of each individual square) ss in first st.
- Fasten off and sew in ends.
- Round 2: ch 2, rdc in each stitch around. ss in first stitch
- Fasten off and sew in ends.
- For alternative border inspiration, click here.
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sarah-jayne
What a lovely cal… the colours are so Beautiful… just been over to Lovecraft’s and bought the pack… I am a beginner but I will try to keep up… Thank you Sarah for your wonderful inspiration…see you on the 16th July…
You’re very welcome 🙂
Looking forward to starting this cal, I have a grandchild due soon and we don’t know the sex until it’s born, and this would be perfect for either boy or girl
How many squares would i need to make? Or how many squares will the yarn pack make?
Can’t wait to start this so looking forward to the finished product thank you
You’re very welcome 🙂
Hi Sarah-Jayne
Love all your work and so excited about the abstract blanket. I stayed up late to get started as it’s 11pm here in Australia. Was just watching your tutorial on square one. With the border did you use white or vanilla cream.
tracey
Hi Tracey I used vanilla cream 🙂
Hi, pardon my ignorance I’ve only been doing crochet for a short while, but what does “cal” mean?
Hi Jacqueline it means crochet along 🙂
Love this blanket and have purchased the wool ready to start. Can I just confirm that this should be a 6mm crochet hook as the pattern suggests Aran weight wool.
You should use whatever hook your yarn label suggests 🙂
Thank you for this lovely pattern.
If I wanted to make this as a regular sized (ie not a baby sized) blanket, how many extra squares would you suggest I’d need to make?
Thank you
You’re welcome It depends on the overall size you want to make but I would suggest adding an extra two columns (and therefore an extra two rows to keep the blanket in proportion) to start and then adding more if you wanted it to be bigger still. You could also keep the number of squares the same but use a thicker yarn and larger hook.
Hi – I have no clue why my question was not approved but would love an answer on if I could use the same brand of paintbox colors but in cotton instead of polyester. please
Yes, you would be able to substitute the yarn for the cotton variant instead no problem
I cannot find the diagram for your color layout. Could you tell me where to find it. Such a beautiful blanket.
Donna