Inspired by twinkling lights reflected on snow, the Very Merry Blanket adds holiday flare with its multicolored stripe pattern on a field of white. This pattern is perfect for confident beginner crocheters looking to try tapestry crochet with double crochet stitches.

Whether a treat for yourself or a gift for someone special, this blanket is sure to be an heirloom that will brighten the holidays year after year.

HOW THIS BLANKET IS MADE
This blanket is made with octagon, square, and triangle motifs that are worked in the round. Tapestry crochet colorwork makes this project really shine. This simple technique requires the use of just two colors in each round, alternating between each to create tiny blocks of color. Using double crochet stitches, the motifs work up in a snap! Motifs are joined with an invisible mattress stitch to create a seamless design across the fabric. Finally, a wide block-stitch border is added.

Detailed, step-by-step photo and video tutorials illustrate the tapestry technique, as well as how to sew motifs together using the invisible mattress stitch.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner

CONCENTRATION LEVEL
Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of tapestry crochet colorwork, so depending on your experience level, some focus may be required, especially for the first few motifs you make.

STITCHES USED
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet

TECHNIQUES USED
Adjustable ring method, changing color using simple tapestry crochet (2 colors only in a round), single crochet join, invisible mattress stitch

🧶 Materials, yardage, finished measurements, and gauge details are available on my website: https://jenniferolivarez.com/very-merry-blanket

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 13-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of materials needed, including yarn details, colors, and quantities.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Clear written instructions with stitch counts provided for every round to help you stay on track.
• Full stitch charts for octagon, square, and triangle motifs.
• Clear Assembly Diagram to guide layout and assembly.
• Photo and video tutorials covering how to crochet a stacked single crochet (optional to replace beginning chain-3); change color using tapestry crochet with double crochet stitches; and join motifs using the invisible mattress stitch. (URL links to access video tutorials provided in pattern).
• Pattern support. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!