I’ve designed a delightful chunky two-color crochet blanket pattern that’s ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters. Have you ever dreamed of creating a warm, textured blanket that’s easy to crochet and adds charm to any space? This blanket is a great way to add a cozy touch to your own home or make a beautiful gift for a loved one.
Wrap yourself in the ultimate comfort with the Cozy Cloud Chunky Blanket. This pattern uses plush bulky yarn to create a warm, snuggly blanket that’s perfect for chilly nights. With its soft, cloud-like texture and easy crochet stitches, this easy-to-follow pattern will help you craft a luxurious and inviting blanket that you’ll want to cuddle up with all season long.
Make This Two-Color Blanket Design in Different Colors of Yarn
The best part about this crochet project is that it uses basic crochet stitches to create a soft, snuggly blanket with a beautiful texture. The two-color design adds extra visual interest, making it a wonderful addition to any space.
I love experimenting with colors that complement each other or opting for bold, contrasting shades. It’s one of the things I love about crochet. Seeing the colors come together as the beautiful blanket grows.
I made this chunky two-color blanket using two different color combinations. One uses a country blue paired with a whipped cream. The other uses a misty green paired with the same whipped cream yarn. However, this cozy blanket also looks lovely in a solid color.
Dive into the full pattern right here.
Directions: Cozy Cloud Chunky Two-Color Crochet Blanket Pattern
Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheters
Projects using yarn or thread with simple stitches. The double crochet stitch is repeated throughout the entire blanket with simple color changes.
Finished Size
Width: 52 inches, Length: 64 inches (Blankets shown).
Sizes
Instructions given will make a blanket:
50 X 62 inches without border
52 X 64 inches with a border (shown)
Adjusting the Size of this Blanket
Adjusting the size of this striped blanket is simple. Make a foundation chain any stitch combination using multiples of 4 plus 3.
Suggested Sizes
Don’t want to come up with the size yourself? Here are four different blanket sizes suggested using the Bernat Blanket Yarn. Size chart for Super Bulky weight yarn.
- Baby Blanket 31” X 34”. Chain 51 and work 34 rows. Approximately 700 yards of chunky yarn.
- Lap Blanket 37” X 52”. Chain 57 and work 41 rows. Approximately 1,000 yards of chunky yarn.
- Throw Blanket 52” X 64” Shown. Chain 94 and work 53 rows plus the border. 1,320 yards of chunky yarn.
- Twin Blanket 60” X 88”. Chain 111 and work 88 rows. Approximately 2,500 yards of chunky yarn.
Gauge
7 dc = 4 inches; 4 dc rows = 4 inches
Materials
I made this two-color blanket in two different combinations.
Bernat Blanket Yarn. Super Bulky weight 100% polyester yarn (10.5 oz/220 yds/300g per skein):
The Green Striped Blanket
3 skeins Whipped Cream, 660 yards.
3 skeins Misty Green, 660 yards.
Total yardage 1,320 yards.
The Blue Striped Blanket
3 skeins Whipped Cream, 660 yards.
3 skeins Country Blue, 660 yards.
Total yardage 1,320 yards.
Size N/13/9mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
You can find the yarn online if not locally. We have a link to Yarnspirations on our Savings Page.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Pattern Notes
This pattern uses the Iris stitch. You can find a free pattern for the Iris stitch on the website. Along with stitch tutorials for both left and right hand crocheters. However, the pattern is detailed below.
The border consists of two rounds of single crochet stitches.
If carrying the yarn up the side of the blanket, add a border to cover the strand of yarn carried. Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
There is a video of how to carry the yarn up the side of the blanket after the written pattern.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Turn at the end of the row.
Color Pattern
To achieve the same design, begin the pattern using the Misty Green yarn or the Country Blue yarn for rows 1-5. Switch to the Whipped cream for four rows. Make the Stripe Pattern by changing yarn colors every four rows continue altering the yarn color.
Pro Tip. Begin and end the 2 color crochet patterns with the same color. It gives your blanket a more polished look.
Special Stitches
Two Double Crochet V-Stitch. This means you work two double crochet stitches, chain 1, and two double crochet stitches all in one stitch. Today, this becomes the Iris Stitch Cluster.
Pattern Instructions
Using the Misty Green yarn or the Country Blue yarn.
Begin
Make a loop with a slip knot and place the loop on the crochet hook.
Work a starting chain of 94. Turn.
Row 1
SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each ST across. Turn (93 DC)
Row 2
CH 3 (Counts as DC). [SK 3 STs, in the 4th ST work {2DC, CH 1, 2DC}]. Repeat between [ ] across ending with a DC in the last ST. Turn (2 DC, 22 two double crochet v-stitch)
Row 3
CH 3 (Counts as DC). [SK 2 DC, in the CH 1 SP work {2DC, CH 1, 2 DC}. SK 4 DC in the next CH 1 SP work {2DC, CH 1, 2DC}]. Repeat between [ ] across end with DC in the top CH of the previous row CH 3. Turn (2 DC, 22 two double crochet v-stitch)
Rows 4-53
Repeat row 3
Border
Round 1
Join yarn in a corner using the whipped cream yarn.
CH 1, work a SC in each ST on the top and bottom edge. On the sides, work 2 SC in each CH 3 SP and 1 SC in the ST. Work 3 SC in each corner. End with a SL ST into the first CH 1.
Round 2
CH 1, SC in each ST around with 3 SC in the corner STs.
Finishing
Weave in all yarn ends and remove excess yarn tails.
Chunky Two-Color Crochet Blanket YouTube Video Tutorial
Carrying yarn up the side
Full tutorial on how to crochet the Iris Stitch.
How to crochet the Iris Stitch
Left Hand: How to crochet the Iris Stitch
We hope you loved this free pattern. It’s a great project to use a fun color palette in simple stripes for your own unique design. Make it for handmade Holiday gifts, bridal showers, baby showers, and best friend gifts. Here are a few more afghan patterns and other free crochet patterns for you to explore.
You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.