This Bright Pastel Textured Crochet Throw Blanket is perfect for adding a cheerful splash of color to any room. The free pattern is designed in eight different sizes. It’s ideal for everything from a cozy baby blanket to a full-sized throw for your sofa or bed.
This crochet blanket pattern is perfect for advanced beginners who want a project that’s engaging but not overwhelming. The bright pastel yarn gives your blanket a fresh, modern look, making it a beautiful addition to any home décor.
Whether you’re making it as a gift, a DIY home project, or a snuggly treat for yourself, this pattern is easy to follow and comes with step-by-step instructions to help you achieve a polished, professional finish.
Bring warmth, texture, and color into your space with this crochet throw blanket and enjoy a project that’s as satisfying to make as it is to use.
Let’s Talk yarn
Use DK (light weight) or worsted weight yarns. Choose yarns that are smooth (not fuzzy or overly textured) to allow the raised stitch pattern to shine. For larger blankets or throws, a worsted-weight yarn will give slightly more warmth and drape, while DK weight gives a lighter, airy feel. Still with good stitch definition.
Yarn requirements vary depending on the yarn weight. Lighter weight yarns will take more yardage; medium weight yarns will use slightly less.
Acrylic or acrylic-blend yarns tend to be more durable and easier to care for (wash & dry). Great for blankets that are used often.
Smooth yarns (rather than fuzzy/chenille) help the texture of the stitch show clearly; this is especially important if you want the “ridges” or “feather-like” effect to be visible.
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Directions: Bright Pastel Textured Crochet Throw Blanket
Skill Level
This stitch is perfect for an advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter.
The hardest part is bringing the hook through all the loops.
Sizes
- Baby Blanket: 30 X 30 inches
- Toddler Blanket: 40 X 40 inches
- Small Throw Blanket: 50 X 50 inches
- Medium Throw Blanket: 55 X 60 inches
- Large Throw Blanket: 55 X 65 inches (shown)
- XL Throw Blanket: 70 X 70 inches
- Twin: 80 X 80 inches
- Full/Double: 80 X 90 inches
Changing Size: To change the width, use stitch multiples of 2 plus 1. To change the length increase or decrease the number of rows.
Gauge
11 Stitches and 11.5 Rows of the pattern for every 4 X 4 inches.
Materials
Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Baby, 3 Light / DK, 100% Acrylic. 590 yards each yarn cake. Care. Machine Wash, Machine Dry.
I used color: Narnia
- Baby Blanket: 1,400 yards or 4 yarn cakes
- Toddler Blanket: 2,400 yards or 5 yarn cakes
- Small Throw Blanket: 3,800 yards or 7 yarn cakes
- Medium Throw Blanket: 5,000 yards or 9 yarn cakes
- Large Throw Blanket: 5,300 yards or 9 yarn cakes (shown)
- XL Throw Blanket: 7,400 yards or 13 yarn cakes
- Twin: 9,600 yards or 17 yarn cakes
- Full/Double: 10,800 yards or 19 yarn cakes
If you are not able to find the yarn locally, you can purchase it online. Savings Center – Pattern Princess
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Tape Measure
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Pattern Notes
Written in US terms.
There is no right or wrong side to this pattern. The crochet feather stitch is considered a reversible stitch. This means it looks the same on both sides.
While this is a striped blanket pattern, I did not have many yarn ends to weave in as I used a self-stripe yarn.
Detailed photos are shown within the written directions. You can find a video tutorial for both a left and right hand crocheter after the written pattern.
The last row is worked in HDC STs to help the last row look just as nice as the first row.
If you want a different way to start this pattern, we have an entire blog post dedicated to how to crochet the feather stitch that details three different methods of starting this textured crochet stitch.
Russian Join
I used the Russian Join for changing yarn cakes right where I was crocheting in the project.
The Russian join is a secure way to join yarn, perfect for crochet projects where you don’t want visible joins. This method uses a yarn needle or tapestry needle to weave the ends of yarn back into itself.
Steps for a Russian Join.
- Take the two strands that you want to join together and cross them over each other.
- Fold each strand of yarn over on itself making sure to fold over the new strand.
- Take the tails and work them back in to the yarn that they came from.
- Using a pointy yarn needle, feed a short 2-3 inch tail back into itself.
- Pull the yarn through the fibers. Do this for each strand of yarn.
- Cut off any remaining ends of yarn and carry on with your crochet project.
This method works best for yarns like wool or acrylic. As long as it has plies or strands of yarn that you can work into. So, chenille yarn wouldn’t work for this method.
Here is a video tutorial on how to join yarn using the Russian Join.
Crochet Stitches
Chain Stitch (CH ST)
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Leave about a 5-inch tail on the yarn. This will be weaved in later.
Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.
Keeping the loop on the hook, insert the hook in the stitch, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the loop. (The first chain stitch is complete).
HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops of the next stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. For height, this stitch is between the single crochet and double crochet.
HOW TO CROCHET THE HALF DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Special Stitches
Feather Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now three loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert hook in the stitch/chain space in the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now five loops on the hook, yarn over, insert hook in the next chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now seven loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all seven loops. Chain one to close. Feather stitch made Start the next feather stitch in the same chain space.
Begin Crochet Pattern
Start with a Slip Knot. Place the slip knot on your crochet hook.
Begin Chain Stitches
Start with a chain using an odd number of stitches. Stitch multiple is 2 + 1.
- Baby Blanket = 83 stitches
- Toddler Blanket = 111 stitches
- Small Throw Blanket = 137 stitches
- Medium Throw Blanket = 151 stitches
- Large Throw Blanket = 151 stitches (shown)
- XL Throw Blanket = 193 stitches
- Twin = 221 stitches
- Full/Double = 221 stitches
Row 1
HDC in the third CH from hook and in each ST across. Turn
Row 2
CH 1 (Does NOT count as a ST). Work a HDC in the first ST, CH 1, SK 1, 1 HDC in the next ST. [CH 1, SK 1, HDC in the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] across. End the row with a HDC in the last ST. Turn
Row 3
CH 1 (Does NOT count as a ST). HDC in the first ST, CH 1. Work the feather stitch across. End with a HDC in the last ST. Turn
Feather Stitch
Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now three loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert hook in the chain space in the row below, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now five loops on the hook, yarn over, insert hook in the next chain space, yarn over, pull up a loop. There are now seven loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all seven loops. Chain one to close. Feather stitch made Start the next feather stitch in the same chain space.
Rows 4 and Beyond
Continue to repeat row 3 until the desired length.
For the Last Row. Work HDC STs so it looks just as nice as the first row.
CH 1 (Does Not Count as a Stitch). HDC in the first ST and each ST across.
- Baby Blanket = 87 rows
- Toddler Blanket = 115 rows
- Small Throw Blanket = 144 rows
- Medium Throw Blanket = 172 rows
- Large Throw Blanket = 186 rows (shown)
- XL Throw Blanket = 201 rows
- Twin = 230 rows
- Full/Double = 258 rows
Finishing
Use the tapestry needle to weave in the yarn tails on the back side of the work. I like to weave back and forth 3 to 5 times. Cut off the excess yarn.
Video Tutorials on our YouTube channel of the Crochet Feather Stitch
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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.