The glorious springtime blanket is another version of the new springtime soft shells crochet blanket pattern. Change up the crochet edge to create a completely different look. This pattern also uses two versions of the v stitch to achieve a beautiful look and feel. This pattern is a four-row repeat to create the luxurious crochet pattern.
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Do you want to make a beautiful crochet blanket that is soft and elegant looking? If so, then this crochet pattern is perfect for you. This soft and cuddly blanket will keep your toes warm in any season. It can be made with any kind of worsted yarn. The stitches are easy to learn and the pattern includes a tutorial video, so there’s no need to worry about not knowing how.
With a little bit of time and patience, you’ll have an amazing gift that anyone would love. So what are you waiting for? Start crocheting today!
Crochet Techniques
There are a few crochet techniques used in this pattern that help make this afghan look a bit more professional. Things like the no chain double crochet stitch help the first row not pull and leave a gap when adding the crochet border. This helps the first row look just as beautiful as the final row.
The chainless stitch used at the beginning of each row also reduced the look of any gap. The only gaps we want to see are the holes made by the shell stitches.
I used a stitch marker to help me keep track of where I was and it really helped when I stopped crocheting each evening. That way, I knew exactly where I left off.
The v-stitch creates a pretty shell stitch throughout this pattern.
I made this afghan in a solid color; however, changing colors every few rows would give this blanket a completely different look.
Crochet Pattern Notes
There are a few things that I want to make sure I point out for successful completion of the crochet pattern.
Each row is starts with a Chainless starting stitch. For instance, use the Chainless Double Crochet rather than a Chain 3. Use the Chainless Single Crochet rather than a Chain 1.
The foundational row uses the No Chain Double Crochet rather than a chain of stitches and row of double crochet. For your convenience, here is a video on the No Chain Double Crochet Stitch.
Use Stitch Markers after each four-row repeat. This will help be able to tell what row pattern you are on when you pick your work back up.
No Chain Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Special Stitches Used
V Stitch: (DC, CH 1, DC) into the same stitch
2 DC – V Stitch: (2 DC, CH 1, 2 DC) into the same stitch
Crochet Skill Level
Intermediate
This pattern is a bit more difficult; however, once the initial nine rows are completed, the pattern has a four-row repeat. Therefore, I would place this as an intermediate level.
Crochet Blanket Size
The overall size of the blanket is 52 inches wide X 66 inches long.
One skein of yarn yielded a section 52 inches wide X 7 inches long.
Changing the Blanket Size
The blanket is worked in multiples of 5 + 7. Therefore, if you would like the blanket wider or narrower, make sure that the foundational row of stitches is divisible by 5. Then add 7. For instance, this blanket is 195 + 7 stitches, which equals 202 stitches. Adjust the length by just stopping on after any one of the four row repeats.
Materials
Chartreuse Caron Simply Soft Total of 9.5 skeins or 2,995 yards. If you are not able to find the yarn locally, you can purchase it here.
Chocolate Caron Simply Soft Total of 1 skein 315 yards. If you are not able to find the yarn locally, you can purchase it here.
Crochet Hook Size H
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SK = Skip
Top of Form
SK ST = Skip Stitch
ST = Stitch
STs = More than one Stitch
SL ST = Slip Stitch
Directions: Glorious Springtime Blanket Crochet Pattern
Begin with No Chain Double Crochet 202 Stitches (note, there is a video on this above)
Row 2:
Chainless DC into the first ST, Skip 2 STs, 2 DC – V Stitch into the next ST, [skip 4 STs, 2 DC – V Stitch into the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] until 3 Stitches left. Then SK 2 STs and DC in last ST, turn.
Row 3:
2 DC into first ST, CH 1, SK 2 STs, SC into the next CH 1 SP, CH 1. [SK 2 Sts, V Stitch into the next CH 1 SP of the V Stitch of the previous row, CH 1, SK 2 STs, Sc into the next CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat between [ ] until 3 STs left. Then SK 2 STs and 2 DC into last ST, turn.
Row 4:
(DC, CH 1, 2 DC) into first ST, [SK next (DC, CH 1 SP, SC, CH 1 SP), 2 DC – V Stitch into the next CH 1 SP of the V Stitch of the previous row]. Repeat between [ ] until the last CH 1 SP of the V Stitch, then SK (CH 1 SP, SC, CH 1 SP, DC). end with (2 DC, CH 1, DC) into the last DC ST, turn.
Row 5:
SC into first ST, CH 1, SK next Ch 1 SP. [SK 2 STs, V Stitch into the CH 1 SP space between 2 DC – V Stitch of the previous row, CH 1, SK 2 STs, SC into the next CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat between [ ] until last 2 DC – V Stitches of previous row. CH 1, SK 2 STs, SK next CH 1 SP, SC into last DC ST, turn.
Row 6:
Dc into the first ST, SK next CH 1 SP. [2 DC – V Stitch into next CH 1 SP of the V Stitch of the previous row, SK next (CH 1 SP, SC, CH 1 SP)] Repeat between [ ] until the last CH 1 SP of the V Stitch of previous row. SK next CH 1 SP, DC into last SC ST, turn.
Row 7:
2 DC into the first ST, CH 1, SK 2 STs, SC into next CH 1 SP, CH 1 [SK 2 STs, V Stitch into the CH 1 space between the 2 DC – V Stitches of the previous row, CH 1 SK 2 STs, SC into the next CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat to the last 2 STS. Skip to STs, DC into the last DC ST, turn.
Row 8:
(DC, CH 1, 2 DC) into first ST, [SK next (DC, CH 1 SP, SC, CH 1 SP), 2 DC – V Stitch into the next CH 1 SP of the V Stitch of the previous row]. Repeat between [ ] until the last CH 1 SP of the V Stitch, then SK (CH 1 SP, SC, CH 1 SP, DC). end with (2 DC, CH 1, DC) into the last DC ST, turn.
Row 9:
SC into first ST, CH 1, SK next Ch 1 SP. [SK 2 STs, V Stitch into the CH 1 SP space between 2 DC – V Stitch of the previous row, CH 1, SK 2 STs, SC into the next CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat between [ ] until last 2 DC – V Stitches of previous row. CH 1, SK 2 STs, SK next CH 1 SP, SC into last DC ST, turn.
Repeat Crochet Rows
Continue on with the pattern making it as long as you wish by repeating rows 6 – 9. After the initial 9 row set up, I repeated rows 6 – 9 33 times or until the crochet blanket was 64 inches long.
Crochet Video Tutorial of Springtime Soft Shells Blanket Crochet Pattern
Here is the video of the first 9 rows being crocheted. There is also a smaller crochet blanket that I am working on that starts with a row of chains. Not sure how that will turn out yet.
Right Hand Tutorial of First Nine Rows
Left Hand Tutorial of First Nine Rows
Close Up of Both Crochet Edge Options
Finishing the Crochet Borders
This first found for the crochet edge is done in Chartreuse yarn. This round is completed for both the Springtime Soft Shells Crochet Blanket and the Glorious Springtime Blanket. However, it is the ending row for the all green Springtime Soft Shells Blanket. The rest of the instructions for the Glorious Springtime Blanket are a bit further down yet.
Since the pattern started off with the no chain double crochet, one of the sides of the border is already complete. Therefore, start the yarn on the top of one of the corners. I started on the bottom right as I am right handed and will be working from right to the left. The first photo below shows the corner where I started the yarn.
Complete a Double Crochet for each stitch along the three sides without a border. For the corners, double crochet 3 times in the corner stitch. This will help ease the stitches around the corner and the blanket will lay flat. Join to the initial no chain double crochet with a SL ST. Weave in all yarn ends until they are snug. Cut off excess yarn.
Springtime Soft Shells Crochet Blanket Pattern
This all chartreuse blanket shown below was the first blanket that I did. the only difference between this blanket and the Glorious Springtime Blanket Crochet Pattern is the last four rounds of the crochet edge. The crochet border instructions above will give you the look below.
Continue further down for the crochet edge for the
Glorious Springtime Blanket Crochet Pattern .
Crochet Border for the Glorious Springtime Blanket Crochet Pattern
Round 2:
Change yarn to the Chocolate color. Complete a Single Crochet in each stitch. Work 3 SC in each corner Stitch.
Round 3:
Using the Chartreuse yarn, complete a DC in each stitch. Work 3 DC in each corner Stitch.
Round 4:
Change back to the Chocolate yarn. Starting in a corner, work the chainless DC into the Stitch just to the left of the corner center Stitch. In the same ST, complete a DC, CH 1, 2 DC, SK 4. [In the next ST work 2 DC V Stitch, SK 4]. Repeat between [ ] all the way around. Working Work 2 of the 2 DC V Stitch in each corner. End with a SL ST into the top ST of the first chainless Dc.
Round 5:
Using the Chartreuse yarn, starting in the Ch 1 ST of any of the 2 DC V Stitches, work a SC, [SK 2 STs, V Stitch into the CH 1 SP space between 2 DC – V Stitch of the previous row, CH 1, SK 2 STs, SC into the next CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat between [ ] and join with a SL ST into first SC.
Crocheting a Heart in the Blanket
If you look closely, this crochet edge creates the look of a heart. While this is completed in the chocolate yarn color, it could be worked in a fuchsia or another color that would look like a pink heart and coordinate with the yarn you choose for the rest of the blanket.
Glorious Springtime Blanket on Sofa
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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.
Mrs S. E. Wilson
Monday 13th of April 2020
Thank you for this pattern when i have time i will set down and do it
patternprincess1
Monday 13th of April 2020
So glad to hear. It is a lovely crochet pattern. When you get yours done, I would love to see it. Tag me on your social media if you share a photo.