You know how some blanket patterns look simple but turn out unexpectedly complicated once you are in the middle of them? This is not one of those. The Color Kaleidoscope Blanket by Breann Mauldin of Hooked on Homemade Happiness really is as beginner-friendly as it looks — all you need is chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet.
Pattern Facts
- Designer
- Hooked on Homemade Happiness
The magic comes from holding two strands of Caron Big Cakes yarn together at the same time. The self-striping yarn does all the color work for you, and the finished blanket looks like you planned every color section intentionally.
What You’ll Need
- 4 skeins Caron Big Cakes yarn — Summer Berry Tart or any colorway you love (you will hold 2 skeins at a time)
- N / P / 10.0mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
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Finished Size
Approximately 48 inches x 45 inches — a good full throw size.
Get the Free Pattern
The Color Kaleidoscope Blanket pattern is free on Breann Mauldin’s blog, Hooked on Homemade Happiness. She walks through everything clearly and the pattern includes row-by-row instructions.
Get the free pattern on Hooked on Homemade Happiness
You can also find the pattern listed on Ravelry if you want to queue it there.
Tips Before You Start
- Holding two skeins of self-striping yarn together creates those bold color block sections. Wind both cakes and pull from the center to keep them from tangling.
- The 10mm hook with double-stranded yarn makes the rows go fast. Most crocheters finish this in a weekend.
- The stitches are just chain, single crochet, and double crochet — no fancy stitches anywhere. Perfect for someone who just learned to crochet and wants their first finished blanket.
- Different Caron Big Cakes colorways give you completely different blankets from the same pattern.
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