Beautiful blanket, easy to customize to any size you need! Although, of course, you can modify the colours as you see fit, the original combination puts you in mind of a warm day, and a cool glass of lemonade for that perfect moment. Make it for baby, make it for yourself… and always have that lemonade stand memory from childhood in your home!
Yarn and Hook Recommendations
The Lemonade Throw Blanket visible in the photos was made with Red Heart Bunches of Hugs, but this yarn is unfortunately no longer available to purchase. This shouldn’t, however, discourage you from making this crochet blanket project because it will look amazing in any medium-weight yarn.
If you love yarns from Red Heart, their Super Saver brand line makes a perfect substitute. This 100% acrylic yarn in aran weight is soft and surprisingly light, so it will work well for blankets, especially those intended for babies and generous in size.
Tips for a Harmonious Palette
A cohesive color scheme makes this crochet blanket pattern truly stand out. The designer chose delicate shades of white, grey, and yellow that result in a harmonious design inspired by our favorite lemon drinks.
But don’t feel trapped by this dreamy lemonade vision. This project can be made in many color palettes and still rock!
If you want this blanket to match your interior or nursery decor, do it. The main principle here is combining two neutral colors, like beige and white, with one contrasting shade, for example, green.
The result? A beautiful throw that will fit into boho-styled interiors. Now, it’s your turn!
Techniques That Add Texture
Despite its rich texture, this blanket crochet pattern is quite easy to manage, which makes me dare say it will suit adventurous beginners and those with basic experience.
The body of the blanket is worked in striped rows with a simple shell stitch repeat pattern. Once done, you move on to crochet the border that alternates between different textures. The border is made in rounds.
Adjusting the Size
The Lemonade Throw Blanket is super easy to customize to any size. It can be made into a large bedspread or a small crochet baby blanket.
If you want to add length, just continue working rows until it reaches the desired size. You can also easily increase the blanket’s measurements by adding a few extra border rounds.
The original project measures approx. 42″ x 42” and is intended as a baby receiving blanket.
Love the Lemonade Throw Blanket, so pretty. Colours go very nicely together.