Search Popular Patterns & Round-Ups with Search Popular Patterns & Round-Ups with Grow

The Whisper of Joy Blanket

Find your pattern
The Whisper of Joy Blanket
The Whisper of Joy Blanket features colorful circular patterns on a white background, draped over a wooden chair. A close-up view reveals intricate flower-like designs in various hues, perfect for those seeking inspiration from free crochet patterns.

This playful and fun blanket pattern by Dragana Savkov Bajic will be a great decoration, in particular for ye olde country-style interiors. It’s light and airy and will make a precious gift for someone you care for. Start stitching it today!

Is the Whisper of Joy Blanket Difficult to Make?

The blanket design looks quite complex, but is actually composed of relatively simple 4-row squares joined with single crochets. It’s a great pattern for those who have already learned basic stitches and would like to try a more challenging project.

What Stitches Are Used In This Pattern?

The richly textured granny squares feature a range of crochet stitches. You will start by creating the vivid flower centers using treble crochets and double crochet popcorns. Once done, you will move on to crochet the framing in a contrasting color.

The blanket is also finished off with a delicate mesh border that incorporates half double crochet stitches.

 

The whisper of joy free crochet pattern and tutorial
Photos: Dada’s Place

What Kind of Yarn Works Best for This Pattern?

For this square blanket crochet pattern, use a sport weight yarn, preferably acrylic or acrylic blend. The designer used Alize Cotton Gold Batik, 55% cotton and 45% acrylic, which is perfect for making items for spring and summer. Plus, it is available in beautiful gradient colors that will add extra flair to your blanket.

How Long Does This Blanket Take to Complete?

The time needed to complete this crochet blanket depends all your skill level and work pace. It could take a few days to a few weeks. The repeating rows make it a relaxing, ongoing project that you can work while enjoying your favorite TV series or winding down after a long day.

How to Resize the Blanket for a Crib or Bed?

The blanket is made up of 8 granny squares to a side, for a total of 64. When combined, you will receive a blanket measuring 32” x 32” (82 x 82 cm) that will work great as a lapghan or stroller.

Modifying the size of this blanket is very easy. All you need to do is adjust the number of squares to make it smaller or bigger. Don’t know how many pieces must prepare? Use our Square & Block Blanket Calculator.

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify about
guest
2 comments
eldest
latest assessed
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Explore Similar Patterns