Madhu Honeycomb Blanket

Madhu Honeycomb Blanket by Arunima Goel

What Is Being Made

The Madhu Honeycomb Blanket is a crochet lap blanket designed by Arunima Goel under the KnitterKnotter label. This project creates a colorful blanket featuring a honeycomb pattern, combining multiple yarn colors to achieve a visually striking geometric design. The finished piece is a medium-sized throw blanket suitable for personal use or gifting.

Craft and Technique

This project uses Tunisian crochet, a hybrid technique that combines elements of traditional crochet and knitting. Tunisian crochet creates a dense, fabric-like texture and is worked using a long crochet hook that accommodates multiple stitches simultaneously. The Madhu Blanket incorporates overlay stitches as a key design element, which adds complexity and creates the distinctive honeycomb visual effect. The overlay technique involves layering stitches over the base fabric to build dimensional pattern work.

Stitches and Pattern Details

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern materials provided, the blanket utilizes Tunisian crochet stitches worked in the round or in sections, with overlay stitches applied to create the honeycomb motif. The pattern requires working with approximately 165 stitches at once, necessitating a long hook or cord attachment to manage the stitch count.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Aran weight yarn in four colors totaling approximately 2,200 yards. The pattern specifies Scheepjes Cahlista yarn in the following quantities:
  • Rosewood: 3.6 oz / 100 g / 170 m / 185 yards (2 skeins)
  • Dark Teal: 11 oz / 300 g / 510 m / 560 yards (6 skeins)
  • Saffron: 12.5 oz / 350 g / 595 m / 650 yards (7 skeins)
  • Mercury: 18 oz / 500 g / 850 m / 930 yards (10 skeins)
• Hook: 6.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook with sufficient length or a cord attachment to accommodate approximately 165 stitches at once
• Additional Tools: Scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn tails

Skill Level

This blanket is rated as Intermediate difficulty. While Tunisian crochet is accessible to those with basic crochet knowledge, the overlay stitches required for the honeycomb pattern present the primary technical challenge. Crafters should have foundational crochet experience before attempting this project.

Design and Color

The four-color palette of Rosewood, Dark Teal, Saffron, and Mercury creates a sophisticated and modern aesthetic. The color distribution, with Mercury comprising the largest yardage, likely serves as the primary background, while the other colors accent and define the honeycomb pattern.