Havens Crochet Blanket in Cotton Classic in Tahki Yarns - TSS16-05 - Downloadable PDF

Havens Crochet Blanket Wrap by Doris Chan – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Havens Crochet Blanket Wrap is a stunning, generously sized square throw designed by Doris Chan and published by Tahki Yarns (pattern code TSS16-05). Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a finished piece measuring 50" × 50" (127cm × 127cm) — large enough to function beautifully as both a decorative blanket and a wearable wrap. It is rated beginner difficulty, making it an accessible yet rewarding project for those who are just building their crochet skills while still producing a polished, professional-looking result.

Design Overview

This blanket wrap is worked in a square construction, building outward from a center square in continuous rounds. The design features a striking color-blocked gradient effect using three carefully chosen shades that transition from light to deep, creating a bold, modern aesthetic. The structured geometry of the square format gives the finished piece clean lines and a satisfying visual symmetry that works equally well as a home accent or a cozy wrap.

Colors and Yarn

The pattern calls for Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn in a sport weight. Mercerized cotton is treated to enhance its sheen, strength, and color vibrancy, making it an excellent choice for a blanket that benefits from both durability and a polished finish. Cotton is also naturally breathable, making this wrap comfortable across multiple seasons.

• Color A – #4253 Wheat: 3 skeins (1.75oz/50g; 146yds/135m per skein)
• Color B – #4624 Olive: 6 skeins
• Color C – #4784 Deepest Teal: 9 skeins

The increasing skein count per color reflects the expanding square construction — each successive color band covers a larger area as the blanket grows outward from the center. The total yardage is substantial, and the three-color palette of wheat, olive, and deepest teal creates a rich, nature-inspired combination with excellent visual depth.

Hook and Notions

• Crochet hook: Size 7 (4.5mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

Achieving accurate gauge is important for this project. The pattern specifies 17 stitches and 10 rounds = 4" (10cm) in the Square Pattern. Additionally, 14 rounds of the center square = 13½" (34.5cm). Checking both gauges before beginning ensures the finished blanket reaches its intended 50" dimensions.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This blanket uses a focused set of crochet stitches and constructions that are well-suited to a beginner who is ready to practice working in rounds and building pattern repetition. The primary stitch structure is based on a Square Pattern worked in the round. Specific stitches and techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• Double Crochet (dc): The foundational stitch of this pattern, used extensively throughout the square construction. Double crochet creates a fabric with good drape and a relatively open texture, ideal for a cotton wrap.
• Half Double Crochet (hdc): Used at specific turning points within rounds to maintain the correct stitch height and structure at round joins.
• Chain spaces (ch-2 sp): Chain-2 spaces are used throughout to create the open lattice-like framework of the square pattern, allowing the geometric structure to develop cleanly.
• Shell Stitch: A classic crochet motif consisting of multiple double crochets worked into a single stitch or space. In this pattern, shells (referenced as groups of 9 dc into a chain space) create decorative, fan-like clusters that add texture and visual interest at key points in the design.
• Working in the round: The blanket is constructed by working continuous rounds outward from a center