Parquet Blanket

Parquet Blanket by Ivy and Mabel

What is Being Made

The Parquet Blanket is a square crochet throw blanket measuring approximately 76cm x 76cm (30 inches x 30 inches). This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket with a structured geometric pattern inspired by parquet flooring, making it suitable for home décor, gifting, or personal use.

Craft and Primary Technique

This pattern is designed using crochet as the primary craft method. The blanket employs a systematic approach of working treble stitches in repeating sequences, with strategic chain spaces creating the distinctive parquet-like visual effect. The pattern uses UK crochet terminology, which differs from US terms—notably, UK treble stitches are equivalent to US double crochet stitches.

Stitches Used

The Parquet Blanket utilizes a focused selection of fundamental crochet stitches:

• Treble stitch (UK) – the primary stitch forming the main fabric structure and geometric pattern
• Half treble stitch (UK) – used for shaping and transitions within the design
• Chain stitch – creates the spaces between treble groups that define the parquet pattern
• Slip stitch – used for joining rounds and finishing edges

The pattern construction involves working 2 trebles into each chain space, with 1 chain stitch creating spaces by skipping 2 stitches below. Corner sections are formed by working 2 trebles, 1 chain space of 2 stitches, then 2 more trebles into corner spaces, creating the squared-off edges essential to the blanket's geometry.

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for Scheepjes Whirl yarn in the colorway Petrol Please Me (shade 562), a 4-ply weight yarn composed of 60% cotton and 40% acrylic blend. A single ball provides 220 grams and 1000 meters of yarn. A 3mm crochet hook is recommended for achieving the intended drape and finished dimensions.

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 treble stitches by 12 rows equaling 10cm x 10cm when using the recommended yarn and hook size. However, the designer notes that gauge is not essential if substituting alternative yarns—crocheters can adjust hook size accordingly to achieve their desired fabric drape and finished blanket dimensions, making this pattern adaptable to various yarn weights and fiber compositions.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this blanket is suitable for crocheters with foundational stitch knowledge who are ready to work with pattern repeats and geometric shaping. The combination of treble stitches, chain spaces, and corner increases requires attention to stitch placement and pattern flow, but does not demand advanced techniques such as color changes or complex decreases.