Posy Cluster Blanket

Posy Cluster Blanket by Eleri Schofield

What is Being Made

The Posy Cluster Blanket is a square crochet blanket designed by Eleri Schofield of My Crochet Place. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket measuring 100cm by 100cm, making it an ideal size for a throw blanket or decorative bedding accent. The blanket is suitable for confident beginner crocheters and intermediate-level crafters looking to expand their crochet skills with cluster stitch techniques.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Posy Cluster Blanket features cluster stitches as its primary design element, which are decorative crochet stitches that group multiple yarn overs together to create textured, dimensional details. The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology, so crafters should be familiar with British crochet abbreviations and stitch definitions. The cluster stitch technique creates the distinctive "posy" or flower-like motifs that give this blanket its name and visual appeal.

The blanket's construction allows for size customization, as crafters can adjust the finished dimensions by crocheting fewer or additional rows, making it adaptable to different project preferences and yarn quantities.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Posy Cluster Blanket pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn, also known as 8ply or light worsted weight yarn. The blanket pictured in the pattern was created using Stylecraft Yarns Double Knit, a 100% acrylic yarn. The pattern calls for five 100g balls of yarn in five different colors, allowing crafters to create a multi-colored, coordinated design. Since the pattern is adaptable to different yarn weights, crafters using heavier or lighter yarn will achieve proportionally larger or smaller finished blankets.

Pattern Features and Design Elements

• Written using UK crochet terms for international clarity and consistency
• Designed for confident beginner to intermediate skill levels
• Features decorative cluster stitches creating posy or floral motifs
• Multi-color construction using five coordinating yarn colors
• Finished size of 100cm by 100cm (approximately 39 inches square)
• Flexible sizing options through adjustable row counts
• Compatible with various yarn weights, though DK weight is recommended

Yarn and Equipment

Crafters will need a crochet hook appropriate for DK weight yarn (typically a 3.5-4mm hook, though the specific hook size should be verified in the full pattern instructions). Five 100g balls of DK weight yarn in coordinating colors are required for the blanket pictured. The pattern accommodates any yarn brand or fiber content, though acrylic yarn like Stylecraft Yarns Double Knit offers durability and easy care for blanket projects.