Rainbow Days Blanket

Rainbow Days Blanket by Little Duck Crochet

Project Overview

The Rainbow Days Blanket is an intermediate-level crochet throw designed by Little Duck Crochet. This colorful blanket project uses a vibrant rainbow color palette combined with a neutral champagne white base to create a striking finished piece. The blanket measures approximately 32 inches in width by 37 inches in length, making it an ideal size for a cozy throw blanket suitable for sofas, beds, or as a decorative accent piece.

Yarn and Materials

This crochet blanket is worked using Aran weight yarn, specifically Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, which is composed of 100% acrylic fiber. Each skein contains 100 grams of yarn with 184 meters or 201 yards of yardage. The project requires seven coordinated yarn colors:

• Yarn A – Bubblegum Pink (1 skein)
• Yarn B – Melon Sorbet (1 skein)
• Yarn C – Daffodil Yellow (1 skein)
• Yarn D – Spearmint Green (1 skein)
• Yarn E – Kingfisher Blue (1 skein)
• Yarn F – Tea Rose (1 skein)
• Yarn G – Champagne White (2.5 skeins)

A 4.5mm crochet hook is used to work the stitches, and a yarn needle is required for weaving in ends upon completion.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The Rainbow Days Blanket employs fundamental crochet stitches suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes the following stitches:

• Slip Stitch (Sl st) – Used for joining rounds and moving yarn across stitches without adding height
• Chain (Ch) – The foundation stitch that creates the base of the blanket
• Single Crochet (Sc) – A short, tight stitch that creates dense fabric
• Half Double Crochet (Hdc) – A medium-height stitch that provides structure and drape
• Double Crochet (Dc) – A taller stitch that creates a more open, flowing fabric

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the blanket is moss stitch, which creates a textured, dimensional surface. The gauge for this pattern is 16 stitches by 16 rows over a 10-centimeter square when worked in moss stitch.

Pattern Customization and Construction Notes

The Rainbow Days Blanket pattern is designed with flexibility to accommodate different finished sizes. Crafters can adjust the blanket dimensions by increasing the starting chain in multiples of 6 stitches. Recommended starting chain options include 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120, or 126 chains, allowing makers to create blankets ranging from smaller to larger sizes based on their preferences and available yarn.

Important construction notes include the detail that the starting chain-1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch and should be excluded from stitch counts. All pattern instructions are provided in U.S. crochet terminology. The finished size may vary depending on the specific yarn weight and hook size used, allowing for creative adaptations while maintaining the integrity of the moss stitch pattern.