Wedding Ring Blanket

Wedding Ring Blanket by Susan Lowman

Project Overview

The Wedding Ring Blanket is a crochet blanket featuring a geometric pattern of overlapping circles inspired by decorative lampshade designs. This intermediate-level project is available in two finished sizes and uses a modern mosaic crochet technique to create a striking two-color design. The blanket works up beautifully as either a baby/lap blanket or a full-size throw, with customizable dimensions to suit your needs.

Finished Sizes

• Small: Approximately 35 inches wide by 37 inches high (89 x 94 cm), worked as 4 repeats wide by 4 repeats high
• Large: Approximately 43 inches wide by 62 inches high (109 x 157.5 cm), worked as 5 repeats wide by 7 repeats high
• Adjustable: Each width repeat adds approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm); each height repeat adds approximately 8.5 inches (21.6 cm)

Crochet Techniques

Mosaic Crochet: This blanket showcases a revolutionary mosaic crochet technique that eliminates the typical yarn tails and loose ends that occur at the beginning and end of each row. This innovative approach streamlines the finishing process and creates a cleaner final product. Mosaic crochet is a color-work technique that uses two solid colors of yarn to create geometric patterns through strategic stitch placement and yarn color changes.

Basic Crochet Stitches: The pattern incorporates fundamental crochet stitches combined with the mosaic technique to build the overlapping circle motif. The geometric design is enhanced by a solid edging that frames and finishes the blanket professionally.

Materials

• Yarn Weight: Worsted weight, DK weight, or Aran weight yarn in 2 solid colors
• Yarn Quantity: Specific yardage requirements are detailed in the pattern
• Hook: Crochet hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn weight (size determined by yarn specifications)

Design Details

The Wedding Ring Blanket's geometric pattern of overlapping circles creates visual interest through the interplay of two contrasting solid yarn colors. The mosaic crochet technique allows crafters to achieve this intricate-looking design without the complexity of traditional color-work methods. A solid edging frames the entire blanket, providing a polished finishing touch that complements the geometric interior pattern.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate project, this blanket is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to explore color-work techniques and more advanced stitch applications. The mosaic crochet method, while innovative, is accessible to intermediate-level makers willing to follow detailed instructions.

Pattern Format

The Wedding Ring Blanket is available as a downloadable PDF pattern designed by Susan Lowman and published by The Crochet Architect. The pattern includes instructions for both small and large sizes, making it adaptable to various project preferences and skill levels.