Alice Blanket

Alice Blanket by Loopsan

Project Overview

The Alice Blanket is an intermediate-level crochet project designed to create a finished square blanket measuring approximately 55 cm. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Loopsan offers flexibility in final dimensions, allowing crafters to adjust the size by modifying the number of pattern repeats in the main design.

What You'll Make

A versatile crochet blanket featuring a structured cluster pattern worked in multiple colors. The design uses three coordinating yarn colors from the Scheepjes Merino Soft range, creating visual interest through color blocking. The blanket is suitable for use as a throw, decorative piece, or gift item.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs intermediate crochet techniques centered around the half treble crochet stitch (htr), which forms the foundation of the main fabric. The design incorporates a cluster pattern that repeats throughout the blanket, creating dimensional texture. The pattern uses color changes to enhance the visual structure, with careful attention paid to maintaining even cluster distribution across the piece. A separate border worked at a different gauge provides a finished edge.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Scheepjes Merino Soft (blend of 25% Microfibre, 50% Wool, 25% Acrylic)
  • 3 balls in Seurat (Color A) – 50g/105 m per ball
  • 2 balls in Copley (Color B) – 50g/105 m per ball
  • 2 balls in Monet (Color C) – 50g/105 m per ball
• Hooks: 4.5 mm hook for main blanket; 4 mm hook for border only
• Additional supplies: Needle for weaving in ends and scissors

Yarn Weight and Gauge

This pattern uses DK to worsted weight yarn, providing a balanced fabric with good drape and structure. The working gauge is 10 blocks x 10 blocks in half treble crochet equals 10 cm square, which should be checked before beginning to ensure proper finished dimensions.

Customization Options

The blanket size can be easily adjusted by increasing or decreasing the number of pattern repeats. When modifying the pattern, it is important to begin decreasing on an even pattern round after completing a full colored block. This approach ensures that the cluster pattern remains equally distributed and visually balanced across the entire blanket, maintaining the intended design aesthetic regardless of final size.