Crochet Blanket and Cushions in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK - 10078 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Blanket and Cushions in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK – Pattern 10078

This downloadable PDF pattern from Stylecraft brings together three coordinating crochet designs in one collection: a large throw blanket, a square cushion, and a strip cushion. All three projects are built around a single shared crochet motif, making this an ideal pattern set for crafters who want a cohesive, colour-rich home décor collection. The pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it accessible to those who are relatively new to crochet while still producing impressive, professional-looking results.

The Yarn: Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK

All three designs are worked in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK, a DK-weight chenille yarn known for its incredibly soft, velvety texture. Chenille yarn produces a plush, dense fabric that is particularly well suited to homewares such as blankets and cushion covers, where comfort and tactile appeal are priorities. Because of the nature of chenille, the pattern includes an important practical note: Squeeze Me DK is not suitable for sewing up seams. Crafters are advised to use a smooth yarn in a matching colour for all seaming. Similarly, yarn ends should be worked over where possible to minimise the number of ends that need to be sewn in.

Colours Used

The palette is bold and vibrant, drawing on a rich range of Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK shades. The collection uses the following named colours:

• Scarlet Red 5606
• Fuchsia Pink 5609
• Chestnut Brown 5612
• Carrot Orange 5605
• Golden Yellow 5618
• Cobalt Blue 5611
• Apple Green 5614
• Black 5607

Each colour is cut off after use, and the pattern specifies exact colour allocations and the number of motifs per shade within the individual project instructions.

Design 1: The Crochet Blanket

Finished Size

The blanket measures 132 cm (52 in) wide by 158 cm (62¼ in) long, making it a generous throw size suitable for draping over a sofa or the end of a bed.

Materials Required

• 1 × 100g ball each of Scarlet Red 5606, Fuchsia Pink 5609, and Chestnut Brown 5612
• 2 × 100g balls each of Carrot Orange 5605, Golden Yellow 5618, Cobalt Blue 5611, and Apple Green 5614
• 8 × 100g balls of Black 5607
• A 4mm crochet hook

Construction

The blanket is constructed by joining together multiple individual crochet motifs, each worked in the round. This join-as-you-go or assemble-and-seam approach is a classic method in crochet blanket making, allowing each small piece to be completed separately before the full design is assembled. The use of Black 5607 as the dominant colour across eight balls suggests it plays a significant role in the motif outlines or background, unifying the multi-coloured design.

Design 2: The Square Cushion

Finished Size

The square cushion measures 42 cm (16½ in) square, a standard cushion size that works well with most cushion pads available from haberdashery and home stores.

Materials Required

• 1 × 100g ball each of the Squeeze Me DK shades specified for this design, including Chestnut Brown 5612 (CC1) and Golden Yellow 5618 (CC2), with additional colours as detailed in the pattern
• A 4mm crochet hook

Construction