Doodle Dots Blanket

Doodle Dots Blanket by Susan Carlson

Project Overview

The Doodle Dots Blanket is a colorful crochet throw designed by Susan Carlson. This intermediate-level project creates a vibrant blanket featuring decorative dots worked in multiple coordinating yarn colors. The design combines a main color base with accent colors strategically placed throughout, making it an engaging project for crocheters looking to work with color variety while developing their skills.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a finished blanket or throw featuring a playful dotted design. The blanket showcases a primary color foundation with colorful accent dots distributed across the piece. The construction method involves creating dots and joining them together, resulting in a cohesive, multi-colored finished piece suitable for home décor or gifting.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Doodle Dots Blanket employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern incorporates color changes throughout the project, requiring yarn management skills as you transition between the main color and various accent colors. The joining technique mentioned in the materials list suggests the dots are created separately and then assembled, a method that allows for organized color work and easier project management.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

• ch – chain stitch, the foundation stitch used to create the base of crochet work
• hdc – half double crochet, a medium-height stitch providing structure and density
• dc – double crochet, a taller stitch used for creating fabric with good drape
• 3-dc cl – three double crochet cluster, a special stitch created by working (yo, insert hook in designated st or space) three times, providing textural interest and dimensional dots

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Doodle Dots Blanket uses worsted and aran weight yarns, providing excellent stitch definition and a substantial finished fabric. The sample blanket showcases an extensive color palette featuring nearly a full skein of the main color (MC) in Loops & Threads Impeccable Arbor Rose, combined with small amounts of 17 coordinating accent colors. These accent yarns include Caron Simply Soft varieties in Soft Green, Soft Pink, Mango, Blue Mint, Lemon, Grape, Orchid, Berry Blue, Passion, Strawberry, Limelight, Blue, Lavender Blue, and Ocean; Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe in Twilight; Lion Brand Baby Pink Poodle; Red Heart Soft Tangerine; and Loops & Threads Impeccable Soft Fern. This extensive color selection allows crafters to customize their own color combinations based on personal preference and yarn availability.

Tools Required

The pattern calls for an H (5.0mm) crochet hook, appropriately sized for worsted and aran weight yarns. A tapestry or yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends and assembling the dots into the finished blanket.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, the Doodle Dots Blanket is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle color work and multi-part assembly. The project develops competency in managing yarn color changes, working with multiple colors in a single piece, and assembling separately-created components into a cohesive final product.