Fallen Leaves Blanket

Fallen Leaves Blanket by Sweetpeafamily

Project Overview

The Fallen Leaves Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Sue Rawlinson that creates a finished throw measuring 108 centimeters by 156 centimeters. This downloadable PDF pattern features an Autumn Leaves Granny Stripe design, making it an ideal project for crafters new to crochet who want to create a substantial, cozy blanket with beautiful seasonal colorwork.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a large rectangular blanket or throw blanket featuring a granny stripe construction. The design incorporates autumn-inspired color transitions across seven distinct yarn colors, creating a striped effect that evokes the changing leaves of fall. The finished blanket is substantial enough to serve as a decorative throw or functional bed covering.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Fallen Leaves Blanket employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern uses a granny stripe method, which involves repeating rows of simple stitch patterns to build the blanket's structure. The construction begins with a foundation chain and progresses through repeated rows using basic increases and stitch placement to create the characteristic granny stripe appearance. Color changes are incorporated throughout the pattern to achieve the multi-colored autumn leaf effect.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) - Used to create the foundation chain of 114 stitches and for turning chains between rows
• Treble crochet (tr) - The primary stitch used throughout the blanket body, providing height and texture
• Double crochet (dc) - Used as needed in the pattern construction
• Slip stitch (sl) - Used for joining and finishing techniques

Materials and Yarn

The Fallen Leaves Blanket pattern calls for Stylecraft Special Chunky yarn, a worsted-weight chunky yarn that creates quick, satisfying progress. The total yardage requires 14 balls of 100-gram yarn, distributed across seven autumn-inspired colors: Meadow (2 balls), Camel (2 balls), Copper (2 balls), Lime (2 balls), Parchment (2 balls), Gold (2 balls), and Khaki (2 balls). The pattern notes that yarn alternatives of similar chunky weight can be substituted to achieve comparable results.

Hooks and Tools

The pattern uses two crochet hook sizes to create variation in the finished fabric. A 6mm hook is used to work the initial foundation chain, while a 5.5mm hook is used to work the subsequent rows of the blanket body. This hook size variation allows the crafter to adjust fabric density and drape as needed.

Pattern Structure

The blanket begins with a foundation chain of 114 stitches worked with the 6mm hook using Yarn A (Meadow). The pattern then transitions to the 5.5mm hook and begins the row-by-row construction. Row 1 establishes the granny stripe pattern by working treble crochet stitches with strategic skips to create the characteristic open, airy sections typical of granny square and granny stripe designs. The pattern repeats this stitch sequence across the width of the blanket, with color changes introducing the autumn palette throughout the project.

Beginner-Friendly Design

Classified as a beginner project, the Fallen Leaves Blanket uses only basic crochet stitches and straightforward stitch placement, making it accessible to new crocheters. The repetitive nature of the granny stripe pattern allows crafters to develop rhythm and consistency in their stitching. The chunky yarn weight works quickly, providing visible progress that helps maintain motivation throughout the project.