Sweet As Honeycomb Blanket

Sweet As Honeycomb Blanket by Little Duck Crochet

Project Overview

The Sweet As Honeycomb Blanket is an intermediate-level crochet project designed to create a colorful, textured throw blanket. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Little Duck Crochet produces a finished blanket measuring approximately 33 inches in width by 40 inches in length, making it an ideal size for a cozy lap blanket or decorative throw.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a crochet blanket featuring a honeycomb texture pattern. The design incorporates multiple color changes across six vibrant hues, creating a visually striking striped or color-blocked effect. The blanket is constructed using aran weight yarn, which provides a medium thickness ideal for achieving defined stitch definition and a substantial, durable finished piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Sweet As Honeycomb Blanket employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes basic stitch construction combined with textured stitch work to create visual interest and dimension. The honeycomb effect is achieved through the strategic use of bobble stitches, which create raised, dimensional elements across the fabric. Color changes are incorporated throughout the pattern to build the multi-colored design, requiring attention to yarn management and seamless transitions between hues.

Stitches Required

This pattern requires proficiency with the following crochet stitches:

• Slip Stitch (Sl st) – Used for joining rounds and creating invisible seams
• Single Crochet (Sc) – A fundamental short stitch providing structure and density
• Half Double Crochet (Hdc) – A medium-height stitch offering balanced drape and texture
• Double Crochet (Dc) – A taller stitch creating openness and flow within the pattern
• Bobble Stitch – A decorative textured stitch that creates the characteristic honeycomb dimensional effect throughout the blanket

Materials and Tools

The Sweet As Honeycomb Blanket pattern calls for aran weight yarn, specifically Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, which is composed of 100% acrylic fiber. This yarn weight provides excellent stitch definition and durability. The pattern requires six distinct yarn colors totaling approximately 9 balls of yarn:

• Yarn A – Candyfloss Pink (1.5 balls)
• Yarn B – Melon Sorbet (1.5 balls)
• Yarn C – Banana Cream (1.5 balls)
• Yarn D – Pistachio Green (1.5 balls)
• Yarn E – Duck Egg Blue (1.5 balls)
• Yarn F – Dusty Rose (1.5 balls)
• Yarn G – Champagne White (1 ball)

A 4.5mm crochet hook is used to work with the aran weight yarn, and a yarn needle is required for weaving in ends and finishing the blanket. The pattern is written in U.S. crochet terminology.

Gauge and Sizing

The recommended gauge for this project is 14 stitches by 12 rows over a 10 centimeter (approximately 4-inch) square. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions. The pattern includes flexibility for customization: crafters can enlarge the blanket by adding multiples of 18 chains to the foundation, or reduce the size by decreasing in multiples of 18 chains, allowing for personalization based on individual preferences and yarn availability.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with multiple color changes and textured stitches like bobbles. The combination of basic stitches with bobble stitch work and color management provides an engaging challenge without requiring advanced techniques.