Rainbow Ribbon Blanket

Rainbow Ribbon Blanket by Linda Etheridge

Project Overview

The Rainbow Ribbon Blanket is a crochet throw designed by Linda Etheridge of Lindale Crochet. This beginner-friendly blanket project combines colorful striped sections with a decorative pompom edging, making it an ideal pattern for confident beginners looking to expand their crochet skills while creating a vibrant, finished piece.

What You'll Make

This pattern produces a blanket or throw featuring rainbow-colored stripes. The design incorporates a decorative pompom edging that frames the piece, adding texture and visual interest to the finished blanket. The striped construction allows crafters to work with multiple colors in a structured, sequential pattern.

Crochet Techniques and Skills

The Rainbow Ribbon Blanket is specifically designed to help crocheters master treble cluster skills, making it an excellent project for skill development. The pattern requires the ability to:

• Work treble cluster stitches as a primary technique
• Change colors to create rainbow stripes following the pattern sequence
• Change color mid-row for the pompom edging section
• Weave in yarn ends neatly for a professional finish

Stitches Used

The primary stitch featured in this pattern is the treble cluster, which forms the main fabric of the blanket. The pattern also incorporates color changes throughout the striped sections and utilizes standard crochet stitches to construct the pompom edging.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern is designed using DK weight yarn and can be adapted to use any yarn weight, provided you maintain consistent weight across all color choices. The blanket requires multiple colors of yarn to create the rainbow stripe effect. You will need a crochet hook appropriate for your chosen yarn weight and materials for creating pompoms for the edging detail.

Pattern Notes

The Rainbow Ribbon Blanket pattern is written using UK crochet terms. It is presented as a downloadable PDF format and is available as a free pattern. The design is suitable for confident beginners and includes guidance on various techniques for color changes and end weaving to achieve a neat, professional appearance.