Product Description
Stained glass crochet is a great stash buster. Choose enough amount of solid colour, add leftovers and a new unique blanket or a pillow will grow in no time. This project is perfect for variegated yarn, too.
Make several squares and join them into a pillow cover, or a blanket. Or even make a bag!
This easy to follow pattern (8 pages) is written for one size (a version for print with no pictures is also included). It contains a chart and step by step full written instructions in English using standard crochet abbreviations and US terms (stitch guide is given in the pattern). It also contains lots of pictures explaining all the tricky and difficult places.
Crochet level: Intermediate (front post stitches)
Materials:
~ Yarn in 2 (or more) colors. For example use main color and leftovers in different shades.
~ Crochet hook 4mm (G) or the size that will give an acceptable gauge.
~ Scissors and Tapestry needle to weave the ends in.
Stained Glass Lantern Crochet Blanket
What Is Being Made
The Stained Glass Lantern is an original crochet design by LillaBjörnCrochet (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk) that creates a blanket or throw featuring a stained glass aesthetic. This project is ideal for crafters looking to use up yarn scraps and leftover materials while producing a visually striking finished piece. The design grows quickly, making it an efficient project for creating substantial blankets or pillows.
Craft and Technique Overview
This is a crochet project designed at an intermediate difficulty level. Stained glass crochet is a specialized technique that mimics the appearance of stained glass windows through strategic color placement and crochet construction. The method is particularly effective as a stash-busting project, allowing crafters to combine solid color sections with leftover yarn to create a cohesive, intentional design rather than a random patchwork appearance.
Materials Required
- Yarn: DK weight yarn in 2 or more colors. The designer used Scheepjes yarns, specifically Wanderlust and Colour Crafter brands
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (size G) or appropriate size to achieve acceptable gauge
- Yarn Weight Classification: DK (Double Knit), which is a 4 ply yarn with approximately 11 wraps per inch (wpi)
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the stained glass crochet technique relies on fundamental crochet stitches worked in a way that creates distinct color blocks and transitions. The pattern is designed to work with multiple yarn colors to build the stained glass effect, with color changes integrated throughout the construction to form the characteristic geometric appearance reminiscent of stained glass panels.
Pattern Details
- Original design by LillaBjörnCrochet, copyrighted 2014-2018
- Intermediate skill level suitable for crafters with foundational crochet knowledge
- Downloadable PDF format for immediate access
- Versatile project that can be completed as a blanket or pillow depending on crafter preference
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | LillaBjörnCrochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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