Wedgie Blanket

Wedgie Blanket by Beth Graham

What Is Being Made

The Wedgie Blanket is a hexagonal baby blanket designed by Beth Graham that playfully explores the color wheel through a segmented wedge construction. Measuring 37 inches across when finished, this blanket combines vibrant colors in a striking geometric pattern. The design is versatile and can be customized—crafters are encouraged to experiment with alternative color combinations beyond the original color wheel arrangement, and the blanket can be enlarged by starting with more stitches or using a heavier yarn weight.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level crochet project employs two primary techniques to achieve its distinctive structure:

• Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss): The foundation stitch used throughout the blanket, creating a dense, fabric-like texture that bridges traditional crochet and knitting aesthetics. The gauge is 15 Tunisian simple stitches over 4 inches when blocked.
• Short Rows: Strategic short-row shaping is used to create the hexagonal form and the individual wedge segments that radiate from the center, allowing the blanket to expand outward in a controlled, geometric manner.

The combination of these techniques produces a blanket with structure and drape suitable for a baby blanket while maintaining visual interest through color blocking.

Materials and Tools

The Wedgie Blanket uses Koigu KPM, a premium yarn composed of 100% merino wool in a 4-ply weight. Each skein contains 50 grams and yields 160 meters (175 yards). The original design calls for seven coordinating colors from the Koigu palette:

• Bright Blue (1000) – 1 skein
• Bright Green (2132) – 1 skein
• Bright Yellow (2100) – 1 skein
• Bright Orange (2200) – 2 skeins
• Red (1100) – 1 skein
• Bright Purple (1400) – 1 skein
• Black (2400) – 1 skein

A 7/4.5 mm afghan hook with a 24-inch cable (or appropriate length to accommodate the project) is required to work the Tunisian stitches. A removable stitch marker is recommended for tracking pattern sections. The designer notes that color variations may occur between dye lots, so purchasing extra skeins of yarn—particularly the orange shade, which requires two skeins—is advisable.

Project Notes

As an intermediate-difficulty project, the Wedgie Blanket is well-suited for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to explore Tunisian crochet techniques and short-row shaping. The downloadable PDF format provides detailed instructions for completing this heirloom-quality baby blanket.