3 Turret Castle Blanket Pattern

3 Turret Castle Blanket Pattern by Kathleen Fields

Project Overview

The 3 Turret Castle Blanket Pattern is a queen-size crochet bed topper and overlay designed by Kathleen Fields of Seasoned By Grace Designs. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a striking mosaic-style blanket measuring approximately 60 inches wide by 68 inches in height, making it an ideal decorative overlay for a queen-size bed.

What You'll Create

This pattern produces a substantial bed topper featuring a castle design with three turrets rendered in mosaic crochet technique. The design is worked from a detailed chart that allows crafters to follow the castle motif row by row, creating a visually impressive architectural pattern across the blanket surface.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The 3 Turret Castle Blanket Pattern uses fundamental crochet stitches combined in a structured, chart-based approach:

• Single Crochet (SC): Represented by empty squares on the pattern chart, single crochet stitches form the foundation of the design and create a tight, dense fabric
• Double Crochet (DC): Marked with an X on the chart squares, double crochet stitches add height and texture variation to the mosaic pattern
• Single Crochet Through Both Loops (TL): A variation noted in the pattern abbreviations that provides consistent stitch structure throughout the project

Mosaic Crochet Method

This pattern employs mosaic crochet, a technique where color changes and stitch variations create a pictorial design. The 182 columns and 217 rows of the full pattern chart guide you through creating the castle turrets and surrounding design elements. The mosaic approach allows for detailed, intricate patterns while remaining accessible to intermediate-level crocheters.

Materials and Supplies

The pattern calls for the following materials to complete the queen-size blanket:

• Crochet Hook: Size G (5mm)
• Yarn Weight: Worsted weight (Size 4 medium)
• Color A (Background): White Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn, 2 skeins (or your favorite color choice)
• Color B (Design): Black Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn, 2 skeins (or your favorite color choice)
• Border Yarn: Black (for finishing edges)

Pattern Format and Resources

The 3 Turret Castle Blanket Pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and includes multiple chart options for your convenience. A printed design chart with grid squares marked for each stitch type is included in the PDF. Additionally, separate Excel chart files are available for download, allowing you to view and reference the pattern using Excel or Google Sheets on your computer or device. This digital flexibility makes it easier to follow along while crocheting, as you can zoom in, print sections, or keep the chart visible on a screen while working.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout. If you cannot locate the Excel chart files where you purchased the pattern, the designer, Kathleen Fields, offers direct support to provide the charts as soon as possible. The worsted weight yarn and Size G hook create a blanket with good drape and structure suitable for a bed topper application.