Colour Wheel Blanket

Colour Wheel Blanket by Sophie Stitches

Project Overview

The Colour Wheel Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed as a modular blanket composed of multiple granny squares arranged in a grid formation. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket made up of 25 individual squares organized into 5 rows of 5, allowing crafters to build the project systematically and explore color combinations through a structured approach.

What is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete blanket throw constructed from granny squares. Each square incorporates three coordinating yarn colors plus a border shade, creating a cohesive color wheel effect across the finished piece. The pictured blanket example uses a carefully curated palette of shades from Paintbox Cotton DK yarn, including blue, purple, and pink tones that work together harmoniously.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Colour Wheel Blanket employs the classic granny square technique, a foundational crochet method ideal for beginners. The pattern uses a modular construction approach where individual squares are created separately and then assembled into the final blanket. This method offers several advantages: crafters can work on portable, manageable pieces; color changes are straightforward within each square; and the repetitive nature of granny squares makes the pattern easy to follow and memorize.

The pattern includes comprehensive instructional support to guide crafters through the process. A photo tutorial is provided alongside stitch charts, making it accessible for visual learners. The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology, with US term equivalents provided in brackets for international crafters.

Stitches Used

• Slip stitch (ss) – used for joining rounds and connecting sections
• Granny square stitches – the foundational stitch pattern that creates the characteristic open, lacy appearance of traditional granny squares

Materials Required

Yarn: Paintbox Cotton DK yarn is used in the pictured blanket. The pattern requires 1 x 50g ball of each color used in individual squares, with the exception of the border color, which requires 6 balls to complete the blanket perimeter. The specific color palette shown includes Duck Egg Blue (436), Dolphin Blue (437), Sailor Blue (440), Dusty Lilac (442), Pansy Purple (448), Dark Aubergine (449), and Ballet Pink (453).

Tools: A 4mm crochet hook is required for this project, sized to work appropriately with DK weight yarn.

Difficulty Level and Pattern Format

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or for experienced crafters seeking a relaxing, meditative project. The downloadable PDF format allows immediate access to all instructions, charts, and tutorials. The pattern includes clear abbreviations, repeat instructions marked with brackets, and detailed notes to support successful completion. Designer support is available for any questions or concerns during the crafting process.