Sugar Rainbow

Sugar Rainbow Crochet Blanket by Susan Kennedy

Project Overview

Sugar Rainbow is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern designed by Susan Kennedy of Pretty Peaceful. This downloadable PDF pattern offers two versatile size options, making it suitable for various uses from baby blankets to lapghans. The pattern creates a colorful, rainbow-themed throw that works beautifully in dk weight yarn with variegated colorways that create visual interest without complex color changes.

What Is Being Made

The Sugar Rainbow pattern produces a rectangular crochet blanket available in two finished sizes. The Small size measures 25 inches wide by 33.5 inches long (63.5 by 85 centimeters), making it ideal for babies, young children, strollers, or car seats. The Large size measures 33 inches wide by 50 inches long (84 by 127 centimeters), suitable for older children or as a cozy lapghan for adults. Both sizes are designed without an optional stick attachment, though the pattern notes this as an optional addition.

Yarn Requirements and Materials

This pattern uses dk weight yarn (light weight, category 3), which creates a fabric with excellent drape and versatility. For the Small blanket, you will need 590 yards (540 meters) of yarn, equivalent to 1 cake of Lion Brand Mandala, Mandala Baby, or Cupcake yarn. For the Large blanket, you will need 1,180 yards (1,080 meters) of yarn, equivalent to 2 cakes of the same yarn lines.

The sample blankets featured in the pattern were created using Lion Brand Mandala Baby yarn in 100% acrylic fiber, with each cake containing 590 yards (450 meters) per 150-gram weight. The small sample was worked in the Acre Woods colorway. The variegated nature of these yarn lines means the rainbow color effect emerges naturally from the yarn itself, eliminating the need for complex color work or yarn changes during crocheting.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

As a beginner-level crochet project, the Sugar Rainbow pattern focuses on fundamental crochet techniques that are accessible to newer crafters while still producing an attractive finished blanket. The pattern utilizes basic crochet stitches and straightforward construction methods appropriate for those learning the craft.

The use of variegated dk weight yarn is particularly advantageous for beginners, as the color variations in the yarn create visual interest and pattern definition without requiring the crocheter to manage multiple yarn colors or execute advanced color-changing techniques. This approach allows new crocheters to focus on perfecting their stitch tension and consistency while still achieving a professional-looking, colorful result.

Pattern Format and Designer Information

Sugar Rainbow is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from designer Susan Kennedy. The pattern includes detailed instructions for both the Small and Large sizes, allowing crafters to choose the appropriate dimensions for their intended use. Additional resources and video tutorials are available through Pretty Peaceful on YouTube, providing visual guidance for those who prefer learning alongside written instructions.

• Designer: Susan Kennedy of Pretty Peaceful
• Craft: Crochet
• Difficulty Level: Beginner
• Yarn Weight: DK (Light, Category 3)
• Format: Downloadable PDF
• Project Type: Blanket and Throw