Try my modern patchwork crochet blanket free pattern for beginners to learn how to crochet a simple, unique afghan made with quilt style granny squares.
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Autumn Acorn Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
The Autumn Acorn Crochet Patchwork Blanket
If you’re looking for a modern patchwork crochet blanket free pattern that feels both unique and approachable, the Autumn Acorn Afghan is such a joy to make.
This simple yet eye-catching granny square project is perfect for beginners who want to create something that looks like a cozy blanket crossed with a handmade quilt.
Each of the individual squares brings its own charm, and when joined together, they create a beautiful modern patchwork blanket that feels timeless but fresh. If you’ve ever wondered how to crochet something stylish without it being complicated, this free crochet pattern is a great place to start.
What really makes this design stand out is the bobble stitch, which adds gorgeous texture and depth to every square. The result is a super cozy blanket that’s as fun to touch as it is to look at.
The mix of soft stitches and dimensional details gives the whole patchwork style a warm, autumn-inspired vibe. Whether you’re curling up with it on the couch or gifting it to someone special, this modern crochet blanket pattern free option delivers both comfort and style in every stitch.
How To Make A Patchwork Crochet Blanket
This modern patchwork crochet blanket free pattern is designed to be easy and enjoyable, especially for beginners.
Using a simple granny square approach, you’ll create individual squares that come together to form a stunning afghan with a quilt-inspired style.
If you’re wondering how to get started, all you need is DK weight 3 yarn and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. Or, if you prefer, you could also use worsted weight 4 yarn for a slightly different feel.
The step-by-step nature of this free crochet pattern makes it super approachable, even if this is your first patchwork blanket project.
Each square in this modern crochet pattern measures approximately 9.5”, and the finished blanket size is a 50″ square, making it the perfect throw size.
One of the best things about this project is that it’s easy to adjust size, just add or subtract squares to make it your own.
You’ll use around 3097 yards of yarn in total, and it’s a good idea to block for best results so your squares line up beautifully when assembling.
Free Crochet Pattern: Autumn Acorn Patchwork Blanket
Pattern Information:
Materials:
Honer och Eir NUTIDEN WOOL (563 yards/515 meters, 4 ounces/100 grams, 100% Pure Unspun Wool): color, Virvan.
I used 5.5 plates or a total of 550 grams (3097 yards) of Nutiden wool for sample blanket.
*You can use ANY yarn you like for this blanket; however, an unspun wool will give you the closest look to the sample blanket.
Hook:
US size 10/J/6 mm
Gauge:
13 sts (dc) + 8 rows (dc + bobble st) = 4” (10 cm) on size US 10/J (6 mm) crochet hook (blocked).
Finished Size:
Total blanket: 48”/120 cm x 50.5”/126.5 cm
Each square: 9”/22.5 cm x 9.5”/23.75 cm (blocked).
Abbreviations (US Terms):
Beg: beginning
Bo: bobble stitch *YO, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops; rep from *4 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops.
Ch: chain
Dc: double crochet
Ea: each
Rep: repeat
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Sk: skip
Sl st: slip stitch
Sp: space
St(s): stitch(es)
YO: yarn over
Copyright Notice:
Feel free to sell your finished shawls made from this pattern, however, please do not copy, alter, or sell the pattern itself. For each of your listings, you must include the following: “Pattern provided by Judy Jewell of The Autumn Acorn at http://www.theautumnacorn.etsy.com“.
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Let’s Begin The Free Crochet Pattern
Blanket:
- You will be making a total of 25 squares; your blanket will be 5 squares wide and 5 squares long.
- Ch 2 at beg of ea row counts as a st.
Ch 31.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in ea ch across. (29 dc)
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, dc, *Bo, dc 3; rep from * to last 3 sts, Bo, dc 2. (7 Bo sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, dc across. (29 dc)
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, dc 3, *Bo, dc 3; rep from * to last st, dc. (6 Bo sts)
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Rep rows 2-5 until you have worked a total of 19 rows.
Finish off.
Rep these steps to crochet 24 more squares.
Assembly:
After you have completed your squares, you can arrange them on the floor in the order you would like them to be displayed. With right side facing, using your crochet hook and yarn, slip stitch the vertical seams first, then slip stitch the horizontal seams, being careful to keep the vertical seams lined up evenly with the horizontal seams.
See video tutorial called, “Joining Crochet Squares, Flat Slip Stitch Seam” by Maisie and Ruth (begins at 2:13).
Border:
Now that your blanket has been assembled, you will crochet a border all around the outside edges.
Round 1: Join yarn in top right corner. Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first st, sc across top edge *to last st, (sc, ch1, sc) in corner,1 sc in end of first row, sc across the straight edge working 2 sc into the end of each remaining row to last row, 1 sc in end of last row, (sc, ch1, sc) in corner, sc across bottom edge; repeat from * around, sl st to join in first sc of round. (550 sc)
Round 2: [Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, *ch 1, sk 1, sc; rep from * across to last st, ch, 1, sk 1,]; rep around. Sl st to join in first sc of round. (280 sc)
Rounds 3-6: Rep rnd 2
Blocking:
Soak your blanket in warm water + mild soap for at least one hour and then wrap it in a towel to remove excess water. Be very gentle with your blanket as it is fragile when wet. Do not let the wet blanket hang unsupported.
Reshape and lay flat to dry.
Weave in all loose ends and enjoy!
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