Crochet Blanket Pattern- Boston Blanket

I love a good throw – one that envelops you on the couch or keeps you cozy under the stars on a chilly evening out on the porch! This blanket truly is a versatile gem, perfect for everyone from kids to adults.

The Boston Blanket crochet pattern creates a warm and cozy blanket with amazing texture! This blanket is a great stash buster, and makes a wonderful gift!

Gift or Decor? You Decide!

Blankets transcend time! They’re versatile creations, fitting for any corner of your home, anyone in your life, and countless occasions! Whether adorning your own couch or bestowed upon a friend’s office or “man cave,” they bring comfort and warmth. Welcoming a new baby? A handmade blanket is a heartfelt gesture! With endless possibilities, the joy of creating and giving knows no bounds.

The Boston Blanket is one of those blankets that can be for anybody and everybody! It has a lovely texture, and can be completely customizable in size and color choices!

This crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches to create an amazing texture without holes or spaces. It is a great project for mindless crochet, to work on in the car or on the couch while watching your favorite show! 

This blanket project is beginner friendly since just the basic stitches are used. You’ll just need some worsted-weight yarn in as many colors as you prefer! 

If you love crocheting as much as I do, or want to learn more, or just want to show off your work, please join our Crochet Garments community over on Facebook! I hope you’ll share your finished crochet blanket with us!

Crochet Blanket Inspiration

I first designed the Boston Slouch crochet pattern, with the same stitch combo used in the blanket. It was at a time when I was naming my patterns after cities, which is simply where the name Boston came from.

I then went on to design an earwarmer, legwarmers, washcloth, and then the blanket!

The texture is just a great one for so many things!

More Blanket Patterns:

Edgewater Blanket – another super cozy and textured throw sized blanket!

Dallas Blanket – this blanket has a fun stitch combo and also makes a great stash buster!

Dude Blanket – a no frills kind of blanket that everyone will love!

Ferguson Lap Blanket– a simple lap blanket that works great as gifts and donations!

Want to try before you buy? Check out my ever growing list of Free Crochet Patterns!

Boston Blanket Crochet Pattern

Copyright © 2024 Michelle Ferguson

All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, sold, or tampered with, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher.

Items produced from these patterns may be sold, but the patterns themselves may not be sold, shared, or altered in any way.

Yarn:

Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn!

Colorways: Terra Cotta, Linen, Light Sage, Dark Denim, Latte

100% Acrylic

199g/355yards

Yardage:

2,084 yards total

6 colors- 319 yards each

Trim – 170 yards

Hook:

J (6.0mm) crochet hook

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

15 sts x 12 rows = 4”

See below for gauge swatch instructions.

Pattern Difficulty:

Easy

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:

fsc- chainless foundation single crochet

ch(s)- chain(s)

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

st(s)- stitch(es)

*- repeat from

Sizing:

40” x 48”

Pattern is worked in multiples of 3 + 1 to make any size blanket.

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is in US terms.  

There are 6 colors used in sample blanket pictured above.

Each color is worked for 24 rows and uses approximately 314 yards.  Pattern can be customized to your preference using any number of colors you prefer.

Turning ch 1 does not count as first stitch.

Starting fsc can also be: ch 151, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across.

Pattern:

Gauge Pattern

Row 1: FSC 15

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *skip 2 sts, (sc, hdc, sc) in next st*, repeat across. (15)

Row 3-12: Repeat row 2.

Square should be approximately 4” x 4”. 

Blanket

Row 1: FSC 150. (150)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, * skip 2 sts, (sc, hdc, sc) in next st*, repeat from * across. (150)

Rows 3-144: (or desired length) repeat row 2.

Remember to change colors every 24 rows if making your blanket like the sample pictured.

You can fasten off here to finish. To add optional trim, do not fasten off.

Optional Trim

Round 1: Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around entire blanket, working 2 sc in each corner, join to 1^st st. (592 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, skip 1 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next, * skip 1 st, sc in next, skip 1 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (296 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, skip 1 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space, * skip 1 st, sc in next st, skip 1 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 space*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (296 sc)

Round 4: Ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-1 space*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (148 ch-sp)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block if needed.

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