The Serenity Blanket is a beautiful lightweight summer crochet blanket! With airy stitches and breathable cotton yarn, this lacy throw is ready to use as decor in your home or for a picnic at the park! Grab the free pattern below and start working on your next relaxing summer make.
Why You’ll Love This Summer Crochet Blanket
- easy crochet blanket pattern for beginners
- airy stitches provide lightweight comfort
- breathable cotton yarn perfect for summer or warm climates
- simple, repetitive stitch combo makes a relaxing project
- great for lounging at home or summer outings
Crochet Pattern Details
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: 58″ x 42″
Hook Size: H/8 (5.0mm)
Yardage: 360 yards of main (border) color and 270 yards for each of the 9 stripes/blocks of color
Pattern Details for the Summer Crochet Blanket
The Yarn
The Serenity Blanket crochet pattern is made using cotton worsted (#4) weight yarn in up to 6 different colors of your choice.
I used I Love This Cotton! from Hobby Lobby. It’s a nice soft cotton and a true worsted weight.
You will need approximately 1,710 yards total. For the main color you’ll need around 360 yards, and for each contrasting color you’ll need around 270 yards.
The throw is approximately 58″ x 42″, but the pattern comes with the multiples used to create a blanket in any size you prefer.
This pattern is rated Easy in pattern difficulty. It is a very repetitive and simple stitch combo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best yarn for a lightweight summer crochet blanket?
I used a worsted weight 100% cotton yarn for this blanket. Cotton is a natural, breathable fiber that works great for summer projects, even with a heavier yarn like worsted weight. A cotton blend would also work well for an airy yet sturdy blanket.
Learn more about choosing yarn and stitch patterns for summer crochet projects here. (This post is geared towards garments but much of the advice is good for blankets, too!)
Crochet stitch ideas for a lacy summer throw?
For a summer crochet blanket, choose an open, airy stitch pattern that maximizes airflow to keep you cool. That might mean taller stitches, like double or triple crochet and/or lots of chain spaces. You can also create a looser fabric by using a larger hook than recommended for the yarn.
The Flowers and Showers Baby Blanket, Sarah Blanket, and Katie Blanket all use lacy stitch combos and are great choices for summer blankets.
Can I make this blanket in a different size?
Yes, this blanket is easily customizable. When you’re making your starting chain, use the stitch multiple provided under pattern notes. Chain more stitches for a larger blanket or fewer stitches for a smaller one.
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Serenity Blanket Crochet Pattern
Materials
1710 yards worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn in 6 different colors (number of colors is optional, there will be a main color and then contrasting colors) Main color- approx. 360 yards, Contrasting colors- 270 yards for each stripe/block of color
H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge
Measuring tape
Scissors
Darning needle
Difficulty
Easy
Gauge
12dc + 6 rows = 4”
Sizing
Approximately 58” x 42”
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked in multiples of 6 + 4. You can use this to make a larger or smaller blanket.
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
ch-chain
sk- skip
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
dc3tog- double crochet 3 together
dc6tog- double crochet 6 together
RS- right side
MC- main color
C1- color 1
C2- color 2
C3- color 3
C4- color 4
C5 – color 5
Blanket Body
Ch 148
Row 1: (C1)Skip 1st 3 ch, dc3tog, ch 7, *dc6tog, ch 7*, repeat across to last three ch, dc3tog. (25 shells)
Row 2: (RS) Ch 3, turn, *6 dc in 4th ch of ch 7*, repeat across, sc in top of ch 3. (24 shells)
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc3tog (first 3 stitches of previous row’s shell), ch 7, *dc6tog (last 3 st of 1st shell and 1st 3 st of next shell), ch 7*, repeat across to last three, dc3tog. (25 shells)
Rows 4-6: Repeat rounds 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Row 7: (MC) Ch 2, turn, skip 1st st, hdc in each dc across. (144)
Row 8: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. (144)
Row 9: (C2) Ch 3, turn, dc3tog, ch 7, *dc6tog, ch 7*, repeat across to last three stitches, dc3tog. (25 shells)
Rows 10-14: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 15-16: (MC) Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 17:(C3) Repeat row 9.
Rows 18-22: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 23-24: (MC) Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 25:(C4) Repeat row 9.
Rows 26-30: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 31-32:(MC) Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 33: (C5)Repeat row 9.
Rows 34-38: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 39-40: (MC) Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 41: (C4) Repeat row 9.
Rows 42-46: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 47-48:(MC) Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 49: (C3) Repeat row 9.
Rows 50-54: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 55-56: (MC) Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 57: (C2)Repeat row 9.
Rows 58-62: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Rows 63-64: (MC)Repeat rows 7 and 8.
Row 65: (C1) Repeat row 9.
Rows 66-70: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
Border
Join MC at the end of row 70.
Round 1: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each dc across the top (144), work two hdc in the corner st, hdc evenly down the side of the blanket (I worked 124 on each side), 2 hdc in bottom corner, hdc in each ch across the bottom (144), 2 hdc in bottom corner, hdc evenly up the side of the blanket, join to 1st st.
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st around, working 2 hdc in each corner st, join to 1st st.
Finish off. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.
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What colour’s did you use in the Serenity Blanket
I believe the dark pink around the border has been discontinued. But the other colors are Pewter, Taupe, Ivory, and Rosy.