Vibrant Crochet Blanket Patterns In Three Color Schemes

Looking to crochet a tricolour blanket? You're in luck! There are plenty of free patterns available online for three-colour crochet blankets, including baby blankets, granny squares, and traditional afghans. These patterns offer a happy medium between a short and long yarn list, so you won't have to shop for too many colours of yarn. You can find simple and quick projects, as well as more intricate options, to create a colourful and cozy blanket.

3 Color Crochet Blanket Patterns Characteristics

Diamond pattern afghan

The Diamond pattern afghan is a beautiful crochet pattern that creates a stunning, geometric design. This pattern is perfect for those who want to make a statement with their crochet projects. The diamond pattern is created using a combination of granny squares, including full, half, and quarter squares, to ensure the afghan stays square.

For the yarn, you can use a combination of bold colours and neutrals, such as the suggested Caron One Pound yarn, which offers a wide variety of colours to choose from. The size of the finished afghan is approximately 50" x 65" [127 x 165 cm]. You will also need a 5.5" crochet hook, which is a US I/9 size with a 5.5 mm diameter.

The pattern is easy to follow and can be customised to your liking. You can choose to add tassels or fringe for a fun and playful touch, or leave them off for a more sleek and modern look. The diamond pattern is a great way to showcase your favourite colours or experiment with new colour combinations.

The Spicy Diamond variation is a unique take on the pattern, featuring warm autumn colours and a delicate twist. This version is perfect for a DIY home decor project and can be used all year round due to its lightweight texture. It measures about 41" by 70" (1.20 x 1.80 m) and is made with Linen Soft yarn, a linen blend from Scheepjes.

3-colour crochet baby blankets

Three-colour crochet baby blankets are a fun and creative project that doesn't require you to pick out too many different colours. Here are some ideas and patterns to get you started:

Skipping Rocks Baby Blanket

This pattern features a unique design that will keep you engaged as you crochet. The final product will be a colourful and playful blanket, perfect for a new arrival.

Blue Skies Granny Squares Baby Blanket

This pattern is a modern take on the classic granny square blanket. By working in the round and periodically changing colours, you can create simple and elegant stripes. This pattern is perfect for those who want to avoid seaming.

Soothing Stripes Stroller Blanket

A colourful and creative stroller blanket is perfect for a baby on the way, especially if you don't know the gender yet. This pattern features stripes in soothing colours that will add a stylish touch to your baby's stroller.

Princess in Pink Baby Blanket

This all-pink blanket is a beautiful and classic choice for a baby girl. The stitch pattern may look complicated, but it's easier to accomplish than you might think, and it creates a cushy and snuggly blanket.

Marshmallow Crochet Baby Afghan

This pattern uses a simple stitch and three lovely colours to create a gorgeous baby blanket. It's perfect for those who prefer a no-holes baby blanket, as the basic stitches and the right colour choices create a beautiful, cohesive design.

Cookies and Cream Baby Crochet Blanket

If you're looking for something more neutral, this pattern uses a simple mix of single crochet and chains to create a stylish and modern design. It's a beginner-friendly pattern that only takes about four hours to complete, making it a quick and rewarding project.

3-colour granny squares

Granny squares are a crochet classic and are simple enough for beginners to try, but still fun for experts. They work up quickly, and you can get creative with colour combinations.

How to Crochet a Granny Square

The process starts with a magic circle, and then builds upon that circle with rounds of 3-dc clusters (aka granny clusters).

Start by making a magic circle. Here's how:

• Hold the yarn tail and wrap the yarn around your fingers, crossing over at the top.
• Slide your crochet hook under the first strand of yarn and over the second strand. Pull this strand back under the first strand and up into the loop.
• Chain three stitches – this counts as your first double crochet. Then crochet two more double crochet stitches into the centre of the ring. This forms your first 3-dc granny cluster.
• Chain three to turn the corner. Then, crochet three more double crochets into the ring to form your second 3-dc granny cluster.
• Repeat this process twice more until you have four granny clusters (each cluster separated by three chain stitches).
• To finish the round, chain three more stitches and join with a slip stitch to the top of your initial chain-3.
• Fasten off. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch yarn tail. Then, weave in the ends.

How to Crochet a Granny Square Blanket

To make a granny square blanket, you'll need to crochet multiple granny squares and then join them together. The number of squares you'll need depends on the size of the blanket you want. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Small Baby Blanket (30 x 36 inches): 5 squares across and 6 squares down for a total of 30 squares.
• Throw Blanket (48 x 60 inches): 8 squares across and 10 squares down for a total of 80 squares.
• Twin Size Blanket (66 x 90 inches): 11 squares across and 15 squares down for a total of 165 squares.
• Queen Size Blanket (90 x 96 inches): 15 squares across and 16 squares down for a total of 240 squares.

Once you've made enough squares, it's time to join them. You can use either an invisible mattress seam or a flat slip-stitch seam. After joining all the squares, add a border to give your blanket a clean, finished look. A simple single crochet border is a perfect choice.

Traditional afghans

If you're looking for a traditional granny square style afghan, there are plenty of patterns to choose from. The Beginner Granny Afghan is perfect for those new to crocheting, with its colourful flower design. For a festive touch, try the Christmas Granny Squares Afghan and Pillow Set, featuring octagonal granny "squares" in red and green. Or, for a more rustic look, the Earth Tone Granny Square Afghan and Pillow combines earthy tones.

You can also find traditional afghan patterns beyond the granny square style. The Retro Ripple Crochet Afghan Pattern is a unique design inspired by the '60s and '70s, with bold colours and a colourful fringe. The Flower Squares Afghan is an intermediate-level pattern featuring 35 flower motifs with fun popcorn stitches. Or, for a simple, bright, and cheerful design, try the Rainbow Sampler Crochet Blanket Pattern, which is perfect for beginners as there's no wrong way to put it together!

Chevron crochet blanket

To begin, you will need to select your yarn and colours. For a chevron blanket, you will need approximately 1000 yards of worsted weight yarn (medium/4) in four colours. You can select any colours you like, but for inspiration, you could try shades of blue, from royal to peacock, or pastel shades such as pistachio green, champagne white, dusty rose, and seafoam blue.

Once you have your yarn, you can start crocheting! The starting chain for your blanket will depend on how big you want it to be. A good rule of thumb is that each chevron (up and down) is approximately 4 inches, so if you want a blanket that is 60 inches, you will need about 15 up and downs, and so on. So, for a 60-inch blanket, your starting chain will need to be in multiples of 15 + 16.

Now, for the crochet pattern! The basic structure of the chevron pattern is as follows:

• Chain the desired number (based on your calculations for the blanket size)
• 2 double crochet (dc) in the third chain from the hook, and in each of the next 5 chains
• Double crochet, chain 2, double crochet in the next chain
• Double crochet in the next 6 chains, skip the next 2 chains, double crochet in the next 6 chains
• Repeat steps 3 and 4 across until 8 chains remain
• Double crochet, chain 2, double crochet in the next chain
• Double crochet in the next 5 chains, and finish with a double crochet decrease in the last 2 chains
• Chain 2, and turn

Repeat this pattern until your blanket is the desired length. You can also alternate colours every few rows to create a striped effect. When you're done, don't forget to weave in all the ends!

If you want to add a little extra texture to your blanket, you can try working your double crochet stitches in the back loop of each stitch. This will give your blanket a beautiful ridged look.

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