what we’re making

We’re crocheting the Happy Patch Blanket by making 12 patches and then joining them together at the end.

The Happy Patch Blanket can be made with either super chunky yarn or 10ply / worsted weight yarn. The size of the blanket and the patches are the same, with a different number of stitches and rows for each yarn size. The super chunky version has bigger stitches that are easier to crochet.

The patches repeat the same stitch over and over again, and if you’ve never crocheted before I’ll explain exactly what to do so you can succeed at making this beautiful blanket.

skill level – beginner / basic

This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and is suitable for learning to crochet. You don’t need to have done any crocheting before as I will show you exactly what to do in the video tutorials.

You will learn how to:

• start crocheting by doing a slip knot and making chain stitches
• make double crochet (UK terminology) / single crochet (US terminology) stitches, as well as doing them through the front loop only
• count your rows and stitches
• check your tension / gauge / length of the row
• fasten off, weave in ends and finish off your crocheting
• slip stitch to join the patches and do the border

size

The Happy Patch Blanket is 120cm (47in) wide and 115cm (45in) high. It’s the perfect size for snuggling on the lounge.

gauge / tension for super chunky yarn:

• 4 stitches in 10cm (4in)
• 3 rows in 10cm (4in)

gauge / tension for 10ply / worsted weight yarn:

• 14 stitches in 10cm (4in)
• 12 rows in 10cm (4in)

patch size

There are 12 patches and each one is 38cm (15in) wide and 29cm (11in) high.

colour order

seasonal version:

1. indigo blue
2. ocean blue
3. mint green
4. spring green
5. olive green
6. daisy yellow
7. cosy coral
8. sunny peach
9. minna pink
10. pinkie pink
11. vintage purple
12. amethyst purple
13. natural undyed

original version:

1. charcoal grey
2. oatmeal beige
3. minna pink
4. rhubarb red
5. mushroom purple
6. indigo blue
7. steele blue
8. light grey
9. mint green
10. spring green
11. olive green
12. cumin yellow
13. natural undyed