Welcome! Today we’re looking at a cozy Crochet Striped Blanket with bold navy bands and creamy white stripes, and it’s one of those projects that makes your living room feel instantly warmer.
What makes this blanket special is the simple, graphic look of its wide stripes. The clean color blocks feel modern and elegant, yet the texture is soft, chunky and very inviting. It’s the kind of throw you’ll want to keep on the arm of your favorite chair all year round.
This project suits anyone who loves a relaxing, rhythmic make that gradually builds into something big and useful. It’s a lovely gift for a new home, a cozy winter evening, or simply a treat for yourself. The full step-by-step tutorial is in the video, and this page gives you the practical details to prepare and crochet with confidence.
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Skill Level
Beginner. The stitches are repetitive and forgiving, and the construction is a straightforward rectangle worked in stripes, so it’s a great first large project.
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Materials
- Yarn: a bulky (weight 5) yarn in two colors, one deep navy and one creamy off-white. Bulky yarn works up quickly and gives the blanket its plush, cozy weight.
- Hook: a large hook in the size range recommended on your yarn label for bulky yarn. A larger hook keeps the fabric soft and drapey.
- Scissors, for trimming yarn tails at each color change.
- A yarn or tapestry needle, for weaving in ends neatly.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet. Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
- hdc: half double crochet. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
- ch: chain. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to create a foundation length.
- sl st: slip stitch. Insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
Pattern Notes
- US terms are used throughout, so check that your abbreviations match the ones you’re used to.
- Changing colors is part of the rhythm, so keep your navy and cream yarn tails loose and tidy as you go.
- You can make the blanket larger or smaller by adding or removing stripes and rows, keeping the same stripe pattern.
- Keep your tension relaxed, because bulky yarn can look tight quickly and a gentle hand gives a softer drape.
- Edges may look a little wavy before blocking, and that is completely normal.
How It’s Made
- Make a foundation chain to set the width of the blanket.
- Work the first rows in your base color to create a neat starting edge.
- Switch to the contrast color and work the wide navy and cream stripes in turn.
- Keep the stripes even as the rectangle grows row by row.
- Add a simple border around the outside to frame the stripes.
- Weave in all the yarn ends to finish the body neatly.
Watch the video for the exact rows and stitch placement, which is the best guide for each stage.
Assembly and Finishing Tips
Weave in your ends as you go whenever possible, since it’s far less tedious than tackling dozens of tails at the end. When changing colors, pull the new yarn through the last loop of the old color so the transition stays clean and smooth. Blocking helps the stripes lie flat and the edges straighten, so give it a gentle wash and lay it out to dry. Keep the border tension even, because a consistent edge makes the whole blanket look polished.
Make It Yours
Try a soft sage and cream combination for a calm, earthy look that suits any room. Work a narrower stripe version for a throw that feels more contemporary and lightweight. Choose a contrasting edging in a third color to add a playful finishing touch. Make a smaller version as a baby blanket or lap throw, which is a lovely handmade gift.
Happy stitching, and I’d love to see your finished blanket once it’s done! Happy crocheting!
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Tutorial and photos of this striped blanket by: B.Hooked Crochet.
