Looking for a way to add a spot of color to a dark room? We found the perfect, free crochet pattern for you – Eve’s Sunflower Blanket. With a big, central square for the main sunflower and a variety of smaller sunflowers surrounding it, this blanket is guaranteed to brighten someone’s day, whether they curl up with it in the sunroom over the winter, or take it with them on a hospital visit, or drape it over a chair in their favorite reading corner. No matter how the blanket is used, it is sure to be a treasured gift.
To make one of these gorgeous blankets, you’ll need to collect the following materials:
- Yarn – one main color, and then 10-12 colors for the various sunflowers. The pattern suggests using something like Sheepjes Cotton 8 and Sunkissed, not only for the colors but for the ease of washing. You may want to switch out some of the colors, depending whether you’re sticking with the pattern or choosing your own color palette.
- A 3.5mm crochet hook (although, it is noted in the pattern that the gauge isn’t that important, so if you want to make bigger or smaller squares, just use a corresponding hook)
- Stitch markers
- A pair of scissors
- A tapestry needle (there are lots of ends to weave in at the end of this project)
You’ll also need to be familiar with the following crochet stitches and terminology:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Treble crochet (tc)
- Back post (bp)
- Front post (fp)
- Single crochet two stitches together (sc2tog)
- V stitch
- Wide V stitch
- Picot
- Cluster
- Standing stitches
- Invisible join
- Magic circle
The great thing about this sunflower blanket pattern is that even if you’re new to crochet, the terms are explained in such a way that you won’t have any trouble following along. The end result will delight and astonish your recipient. The pattern also indicates that you can sell the blankets you make, so if you’re looking for a one of a kind pieces that would sell at a craft fair, bazaar, or market, you may want to add this to your repertoire. You can find the free pattern on Ravelry.
