RED HEART Crochet Spiral Blanket

Welcome to the Crochetto blog! We’re thrilled to share a captivating project that’s sure to become a cherished heirloom in your home: the Crochet Spiral Blanket. This stunning design features an innovative spiral motif, blending vibrant colors with a classic look to create a truly unique piece. Perfect for adding a pop of personality to any room or gifting to a loved one, this blanket is as fun to make as it is beautiful to behold. So grab your hook, pick your favorite shades, and let’s dive into this delightful spiral adventure!

Project Details

• Skill Level: Easy
• Finished Measurements: Approximately 48″ x 57″ [122 x 145 cm]

Materials

• Red Heart® Super Saver® (7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m)
  • Main Color MC Black (0312): 4 balls or 1455 yds/1330 m
• Red Heart® All in One™ Flower Power™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 417 yds/381 m)
  • Contrast A Peony Pop (2021): 1 ball or 417 yds/381 m
  • Contrast B Dapper Daphne (2004): 1 ball or 417 yds/381 m
• Hook: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Notions: Susan Bates® yarn needle.

Gauge

• 12 sc and 15 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
• Motif = Approximately 9″ [23 cm] square

Abbreviations

• Approx = Approximately
• Beg = Beginning
• Ch = Chain(s)
• Dc = Double crochet
• Hdc = Half double crochet
• Picot = Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd(s) = Round(s)
• RS = Right side
• Sc = Single crochet
• Sl st = Slip stitch
• Sp(s) = Space(s)
• St(s) = Stitch(es)
• Tr = Treble crochet
• WS = Wrong side

Instructions

Motif 1 (Make 15)

Notes:

• Motif 1 begins with Color 1 (shortest color repeat) from center of pull-skein.
• Color 2 has medium length and Color 3 is the longest section of 3-color repeat.
• At the end of 8th rnd fasten off Color 3 and save for tassels/fringe.
• Always start new Motif 1 with Color 1.
• Do not join at end of rnds. Work in continuous rnds.

With A, ch 4. Join to first ch with sl st to make a ring.

1st rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc. 1 hdc. 4 dc in ring. Pull up and drop long loop of A. Join B with sl st to ring. Ch 1. (1 sc. 1 hdc. 4 dc) in ring. Pull up and drop loop of B. 12 sts (6 sts of each color).

2nd rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts (B). Pull up and drop long loop of A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts (A). Pull up and drop long loop of B. 24 sts (12 sts of each color). PM for beg of rnd for each color.

3rd rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc) 6 times (B). Pull up and drop long loop of A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc) 6 times (A). Pull up and drop long loop of B. 36 sts (18 sts of each color). Move markers for beg of rnd for each color as work progresses.

4th rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc) 6 times (B). Pull up and drop long loop of A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc) 6 times (A). Pull up and drop long loop of B. 48 sts (24 sts of each color). Move markers.

5th rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc) 6 times (B). Pull up and drop long loop of A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc) 6 times (A). Pull up and drop long loop of B. 60 sts (30 sts of each color). Move markers.

6th rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc) 6 times (B). Pull up and drop long loop of A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc) 6 times (A). Pull up and drop long loop of B. 72 sts (36 sts of each color). Move markers.

7th rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc) 4 times (B). Pull up and drop long loop of A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. (2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc) 4 times (A). Pull up and drop long loop of B. 80 sts (40 sts of each color). Move markers.

8th rnd: Re-insert hook in A loop. With A, 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. 1 sl st in next dc. Fasten off A. Re-insert hook in B loop. With B, 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. 1 sl st in next dc. Fasten off B.

9th rnd: Join MC with sl st to any st. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. (2 tr. Ch 2. 2 tr) in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 6 sts. Rep from * around, ending last rep with: 1 sc in each of last 5 sts. Join with sl st to first sc.

10th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 7 sts. Rep from * around, ending last rep with: 1 sc in each of last 6 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Motif 2 (Make 15)

Notes:

• Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.
• Join all rnds with sl st to top of ch-3.

With MC, ch 4. Join with sl st to form a ring.

1st rnd: Ch 3. 11 dc in ring. Join. 12 dc.

2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 2 dc in each dc around. Join. 24 dc.

3rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join. 36 dc.

4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join. 48 dc.

5th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join. 60 dc.

6th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Rep from * around. Join. 72 dc.

7th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Rep from * around. Join. 80 dc.

8th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. 2 tr in next st. Ch 2. 2 tr in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 5 sts. Rep from * around, ending last rep with: 1 sc in each of last 4 sts. Join with sl st to first sc.

9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 6 sts. Rep from * around, ending last rep with: 1 sc in each of last 5 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Pin motif pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

With MC, join Motifs together using Flat Slip Stitch (see instructions below).

Edging

With RS facing, join MC with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp.

1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each st around blanket, working 1 sc in joining seam and (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sps, ending with 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Note: Use remaining length of A and B first.

2nd rnd: Join A or B with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each sc around blanket, working (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sps, ending with 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Join with hdc to first sc.

3rd to 5th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. 1 sc in each sc around blanket, working (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in corner ch-2 sps, ending with 1 sc in first ch-2 sp. Join with hdc to first sc. Join MC. Fasten off A or B.

6th rnd: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc around post of joining hdc. Picot. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Picot. Rep from * around, working 3 sc in corner ch-2 sps, ending 2 sc around joining hdc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Seaming with Flat Sl St Join

(RS). Work through back loops only and keep working yarn to WS of work to create a flat sl st chain detail on RS of work.

Note: Keep working yarn to WS of work so only flat sl st chain is visible on RS.

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