The Lively Blanket Crochet Pattern

Welcome, fellow makers, to a project that promises both tranquility and vibrant joy: The Lively Blanket! Designed by the talented Susan Kennedy of Pretty Peaceful, this pattern is a true gem. Crafted using the beautiful moss stitch, this blanket is perfect for cozying up or adding a splash of color to any room. Its simplicity makes it a wonderfully meditative project for crocheters of all levels, and the self-striping yarn ensures a delightful surprise with every row.

If you’re a visual learner, Susan has prepared a fantastic video tutorial for The Lively Blanket to guide you through the process. You can find it right here:

Let’s gather our supplies and dive into creating your very own Lively Blanket!

What You’ll Need

Size: 37 inches square (94 cm square)
Yarn: Worsted weight (medium, category 4)
2 skeins of Red Heart Granny Square All in One yarn (100% acrylic; 417 yards (381 m) per 250-gram skein)
Total yarn: 834 yards (762 meters)
The sample blanket used 2 skeins of Red Heart Granny Square All In One yarn in the Soft White – Citrus Twist colorway.
Hook: 8 mm (US L11)
Gauge:
11.5 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)
12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Stitches & Terms (US)

chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through loop on hook.
single crochet (sc): Insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over, pull through stitch or space, yarn over again, pull through both loops on hook.
foundation single crochet (FSC): A method for beginning a project without having to make a separate row of chains first. It creates a nice straight, even starting edge. For a helpful video tutorial, check out Tamara Kelly of Mooglyblog.com

Important Pattern Notes

You can make your blanket any size you want by adjusting the number of starting chains. Any odd number of starting chains works for this pattern.
The entire blanket uses moss stitch, which is a repeating single crochet, chain 1 pattern. Moss stitch is sometimes called linen stitch.
Add the second skein whenever the first skein runs out and don’t worry if it starts on a different color. Go with the flow of color changes – no cutting or controlling of colors needed!

The Lively Blanket Pattern

Row 1: Ch 110, sc in 2nd ch from hook and all chains across, turn. [109 sc]
OR
Foundation single crochet 109, turn. [109 sc]

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first sc and ch 1), sc in 3rd stitch from hook, (chain 1, skip next stitch, sc in next stitch) 54 times, working last sc into last stitch of previous row, turn. [109 sts]

Rows 3 – 112: Ch 2, sc in first ch-1 space of previous row, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space) 52 times, ch 1, skip last ch-1 space, sc into top of starting ch 2 from previous row, turn. [109 sts]

Finishing Touches

Once you’ve completed all your rows, fasten off and weave in any loose ends. If you need to add a new skein or work around a knot, the Russian join method is fantastic for seamless transitions. You can find a helpful video tutorial here:

We hope you thoroughly enjoy creating your Lively Blanket! This pattern by Susan Kennedy of Pretty Peaceful truly highlights the joy of crochet. We absolutely love seeing your finished projects, so please share your beautiful blankets with #thelivelyblanket on Instagram and tag @prettypeacefulcrochet! Don’t forget to connect with us here at Crochetto too! Your creativity inspires us all. Happy hooking!