Looking for a crochet blanket pattern that’s modern, bold, and fun to make? The Tapestry Arrow Crochet Blanket is the perfect project for practicing tapestry crochet while creating a cozy piece of home décor. With its clean lines and striking arrow design, this blanket looks amazing in any color combination—whether you go classic neutrals, bright and playful shades, or soft pastels for a baby room theme.
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Best of all, this pattern is beginner-friendly for anyone new to colorwork. With a simple stitch repeat and a modern border, the Arrow Crochet Blanket works up beautifully, no matter your skill level.
Why You’ll Love This Blanket
✨ Beginner-friendly colorwork – Try tapestry crochet without feeling overwhelmed.
✨ Customizable size – Easily adjust to make anything from a baby blanket to a full bedspread.
✨ Endless color options – Match your home décor, nursery, or seasonal theme.
✨ Modern finish – The clean border gives it a polished, contemporary look.
Yarn & Supplies
For this pattern, I used WeCrochet Brava Worsted, one of my favorite affordable acrylic yarns. With a wide range of colors, it’s easy to customize your blanket for different themes:
- Neutrals for a minimalist modern look
- Bright primaries for a playful kids’ room
- Soft pastels for baby shower gifts
- Rich jewel tones for a cozy, luxe throw
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Arrow Crochet Blanket Supplies:
Crochet Hook:
Notions:
Removable stitch markers if needed
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Yarn:
100% Premium Acrylic, 218yds/100g
Yardage:
1,300yds (1,189m) total yardage
Main Color: Persimmon 850yds (777m); 4 Balls
Contrast Color: Dove Heather 450yds (413m); 2 Balls
Abbreviations/Stitches:
cc – contrast color
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
mc – main color
st(s) – stitch(es)
Stsc – stacked single crochet
Gauge:
13.5 sts and 9.5 rows = 4” (10 cm) in half double crochet stitch before blocking
Skill Level:
Easy Beginner
Measurements:
Finished Blanket With Border: 32” (81cm) wide 41” (104cm) long
*The border is approx. 1.5 inches thick.
Construction: How the Tapestry Arrow Blanket Is Made
This crochet blanket is worked in rows using tapestry crochet. The technique lets you carry multiple yarn colors in the same row without having to constantly cut and weave in ends. The unused yarns are crocheted over and hidden inside the stitches, creating a smooth, neat fabric.
Once the body of the blanket is complete, it’s finished off with a modern border that frames the arrow design beautifully.
To learn more about crochet colorwork and different techniques, visit Ways To Colorwork In Crochet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is tapestry crochet hard for beginners?
A: Not at all! If you can work single crochet stitches, you can learn tapestry crochet. This blanket is a great first project.
Q: Can I resize this blanket?
A: Yes! The pattern repeat makes it easy to adjust the width and length. Just add more repeats for a larger blanket or reduce them for a baby-size version.
Q: Do I need to weave in a lot of ends?
A: Minimal ends! With tapestry crochet, you carry the unused yarn inside the stitches, so there’s less finishing work.
Q: What hook size should I use?
A: Use the recommended hook size for your yarn weight, but you can size down slightly to keep your stitches tight for colorwork.
Blanket Edge Video:
Arrow Crochet Blanket Notes:
This pattern is worked in half-double crochet stitches in rows. It can easily be sized by chaining additional width in multiples of 32 and crocheting more rows. Feel free to use the colors from your stash or match them to your own home decor theme. A chart is provided at the end of the pattern to aid in visualizing the color changes. It can also help you plot your own color choices.
The beginning stitch is worked as a stacked single crochet, rather than chaining. This counts as a stitch.
More on the Stacked Single Crochet:
Need Help With Colorwork? Check out this post on changing colors: https://brianakdesigns.com/ways-to-colorwork-in-crochet/
Arrow Crochet Blanket Body Pattern:
Row 1(RS): With MC Ch 100, working in the second chain from the hook, hdc in each stitch across, turn. (The stitch count is 99 on every row.)
Row 2 (WS): With MC Stsc, hdc across, turn.
Row 3: With MC Stsc, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, turn.
Row 4: With MC Stsc, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, turn.
Row 5: With MC Stsc, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, turn.
Row 6: With MC Stsc, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 1, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, turn.
Row 7: With MC Stsc, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 7, turn.
Row 8: With MC Stsc, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 7, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3, turn.
Repeat Rows 1-8 10 more times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arrow Crochet Blanket Blanket Edge
Round 1: With CC1 join yarn at the corner of the blanket and sl st around the edge, on corners work a sl st, ch 2, sl st, join.
Round 2: Working in the blo of the slip sts, Stsc, hdc in the third loop until next corner, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) into corner chain space, join.
Switch between CC yarn and MC yarn every other round.
The hdc stitches will always be worked in the third loop for the rest of the blanket edging.
Rounds 3-5: Stsc, hdc in the third loop until next corner, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) into corner chain space, join.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Block blanket to measurements.
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Wrap Yourself in Modern Crochet Style
The Tapestry Arrow Crochet Blanket is more than just a fun project—it’s a statement piece you’ll love displaying in your home. Whether you’re making it as a cozy throw, a baby shower gift, or a full-size bedspread, this pattern gives you endless ways to play with color and design.
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