Gemstone Hues Crochet Blanket Pattern

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The Gemstone Hues Granny Blanket is a stunning, vibrant piece of home decor that is sure to brighten up any room—and your day! Worked back and forth in rows with the timeless and classic granny stitch, this blanket is a cozy crochet masterpiece and a delightful colorwork journey. If you like the rich gemstone hues, check out the Gemstone Granny Cardigan and coordinating Gemstone Granny Stitch Beanie!

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Whether you're just starting your crochet adventure or a seasoned pro looking for a relaxing and satisfying project, the Gemstone Hues Granny Blanket has something unique to offer. Its simple yet beautiful design makes it a breeze to follow, while the vibrant color palette keeps every stitch exciting! You’ll love how the colorwork sections come together to form a colorful, eye-catching design that will warm your heart and home. Try the Hello Sunshine Pillow Blanket and Arrow Blanket to hone your colorwork skills even more!

Crochet Supplies

Yarn

Lion Brand Color Theory
100% Acrylic, 246yds/100g

Colors Shown: Moonbeam (A), Tourmaline (B), Himalayan Salt (C), Canyon (D)

Yarn Quantities

Total Yardage: 3,155 yds

Color A: 1875 yds (8 skeins)

Color B: 550 yds (3 skeins)

Color C: 335 yds (2 skeins)

Color D: 425 yds (2 skeins)

Yarn Substitutions

WeCrochet Dishie - 100% Cotton, 190yds /100g

WeCrochet Brava Tweed - 97% Premium Acrylic, 3% Viscose, 218yds/100g

Lion Brand Pound of Love - 100% Acrylic, 1020yds /16oz

Mary Maxim Maximum Value Yarn - 100% Acrylic, 474yds/8oz

Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers Yarn - 100% Acrylic, 489yds/8oz

Remember always to check the gauge and drape when substituting yarns.

Crochet Hook

Size US I (5.5mm) Crochet Hook or hook to obtain gauge.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn Needle
Removable Stitch Marker

Skill Level

Intermediate

🩶 Simple & Rhythmic - The granny stitch is a simple stitch that flows right off the hook. The repetitive motion is relaxing, making this project perfect for unwinding with your favorite movie.

🩶 Easy-to-Size - This blanket is easy to adjust when it comes to sizing. Just follow the directions for the stitch multiple to make a wider blanket.

🩶 Gemstone Gorgeousness - Use bright and vivid contrast colors paired with a main neutral to show off those colorwork skills. You could even use a bright color as the main blanket color and add some neutral contrasts. The choice is yours!

One Size

Finished Blanket Measurements: 49" wide x 62" tall
(Width can be adjusted)

Abbreviations

Alt Color - Alternate Color
blo - back loop only
ch(s) - chain(s)
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) -stitch(es)
Stsc - stacked single crochet
yo - yarn over

Gauge

14 sts and 8 rows = 4" by 4" in st pattern

How to Crochet A Gauge Swatch

Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you will have the correct sizing for this pattern. It will also help you practice the stitches used in this project and improve your stitch work for a flawless look.
Are you struggling to match the gauge? Check out the blog post on What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

Special Stitches

Stacked Single Crochet (Stsc): Do NOT chain, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops, insert hook in the vertical bar below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on the hook.

How to Change Colors: On the last stitch in the last group, or at the end of a row, work the last YO in the new color and drop the previous color to the wrong side of the work.

Pattern Notes

• A group of 3 dc sts is a granny st group, and will be placed in the space between the granny st groups.
• Using a stitch marker at the beginning of the row or round is recomended.
• When doing colorwork, always carry your yarn on the wrong side of the work.

Video Tutorial for the Gemstone Hues Crochet Blanket

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Written Crochet Pattern Instructions

Gemstone Hues Crochet Washcloth

Making smaller swatches of a large project not only lets you test your gauge, but it's also a great way to know if you want to continue to the blanket size. Here is how to use this pattern to make usable washcloths.

Row 3:

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, with Color A 3 dc in the next space, * [with Color B 3 dc in the next space] three times, with Color A 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 6 sts of the row, with Color B skip 3 sts and 3 dc between the next dc sts, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color A.

Row 4:

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Row 5:

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, 3 dc in the next space, * 3 dc in the next space, with Color C 3 dc in the next space, [with Color B 3 dc in the next space] two times; repeat from * until the last 6 sts of the row, with Color B skip 3 sts and 3 dc between the next dc sts, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color C on the last yo of the row.

Row 6:

With Color C Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, with Color B 3 dc in the next space, * 3 dc in the next space, [with Color C 3 dc in the next space] two times, with Color B 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 6 sts of the row, with Color B skip 3 sts and 3 dc between the next dc sts, with Color C skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color B on the last yo of the row.

Row 7:

Repeat Row 5. Fasten off Color C.

Row 8:

Repeat Row 4.

Row 9:

Repeat Row 3.

Row 10:

Repeat Row 2.

Row 11:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, skip 3 sts and 3 dc in the next space, * skip 3 sts and 3 dc in the next space, with Color B skip 3 sts and 3 dc in the next space, [with Color A skip 3 sts and 3 dc in the next space] twice; repeat from * until the last 6 sts of the row, skip 3 sts and 3 dc in the next space, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color B.

Rows 12-14:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Second Section Colorwork

Row 1 (RS):

With Color D Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color A 3 dc in the next space, with Color D 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color A skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color D on the last yo of the row.

Row 2:

With Color D Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color C on the last yo of the row.

Row 3:

With Color C Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color D 3 dc in the next space, with Color C 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color D skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color D. Tip: Change to Color C on the last yo of the row.

Row 4:

With Color C Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color B on the last yo of the row.

Row 5:

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color C 3 dc in the next space, with Color B 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color C skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color C. Tip: Change to Color B on the last yo of the row.

Row 6:

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color A on the last yo of the row.

Row 7:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color B 3 dc in the next space, with Color A 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color B skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color B. Tip: Change to Color A on the last yo of the row.

Rows 8-26:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Third Section Colorwork

Note: This section will be repeated several times, using a new alternate color as follows:

Alt Color for Rows 1-6 will be Color D.
Alt Color for Rows 7-12 will be Color C.
Alt Color for Rows 13-18 will be Color D and Repeat Rows 1-6.
Alt Color for Rows 19-24 will be Color B and Repeat Rows 7-12.
Alt Color for Rows 25-30 will be Color D and Repeat Rows 1-6.
Alt Color for Rows 31-36 will be Color C and Repeat Rows 7-12.
Alt Color for Rows 37-42 will be Color D and Repeat Rows 1-6.

Row 1 (RS):

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Row 2:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Alt Color 3 dc in the next space, with Color A 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Alt Color skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Row 3:

With Alt Color Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Row 4:

With Alt Color Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color A 3 dc in the next space, with Alt Color 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, With Color A skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Alt Color on the last yo of the row.

Row 5:

Repeat Row 3. Tip: Change to Color A on the last yo of the row.

Row 6:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in first space, *with Alt Color 3 dc in the next space, with Color A 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, With Alt Color skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color A on the last yo of the row.

Row 7:

Repeat Row 1.

Row 8:

Repeat Row 4.

Row 9:

Repeat Row 5.

Row 10:

Repeat Row 2.

Row 11:

Repeat Row 3.

Row 12:

Repeat Row 4. Do not change to Alt Color.

Rows 13-42:

Follow the Third Section Colorwork Note for the Alternate Color order.

Rows 43-60:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Fourth Section Colorwork

Row 1 (RS):

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color A 3 dc in the next space, with Color B 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color A skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color B on the last yo of the row. Fasten off Color A.

Row 2:

With Color B Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: change to Color C on the last yo of the row.

Row 3:

With Color C Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color B 3 dc in the next space, with Color C 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color B skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color B. Tip: Change to Color C on the last yo of the row.

Row 4:

With Color C Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color D on the last yo of the row.

Row 5:

With Color D Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color C 3 dc in the next space, with Color D 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color C skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color C. Tip: Change to Color D on the last yo of the row.

Row 6:

With Color D Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Tip: Change to Color A on the last yo of the row.

Row 7:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *with Color D 3 dc in the next space, with Color A 3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, with Color D skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn. Fasten off Color D. Tip: change to Color A on the last yo of the row.

Rows 8-10:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, turn.

Fifth Section Colorwork

Rows 1-11:

Repeat Rows 1-11 of the First Section Colorwork.

Row 12:

With Color A Stsc in first, 2 dc in the first space, *3 dc in the next space; repeat from * until the last 3 sts of the row, skip 2 sts, dc in the last, do not turn.

Border

Tip: Rotate your work to begin working along the edge. When working along the edge of the Stsc or double crochet pieces, place approx. 2 sts along each row edge keeping the fabric even.

With the RS facing, begin working the edge sts around the outside of the blanket as follows:
Rnd 1:

Sc into first edge space/st, *insert your hook into the left bar of the sc st, then insert into the next space/st on the edge of the blanket. Yarn over and pull a loop through the blanket fabric and also through one loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Repeat from * all the way around the edges of the blanket. On the corners work one st, then ch 2, then work another st. At the end of the rnd ch 2 and sl st to the first st.

Rnd 2:

Blo Dc in each st around, placing (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) into the ch-2 corner spaces.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block if needed and enjoy! 

Crochet blankets are truly timeless treasures that add warmth, charm, and a personal touch to any home. Whether you’re wrapping yourself in cozy comfort on a chilly evening or gifting one to a loved one for a special occasion, these handmade creations will surely be cherished for years to come.

To keep your crochet blankets looking their best, hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water (check your yarn label for more washing instructions), and lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low heat to preserve their shape and softness.

For storage, fold your blankets neatly and keep them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain their vibrant colors and texture. With a little love and care, your crochet blankets will continue to be a beautiful part of your home or the perfect heartfelt gift for someone special!

If you love making blankets as much as I do, the Braided Wheat Blanket or the Garden Blanket would be ideal for your next project!

Cheers, and happy crocheting!

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