Botany Blanket by Jennifer Olivarez

Botany Blanket

Crochet
October 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
Gauge in pattern is listed as motif measurement after first 3 rounds (see notes below)
4.0 mm (G)
5900 - 6100 yards (5395 - 5578 m)
Large Throw and Lapghan
US
English
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Cozy up under romantic floral stripes in this blanket made with hexagon, square, and triangle motifs. Tonal yarn colors add depth to the flowers and leaves, which pop against a natural white background. Each motif is then outlined in color so that when the motifs are joined, bold floral stripes appear. The unique layout of this blanket creates a scalloped edge on the short sides, perfect for draping over a bed.

Choose from two sizes: instructions for a large throw and lapghan are included.

How This Blanket Is Made
This blanket is made with hexagon, square, and triangle motifs, which are joined into strips with single crochet. By working the seam on the wrong side, a dotted line on the front will separate each motif. The strips are then single crochet joined together and a border is added.

Photo tutorials and two short videos will assist you in assembling your blanket.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Concentration Level
Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of several special stitches (see list below), so depending on your experience level, some focus may be required for the first few motifs you make.

Stitches Used
Chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, clusters, shells, single crochet join, half double crochet join, double crochet join, single crochet decreases (sc2tog and sc3tog), double crochet decreases (dc3tog)

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring (magic loop), working in rounds, joining motifs and strips with single crochet

Finished Measurements
Large Throw: 69.5 x 56.5 inches (176.5 x 143.5 cm)
Lapghan: 51.5 x 44 inches (131 x 113 cm)

Materials
Large Throw: approximately 6000 yards medium-weight yarn in 11 colors
Lapghan: approximately 3400 yards medium-weight yarn in 11 colors

The sample shown here is the Large Throw size and was made with a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook and Cascade 220 medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (220 yds/201 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per hank) in the following colors: #9572 Cabernet, #1075 Raspberry Coulis, #1076 Antique Lilac, #1036 Chive, #1052 Calla Green, #1051 Fern, #8010 Natural, #2415 Sunflower, #8412 Pear, #1054 Mallard Blue, and #9634 Aqua Haze.

Pattern includes a chart with approximate quantity (in yards and meters) of each yarn color needed for each size blanket.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Sample was made with medium-weight wool, but feel free to substitute the medium-weight yarn of your choice. Acrylic and cotton would also be good options. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may also be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted.

Gauge (not blocked)
Hexagon Motif: Rnds 1–3 = 3.5 inches (9 cm) from point to point; 2 inches (5 cm) on each side
Square Motifs: Rnds 1–3 = 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter
Triangle Motif: Rnds 1–3 = 3.5 inches (9 cm) on each side

PATTERN INCLUDES
• Premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Chart with approximate quantity (in yards and meters) of each yarn color needed for each size blanket.
• Linked Table of Contents.
• Instructions for each motif are illustrated with photos of each completed round.
• Stitch chart for each motif.
• Detailed instructions, photo tutorials, and videos will walk you through how to assemble your blanket. (QR codes and URL links will direct you to each video.)
• Assembly Diagram for each blanket size.

This pattern listing includes 2 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos, a full stitch chart for each motif, and assembly diagrams. Images include alt text.
(2) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. PDF has been tagged for accessibility and tested on a screen reader.

Pattern written in US crochet terms.

Technical editing by Randy Cavaliere