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Oh So Sweet Crochet Blanket Pattern

Oh So Sweet Crochet Blanket Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Oh So Sweet Crochet Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet ice-cream stitch blanket worked flat in one piece with a round outer edge. It uses DK (8ply) yarn and a textured bobble stitch to form ice-cream motifs that can be made in different flavours. The blanket comes in four sizes from baby to small throw and the edge is crocheted on without turning.

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Detailed row-by-row instructions, a chart for the ice-cream stitch and full edging directions are included. Youll also find guidance for colour changes, bobble stitch technique and finishing care.

Why You'll Love This Oh So Sweet Crochet Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the little ice-cream bobbles bring so much personality and charm to a simple blanket. I enjoy how the repeatable 16-row motif makes it easy to track progress while still producing a textured, detailed fabric. The chequered arrangement of flavours means you can play with colour combinations and personalize each line of ice-cream. I also appreciate that the blanket is worked flat in one piece and then edged in the round — it keeps assembly straightforward and the finish neat. It makes a lovely, handmade gift that feels both nostalgic and modern.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this blanket by changing colour palettes — try soft pastels for a nursery or bright brights for a playful throw.

You can make the blanket larger or smaller by altering the foundation chain in multiples of 14 and repeating the 16-row motif more or fewer times.

If you want a chunkier, cosier blanket, use a heavier weight yarn and a larger hook — just remember to check your gauge and adjust the stitch counts accordingly.

To create a different texture, swap double crochet rows for half double crochet rows and see how it changes drape and density.

I often change the ice-cream scoop colours in each line to create a gradient or rainbow effect — alternating ColourC shades is a lovely touch.

Make the cones in a darker beige or even a light brown for a more realistic look, or use variegated yarn for surprise speckles in the scoops.

For an heirloom version, choose 100% natural fibres like merino or cotton for a soft, breathable finish that is machine washable on a delicate cycle.

You can embellish with simple embroidered sprinkles or tiny buttons on each scoop if you want to add tactile detail for a child-friendly piece.

I sometimes omit the bobble rows and substitute a simple cluster stitch if I prefer a flatter design that still keeps the motif spacing.

Finally, experiment with the outer edging: swap the picot edging for a scallop or shell border to match the room style — both look beautiful and change the final vibe of the blanket.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge before starting results in unexpected finished dimensions; make a 10x10cm gauge swatch in double crochet and adjust hook size to match 18st/9rows. ✗ Carrying non-working yarn incorrectly creates bulky floats and bumps; always carry the unused yarn on the wrong side and work over it as instructed to keep the right side neat. ✗ Changing colours without leaving the last stitch unfinished leads to messy joins; stop before finishing the final stitch, grab the new colour and pull through to complete the stitch cleanly. ✗ Forgetting to cut colour yarns after the specified rows leaves stray ends; cut ColourB and ColourC exactly where the pattern directs and weave in ends as you go to avoid extra work later. ✗ Skipping the extra stitches at corners for the outer edging makes the corners pucker; follow the instruction to add extra SC before 5Ch at long-side corners so the 5Ch sits correctly on the corner. ✗ Rushing the bobble stitch technique can cause uneven bobbles; follow the bobble instructions carefully (yarn over and pull through loops repeatedly until 6 loops are on hook) and push bobble in the correct direction (forward or backward) as directed.

Oh So Sweet Crochet Blanket Pattern

Create a charming ice-cream themed crochet blanket that is worked flat in one piece with a delicate outer scalloped edge worked in the round. This pattern features bobble ice-cream motifs, chequered rows of colour and a pretty picot edging to finish. Youll get full row-by-row instructions, a stitch chart for the ice-cream motif and size options from baby to small throw. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to nursery decor.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Oh So Sweet Crochet Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK (8ply) yarn approximately 50g (1.75oz)/115m (125yds) per ball
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    Background Colour A (example: light purple) — Size1: 500g, Size2: 655g, Size3: 1020g, Size4: 1300g
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    Beige Colour B (for cones) — Size1: 50g, Size2: 65g, Size3: 100g, Size4: 130g
  • 04
    Colour C yarns for ice cream scoops — white (vanilla), pink (strawberry), light turquoise (pistachio): Size1: 30g each colour (90g total), Size2: 40g each colour (120g total), Size3: 60g each colour (180g total), Size4: 80g each colour (240g total)
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    Specific yarns used (examples listed): Drops Merino Extra Fine 50g (1.75oz)/105m (115yds) in 22 Helllila, 08 Hellbeige, 01 Natur, 40 Puderrosa, 15 Hell Graugrun
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    Suggested alternatives: Debbie Bliss Rialto 100% Merino 50g/105m (115yds), Drops Cotton Merino 50g/110m (120yds), Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 50g/110m (120yds)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook 2.75mm (C/2) or other size to obtain the correct tension

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— Tools and Materials :

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Crochet hook 2.75mm (c/2) or other size to obtain the correct tension

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DK(8ply) yarn approximately 50g (1.75oz)/115m (125yrds) Background Colour A, Beige Colour B for cones, Colour C yarns for ice cream scoops (white, pink, light turquoise)

— Gauge :

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18st/9rows in 10x10cm(4x4in) in double crochet stitch

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Watch how to make a gauge swatch with DC stitch

— Abbreviations :

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RS - right side. WS - wrong side. St - stitch. Ch - chain. SC - single crochet. DC - double crochet. 2DCtog - 2double crochet stitches together.

— Working with multiple colours :

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Work as far as the last stitch with the current colour, but leave the last stitch unfinished (1step before finishing)

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Before working that final stitch, grab a new colour with your crochet hook

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Pull it through the remaining two loops on the hook

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Once colour is changed, leave non-working yarn on the WS. Work over the non-working colour and carry it along the inside of the project as you work

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At the end of the row, when there are only background (colourA) stitches left, leave non-working yarn on the WS. In the next row, start picking up non-working yarn 1st before you need it in 2steps: Step1: Bring it to the working stitch before inserting your hook there. Step2: Complete DC st with the new colour

— Pattern :

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Use Background ColourA. For better convenience stitches are marked with the same colour as they are demonstrated on the chart1. ColourC (ice cream balls) is shown in pink, if you are going to alternate ice cream flavours, make each line of ice cream with different colour.

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Start with foundation chain:

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Size1 - 141Ch

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Size2 - 155Ch

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Size3 - 183Ch

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Size4 - 211Ch

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Set up Row WS - starting from the 4th chain from the hook make: 138 (152, 180, 208) DC = 139 (153, 181, 209) DC including 3Ch at the beginning

Row 1 RS :

3Ch, 5DC, *with ColourB: 1DC, with ColourA: 13DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 6DC with ColourA

Row 2 WS :

3Ch, 3DC, *2DCtog, with ColourB: 3DC in 1st, with ColourA: 2DCtog, 9DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 4DC with ColourA

Row 3 RS :

3Ch, 2DC, *2DCtog, with ColourB: 2DC in 1st, 1DC, 2DC in 1st, with ColourA: 2DCtog, 7DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 3DC with ColourA

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Cut ColourB yarn

Row 4 WS :

3Ch, 4DC, *with ColourC make a Bobble (push it backwards), 1SC, Bobble (push it backwards), with ColourA: 11DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 5DC with ColourA

Row 5 RS :

3Ch, 5DC, *with ColourC make a Bobble (push it forward), with ColourA: 13DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 6DC

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Cut ColourC yarn

Rows 6-8 :

With ColourA work 3Ch, 138 (152, 180, 208) DC

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Starting from the next row make the ice cream again but this time they are chequered

Row 9 RS :

3Ch, 12DC, *with ColourB: 1DC, with ColourA: 13DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 13DC with ColourA

Row 10 WS :

3Ch, 10DC, *2DCtog, with ColourB: 3DC in 1st, with ColourA: 2DCtog, 9DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 11DC with ColourA

Row 11 RS :

3Ch, 9DC, *2DCtog, with ColourB: 2DC in 1st, 1DC, 2DC in 1st, with ColourA: 2DCtog, 7DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 10DC with ColourA

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Cut ColourB yarn

Row 12 WS :

3Ch, 11DC, *with ColourC make a Bobble (push it backwards), 1SC, Bobble (push it backwards), with ColourA: 11DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 12DC with ColourA

Row 13 RS :

3Ch, 12DC, *with ColourC make a Bobble (push it forward), with ColourA: 13DC* Repeat from* to* At the end of the row: 13DC with ColourA

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Cut ColourC yarn

Rows 14-16 :

With ColourA work 3Ch, 138 (152, 180, 208) DC

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Continue working rows 1-16:

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For size1 - 3more times +15 rows = 80rows from the beginning (including set up row) = 10 ice cream lines

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For size2 - 4more times +15 rows = 96rows from the beginning (including set up row) = 12 ice cream lines

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For size3 - 6more times +15 rows = 128rows from the beginning (including set up row) = 16 ice cream lines

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For size4 - 7more times +15 rows = 144rows from the beginning (including set up row) = 18 ice cream lines

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Finish after the WS row. Do not cut the yarn continue with outer edging

— Outer Edging :

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RS is facing you. Do not turn, work in round.

Round 1 :

1Ch, 3SC in top of DC

Round 1 :

Work 2 SC in each perpendicular DC

Round 1 :

In each corner make 3SC

Round 1 :

On the top and at the bottom of the blanket make 1SC in each DC st

Round 1 :

At the end: Sl st in top of the 1st SC

Round 2 :

1Ch, 1SC in the same st, *5Ch, skip 1st, 6SC*, Repeat from* to* Make sure you have 5Ch right on top of each corner, in order to do it, at the end of the long side add 2 extra SC before 5Ch at the corner. At the end: Sl st in top of the 1st SC

Round 3 :

Sl st in 5Ch loop, 8Ch, (Picot, 1DC)x 7times, *skip 2SC from the previous round, 1SC in each of the next 2st, skip 2SC, in 5Ch loop: (1DC, Picot)x 6times, 1DC* Repeat from* to*, In the corner 5Ch space add extra: (1DC, Picot)x twice At the end of the round, in the first corner 5Ch space, make: 1DC, Picot, Sl st in top of 3Ch

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Picot stitch: Make 3Ch, Sl st in the first Ch

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Weave in the ends, wash by hand or in washing machine at 30C on a delicate cycle. Dry flat and enjoy!

Assembly Instructions

  • Finish the body of the blanket after the WS row and do not cut the yarn; continue directly to the outer edging as instructed to create a seamless finish.
  • When working Round2 of the edging, make sure you have a 5Ch placed right on top of each corner; on long sides add 2 extra SC before the 5Ch to keep corners square.
  • For Round3 add picots and DC clusters as directed: in each 5Ch corner space add an extra (1DC, Picot) twice and finish the corner with 1DC, Picot, Sl st in top of 3Ch.
  • Weave in all ends securely, then wash by hand or in the washing machine at 30C on a delicate cycle and dry the blanket flat to preserve shape and texture.

Important Notes

  • 💡Check your gauge carefully: 18st/9rows in 10x10cm with DC is essential to achieve the listed finished sizes and stitch counts.
  • 💡Do not cut the main background yarn at the end of the body rows; continue with the outer edging without turning for a neat edge.
  • 💡Always carry non-working yarn on the wrong side and work over it when instructed to prevent loose floats and keep the right side tidy.
  • 💡Keep spare yarn on hand — it is always a good idea to have an extra skein in case your dye lot differs or you need more than estimated.

This Oh So Sweet crochet blanket pairs a soft DK background with playful ice-cream bobbles for an irresistibly cute finish. The pattern includes charts, detailed row-by-row instructions and a pretty picot edged border to complete the look. Make it in pastel hues or bold colourways for a treasured handmade gift that wraps someone in warmth and sweetness. 🧶🍨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern includes four sizes: Baby (84/94 cm), Receiving (92/112 cm), Young Child (108/148 cm) and Small Throw (124/166 cm) depending on the size option you choose.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the finished size and drape; check your gauge and adjust the hook size to match 18st/9rows in 10x10cm to maintain proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of chains, double crochet, 2DCtog and bobble stitches is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters take around 12-15 hours to complete the blanket (varies by size and speed), though larger sizes may take longer over multiple sessions.