I’m so happy to be sharing this summer crochet blanket pattern with you! The pink sands summer blanket has quickly become one of my favorite warm-weather projects. It’s made with Caron Cotton Cakes, a soft and breathable cotton blend yarn that’s perfect for summer.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Let me tell you, I had a lot of fun working on this blanket. The pattern changes up enough to keep you entertained throughout the process, while still being mindless enough to crochet while watching TV or listening to an audiobook. Plus, the self-striping yarn keeps things interesting too!
Pink Sands Blanket Sizing Notes
The Pink Sands blanket pattern includes two sizes: 39” x 50” (Larger Lapghan Size) and 48” x 60” (Throw Size). You can easily make it as big or small as you want. Just be sure to chain an even number of chains, then follow the crochet pattern until your blanket is the size you want.
Below I’ve included a blanket sizing guide to assist you in finding the right size for your blanket.
Blanket Sizing Guide
- Baby Blanket: 36 x 36 inches
- Toddler Blanket: 40 x 60 inches
- Lapghan: 36 x 48 inches
- Throw Blanket: 48 x 60 inches
- Twin Bed: 65 x 90 inches
- Double Bed: 84 x 90 inches
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Materials:
- Caron Cotton Cakes 530yds #4 worsted weight yarn in the color Frozen Yogurt. Larger Lapghan Size: 3 skeins and Throw Size: 5 skeins
- US size H 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Sizes (approximate): 39” x 50” (Larger Lapghan Size) and 48” x 60” (Throw Size)
Follow the key throughout the pattern based on the size blanket you are crocheting: (Larger Lapghan, Throw)
Gauge (4in x 4in): Approximately 13 sts and 8 rows
Size Adjustment: To adjust the width of your blanket, start with a longer or shorter chain. If you want to adjust the size of your blanket, chain an even number of chains.
Make sure you keep your yarn needs in mind when adjusting the size of your blanket.
Pattern Notes:
- The chain 2 does not count as a stitch.
- If you have trouble identifying the first or last stitch of the row, use stitch markers to help you keep track.
Abbreviations (US):
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
Want to print the pattern? You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Pink Sands Crochet Blanket Pattern
To begin ch (128, 156)
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc. Place 1 sc in each chain across the row. Ch 2 and turn. (127, 155 sts)
Rows 2-7: Place 1 dc in the 1st st and in each st across the row. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 8: In the 1st st work 1 dc, *ch 1, skip 1 st, and in the next st work 1 dc.* Repeat from * to * across the row. Placing 1 dc in the final st. Ch 2 and turn.
Note for row 9: When you see the instruction to “dc in next st,” I’m referring to the top of the dc from the previous row.
Row 9: Place 1 dc in the 1st st, place 1 dc in the next ch space, *dc in next st, dc in next ch space.* Repeat from * to * across the row. Placing 1 dc in the final st. Ch 2 and turn.
Rows 10-15: Place 1 dc in the 1st st and in each st across the row. Ch 2 and turn.
Repeat rows 8-15 until your blanket reaches (50”, 60”) or your desired length. If you do not want to add a border, you can fasten off and weave in the ends. If you do want to add a border, don’t fasten off just yet. We will now add a border.
Add the Border
Round 1: With your yarn still attached, ch 2 and dc around the blanket. Whenever you reach a corner, place 5 dc sts in the corner. When you arrive back at the corner where you started, place 5 dc sts in that corner.
Note: It can be difficult to see your stitches when crocheting along the sides. Just do your best here. The stitch count is not important.
Round 2: Continue to dc around the entire blanket again, placing 5 dc stitches in each corner. When you reach the corner where you started, place 5 dc sts in the starting corner, sl st to the next 2 sts, fasten off and weave in the ends.
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