Welcome to our latest crochet pattern: the Triple Play Blanket! If you’re looking for a project that combines both simplicity and texture, you’re in the right place. This cozy and stylish blanket pattern brings together the timeless single crochet and the striking triple crochet stitches to create a design that is reversible and easy to work up. The Triple Play Blanket offers a mix of warmth and breathability, making it the perfect companion for snuggling on cool nights.
In this pattern, you’ll also get to play with color—using three shades (we love pink, blue, and gray!) to add dimension and charm to your finished piece. Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this blanket is sure to impress. Grab your hook, pick your favorite yarn colors, and let’s get started on this beautiful crochet journey!
Let’s get started:
- Skill Level: Beginner – you will need to know how to chain, single crochet, half-double crochet and the treble crochet
- Blanket Size: 35″ wide x 45″ long
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Supplies:
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- (2) skeins Lion Brand Heartland in Voyageurs (blue): Click HERE
- (2) skeins Lion Brand Heartland in Capital Reef (pink): Click HERE
- (2) skeins Lion Brand Heartland in White Sands (gray): Click HERE
- (1) skein Bernat Softee Baby yarn in White: Click HERE
- Susan Bates Soft Handle 6.5mm Crochet Hook: Click HERE
- Darning/yarn needle: Click HERE
- Boye stitch markers: Click HERE
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Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- hdc – half double crochet stitch
- sc – single crochet
- tc – treble (triple) crochet
- [xx] – number of finished stitches in a row
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Blanket Pattern Instructions:
Color 1 = Gray (white Sands)
Color 2 = White
Color 3 = Pink
Color 4 = Blue
- Using Color 1, ch 126, turn
- Row 1 – sc in the 2nd st from hook, *tc in next, sc in next*, repeat between * * until the end of the row [125] (start and end this row on a sc)
- ch 1, turn
- Row 2 – sc in the first st, *sc in the next st (in the tc on the previous row), tc in the next st (in the sc on the previous row)*, repeat between * *, sc in last stitch of the row [125]
- ch 1, turn
- Row 3 – sc in the first st, *tc in the next st (in the sc on the previous row), sc in the next st (in the tc on the previous row)*, repeat between * * until the end of the row [125]
- ch 1, turn
- Row 4 – sc in the first st, *sc in the next st (in the tc on the previous row), tc in the next st (in the sc on the previous row)*, repeat between * *, sc in last stitch of the row [125]
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch2, turn
- Row 5 – hdc in the first st and all the stitches to the end of the row [125]
- ch 2, turn
- Row 6 – Repeat Row 5
- Change color to Color 3 (pink)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 7-10 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 1, turn
- Rows 11 & 12 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 4 (blue)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 13-16 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 17 & 18 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 1 (gray)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 19-22 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 23 & 24 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 3 (pink)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 25-28 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 29 & 30 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 4 (blue)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 31-34 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 34 & 35 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 1 (gray)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 36-39 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 40 & 41 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 3 (pink)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 42-45 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 46 & 47 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 4 (blue)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 48-51 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 52 & 53 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 1 (gray)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 54-57 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 58 & 59 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 3 (pink)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 60-63 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 64 & 65 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 4 (blue)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 66-69 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Change color to Color 2 (white)
- ch 2, turn
- Rows 70 & 71 – Repeat Rows 5 & 6
- Change color to Color 1 (gray)
- ch1, turn
- Rows 72-75 – Repeat Rows 1-4
- Tie off and weave in all the ends
Optional Border:
- Using Color 3 (pink) sc in all the stitches around all 4 sides of the blanket
- Corners: 4 sc in each corner
- Tie off with an invisible tie-in
- Using Color 4 (blue) sc in all the stitches around all 4 sides of the blanket
- Tie off with an invisible tie-in
- Using Color 1 (gray) hdc in all the stitches around all 4 sides
- Tie off with an invisible tie-in
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Link to the demo video found on Kelly Rene Everyday YouTube Channel:
- Learn to Crochet Triple Play Crochet Blanket video tutorial: Click HERE
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