When I started designing the Dream Puffs Blanket, I thought it would be a baby blanket - but this stitch is so darn squishy I decided it's for everybody! So here is the Dream Puffs Blanket free crochet pattern in 5 sizes - you're going to love cuddling up in this one!
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The Dream Puffs Blanket uses this fantastic v-stitch puff stitch combo move that makes for an easy pattern to memorize that creates tons of texture, loft, and warmth. The lovely color changes are created by using two colorways of Lion Brand Scarfie - a self-striping yarn worked in stripes! I used two colorways with a lot in common, but I can't wait to see what combos you all come up with!
Dream Puffs Blanket
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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
1000 - 9000 yds Lion Brand Scarfie (Bulky/yarn symbol ”5″/12 ply; 312 yds/285 m; 150 g/5.29 oz)
Color A: Cream/Silver
Color B: Mint/Silver
Gauge:
8 rows = 4"/10 cm
5 reps (5 puffs) = 5.5"/14 cm
Stitch multiple: mult of 4, +2
Sizes and Yardage:
- Baby (36" x 36" - shown) - follow pattern as written
1000 yds total: Color A - 540 yds (2 balls), Color B - 460 yds (2 balls) - Throw (52" x 60") - Ch 190 (47 puff sts), work repeat to Row 120
2410 yds total: Color A - 1300 yds (5 balls), Color B - 1110 yds (4 balls) - Twin (66" x 90") - Ch 242 (60 puff sts), work repeat to at Row 180
4585 yds total: Color A - 2480 yds (8 balls), Color B - 2105 yds (7 balls) - Queen (90" x 108") - Ch 330 (82 puff sts), work repeat to Row 216
7500 yds total: Color A - 4050 yds (13 balls), Color B - 3450 yds (12 balls) - King (108" x 108") - Ch 394 (98 puff sts), work repeat to Row 216
9000 yds total: Color A - 4860 yds (16 balls), Color B - 4140 yds (14 balls)
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Dream Puffs Blanket Video Tutorial
Switching Colors for Striped Patterns
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Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (hdc2tog cluster): yo and insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and insert hook in same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1: With Color A, ch 134, skip ch closest to hook, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch, ch 1, skip 3 chs; rep from * across until 1 st remains, sc in last ch, turn. (33 puff sts)
Row 2: Ch 4, puff st in 1st st, ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * across until 1 ch-3 sp remains, (sc, ch 2, puff st) in last ch-3 sp, dc in last st, finishing the st with Color B, turn. (34 puff sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 3, puff st in ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1 in next ch-3 sp; rep from * across, sc in ch-4 sp, turn .(33 puff sts)
Row 4: Ch 4, puff st in 1st st, ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, puff st) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * across until 1 ch-3 sp remains, (sc, ch 2, puff st) in last ch-3 sp, dc in last st, finishing the st with next color, turn. (34 puff sts)
Row 5 - 72: Repeat Rows 3-4, changing colors every 2 rows, carrying yarn along the side. (For other sizes, this is where the repeat is and ends)
Row 73: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *2 sc in next ch-sp, hdc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, sc in ch-4 sp, turn.
Edging Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around blanket, working a ch 1 at each corner; join.
Edging Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next st, blo sc in next st; rep from * around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-1 sp; join and break yarn.
I really hope you give this pattern a try - and let me know what you think! The free crochet Dream Puffs Blanket is a great jumping off point for all sorts of color schemes, and I can't wait to see your version! If you do share it on socail media, be sure to tag @mooglyblog and @lionbrandyarn!
And since this is a free pattern - you are my testers! Please let me know if you find any errors in this pattern using the Contact Me button at the top of the page!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print or download, use the Print Friendly button below, or go to PrintFriendly.com, or right-click to copy and paste it into a word processing document if those options do not work for you (please note that Print Friendly is a free outside website that the button links to, and you can click here for a tutorial on how to use it, but I cannot provide additional technical support for this service). If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern.
Alison Hall
Lovely pattern! Looks very cosy!
TFS!
Alison x
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much! 😀
Dianna
Print friendly not working right. Does not give options. Goes right to print settings. I copied and saved but much prefer pdf. Hope it gets fixed for next person. Thanks. Beautiful pattern.
Tamara Kelly
Ah shoot, sometimes it does glitch - opening PrintFriendly.com in another tab usually works even when the button is being persnickety.
CHARLENE
Hi, I too like to keep my favorite patterns as pdf. This was funny I was going save this pattern and then I realized I have a whole sub folderTitled Moogly AND I made almost all of them some more then once. I thought you'd like that. AND thank you so much.
Tamara Kelly
🙂 You are so very welcome! And thank you so much, no better recommendation!
Oval Lee McKenzie
Tamara, how do you connect the yarn changes?
Tamara Kelly
I finish the last stitch of each color with the new color. When this means adding color 2 for the first time, I just let about 6-10 inches of yarn hang off the back and weave it in when I'm ready to do so. 🙂
Jacque Dooley
Love the pattern, Thank you for sharing. I'm excited to make the blanket. It would also make a great bath mat.
Deborah
I tried the printer friendly and the adds on the side cover half of the pattern so you can't read half of the pattern or see the pictures.
Tamara Kelly
If Print Friendly doesn't work with your system, you have a variety of other options including the Clean Print plug in and a simple copy and paste to a word processor document. None of the options are blocked on this site.
Em
Just got the first box of 6 skeins to ma,e the King size blanket! I dont know which will be finished first... this blanket or my doctorate!
Tamara Kelly
Ha! I've heard stories about those from friends - best of luck!!
Sarah
Hi there...I'm having a little trouble...is the *(sc, ch 3, puff st) all worked into the same stitch?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Sarah! I think this will help: https://www.mooglyblog.com/dream-puffs-blanket-tutorial/ 🙂
mEREDITH BECKHARDT
i have such a tough time pulling up the last yo on the puff stitch it is tight.. i have to redo about 50% of my puff stitches. and it is hard to pull through all 5 loops. Anybody else have this problem?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Meredith! I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble. As for pulling up, I'm afraid all I can think of is practice and trying to loosen your stitches - make sure to hold your yarn overs and loops all up hight while you're making the stitch! When it's time to pull through all the loops, try turning your hook so that the "hooky" part is pointing down, so it doesn't catch any of the stitch loops. I hope that helps!
chris bassett
I have used a 4 mm hook and done the yarn over and pull up loop 3 times instead of 2 so it's not quite so gappy. But if its too tight I find pulling loop up to make it a big loop is quick and easy. LOVELY EASY PATTERN THAT DOES GROW FAST. THANK YOU> OH and it so light which is just what I wanted
Kristy
Beautiful!! I never thought about using Scarfie for a blanket - I have a ton of it and the pattern is beautiful!! This is gonna be next WIP 😊
Jessica
Hello! The blanket is gorgeous! I am a little confused at the edging though. Row 73 went fine and I sc over that but then how do you sc the rest of the edging when it is not even? How do you cut the yarn you have been dragging and attach? Thank you!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Jessica! This tutorial might help: https://www.mooglyblog.com/working-into-the-edge/ You can break the yarn color you aren't using for the edging. 🙂
Breann
Would you know how many stitches in the chain i would work using the bernat blanket yarn to make a king size blanket? We had to evacuate from hurricane Florence and wanted to work on a project in the meantime and drive time to pass the time and stress. I just love the look and simplicity of this pattern!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Breann! That's hard to say without making a swatch, but I do have a way around it! https://www.mooglyblog.com/long-starting-chains-made-easy/ Good luck and stay safe! ♥
D Brown
Can this pattern be done using Bernat chunky baby blanket yarn and a size "L" hook?
Tamara Kelly
Yes, whatever combo gives you the fabric you like! 🙂
D Brown
Thank you so much for your response! My daughter is having my first grandchild and I can't wait to try this pattern!! You are my go to for patterns. I love them, so please don't stop posting them. They are a JOY!
Tamara Kelly
♥♥♥ Thank you so much!