A new textured crochet blanket stripe pattern, the Falling Leaves Blanket Stripe, is now a free crochet pattern here on the blog. This crochet blanket stripe free pattern is part 5 of the Rustling Leaves Blanket CAL. Read all about the stripe design and crochet along it is a part off or scroll down for the free crochet blanket stripe pattern.
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If you’re looking to add a unique touch to your blanket project, this textured stripe pattern is perfect for you! Worked in rounds and turned at the end of each, this design combines front post stitches to create beautiful leaf-like shapes that stand out against the fabric. The result is a lovely raised texture that adds both visual interest and coziness, making your blanket feel extra special.
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Before You Start Your Falling Leaves Blanket Stripe Free Pattern
Materials
- 4.5 mm – US 7 hook
- Worsted weight yarn: Lion Brand – Color Theory yarn (100% acrylic, 100g/3.5oz, 225m/246yd):
Color A – Colorway Used: Bee Pollen – you will need about 156g/351m/384yd
Size
The Blanket section is approximately 5 cm / 2” tall.
The falling leaf stitch requires a stitch multiple of 3 st.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in pattern, is 14 st by 12 rows for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- ss = slip stitch
- PM = place marker
- flo = front loop only
Notes
The blanket is turned at the end of each round.
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row / round.
Work instructions between () in the same stitch.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
The turning ch 1, ch 2 don’t count as stitches throughout the pattern, except if mentioned otherwise.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
- “dc 1” means to double crochet in the next stitch,
- “dc 2” means to double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
- and “2 dc” means to double crochet twice in the next st.
Special Stitches
Leaf stitch:
- yarn over, insert your hook around the post of the stitch two rows below, yarn over and pull up a loop to the height of the current round. (3 loops on hook)
- yarn over and insert your hook around the post of the same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. (5 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through four of the loops on the hook. (2 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through the final two loops.
Video Tutorials
The Actual Falling Leaves Textured Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
For the visual learners, you’ll find a chart of this section after the written instructions.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), (1 sc (place marker), 1 sc) in same sc you ss into in previous round, [sc until next corner, 3 sc in corner-sc] three times, sc until end of round, 1 sc into first st of the round you worked into, ss to 1st sc, turn. <552sc>
Round 2 (WS): Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), (1 sc (place marker), 1 sc) in same sc you ss into in previous round, [skip 1, sc until next corner, 3 sc in corner-sc] three times, skip 1, sc until end of round, 1 sc into first st of the round you worked into, ss to 1st sc, turn. <556 sc>
Round 3 (RS): STsc (or ch3) in same sc you ss into in previous round, *[dc 3, leaf st in sc 2 rows below] until 2 st before next corner, dc 2, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in corner sc, repeat from * 3 more times, omitting the last corner and working 1 dc in same st as STsc, ch 1 and ss to STsc, turn. <424 dc, 136 leaf st, 3 ch-2 sp, 1 ch-1 sp>
Round 4 (WS): Ss into the next ch-1 sp, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), [(1 sc (place marker), 1 sc) in same sc you ss into in previous round, [sc until next corner, 3 sc in ch-2 space] three times, sc until end of round, 1 sc into first st of the round you worked into, 1 sc into first ch-1 sp, ss to 1st sc, turn. <572 sc>
Round 5 (RS): STsc (or ch3) in same sc, *dc 2, [dc, leaf st in dc 2 rows below, dc 2] until next corner, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in corner sc, repeat from * 3 more times, omitting the last corner and working 1 dc in same st as STsc, ch 1 and ss to STsc, turn. <440 dc, 140 leaf st, 3 ch-2 sp, 1 ch-1 sp>
Round 6 (WS): Ss into the next ch-1 sp, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), [(1 sc (place marker), 1 sc) in same sc you ss into in previous round, [skip 1, sc until next corner, 3 sc in ch-2 space] three times, skip 1,sc until end of round, 1 sc into first st of the round you worked into, 1 sc into first ch-1 sp, ss to 1st sc, turn.<584 sc>
Fasten off and change to color E.
Transition Rounds for Section 2:
With a 4.5 mm crochet hook,
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), (1 sc-PM, 1 sc) in same sc you ss into in the previous round, 145 sc, * 3 sc in corner sc (PM in 2nd sc), sc 145; Repeat from * 2 more times.
1 sc into first st of the round you worked into, ss to 1st sc, turn. <592 sc>
Round 2 (WS): Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), (1 sc-PM, 1 sc) in flo of same sc you ss into in the previous round, skip 1, 146 flo sc, * 3 sc in flo of next corner-sc (PM in 2nd sc), skip 1, 146 flo sc; Repeat from * 2 more times (in last repetition you will work into top pf ch-3). 1 sc into flo of first st of the round you worked into, ss to 1st sc, turn. <596 sc>
Fasten off and change to color B for the next section.
Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part for this section. Once you’ve added all the sections you want, make sure to weave in all the ends (except for sewing).
To make your blanket even prettier and help even your stitches block your blanket
Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
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