Winter Tempest Blanket – Crochet Pattern
Surging waves send the sharp, salty smell of the ocean swirling up into the air. Grey clouds gather overhead, a ominous reminder that a storm is fast approaching, bringing with it cool gusts of wind and an excuse to head indoors and snuggle up by the fireplace.
Envelope yourself in the warmth and serenity of the Winter Tempest Blanket, as it gently transports you to a quaint little cottage by the seaside. The tranquil world of oceans and rippling waves brings a simple sophistication to this elegant blanket. Perfect as a couch throw, the eclectic, uneven stripes make this an artistic home accessory for any room! From the billowing tassels to the detailed ocean-like design, this blanket will conjure up memories of stormy seas as you snuggle underneath it’s fluffy cosiness with a hot chocolate to warm your icy fingers.
The Winter Tempest Blanket is fluffy and extra snuggly and provides the perfect amount of warmth as you slip out of the cosy toastiness of your bed and tiptoe along the icy wooden floors to sit and watch as the storm brews on the cold horizon… Listening to the pitter-patter of rain on the window, a perfectly calm way to start the day.
I wanted to showcase the variety of neutrals that always paint themselves across a stormy sky, and Lion Brand’s New Basic 175 yarn was a superb fit! This yarn has so many wonderful cool colorways, so I chose an eclectic pattern to let them all shine.
Because of the intricate stitch design I’d consider this an intermediate pattern, but an ambitious beginner may be able to tackle this one as I’ve also included a ton of how-to photos to help make the learning process all the more enjoyable. Ready to embark on this new crochet pattern? You can find the free pattern below, and as always you can purchase an ad-free, printable PDF version here, or grab the yarn kit from Lion Brand here.
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Materials
7.00mm (2) Crochet Hook
2150yds Aran Yarn (10ply)
– Lion Brand New Basic 175 “Cream” (3 skeins); Color A
– Lion Brand New Basic 175 “Grey” (4 skeins); Color B
– Lion Brand New Basic 175 “Slate” (2 skeins); Color C
– Lion Brand New Basic 175 “Whisper” (4 skeins); Color D
Tapestry Needle
Size
Width: 47″ (119cm)
Length: 58” (147cm)
Gauge
11 stitches + 13 rows = 4″/10cm in single crochet
Stitches & Abbreviations
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
bo – bobble stitch
puff sp – puff spike stitch
Yarn over, insert your hook into the next st. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). *Yarn over, insert your hook into the same stitch. Yarn over, pull back through that stitch. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from the * 3 more times. (6 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops on hook.
Insert your hook below the 1st sc from 2 rows below – working beneath the previous st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert your hook below the 2nd/centre sc from 3 rows below – working beneath the current st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Insert your hook below the 3rd sc from 2 rows below – working beneath the next st. Yarn over, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
+ PATTERN
Note: This pattern is worked in the row, from side to side. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout to ensure the blanket doesn’t ruffle/pucker.
BLANKET:
Ch125 with color B and 7.0mm hook.
Row 1: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), skip 3 ch, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in next 123 sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 2 – 4: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in next 124 sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 5: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch1, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 61 more times. Turn your work. (63 sts)
Row 6: Change to color D. Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *1 sc in next ‘ch1’ space, ch1, skip 1 st. Repeat from the * 60 more times. 1 sc in next 2 sts. Turn your work. (64 sts)
Row 7: Change to color C. Repeat row 5.
Row 8: Change to color B. Repeat row 6.
Row 9: Change to color D. Repeat row 5.
Row 10: Change to color C. Repeat row 6.
Row 11: Change to color B. Repeat row 5.
Row 12: Change to color D. Repeat row 6.
Row 13: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in next 124 ch/sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 14: Repeat row 2.
Row 15: Change to color C. Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. 1 hdc in next 124 sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 16: Change to color D. Repeat row 2.
Row 17: Change to color C. Repeat row 15.
Row 18 – 22: Change to color A. Ch1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in same st. *Skip 1 st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st. Repeat from the * 60 more times. Skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 23 -25: Change to color B. Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 124 sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 26: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next st, 1 bo in color A in next st, 1 sc in color B in next 2 sts. *1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 bo in color A in next st, 1 sc in color B in next 2 sts. Repeat from the * 23 more times. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 27 -29: Repeat row 23.
Row 30 – 34: Change to color D. Repeat row 2.
Row 35: Change to color B. 1 sl st in next 125 sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 36: Ch1, 1 sc in 1st sl st. 1 sc in next 124 sl sts. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 37 – 39: Repeat row 23.
Row 40: Change to color A. Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next st, 1 puff sp in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts. *1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 puff sp in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from the * 23 more times. Turn your work. (125 sts)
Row 41 – 44: Repeat row 23.
Row 45 – 46: Change to color C. Repeat row 2.
Row 47: Change to color D. Repeat row 15.
Row 48: Change to color C. Repeat row 2.
Row 49: Repeat row 5.
Row 50: Change to color B. Repeat row 6.
Row 51: Change to color A. Repeat row 5.
Row 52: Change to color C. Repeat row 6.
Row 53: Change to color B. Repeat row 5.
Row 54: Change to color A. Repeat row 6.
Row 55: Change to color C. Repeat row 5.
Row 56: Change to color B. Repeat row 6.
Row 57: Change to color A. Repeat row 5.
Row 58: Change to color C. Repeat row 6.
Row 59: Change to color B. Repeat row 5.
Row 60 – 63: Repeat row 23.
Row 64 – 70: Change to color D. Repeat row 18.
Row 71 – 76: Change to color B. Repeat row 23.
Row 77 – 80: Change to color C. Repeat row 23.
Row 81 – 86: Change to color B. Repeat row 23.
Row 87 – 152: Repeat rows 5 – 70 (making sure to follow indicated color changes at the start of rows).
Row 153 – 156: Change to color B. Repeat row 2.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
+ TASSELS
Mini Tassels (make 20): Cut 140 7”/18cm strands of color A and set aside. Cut 40 strands of color A 9”/21cm in length – Divide into 20 groups of 7 short strands each.
Tie each group of yarn at the middle point with one of the 9”/21cm strands. Fold each group in half, then tie another 9”/21cm strand around each folded bundle about 0.75”/2cm from the top – Continue wrapping the tails of the strand around the group 3 – 4 times.
Tie the tops of the tassels onto the blanket, in a zig-zag pattern across ‘Row 73’ and ‘Row 84’, making sure to weave the loose ends inside the middle of each tassel. Trim tassels to 2.5”/6cm in length.
Large Tassels (make 18): Cut 36 strands each of color A, color B, color C and color D 10”/25cm in length and set aside. Cut 36 strands of color B 12”/30cm in length – Divide into 18 groups of 8 short strands each.Tie each group of yarn at the middle point with one of the 12”/30cm strands. Fold each group in half, then tie another 12”/30cm strand around each folded bundle about 1”/2.5cm from the top – Continue wrapping the tails of the strand around the group 3 – 4 times.
Divide the tassels in half, and tie the tops of the tassels along either ends of the blanket, making sure to weave the loose ends inside the middle of each tassel. Trim tassels to 4”/10cm in length.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a snuggly blanket, perfect for a rainy day.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…
Thank you for the pattern. It is lovely!
Thank you so much, I have searched for the perfect Afghan for my new home and this is it, I am busy painting and cleaning but I will take a photo when I finish it. You do such beautiful work and you and daughters are the best and most beautiful models. I have watched your children grow admiring your patterns. Thanks Joan
This is just gorgeous,adore your work and it’s so nice of you to offer the pattern for free. Many thanks. Meryl x
Beautiful blanket
I love this winter tempest blanket and I would like to get the free pattern, however, I cannot find it to download it.
This page is the free pattern.
This throw is beautiful I will add it to my to do list thank you for sharing the pattern
Where can I get a wooden crochet hook like that?
This is beautiful! I love it
Excellent article! As always, the articles you publish give me inspiration and help me to incorporate you techniques.
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I love this blanket! Genius!
Oh that is so pretty! I haven’t crocheted in a long time but this may make me start up again!
Absolutely gorgeous blanket!
Beautiful blanket. Thanks for designing
Very nice blanket , how long does it take to finish it ?
I would like to make the blanket wider. What multiple of chains do I need to use?
Gorgeous blanket and wonderful pictures.
Love, love, LOVE this blanket. Beautiful colors plus a variety of stitches to keep it interesting as well as impressive. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern!
Your creation is so beautiful. Thank you for generously sharing your gorgeous pattern. Merry Christmas. God bless you for such a random act of kindness.
Would you mind sharing your beautiful Winter Tempest Blanket with me.. its gorgeous! thank you x
You have explained it very well I have understood it so easily thank you.
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Thank you for sharing the pattern! It’s so beautiful! I love the color you chose also. Gonna try it! I need a new blanket for sofa.
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If I want to make it larger, what’s the chain count for the stitches??
I’m confused about making a SC and then doing a SC into the same stitch. How exactly do you do that? Am I doing a SC increase? IE two SC into the first stitch?
Show how to make a sc into the same stitch?
I purchased your Winter Tempest Blanket
I love this! I would like to make a bigger version of this. Please can you let us know what multiples to use?
Thank you for the free pattern i love it! I started it two days ago, finally something for me 😀
I recently bought the kit for Winter Tempest. I am having difficulty incorporating the bobble stitch a different color yarn from the single crochet row. Is there a youtube video you have demonstrating this or one you can recommend?
I have got to row 35 and the pattern seems to go wrong, it seems as if the sl st row needs to be on an even row otherwise the bobbles are on the wrong side. Am I doing something wrong ?
I’m having the same issue. Did you figure it out??
I also had the same issue. I just got rid of a row before it
I think it is a mistake and you should not turn your work before the slip stitch row. This way the detail is on the right side
Beautiful blanket.
How many stitches to make it wider
I cannot wait to make this pattern.
I’m touring Australia from the UK and your lovely blanket pattern is my travel companion Please can you tell me the multiples to make it wider? Thsnkyou
I would like to make a larger version… what are the st counts for this please?
This is a great afghan….I just have enjoyed looking at it over and over again and today decided to “go for it”…… Stylish without being over the top.
What a beautiful blanket and an awesome way to use up your stash of yarn. Thanks for sharing this pattern.
Your blanket is so beautiful. I’m getting ready to make it, but I would like it a little wider. Can you tell me the multiples you used to complete your pattern? Thank you, Judy
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This might be the most beautiful blanket I’ve ever seen! Can’t wait to get the kit. 🙂
What multiple of chains would I use to make it a larger size. I want it to fit a queen size bed with over hang
Deb, did you ever figure out how many chains for a queen size blanket??
Can you give me stitch count for blanket? I want to make it for my grandson.
Do you have to carry the yarn to do this pattern?
Thank you for the pattern.
I purchased this kit from Lion Brand for wedding gift for my nephew and his bride. I have one question. If I want to make this blanket a little bigger, do you have the multiples needed for the beginning chain? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Hi,I would also like to make this pattern bigger.
Did you figure out the increase multiples? I would rrally appreciate the help.
Hi,
I did not figure out the multiples and I’m in the middle of it now. But I am going to do an edging all around and only do 4 large tassels which I will put one in each corner. I tend to crochet tightly, but my gauge matched up so I’m using my Clover Amour hook 7.0 mm. But on the single crochet rows, including the linen stitch rows, I went up to an L hook (8.0 mm). The edges get a little wonky with the linen stitch for me, so putting an edging and nice border around it should straighten it out. Plus I will block it when done as well. The border will make it a little wider. With different stitches in so many rows, I just couldn’t figure out the multiples. ANOTHER THING, if you are using this yarn it is very hard to frog, so I didn’t want to take a chance with trying out some other numbers to make wider. Since I live in Queens, NY, I was able to buy another skein of each color at the Lion Brand store in Manhattan, and it was on sale for month of September. So I have enough for the border. Good luck if you are attempting to make larger. It is a fun pattern and one day I may do one for myself.
There is no pattern on this page. Just a title. What am I missing?
This blanket is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for offering this free pattern. I plan on making a blanket for each lady in my circle of “best friends”. They don’t crochet but love the few little blankets I’ve learned to make by following tutorials from the internet and Youtube. I’m subscribing and telling all my besties about your blog. Thank you again for blessing us with this pattern!
Thank you for this beautiful pattern! I made it as a wedding gift, and just love how it turned out! I decided to use Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca yarn in Charcoal, Oxford Grey, Jade & Cream. Instead of adding the mini-tassels, I used Red Heart Super Bulky Fur in Polar to add the texture in the Row 30-34 section of the pattern; instead of 5 rows this became a 7 row region. I also omitted the tassels on the ends, opting instead to a 3-row border of the charcoal. I used the extra yarn instead to make 4″x4″ coasters and a coffee table basket. The instructions were GREAT! Thanks again!
I’ve run into a problem at Row 16. The directions say Change to color D, but D is at the other side. And then Row 17 says to change back to C, but C would then also be at the wrong side. I checked it over several times, had a friend check it, and found nothing wrong. I frogged it all and redid it, and have the same problem. I can think of several ways around this — sl st across, or reverse rows 16 and 17, or ignore the color directions, but I’d rather know what the problem is. Not to mention that if I start changing things, I could run into further complications. HELP!!!
I just cut my wool off at the end of each row and sewed them in at the end.
I can’t get 125 sts in the first row 🙁 I keep getting 123 or 124 depending on whether or not I count the ch2 in the skip 3. I would love some advice! I just ran out tonight and purchased all the yarn and the hook to make this, I love the blanket.
Dear Olivia, all of your patterns are fantastic! I would like to pin this one but the pin button redirects to your Pinterest account. Please put a pin button for your pattern as well. Thank you very much for such a great pattern!
I love this blanket so much! How many stitches would I add to make this fit a king size bed?
Love this pattern but would like to make it bigger. Any ideas on what multiple of stitches I need?
I love this pattern and would like to scale this down to make a baby blanket. What multiple of chains do I use?
I would also like to make smaller, for a baby blanket and need the information please!
I just finished this and it turned out beautiful! Couldn’t get the kit anymore, so had to use different yarns. Wish I could attach a picture. The only problem I had was my stitch count kept increasing. I think it’s because of the “sc in same stitch” To me that seems like you are adding a stitch each row. I’ve never seen a pattern that does that. Anyway, eventually I just quit doing that. Thanks for the pattern. It was fun. And interesting.
I am trying to get yarn to do this and having trouble with the other light color. Looks like violet hue to it, but some of the pictures of Whisper yarn look like grey? What do you think?
Great pattern! For those of you trying to widen it, I went with a foundation double crochet chain of 140 and it worked beautifully, so I thinkthat multiples of 5 should work.
Thank you Ashley;
your suggestion will allow me to test size a 15 st piece and calculate how many 5st increases I need, to get the width of blanket I want. It’s such a shame that the author of the pattern didn’t see fit to help ANYONE who asked for size amendment information. Thank Heaven’s for You 🙂.
I’m so so stuck on rows 35/36. I can’t seem to get the light grey to be on the right side after i slip stitch in the dark grey. What am I missing?
Me too! I don’t know what I did wrong!
I’m at this part too and having the same problem. I decided to end color D on row 34 and start Color B for row 35 without turning. It seems to be working for now.
The yarn you used, which I love, is no longer available. Do you have suggestions for alternates? Thank you for your time.
I am confused about one thin in rows 5 and 6. It says to Ch 1, the sc in SAME stitch. Does that mean to sc in the chain? Or the next stitch? Not sure what’s meant by same stitch.
This is an amazing blog.
How do i do row of sl stitch
Love the pattern! I just can’t seem to find how to do a puff spike stitch that looks the same as in the picture, could anyone help??
Thank you for the wonderful pattern. I made it in purple, wine, green, dark green and cream. turn out AWESOME!!! I have a picture but don’t see where to post it. 🙂
Lovely embroidery design on blanket
I love the winter tempest pattern but want to make it bigger. Any suggestions would help.