Bavarian Style Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

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Welcome, fellow crochet enthusiasts, to another delightful pattern on My Sweet Crochet! Today, we embark on a journey to create a masterpiece that combines tradition, elegance, and warmth – the Bavarian Style Blanket. This free crochet pattern will guide you through the intricate stitches and mesmerizing motifs to craft a blanket that exudes charm and coziness.

The Bavarian crochet technique originates from Germany and is known for its textured, three-dimensional appearance. Although it may seem daunting at first, the repetitive nature of the pattern makes it a joy to work on once you get the hang of it.

Select a color palette that complements your taste and home decor. The Bavarian Style Blanket offers endless possibilities for creativity, allowing you to experiment with different combinations. Work a set of double crochet stitches into the magic ring, creating a cluster that forms the center of your Bavarian square.

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Tips and Tricks:

  • Tension Matters: Pay attention to your tension throughout the project to maintain consistency in the size of your squares.
  • Color Placement: Experiment with different color placements to achieve unique patterns within each square and the overall design.
  • Blocking: To enhance the finished look of your blanket, consider blocking each square before joining them together.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your favorite colors
  2. Crochet hook (size appropriate for your chosen yarn)
  3. Yarn needle
  4. Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • ch-sp: chain space
  • bptr4tog: four back post trebles worked together
  • bptr8tog: eight back post trebles worked together
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • sc: single crochet
  • ss: slip stitch
  • tr: treble crochet
  • tr4tog: four trebles worked together
  • st: stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Size: The final dimensions of the blanket are 200cm x 250cm. The blanket comprises 20 squares, each measuring 50cm x 50cm. Squares: Create 20 squares for a blanket arranged in a 4 x 5 grid.

Round 1: Begin with a random color, ch6, ss in the first ch to form a ring, *ch5, tr4tog in the ring, ch5, ss in the ring; repeat from * 3 more times. Join with ss to the base of the beginning ch5. Fasten off. [4 tr4tog]

Round 2: Attach a random color yarn with ss in the ring, covering the ss already there, *ch2, 12tr in the next tr4tog, ch2, ss in the ring; repeat from * 3 more times. Join with ss in the base of the beginning ch2. Fasten off. [4 12tr groups]

Round 3: With a new color, attach yarn with ss between the 4th and 5th tr of any 12tr-group, *ch5, 1bptr4tog over the next 4 sts, ch5, ss between the 8th and 9th tr of the current 12tr-group, ch5, 1bptr8tog over the next 8 sts, ch5, ss between the 4th and 5th tr of the next 12tr-group; repeat from * 3 more times. Do not fasten off. [4 bptr4tog, 4 bptr8tog]

Round 4: *ch2, 12tr in the next bptr4tog, ch2, ss in the ss from the previous round, ch2, 8tr in the next bptr8tog, ch2, ss in the ss from the previous round; repeat from * 3 more times. Fasten off. [4 12-tr groups, 4 8tr-groups]

Round 5: With a new color, attach yarn with ss between the 4th and 5th tr of any 12tr-group, *ch5, 1bptr4tog over the next 4 sts, ch5, ss between the 8th and 9th tr of the current 12tr-group, repeat (ch5, 1bptr8tog over next 8 sts, ch5, ss between the 4th and 5th tr of the next tr-group) till 12tr-group which is in the corner; repeat from * 3 more times. Do not fasten off. [4 bptr4tog, 8 bptr8tog]

Round 6: *ch2, 12tr in the next bptr4tog, ch2, repeat (ss in ss from the previous round, ch2, 8tr in the next bptr8tog, ch2, ss in the next ss from the previous round) till the corner; repeat from * 3 more times. Fasten off. [4 12-tr groups, 8 8tr-groups]

Rounds 7-8: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 with a different color yarn. [4 12-tr groups, 12 8tr-groups]

Rounds 9-10: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 with a different color yarn. [4 12-tr groups, 16 8tr-groups]

Rounds 11-12: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 with a different color yarn. [4 12-tr groups, 20 8tr-groups]

Rounds 13-14: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 with a different color yarn. [4 12-tr groups, 24 8tr-groups]

Rounds 15-16: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 with a different color yarn. [4 12-tr groups, 28 8tr-groups]

Rounds 17-18: Repeat rounds 5 and 6 with a different color yarn. [4 12-tr groups, 32 8tr-groups]

Round 19: Repeat round 5 with Main Color yarn. [4 bptr4tog, 36 bptr8tog]

Round 20: 4sc in the next ch5-sp, *3sc in the next bptr4tog (this is the corner stitch), repeat (4sc in the next ch5-sp) 20 times; repeat from *3 more times, omitting the final 4 sc, close on the first sc with ss. Fasten off. [328 sc, 4 corner sc]

Bavarian Style Blanket

bavarian style blanket by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet

Each square is approximately 50cm x 50cm.

Optional Border:

Round 1: With the main color, attach in any corner st (this is the 2nd of the 3 sc worked in the bptr4tog) with a ss, ch1 (does not count as a st), 3sc in the same corner st, *1sc in the next st till the next corner st, 3sc in corner st (the second st is the new corner st); repeat from * to end, omitting the final 3 st, close with ss to the first st. [336 sc, 4 corner sc]

Round 2: ss to the next corner st, ch2 (does not count as a st), *5hdc in the corner st, 1hdc in the next st until the next corner; repeat from * to end, close with ss on the first st. Fasten off. [352 hdc, 4 corner hdc]

Finishing: Work away all yarn tails. For the best results, wash and block your blanket. The blanket is large and heavy, and will start to sag over time.

Bavarian Style Blanket

bavarian style blanket by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet

Video Tutorial

If you prefer video tutorials, you’re in luck! I highly recommend checking out this extensive tutorial tailored for visual learners who find video content more accessible than written instructions. The tutorial was carefully created by It’s all in a Nutshell Crochet channel and you can access the video tutorial.

Tutorial made by itsallinanutshell.com

With its rich history and timeless appeal, the Bavarian Style Blanket brings a touch of elegance and warmth to any space. This free crochet pattern offers a rewarding experience for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Embrace the beauty of tradition and create your cozy masterpiece with the Bavarian Style Blanket! Happy crocheting!

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