Coral Bay Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern
The Coral Bay Blanket is a warm and cozy throw that is made in basic crochet stitches. There are video tutorials on the stitches used and you’ll love the results in this design. Made in single crochet and double crochet stitches, it’s great for a beginner. Easy to customize the size and colors to coordinate with your home.
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This is a fun project to make and by changing colors it gives it a dramatic look.
This blanket is made in the Suzette and Linen stitches. Two of my favorites to make. I have video tutorials if you’re new to these stitches.
I used Caron Simply Soft yarn, in several colors. It’s a #4 weight yarn and a size 5.00 mm H/8 crochet hook.
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The texture in the main part of the body is amazing.
Coral Bay Blanket
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size
32 x 65 inches, (81 x 165 cm)
Supplies
Hook: H/8 – 5.00 mm
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Yarn needle
Yarn
Caron Simply Soft, Colors/Quantity: Strawberry (4) skeins, Soft Pink (2) skeins, White (1) skein, Blackberry (1) skein.
Each skein is 100% Acrylic yarn, #4 worsted weight, 170 g / 6 oz, 288 meters / 315 yards.
Gauge
14 rows X 14 sts in suzette stitch = 4 inches
 Abbreviations: In US Terminology
beg – beginning
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
ssc – standing single crochet
General Notes
- Pattern is written In US terminology.
- Worked in rows for the body, in the round for the edging.
- Stitch counts are in brackets ( ) at the end of each Row.
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- Instructions inside brackets [ ] are to be worked into the same stitch, or corner space.
- Stitch Multiple = any odd # + 1 chain.
Special Stitches
Instructions
Body
Color: Strawberry
Ch 110
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across. (109 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, [1 sc, 1 dc in same st], *sk 1 st, [1 sc, 1 dc in next st]*, repeat *-*, end with sk 1 st, sc in last st. (54 dc, 55 sc).
Rows 3-21: Repeat Row 2, do not end off yarn.
Repeat Round 2, in this color order:
Rows 22-23: Soft Pink, do not end off yarn.
Rows 24-25: Strawberry, end off yarn.
Rows 26-46: Soft Pink, do not end off yarn.
Rows 47-48: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 49-50: Soft Pink, end off yarn.
Rows 51-71: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 72-73: White, do not end off yarn.
Rows 74-75: Strawberry, end off yarn.
Rows 76-96: White, do not end off yarn.
Rows 97-98: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 99-100: White, end off yarn.
Rows 101-121: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 122-123: Blackberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 124-125: Strawberry, end off yarn.
Rows 126-146: Blackberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 147-148: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 149-150: Blackberry, end off yarn.
Rows 151-171: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 172-173: Soft Pink, do not end off yarn.
Rows 174-175: Strawberry, end off yarn.
Rows 176-196: Soft Pink, do not end off yarn.
Rows 197-198: Strawberry, do not end off yarn.
Rows 199-200: Soft Pink, end off yarn.
Rows 201-221: Strawberry, do not end off yarn, continue to Edging.
Edging
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, *1 sc in each st across, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in corner, 1 sc in end of each row along side, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in corner*, repeat *-*around. End with sl st to beg sc.
Note: Round 1 establishes RS, do not turn for Rounds 2-12.
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next st, to corner, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in corner*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc. End off yarn.
Color: White
Note: With slip knot on hook, begin in any stitch, expect a corner.
Round 3: Ssc, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, to corner, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in corner*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc. End off yarn.
Repeat Round 3 in this color order and end off yarn after Rounds 4-9.
Round 4: Strawberry
Round 5: Soft Pink
Round 6: Strawberry
Round 7: BlackBerry
Round 8: Strawberry
Round 9: White
Round 10: Strawberry – do not end off yarn
Round 11: Ch 1, *2 sc in each ch-1 sp, to corner, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in corner*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc.
Note: work in the Suzette Stitch
Round 12: Ch 1, [1 sc, 1 dc in same st], *sk 1 st, [1 sc, 1 dc in next st], to corner, [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in corner*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc. End off yarn, weave in all ends.
Helpful Videos
Watch Video How To Crochet the Suzette Stitch HERE
Watch Video How To Crochet the Linen Stitch HERE
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Setting up the blanket along the railing, wearing my Amethyst Shawl. It’s a free crochet pattern, find it HERE.
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