Relaxing Waves Blanket – Easy and Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
Welcome to the Relaxing Waves Blanket – a free and easy crochet blanket pattern that’s perfect for crocheters of all skill levels!
Part of my popular Relaxing Waves collection, this blanket joins the ranks of the cozy throw pillow and stylish unisex scarf, each featuring the collection’s signature wave pattern.
The blanket’s subtle texture makes it the ideal gift for anyone on your list, with a simple, modern aesthetic that’s especially well-suited for men.
With easy-to-follow stitches, no increases or decreases, and endless possibilities for color customization, the Relaxing Waves Blanket lets you create a truly one-of-a-kind piece to suit any taste.
Whether using three colors for an offset effect or incorporating leftover skeins for a stash-friendly project, this pattern offers flexibility and beautiful results every time.
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Inspiration behind the design
The Relaxing Waves Blanket was created in response to requests from crocheters who loved the Relaxing Waves throw pillow and wanted to make a matching blanket. After the pillow pattern’s release, several people reached out for guidance on sizing it up for a blanket, particularly struggling with the stitch multiples. I already had the idea to do a matching blanket. But I decided that I needed to write a full blanket pattern to make it easy for everyone to create a cohesive Relaxing Waves set.
This blanket version maintains the same simple, wave-inspired design as the pillow. So it is a beginner-friendly pattern that’s easy to follow. The stitch count and multiples are clearly laid out, allowing crocheters to create the signature wave pattern on a larger scale without guesswork. Whether you go with three offset colors or use up your stash with unique color combinations, the Relaxing Waves Blanket is a versatile, unisex pattern that complements any home decor and makes an ideal handmade gift.
Construction of the design
This free crochet blanket pattern is worked in rows, making it simple to adjust the blanket’s height to your preference. Just keep repeating the pattern until you reach your desired length! The Relaxing Waves Blanket uses only basic stitches. Creating gentle waves without the need for increases, decreases, or complex stitch combinations makes it an easy and fast project. You’ll simply work one stitch in each stitch from the previous row, making it a relaxing project even for beginners.
With an easy 4-row repeat, this pattern is designed to work up efficiently. The Relaxing Waves Blanket gives you the flexibility to create an easy great crochet blanket.
The Yarn
For this Relaxing Waves Blanket, I reached for my go-to yarn this year: Paintbox Simply Aran. It’s been a favorite in my projects for good reason. There is a great range of colors. It’s easy to find the perfect shades, like the striking red, grey, and black combination I used for this version. Paintbox Simply Aran is not only affordable, making it ideal for large projects like blankets, but it’s also low-maintenance. Just wash on 30 degrees and tumble dry, and it’s good to go!
While Paintbox Simply Aran works wonderfully for this free crochet blanket pattern, you can use any #4 weight (aran) yarn. The pattern’s adaptability makes it easy to swap yarns, so feel free to choose your favorites. With so many color possibilities, the toughest part might just be deciding which shades to use! Whether you go for bold contrasts or a more subtle palette, this yarn choice will help bring out the pattern’s gentle waves beautifully.
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The pattern specifics:
Materials:
| Any 4 weight yarn of your choosing – used Paintbox Simply Aran for my versions. · 5mm hook · Scissors · Tapestry Needle · Stitch Markers optional to mark first or last stitch of the row. · Measuring Tape optional. |
Gauge:
| Does not matter as long as tension is consistent. My gauge was 16 sts and 5 rows of pattern per 4”. A difference in my gauge will affect the yardage requirements of your chosen yarns. |
Sizing:
Please note that you will need to divide this amount by the number of colours you are using to get yardage for each of your chosen colours. The border will add between 300-450 yards to that colour’s total.
| Width (inches) | Height (inches) | Approx yardage before border | |
| Throw | 52 | 60 | 3000 yards |
| Double | 90 | 108 | 5800 yards |
| Queen | 96 | 108 | 6400 yards |
| King | 108 | 108 | 7000 yards |
Abbreviations used:
| · Ch(s) – chain(s). · St(s) – stitch(es) · SC – single crochet · HDC – half double crochet · DC – double crochet · TC – treble crochet · YO – yarn over · FO – Fasten off · CA – Colour A · CB – Colour B · CC – Colour C |
Other notes:
| – Written in US terms – Chain 1 does not count as a stitch. – There are no special stitches used in this pattern.- CH4 counts as a TC. – Where the counts differ for each size within the pattern sizing will be indicated as throw (double, queen, king) – I changed colors at the end of each SC row. – To change colors neatly on the final stitch, change your yarn color before the final pull through to complete the stitch. |
Special stitches:
Treble Crochet: YO twice. Insert hook into next st to be worked, YO and pull through. *YO and pull through two loops on hook*. Rep from * to * twice more. Stitch completed.
The Free Crochet Blanket Pattern:
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Row 1: CH212 (366, 394, 436)
SC in second CH from hook, SC in next CH, *HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TC in next 3 sts, DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 3 sts.
Rep from * across until you have 2 sts remaining (Note: you will have just worked the last 2 HDC of the repeat), SC in last 2 sts.
Row 2: CH1 (doesn’t count as a st), SC in first and each st across.
Row 3: CH4 (counts as a TC), TC in next st, *DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 3 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TC in next 3 sts.
Rep from * until you have 2 sts remaining (Note: you will have just worked the last 2 DC of the repeat), TC in last 2 sts.
Row 4: Rep row 2
Row 5: CH1 (doesn’t count as a st), SC in first 2 sts, *HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 2 sts, TC in next 3 sts, DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 3 sts.
Rep from * across until you have 2 sts remaining (Note: you will have just worked the last 2 HDC of the repeat), SC in last 2 sts.
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Rows 7-on: Rep rows 3-6 until your blanket is approximately 60 (108, 108, 108)” tall.
FO and weave in ends.
Border:
Because the main body of the blanket is so visually striking, I recommend a simple edging that just finishes off the blanket without competing with the design.
In color of choice:
Round 1: Attach yarn to the first stitch at the top of your blanket. ch1, work 2 HDC in first st, HDC in each st across to the last st of the row. In the last st work [2HDC, CH2, 2HDC]
Turn your work 90 degrees so you are working down the side, and work HDC evenly down the side until you reach the final st of the side (I found 6 sts in each of the 4 row repeats worked well for me – 2 in the smaller section and 4 in the larger section . If you work too many, your edge will start to ruffle, too few and your edge will kink in on itself). In the last st work [2HDC, CH2, 2HDC].
Turn your work so you are now working along the bottom of your blanket. HDC in each st across to the last st of the row. In the last st work [2HDC, CH2, 2HDC].
Turn your work 90 degrees so you are working up the final side, and work HDC evenly up the side until you reach the final st of the side. In the last st work [2HDC, CH2,]. SS to first HDC to join.
Round 2: Ch1, *HDC in each st along, In the CH2 space work (2HDC, CH2, 2HDC), Rep from * 3 more times around your blanket. SS to join.
FO and weave in ends.
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