Bumblebee Garden Blanket Crochet Pattern

🌻🐝 Welcome to the Bumblebee Garden Blanket! 🐝🌻

Hey there, fellow yarn enthusiasts and garden lovers! Are you ready to embark on a delightful crochet journey with me? Let me introduce you to the buzz-worthy creation that is the Bumblebee Garden Blanket. It's not just any blanket; it's a whimsical ode to nature's beauty.

Story of the blanket:

Now, let me spill the tea on how this charming blanket came to be. Picture this: me, huddled over my crochet hooks, utterly obsessed with the Interlocked Diamond stitch pattern. It's the kind of pattern that makes you want to cover everything in sight with its intricate beauty. I started small, with coasters and placemats, but soon enough, inspiration struck like a bolt of lightning. The pattern resembled a garden trellis, and suddenly, I had a vision—a bumblebee garden blanket!

There's a video!

Crafting this masterpiece is as sweet as honey (pun intended). Don't be intimidated by the Interlocked Diamond sections; I've got your back with a handy support video if you need it. Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you can keep up with all my tutorials. The video is also available linked below the pattern. 

What yarn should you use?

The blanket pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and finishes at a cozy 48" x 48". Want something bigger? No problem! Just switch to worsted-weight yarn and a larger hook for a blanket that wraps you in even more warmth. 

Now, let's break it down, shall we? The pattern is divided into four sections: the center, the side panels, the corners, and the decorations. The best part? You assemble as you go, which means no tedious stitching at the end. 

But wait, there's more! Once your blanket pieces are all snugly nestled together, it's time to unleash your creativity in the garden. We've got four different flower patterns, two leaf styles, and, of course, our chubby little bumblebees. Mix and match to your heart's content and watch your garden come to life stitch by stitch.

Pattern Resources:

The pattern is available free here in US terms- but for those of you who love to have your patterns at your fingertips or need the pattern in UK terms, I am offering a convenient PDF upgrade option. Simply visit Etsy, Ravelry, or my website to purchase the PDF version and have the pattern accessible anytime, anywhere. The links are below:

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your yarn, your hooks, and your imagination, and let's crochet a bumblebee garden blanket that'll make all your cozy dreams come true. Whether you're snuggled up on the couch or picnicking in the park, this blanket is sure to bring a touch of whimsy to your world.

Happy crocheting, my friends! 🌼🐝

 

Here are the supplies you will need for your blanket:

Yarn: Dk or Light #3 weight yarn

The brand used in the sample: Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft DK, 100% Acrylic, (100g/298m)

4 skeins of #538 Lemon (yellow)

4 skeins of #318 Apple (green)

3 skeins of #208 White

¼-1/2 skeins of flower colors- #428 Pink, #648 Peach, #758 Candy, #998 Aqua

Small bits of black for the bees

Notions:    For the center of the blanket: G/4.0mm

For the Sides/Flowers/Bees: F/3.75mm

Large Eye Needle/Scissors/Stitch Markers

 Gauge: DK weight and G hook: 16sc x 20 rows = 4” x 4”

DK weight and F hook: 18sc x 22rows = 4” x 4”

Notes:

1                     Chain 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a dc.

2                     Chain 2 at the beginning of a row counts as a hdc.

 

Abbreviations: US

BLO- back loop only
Ch- chain
dc- double crochet
FLO- front loop only
hdc- half double crochet
MR- Magic Ring
Sc- single crochet
sp- space
st- stitch(es)
tr- treble crochet

Pattern:

Center:

Start with Yellow and G hook- Chain 129

Row 1: (WS) sc in the 2^nd ch from the hook and each ch across. (128sc)

Row 2: (RS) Ch3, turn, dc in 6sc, (ch2, sk2, dc in 6) repeat across, dc in the last sc. (98dc, 15 ch-2 sp)

Row 3: ch1, turn, sc in each dc, 2sc in each ch-2 sp. (128sc)

Row 4: ch3, turn, dc in 2, (ch2, sk2, dc in 6) repeat to last 5, ch2, sk2, dc in 3. (96dc, 16 ch-2 sp)

Row 5: ch1, turn, sc in each dc, 2sc in each ch-2 sp. (128sc)

Row 6-93: Repeat Rows 2-5

Row 94-95: Repeat Rows 2 & 3.

Do not cut.

 Edging: with RS facing

Side 1: Turn your work to work in the row ends. Put 128 evenly spaced sc down the side. Finish off.

Side 2: Reattach to the opposite side corner and repeat as for side 1. Finish off.

Do not sc across the top or bottom of the Center.

Sides, Top, & Bottom Pieces: make a total of 4 

Video tutorial below instructions for this section.

Starting with Green and F hook- Chain 45, place a stitch marker in the 8^th ch from the hook.

The first two rows are setting up the pattern. The repeats will begin at row 3.

Row 1: (RS) dc in the tenth ch from the hook, dc in the next ch, *ch3, sk the next 3 ch, dc in next 2 ch; repeat from the * across, ending with ch3, sk the next 3 ch, dc in the last ch. Remove the ch from the hook, place a stitch marker in the loop. Do not turn.

Row 2: (RS) working in front of the last row, attach Color B with a sl st to the 8^th ch, ch6 (cts as dc + ch3 going forward), working behind the last row, dc in in the same ch, dc in the center of the next ch-3 from the foundation ch, ch3, *working in front of the last row, dc in the same ch, dc in the center of the next ch-3 from the foundation ch, ch3, working behind the last row, dc in the same ch, dc in the center of the next ch-3 from the foundation ch, ch3 ; repeat from the * across, ending with working in front of the last row, dc in the same ch. Remove the ch from the hook, place a stitch marker in the loop.  

Row 3: (WS) Replace Color A onto your hook, ch6, turn, make sure your Color B loop and yarn are on the side facing you before moving on or things will get tangled, working behind the last row, dc in each of the next 2dc from Color A row, ch3, *working in front of the last row, dc in each of the next 2dc from Color A row, ch3, working behind the last row, dc in each of the next 2dc from the Color A row, ch3; repeat from the * across, ending with working in front of the last row, dc in the 4^th ch from the ch used for Color B on the foundation ch. Remove the ch from the hook, place a stitch marker in the loop.

Row 4: (WS) Keeping the loop in front of the last Color A row, replace the Color B loop onto the hook and ch6, working behind the last row, dc in the first ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, dc in the next ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, ch3, *working in front of the last row, dc in the same ch-3 sp, dc in the next ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, ch3, working behind the last row, dc in the same ch-3 sp, dc in the next ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, ch3; repeat from * across, ending with working in front of the last row, dc in the third ch of the turning ch6 from the Color B row. Remove the loop from the hook, place a stitch marker in the loop.

Row 5: (RS) Replace Color A onto your hook, ch6, turn, make sure your Color B loop and yarn are on the side facing you before moving on or things will get tangled, working behind the last row, dc in each of the next 2dc from Color A row, ch3, *working in front of the last row, dc in each of the next 2dc from Color A row, ch3, working behind the last row, dc in each of the next 2dc from the Color A row, ch3; repeat from the * across, ending with working in front of the last row, dc in the 3rd ch of the turning ch6 from the Color A row. Remove the ch from the hook, place a stitch marker in the loop.

Row 6: (RS) Keeping the loop in front of the last Color A row, replace the Color B loop onto the hook and ch6, working behind the last row, dc in the first ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, dc in the next ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, ch3, *working in front of the last row, dc in the same ch-3 sp, dc in the next ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, ch3, working behind the last row, dc in the same ch-3 sp, dc in the next ch-3 sp of the previous Color B row, ch3; repeat from * across, ending with working in front of the last row, dc in the third ch of the turning ch6 from the Color B row. Remove the loop from the hook, place a stitch marker in the loop.

Row 7: (WS) Repeat Row 5

Row 8: (WS) Repeat Row 6

Repeat rows 5-8 ending with a Row 7.

You should have 31 repeats counted as shown in the picture.

Edging for Sides/Top/Bottom:

With Green, ch1

Turn so you are working along the top of the piece

Top: (RS) Sc in the first dc, 2sc in ch sp, sc in each dc, (3dc in the ch sp, sc in each dc) across, 2sc in last ch sp, sc in last dc, ch2 (38sc)

Turn the piece so you will be working on the side using only the green row ends.

Side: Sc in the same sp as the last sc, sc in the first green row end, now evenly space 124sc down the side stopping before the last green row end, sc in the last green row end, sc in the side of the first stitch from the bottom, ch2. (128sc)

Turn the piece so you will be working on the bottom (and using the foundation chain).

Bottom: sc in the same sp as the last sc, sc around the open chain sp, sk the next ch sp that has Color B in it, sc around the next open ch, sc in the next 2 dc, (2sc around the open ch, sk the next ch-sp that has Color B in it, sc around the next open ch, sc in the next 2dc) 6 times, sc around the next open ch, sk the ch with Color B, sc around the next open ch, sc into the dc. (38sc)

Cut and finish off. Mark this as the RS of the piece for later reference.

Leave the opposite side unworked.

ASSEMBLE: Whipstitch or otherwise sew the sides to the center placing right sides of work together along the long edge.

Inside Ruffle Edging: Using the posts of the edge rows for the center and the side/top/bottom pieces

Section 1: Join in a corner with a ch1, sc in the corner of the center piece, *ch5, sc around post of the first st of the center, ch5, sc around post of the same st on the edge piece.

Now, work back and forth across the center and the edge pieces skipping a st in between to keep it from being too compact- repeat all the way to the next corner.

(ch5, sc) twice in the corner.

Section 2-4: Repeat Section 1, ending with a ch5, sc, ch5, join in the last/first corner.

Corner Squares:

NOTE: Color 1 (C1): Accent Color / Color 2 (C2): White / Color 3 (C3): Green

Join after each round.

Starting with C1, MR

Round 1: ch3 (does not count as dc), 12dc in ring, join. (12dc)

Round 2: ch3, fpdc ar same st, *2dc in next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around same dc; around ending with 2dc in last dc. Join with ch3. (6 fpdc, 18 dc)

Round 3: ch1, *FLO- 2sc in fpdc, ch8, sk3; repeat, join with 1^st sc. (6 ch-8 sp, 12sc)

Cut color, Using C2 join with a ch3 in open loop behind the join st.

Round 4:  dc in same sp, *working in open st from R2, dc in next, 2dc in next, dc in next, 2dc in BLO; repeat from * around, ending with joining in ch3. (36 dc)

Round 5: ch1, 2sc in join, (sc in 2, 2sc) around, finish with sc in 2, join, do not CUT-put st on holder/marker. (48sc)

Round 6: Using C1, and working in FLO and around ch-8 sp- count 4sc to left of join, sc in that st, sc in next, *ch8, sk 6, working around ch-8, sc in next 2; repeat from *, ending with ch8, sk6, join with 1^st sc. Cut color. (6 ch-8 sp, 12sc)

Round 7: pick up C2 loop- working in open st from R5 & open loops- ch3, dc in join, dc in 3, (2dc in next, dc in 3) around, join. (60dc)

Round 8: ch1, 2sc in join, sc in 4, (2sc, sc in 4) around, join, DO NOT CUT-put loop on marker. (72sc)

Round 9: Using C1, and working FLO and around ch-8 sp- count 2sc to the left of the join st, join with sc, sc in next st, *ch4, sk4, sc in 2; repeat from * around, ending with ch4, sk4, join with 1^st sc. DO NOT CUT, join. (12 ch-4 sp)

Round 10: sl st to ch4, ch1, *(sc, ch4) 5x in ch4, sc in ch4, sk 2sc; repeat from * around. Join and cut color. (60 ch-4 sp)

Round 11: pick up C2 loop, sl st in next st, ch3, dc in same sp, dc in next, sc in 2 skipped sc from R9, dc in 2, (2dc, dc in next, sc in 2 skipped sc, dc in 2) around. Join to ch3. (84)

Round 12: ch4, (tr, ch3, 2tr) in same sp, [*tr in 2, dc in 3, hdc in 2, sc in 6, hdc in 2, dc in 3, tr in 2*, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in corner] 3x, repeat * to * once, join. (24 st/side)

Round 13: sl st to corner, ch1, [(sc, ch3, sc) in corner, sc in each] 4x, join. (26/side)

Rounds 14-19: repeat Round 13

                Rds 14-15: C2

                Rd 16: C3

                Rd 17-18: C2

                Rd 19: C3- only do ch2 on corners instead of ch3.

Match up the corners to the to the open corner spaces and stitch in place.

Full Blanket Ruffle Edging:

You will treat this edge the same as the inside ruffle edge, except you will be working around the row ends of the sides/top/bottom (I used both the green and the white row ends to get the “back and forth” motion) and around the posts of the sc’s on the square edges (I used the top 2 rows to go “back and forth”). 

For the Flowers & Bees Patterns CLICK HERE