Last Updated on November 21, 2024

I’m excited to share the third annual blanket crochet along that I’m co-hosting with my friend Shannon from The Loophole Fox!

The Tranquility Blanket was designed by 10 different crochet designers to create a unique crochet blanket pattern made of 12 sections.

The blanket comes in 2 sizes – lapghan and throw and is made by working different stripes on top of each other (no joining!).

Each of the strips of the blanket has a unique texture, so you won’t get bored making this blanket.

unique crochet blanket patterns free made by gootie

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How Will The Tranquility Blanket Crochet Along Work?

This is a free crochet along (CAL), similar to the previous Harmony and Serenity blanket patterns, all the different parts will be available on the designers’ blogs (this year there will be no free PDF downloads). Even after the event ends, you will still be able to find all the links to the Tranquility blanket free crochet pattern right here.

The event will be held between October 14th-November 25th. Each week 2 sections of the blanket will be released twice a week on Monday and Thursday at 8 am PST.
Between each section, you will work a 2-row transition section (the instructions will show before the links to the different sections).

Parts 1-6 of the blanket will be hosted on Shannon’s (The Loophole Fox) website, so you will be directed to her blog post to find the pattern’s link.
Parts 7-12 and the border will be hosted here on my blog post.

The free crochet along will start on Oct. 14th, but you can purchase the discounted full blanket PDF pattern from Oct. 8th.

Sign Up and Join The Crochet Along!

Sign up for my newsletter to make sure you won’t miss out on this CAL!

I would also love you to join us both in the Made by Gootie FB Community group The Fox Den Crochet Community group, where you can share your progress with our wonderful crocheters community, ask questions and get some help with the pattern!

More ways to share your progress:
1) Use hashtag #TranquilityCAL and tag me @madebygootie and Shannon @theloopholefoxcrochet, and the relevant designer.
2) Add your project to Ravelry.

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The Tranquility Blanket eBook

We know not everyone likes to jump from one website to another or prefers to have their patterns without the ads.

We have put together a cohesive eBook for the Tranquility Blanket which gathers all the 12 different parts of the blanket, including the transition rows and full border instructions.

Some of the patterns are explained more thoroughly in the PDF version with a detailed photo and video tutorial for the stitches.
There’s also a resource library, where you can find all the relevant stitch tutorials (photo or video) for each part of the blanket.

The eBook will be available at a discounted price from Oct. 8th until Dec. 1st.

Tranquility Blanket Free Crochet Pattern made by gootie

Construction of the Tranquility Crochet Blanket Pattern

This blanket pattern was designed as one piece, which means that each part of the blanket is crocheted right on top of the previous part.

Between each part, there are two transition rows, which break up the parts and emphasize the different texture of the next part. After the last part, we will place a border and these transition rows will not be needed.

The pattern offers 2 sizes for the blanket.
Decide which size of blanket you’d prefer to make before starting this pattern.

For the Lapghan, you will:

Begin Part 1 with the indicated starting chain requirement for Lapghan size (156 sts).
Choose 10 of the 12 parts to include in your blanket.
Crochet the 10 chosen parts in order with Transition Rows between each part as instructed.
Once all 10 parts are complete, continue to the border instructions.

For the Throw, you will:

Begin part 1 with the indicated starting chain requirement for Throw size (192 sts).
Crochet all 12 parts in order with Transition Rows between each part as instructed.
Once all 12 parts are complete, continue to the border instructions.

Skill Level, Blanket Sizes, and Materials

Skill Level – The skill level for this crochet blanket ranges from Confident Advanced Beginner to Intermediate.

Terminology – All designs included in this pattern US Crochet Terminology.

Finished size – The pattern offers 2 sizes:
Lapghan: 40×50 in (102×122 cm)
Throw: 50×60 in (127×152 cm)

Materials
– 5.0 mm / H crochet hook (I like this hook).
– Worsted (#4) weight yarn (see detailed amount of yarn below)
For our blanket, we used Sirdar Country Classic Worsted. The Sirdar Country Classic consists of 50% acrylic and 50% Merino wool, making it nice and soft, with a great stitch definition.

We also chose to use 4 different colors (3 for the different parts and 1 for the transition rows and border), I will lay out both the amount needed for each color if you use 4 different colors, and both amounts used for each different part (scroll down for each part), if you want to plan your colors differently.

You can use any Worsted (#4) yarn you have on hand, good yarn substitutions would be:
Knit Picks – Comfy Worsted
Knit Picks – Mighty Stitch
Lion Brand – Basic Stitch

Pattern Notes

Each part is separated by 2 transition rows (please see the instructions below).
Always finish the last stitch of the part you are working on with the transition row color.
Make sure to finish the last stitch of the second transition row with the color you’ve chosen for the next part.
You will find a link to relevant stitch tutorials next to each part, to help you with the different stitches.

Materials list for tranquility blanket crochet along made by gootie

Total Amount of Yarn Needed for Each Color

Total amount of yarn needed:
Lapghan: 1,567 gr / 3,412 yds / 3,130 m
Throw: 1,952 gr/ 4,256 yds / 3,904 m

Total amount of yarn needed if using 4 different colors, as designed:

Lapghan:

Color A (Golden): 458 gr / 998 yds / 916 m – 5 skeins
Color B (Oyster): 488 gr / 1,065 yds / 976 m – 5 skeins
- Amount of Color B used in Border: 24 gr / 52 yds / 48 m (included in total amount)
Color C (Clotted Cream): 380 gr / 820 yds / 752 m – 4 skeins
Color D (White): Total Usage: 245 g / 534 yds / 490 m – 3 skeins
- Amount of Color D used in Transition Rows: 109 gr / 238 yds / 218 m – 1.5 skeins
- Amount of Color D used in Border: 136 gr / 296 yds / 272 m – 1.5 skeins

Throw:

Color A (Golden): 570 gr / 1,243 yds / 1,140 m – 6 skeins
Color B (Oyster): 610 gr / 1,330 yds / 1,220 m – 7 skeins
- Amount of Color B used in Border: 30 gr / 65 yds / 60 m (included in total amount)
Color C (Clotted Cream): 470 gr / 1,025 yds / 940 m – 5 skeins
Color D (White): Total Usage: 300 g / 659 yds / 604 m – 3 skeins
- Amount of Color D used in Transition Rows: 130 gr / 288 yds / 264 m – 1.25 skeins
- Amount of Color D used in Border: 170 gr / 371 yds / 340 m – 1.75 skeins

Below you will find the amount of yarn needed for each part of the blanket.

Color Planning For Your Tranquility Crochet Blanket Pattern

The beautiful thing about this blanket pattern is, that no matter what color combination you choose, or how many colors, you will end up with a contemporary crochet blanket!

So if you want to use a different number of colors, you can calculate how much yarn you need for each part according to this list below, keep in mind that this is approximate yardage.

Part 1 – Lapghan: 130 gr / 279 yds / 256 m, Throw: 160 gr / 349 yds / 320 m
Part 2 – Lapghan: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m, Throw: 150 gr / 327 yds / 300 m
Part 3 – Lapghan: 80 gr / 174 yds / 160 m, Throw: 100 gr / 218 yds / 200 m
Part 4 – Lapghan: 128 gr / 279 yds / 256 m, Throw: 160 gr / 349 yds / 320 m
Part 5 – Lapghan: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m, Throw: 150 gr / 327 yds / 300 m
Part 6 – Lapghan: 104 gr / 227 yds / 208 m, Throw: 130 gr / 283 yds / 260 m
Part 7 – Lapghan: 88 gr / 192 yds / 176 m, Throw: 110 gr / 240 yds / 220 m
Part 8 – Lapghan: 104 gr / 227 yds / 208 m, Throw: 130 gr / 283 yds / 260 m
Part 9 – Lapghan: 96 gr / 209 yds / 192 m, Throw: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m
Part 10 – Lapghan: 112 gr / 244 yds / 224 m, Throw: 140 gr / 305 yds / 280 m
Part 11 – Lapghan: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m, Throw: 150 gr / 327 yds / 300 m
Part 12 – Lapghan: 96 gr / 209 yds / 192 m, Throw: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m
Transition Rows – Lapghan: 109 gr / 238 yds / 218 m, Throw: 132 gr / 288 yds / 264 m
Border – Lapghan:
- Color B, Oyster: 24 gr / 52 yds / 48 m
- Color D, White: 136 gr / 296 yds / 272 m
  Throw:
  Color B, Oyster: 30 gr / 65 yds / 60 m
  Color D, White: 170 gr / 371 yds / 340 m

Transition Rows Instructions

work these 2 rows after each part, except for part 12 if making a throw, or part 10 if making a lapghan.

Abbreviations (US)

Ch – Chain
Sc – Single crochet
FLO – Front loop only
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Instructions
With the color chosen for your transition rows (we used color D – White)

With the color chosen for your transition rows,

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn. 1 sc in each st across. [156 sts Lapghan (192 sts Throw)]

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn. 1 sc in FLO of each sc across. [156 sts Lapghan (192 sts Throw)]

** Make sure to finish the last stitch of the second transition row with the color you’ve chosen for the next part.

Tranquility Throw Blanket Pattern – Free Crochet Along Blanket Pattern

Newest Part Released

Part 12 – The Loophole Fox

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color C – Clotted Cream
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 96 gr / 209 yds / 192 m
Throw: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m

CLICK HERE to head to this pattern’s blog post

Previous Released Parts

Part 1 – Made by Gootie

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color A – Golden
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 130 gr / 279 yds / 256 m
Throw: 160 gr / 349 yds / 320 m

Visit Shannon’s post for the pattern’s link

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 2 – Sunflower Cottage Crochet

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color B – Oyster
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m
Throw: 150 gr / 327 yds / 300 m

Visit Shannon’s post for the pattern’s link

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 3 – The Loophole Fox

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color C – Clotted Cream
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 80 gr / 174 yds / 160 m
Throw: 100 gr / 218 yds / 200 m

Visit Shannon’s post for the pattern’s link

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 4 – Clair de Lune Fiber Art

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color A – Golden
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 128 gr / 279 yds / 256 m
Throw: 160 gr / 349 yds / 320 m
Stitch tutorial:
Front Post stitch worked into sc photo tutorial

Visit Shannon’s post for the pattern’s link

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 5 – Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color B – Oyster
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m
Throw: 150 gr / 327 yds / 300 m

Visit Shannon’s post for the pattern’s link

Important note for Part 5:

When working the sample blanket, tension might be tighter, resulting in needing to work Rows 2 through 5 one additional time.

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 6 – Remington Lane Crochet

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color C – Clotted Cream
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 104 gr / 227 yds / 208 m
Throw: 130 gr / 283 yds / 260 m
Stitch tutorial:
How to work 2 rows below photo tutorial

Visit Shannon’s post for the pattern’s link

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 7 – Made by Gootie

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color A – Golden
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 88 gr / 192 yds / 176 m
Throw: 110 gr / 240 yds / 220 m

CLICK HERE to head to this pattern’s blog post

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White

Work according to the instructions above.

Part 8 – MadameStitch

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color B – Oyster
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 104 gr / 227 yds / 208 m
Throw: 130 gr / 283 yds / 260 m

CLICK HERE to head to this pattern’s blog post

Important note for Part 8:

You might need to repeat rows 5-6 one more time to reach 5″ height.

Part 9 – Knitting with Chopsticks

The pattern is free on the designer’s blog.

Colorway used: Color C – Golden
Yarn usage:
Lapghan: 96 gr / 209 yds / 192 m
Throw: 120 gr / 262 yds / 240 m

CLICK HERE to head to this pattern’s blog post

Important note for Part 9:

Make sure to check your gauge before starting this pattern and/or pay attention to the sides. The sides of this part can pull in on the blanket a bit. If this pulls in too much, you can go up a hook size.

The sample blanket was crocheted with: 5mm in first and last row, 5.5mm for all rows in between.
This helped stop the sides from pulling in on the blanket too much.

Transition Rows – Colorway used: Color D – White