With its soft puff stitches, rich textures and scalloped edging, this sizeable blanket is destined to become a cosy favourite as the days grow cooler. Whether draped over a chair or sofa, tucked into a crib, or displayed as a charming decorative accent in the bedroom, it brings warmth and style to any space.

Originally designed using Colour Crafter yarn for the Surftime Blanket in YARN Bookazine 7, this stunning crochet pattern has been reimagined for YARN Bookazine 18, offering a strikingly different aesthetic. Now crafted in warm, shades of eco-conscious Scheepjes Scrumptious yarn, the Explorer Blanket evokes a sense of nostalgia, making it a perfect addition to any welcoming home.

Materials

• Scheepjes Scrumptious (50% Recycled Polyester (Recycled Plastic Bottles), 50% Acrylic; 100g/300m)
  Yarn A 364 Apple Crumble x 2 balls
  Yarn B 311 Chai Shortbread x 2 balls
  Yarn C 327 Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf x 2 balls
  Yarn D 315 Citrus Rice Pudding x 2 balls
  Yarn E 359 Red Velvet Cake x 2 balls
  Yarn F 377 Morello Fudge Cake x 1 ball
  Yarn G 370 Blueberry Parfait x 1 ball
  Yarn H 309 Strawberry Shortcake x 1 ball
• 4.25mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

This is an intermediate level pattern.

The written pattern and layout schematic for the Explorer Blanket, which measures 123 x 163cm (48½ x 64¼"), appears in Scheepjes YARN Bookazine 18 – The Family Issue.