Create a beautiful, cozy, boho-style crochet blanket featuring rich autumn colors, textured granny clusters, decorative openwork stripes, and long multicolored tassels.
This pattern is inspired by the reference photo and designed to recreate its appearance. The exact original stitch instructions are not available, so this is an original adaptation.
Finished Blanket
- Size: Approximately 150 × 200 cm (59 × 79 inches)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Style: Bohemian, farmhouse, autumn-inspired
- Construction: Worked in horizontal rows, with alternating textured stitches and openwork sections
Materials
| Material | Quantity |
| Worsted-weight yarn (category 4) | 2,500–3,200 g total |
| Crochet hook | 5.5 mm |
| Yarn needle | 1 |
| Scissors | 1 pair |
| Stitch markers | Optional |
| Cardboard for tassels | 15–18 cm long |
Yarn Colors
Use eight beautiful autumn-inspired shades:
- Burnt orange
- Mustard yellow
- Olive green
- Forest green
- Burgundy
- Chocolate brown
- Warm beige
- Cream white
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single crochet
- DC – Double crochet
- HDC – Half double crochet
- SL ST – Slip stitch
- ST – Stitch
- SK – Skip
- SP – Space
- REP – Repeat
- FO – Fasten off
Special stitch – 3-DC cluster: Work 3 double crochet stitches into the same stitch or chain space.
Puff stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat three times in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops, then CH 1 to secure.
1. Foundation Chain
Using cream yarn:
CH 203.
Row 1: DC in the fourth chain from the hook and in each remaining chain.
You should have 201 DC stitches, counting the turning chain as a stitch.
CH 3 and turn.
2. Main Textured Stripe Pattern
The blanket is built using alternating bands of textured crochet stitches and openwork granny clusters.
Row 2 – Granny Cluster Row
Using burnt orange:
CH 3, turn.
DC in the first stitch.
SK 2 stitches, work 3 DC in the next stitch.
Repeat across the row, adjusting the final group to keep the edges straight.
Row 3 – Granny Cluster Continuation
CH 3, turn.
Work 3 DC into each space between the clusters from the previous row.
Continue across.
Row 4 – Solid Texture Row
Change to mustard yellow.
CH 3, turn.
Work DC across, placing stitches evenly to maintain the blanket width.
Row 5 – Puff Stitch Row
CH 2, turn.
Work a puff stitch into the next stitch.
CH 1, SK 1 stitch, work another puff stitch.
Repeat across.
The puff stitches create the raised, textured appearance seen in the reference photo.
Row 6 – Openwork Lace Row
Change to cream yarn.
CH 3, turn.
Work DC, CH 2, SK 2 stitches.
Repeat across, ending with DC.
Row 7 – Openwork Cluster Row
CH 3, turn.
Work 3 DC into each CH-2 space.
Continue across, maintaining the same number of pattern repeats.
3. Autumn Stripe Sequence
Repeat the textured and openwork sections using this suggested color sequence.
| Stripe | Color | Rows |
| 1 | Burnt orange | 4 |
| 2 | Burgundy | 3 |
| 3 | Mustard yellow | 4 |
| 4 | Cream | 3 |
| 5 | Olive green | 4 |
| 6 | Chocolate brown | 3 |
| 7 | Beige | 4 |
| 8 | Forest green | 3 |
Repeat this sequence until the blanket reaches approximately 195 cm before adding the border.
For a polished result, work a small gauge swatch first and adjust the stitch counts at each transition. The stitch sections above are a design guide rather than a fully stitch-counted row-by-row chart.
4. Decorative Openwork Sections
To recreate the beautiful lace texture visible along the blanket:
Row 1: CH 3, turn. Work DC, CH 2, SK 2 across.
Row 2: CH 3, turn. Work 3 DC into each CH-2 space.
Row 3: CH 1, turn. Work SC evenly across.
Repeat these three rows between selected textured color bands.
The alternating solid and openwork sections create the signature bohemian appearance.
5. Crochet Border
Using cream yarn:
Round 1: Work SC evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 SC into each corner.
Round 2: CH 3, work DC around, placing additional stitches at each corner to prevent curling.
Round 3: Work a decorative shell border.
Shell stitch: Work 5 DC into one stitch, SK 2, SC into the next stitch, SK 2, and repeat.
Use cream or beige for the final edging.
6. Handmade Tassels
The long multicolored tassels are one of the most beautiful features of this blanket.
Materials
Use leftover yarn in all eight autumn colors.
Instructions
- Cut a piece of cardboard approximately 15–18 cm long.
- Wrap yarn around the cardboard 25–35 times.
- Slide a separate strand beneath the wrapped yarn and tie securely at the top.
- Remove the yarn bundle from the cardboard.
- Wrap another strand around the bundle approximately 2 cm below the top.
- Cut the bottom loops.
- Trim the ends evenly.
Make approximately 30–40 tassels, depending on the desired spacing.
Attach them evenly along the two short ends of the blanket, alternating the autumn colors.
For the reference-photo appearance, use a dense arrangement with tassels hanging approximately 12–15 cm.
7. Finishing and Blocking
Weave in all yarn ends securely using a yarn needle.
Gently hand-wash or dampen the blanket according to the yarn manufacturer’s instructions.
Lay flat on a clean surface and shape the edges evenly.
Allow the blanket to dry completely.
Comb and trim the tassels for a neat, professional finish.
8. Optional Matching Pillow
Create a matching autumn crochet pillow using the same textured stripe pattern.
Suggested size: 45 × 45 cm (18 × 18 inches).
Crochet two square panels, join three sides using SC, insert a pillow form, and close the final side.
Add small tassels to the four corners for a coordinated bohemian bedroom set.
Tips for a Professional Finish
- Maintain consistent stitch tension throughout the project.
- Use yarn of the same weight for every color.
- Check the blanket width after each pattern section.
- Keep the granny clusters evenly spaced.
- Avoid tightening the openwork sections.
- Make the tassels uniform in length and thickness.
- Use a slightly larger hook if the fabric feels too stiff.
Final Result
Your completed Autumn Rainbow Crochet Blanket will feature beautiful horizontal stripes, raised textured stitches, delicate openwork patterns, rich earthy colors, and elegant handmade tassels.
Spread it across a queen-size bed or drape it over a sofa to create a warm, cozy, bohemian atmosphere.
