Autumn Striped Blanket – Easy Fall Blanket Crochet Pattern

Easy Striped Blanket for Fall

Get ready to wrap yourself in handmade coziness with this Autumn Striped Blanket Crochet Pattern. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to crochet a fall blanket, this is the perfect project. Designed with simple, beginner-friendly stitches, this striped crochet blanket is relaxing and fun to make — the kind of project you can enjoy while sipping tea and watching the leaves change outside.

In addition to the easy-to-follow written instructions and a helpful quick-reference guide, there’s a step-by-step video tutorial!

I made mine in warm fall colors to create the ultimate autumn blanket, but you can easily customize it with any shades you love. Whether you choose bold stripes, soft neutrals, or a mix of seasonal tones, this blanket will turn out beautifully. Best of all, it’s versatile enough to be used any time of year.

Whether you’re searching for a fall crochet afghan pattern, a cozy handmade gift idea, or just a relaxing crochet project for yourself, this striped blanket is a wonderful choice. Once finished, you’ll have a snuggly, handmade blanket that’s perfect for keeping warm on crisp fall evenings or adding a touch of handmade charm to your home all year long.

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Pattern Details

Skill Level

The skill level is easy and beginner-friendly.

Size

The pattern creates a blanket that is approximately 35” wide and 55” high. Please refer to the “How to Adjust the Size” section for how to customize the size.

Materials

Yarn: Any size 4 (medium) yarn. I used Impeccable yarn by Loops & Threads. This yarn is size 4 (medium) and 100% acrylic. 

A skein is 285 yds / 260 m and 4.5 oz / 127.5 g. I used 2 skeins of each color.

Amount of yarn required and colors I used:

• Color A: “Claret” (red) – 420 yds 
• Color B: “Pumpkin” (orange) – 410 yds
• Color C: “Gold” (yellow) – 410 yds
• Color D: “Walnut” (brown) – 410 yds 
• Color E: “Forest” (green) – 410 yds

You are welcome to use more or less colors. Each color section (a repeat of Rows 1 – 12) requires approximately 205 yds of yarn.

Crochet Hook Size: K/10.5 (6.50 mm).

Other Materials: Yarn needle, scissors and a measuring tape. Optional: stitch markers.

Terminology

This pattern is written for right-handed crochet using standard US terminology. If you’re more familiar with UK terms, here’s my US to UK Conversion Chart. 

Abbreviations

• ch/chs = chain/chains
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• RS = right side
• sc = single crochet 
• sl st = slip stitch
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• WS = wrong side

Gauge

Exact sizing is not important. For reference, 4” x 4” = 12 sts (counting all sts) and 14 rows following the pattern. To make a swatch, ch 19 and follow the pattern until your swatch measures 5” high. 

How to Adjust the Size

The pattern creates a blanket that is approximately 35” wide and 55” high. 

The number of starting chains determines the height of the blanket and the number of rows determines the width. To adjust the height, make more or less starting chains in multiples of 2 + 1 (meaning that you will need an odd number of starting chains). To adjust the width, repeat Rows 1 – 12 more or less times. Each color section (a repeat of Rows 1 – 12), is approximately 3.5” high.

As a guideline: 170 sts = 55“ wide, which means there are approximately 3.1 stitches in an inch. You can take the width you want your blanket to be (in inches) and multiply it by 3.1. For example, if you want your blanket to be approximately 100” wide, 100 x 3.1 = 310. Round up to the nearest odd number. In this example, you would round up to 311. So, you would need 311 starting chains to make the blanket approximately 100” wide. (This is a rough estimate but should give you a width that is close to what you want it to be). 

Pattern Notes

• The blanket is completely reversible and looks the same on the front and back.
• Chains never count as stitches.
• Always work into the first stitch (the stitch attached to the chain). 
• Always leave an 8” tail whenever you add yarn or fasten off. Later, when you add the tassels, you can incorporate these tails into the tassels instead of weaving them in.
• You may find it helpful to place a stitch marker in the first stitch made in every row.
• Whenever you make a slip stitch, always make it very loosely as you will work into it on the following row. 
• It may take several rows for the width of your blanket (which is actually the finished blanket’s height) to be the size that it will be for the remainder of the pattern. I recommend only measuring your work after you finish the first color section (after Row 12). If after the first color section you are not happy with the size, start again with a different number of starting chains (refer to: “How to Adjust the Size”).
• Your blanket may curl, bunch or bulge as you work on it. Blocking the finished blanket will help even it out. 

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Video Tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial below or keep scrolling down for the written instructions.

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Just a Reminder!

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How to Crochet the Autumn/Fall Blanket

Blanket Body Instructions

Use Color A (I used red) for the Start – Row 12.

Start: Leave an 8” tail and ch 171.

Row 1 (RS): In the second ch from the hook, sc.

Sc in each ch across. 

(170 sc sts)

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

In the first st, sc. In the next st, dc.

*In the next st, sc. In the next st, dc.*

Repeat from * to * across.

(85 sc sts + 85 dc sts = 170 sts. Reminder: chs never count as sts.)

Row 3 (RS): Repeat Row 2. 

Row 4 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

In the first st, sl st (reminder: always make your sl sts very loosely). 

In the next st, hdc.

*In the next st, sl st. In the next st, hdc.*

Repeat from * to * across. 

(85 sl sts + 85 hdc sts = 170 sts)

Rows 5 – 9: Repeat Row 4.

Rows 10 & 11: Repeat Row 2.

Row 12 (WS): Ch 1 and turn.

In the first st, sc. 

Sc in each st across. 

(170 sc sts)

Change colors: place the new color on your hook (leave an 8” tail) and pull it through the loop of the old color currently on your hook. With your new color, begin the next row. Fasten off the old color (leave an 8” tail). 

Rows 13 – 24: With Color B (I used orange), repeat Rows 1 – 12. 

Note about repeating Row 1: The original Row 1 says to work in the (starting) chs. From now on, when repeating Row 1, work into sts: Ch 1 and turn. 

Sc in the first st and in each st across. (170 sc sts)

Rows 25 – 36: With Color C (I used yellow), repeat Rows 1 – 12.

Rows 37 – 48: With Color D (I used brown), repeat Rows 1 – 12.

Rows 49 – 60: With Color E (I used green), repeat Rows 1 – 12. 

Rows 61 – 120: Repeat Rows 1 – 60.

You can adjust the size by repeating Rows 1 – 12 more or less times.

After finishing Row 120 or when you reach your desired size, fasten off, leaving an 8” tail. You can wait until you add the tassels and incorporate all the loose ends into the tassels. Alternatively, you can weave in all your loose ends. 

Quick-Reference Overview

Below is a quick-reference overview. Repeat instructions from * to * across the row.

Reminders: 

• Always ch 1 and turn at the start of each row.
• Always work in the first st. 
• All rows have 170 sts (not counting chs). 

These are the colors I used for each row: 

Blocking (Optional)

Blocking can help shape your blanket and correct any bulging. To block your finished blanket, soak it briefly in water, pin it on blocking boards and leave it to dry. Alternatively, pin it on blocking boards, spray it with water and leave it to dry. 

Adding Tassels

Preparing Your Yarn

Each color section has 14 tassels in total (7 tassels on the bottom and 7 tassels on the top). Each tassel is made with 2 strands of yarn. Each strand of yarn is 16” long. For each color section, you will need 28 strands that are 16” long. 

You can make the tassels shorter or longer by cutting smaller or bigger strands.

Tip for cutting the strands: find an object that is 8” wide (a piece of cardboard, a notebook, etc). Wrap your yarn around the 8” object 28 times (each wrap = 1 strand). Cut the yarn in half. 

How to Attach the Tassels

The RS/front of the blanket should be facing up. 

A) Insert your hook from the back of the blanket to the front. Take the strands of yarn, fold them in half and place them on your hook.

B) With your hook, pull the folded ends through the blanket (which creates a loop).

C) Pull the ends through the loop. (If you are incorporating your loose ends into the tassels and if there is a tail/end nearby, pull it through the loop).

D) Pull tight to make a knot. 

Repeat steps A) – D) for each tassel. Attach 7 tassels evenly spaced across each color section.

Once all tassels are attached, trim the strands to make them all one length. I cut mine to be 5” long.

Learn how to add tassels and trim the strands perfectly with this Guide & Video Tutorial on How to Attach & Trim Tassels.

Optional: To prevent fraying ends, tie a small knot at the end of each strand. 

And now you have a new blanket! 

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