Mila Cosy Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern

The Mila cosy stripe blanket is an easy crochet project that is visually striking and will elevate your home décor.

Worked in the Alpine stitch, the finished blanket has a lovely heavy and luxurious weight, making it the perfect companion for chilly nights and winter snuggles!

The Alpine stitch has a unique texture that looks just as good in multiple colours as it does in a single colour.   My crochet pattern uses three colours in a sequence of stripes which adds a touch of elegance to the finished blanket. 

You might find it helpful to save the colour sequence image so that if you already know the stitch pattern or once you’ve got the hang of it, you can work from the image.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this crochet blanket pattern is designed to guide you through the process.

Experience the luxurious comfort of this heavyweight crochet blanket yourself and wrap yourself in warmth.

Why you’ll love crocheting this stripe blanket

Design Inspiration

I enjoy crocheting for family and when I received a request to crochet a blanket using the same stitch I used in my Noughts and Crosses blanket, we got together to chat about the design.

I already had two suitable colours in my stash, so that only left one colour to choose.  Once we knew the colours it was a lot easier to design the placement of the stripes!

Fortunately, the sequence worked out well.  I did have to modify the number of rows in some of the stripes to match the amount of yarn we had but the basic colour placements stayed the same.

I love it when not only does the design work out without too much hassle but the person receiving the blanket highly values the craftsmanship of handmade.  It’s a feeling you can’t beat!

How the pattern is worked

• This crochet blanket pattern is worked flat in rows from the bottom up.
• It is crocheted in Alpine stitch which is a 4-row repeat.
• Three different sizes of crochet hooks are used to maintain tension – the foundation row uses 6mm, the Alpine stitch uses 5mm and the border, 4.5mm.
• Three colours are used (Yarn A, Yarn B and Yarn C) to work stripes which vary in the number of rows.  Once the centre is reached the colour sequence repeats in reverse.
• The colour sequence is:  Yarn A = 3 rows, Yarn B = 4 rows, Yarn C = 4 rows, Yarn B = 4 rows, Yarn A = 4 rows, Yarn B = 4 rows, Yarn C = 4 rows, Yarn B = 4 rows, Yarn A = 14 rows, Yarn C = 20 rows, Yarn A = 2 rows, Yarn B = 4 rows, Yarn C = 4 rows.  The last stripe is the middle of the blanket and the sequence reverses from here.
• The colour sequence is available as a PDF and jpg.

How to add a border to an alpine stitch blanket

I’ve kept the border simple for this alpine stitch blanket because the colour sequences and the stitch itself is the ‘star of the show.’

• I’ve reduced the hook size which allows for a smoother border with no ruffling or stretching.
• The border is worked in rounds
• The first two rounds are worked in one colour (Yarn B) using half treble UK/ half double US stitches with chain one between two stitches in the corners.
• The final round is worked in a different colour (Yarn C) using double crochet UK/ single and use chain one between two stitches in the corner.
• I didn’t use the third colour as the lighter lilac colour and the darker blue colour tie the design together to give the blanket a lovely finish.

Related Crochet Blanket Patterns

If you enjoy working with a combination of stitches and techniques, you might like:

• Candyfloss Horizon blanket
• Tangerine Dreams blanket
• Day at the Beach blanket
• Seaside Dreams blanket
• Noughts and Crosses blanket
• Galana filet blanket
• Orchid Blaze blanket
• Peek-a-Boo Bunny blanket
• Snowberry baby blanket
• Winter Nights blanket
• Tunisian Crochet blanket patterns
• Baby blanket patterns
• Lap Blanket Patterns

Easy patterns with colour changes include:

• Pastel Dreams blanket
• Shell Bay blanket
• Striped Crochet Blanket Patterns

A relaxing crochet project is my Princess of Diamonds lap blanket.  A continuous granny square with a difference!

Looking for a one colour, one-row repeat pattern or baby shower gift? The Tranquil Moments baby afghan is perfect for meeting those needs.

Wanting to design your own blanket or looking for an easy blanket crochet pattern?  These simple blankets and instructions to create your own are just what you need.

Short on time? These baby blanket kits or modern blanket kits could be just what you need.

Make your project really stand out with these free crochet border and edging patterns.

Yarn

I’ve used Lion Brand Heartland before in my Moonbeam Hot Water Bottle Cover and Canterbury Edition Tote Bag.  I like the quality and the stitch definition and my makes so far have kept that quality after washing.

This crochet blanket uses 3 different shades but there are plenty more to choose from.  If you’re going to use the same yarn you won’t have any problems matching to your décor!

Pattern Notes

• This crochet blanket pattern is written in UK and US Crochet Terms
• The Alpine stitch is worked in multiples of 2 and a 4-row repeat pattern making it easy to adjust to any width or length blanket
• Chain one does not count as a stitch
• Chain two counts as a stitch
• Front post stitches are worked into the stitch 2 rows below
• Front post stitches are always worked on the right side of the work
• Colours are shown as thus:  Yarn A = New River Gorge;  Yarn B = North Cascades; Yarn C = Lake Clark
• Colour changes take place at the end of rows on the last pull through before working the new colour

Colour Sequence

The image below shows the yarn and row numbers of the colour sequence.

You can use this to work from. If you want a bigger or smaller blanket, either reduce the amount of rows in each sequence or add more rows.

• right click on the image below and ‘save as.’

Level

Easy

Materials

• Lion Brand Heartland total 1420g / 2510 yd  /  2300m
• Separate colour yarn amounts: New River Gorge 426g /  753yd  /  690m;  North Cascades 426g  /  753yd  /  690m;  Lake Clark 568g  /  1004yd  /  920m
• Crochet Hook 6mm/J/10;   5mm/H/8;  4.5mm/7
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• St = stitch
• Rs = right side
• Ws = wrong side
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Ch-sps = chain spaces
• Prev = previous

Gauge

Approximately 12 stitches and 7 rows =  10cm X 10cm

Gauge is not critical for this crochet blanket

Measurements

Approximately 47” / 120cm (W) X 56” / 142.5cm (L)

Cosy Stripe Blanket Instructions UK Crochet Terms

With Yarn A and a 6mm/J10 hook

Ch 147

Row 1: dc in 2^nd ch from hook, dc to end, ch2, turn

Change to 5mm /  H/8 hook

Row 2: tr in next st, tr to end, ch1 turn

Row 3: dc in same st, dc to end, ch2 turn

Change to Yarn B on last pull through of dc from row 3

Row 4 (RS): *fptr in the tr 2 rows below, tr in next st, *rep to last 2 sts, fptr in next st, tr in last st, ch1, turn

Row 5 (WS): dc in same st, dc to end, ch2, turn

Row 6 (RS): *tr in next st, fptr in the tr 2 rows below, * rep to last 2 sts, tr in last 2 sts, ch1, turn

Row 7 (WS): dc in same st, dc to end, ch2, turn

Change to Yarn C on last pull through of dc from row 7

Rows 4 – 7 complete the Alpine stitch pattern

Rep rows 4 – 7 for a total of 145 rows following the colour sequence in pattern notes

Row 146: rep row 3

Fasten off.

Weave in ends and turn blanket to the RS.

Border

Change to 4.5mm / 7 crochet hook

Working on the RS, rejoin yarn to the start of row 146

Round 1: (RS) With Yarn B,  htr to last st of row, [htr, ch2, htr] in last st, turn to work along the side/length of the blanket, htr evenly to last st, [htr, ch2, htr] in last st, turn to work along the width of the blanket, htr to last st, [htr, ch2, htr] in last st, turn to work along the side/length, htr evenly to last st, [htr, ch2, htr] in last st, join to top of ch2 with a sl st, ch2

Round 2 (RS): htr around the entire blanket with [htr, ch2, htr] in the ch-sps from prev round at the corners, change to Yarn C on last pull through, join to top of ch2 with a sl st, ch1

Round 3 RS): dc around the entire blanket with [dc, ch1, dc] in ch-sps from prev at the corners, join with a sl st to top of ch1

Fasten off

Weave in ends

Cosy Stripe Blanket Instructions UK Crochet Terms

With Yarn A and a 6mm/J10 hook

Ch 147

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc to end, ch2, turn

Change to 5mm /  H/8 hook

Row 2: dc in next st, dc to end, ch1 turn

Row 3: sc in same st, sc to end, ch2 turn

Change to Yarn B on last pull through of sc from row 3

Row 4 (RS): *fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, dc in next st, *rep to last 2 sts, fpdc in next st, dc in last st, ch1, turn

Row 5 (WS): sc in same st, sc to end, ch2, turn

Row 6 (RS): *dc in next st, fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, * rep to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch1, turn

Row 7 (WS): sc in same st, sc to end, ch2, turn

Change to Yarn C on last pull through of sc from row 7

Rows 4 – 7 complete the Alpine stitch pattern

Rep rows 4 – 7 for a total of 145 rows following the colour sequence in pattern notes

Row 146: rep row 3

Fasten off.

Weave in ends and turn blanket to the RS.

Border

Change to 4.5mm / 7 crochet hook

Working on the RS, rejoin yarn to the start of row 146

Round 1: (RS) With Yarn B,  hdc to last st of row, [hdc, ch2, hdc] in last st, turn to work along the side/length of the blanket, hdc evenly to last st, [hdc, ch2, hdc in last st, turn to work along the width of the blanket, hdc to last st, [hdc, ch2, hdc] in last st, turn to work along the side/length, hdc evenly to last st, [hdc, ch2, hdc] in last st, join to top of ch2 with a sl st, ch2

Round 2 (RS): hdc around the entire blanket with [hdc, ch2, hdc] in the ch-sps from prev round at the corners, change to Yarn C on last pull through, join to top of ch2 with a sl st, ch1

Round 3 RS): sc around the entire blanket with [sc, ch1, dc] in ch-sps from prev at the corners, join with a sl st to top of ch1

Fasten off

Weave in ends

Happy crocheting!

Copyright Notice

The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree.  This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.  You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make.  If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.