Falling Leaves Blanket Crochet Pattern

There’s nothing better than wrapping up in a cozy handmade blanket when the weather starts to cool, and the Falling Leaves Blanket Crochet Pattern is the perfect project for fall and winter! This blanket features the beautiful falling leaves stitch, creating a textured design that looks just like leaves gently drifting down.

Made with bulky weight yarn, this blanket works up quickly while still being soft, warm, and snuggly. The thickness of the yarn really makes the stitch definition pop, showing off every “leaf” in the pattern.

About the Pattern

The Falling Leaves Blanket is an easy-to-follow crochet pattern that looks much more intricate than it really is. Once you get the stitch repeat down, it’s a relaxing project you can work on while watching your favorite fall shows or sipping a cup of tea.

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Easy Intermediate
• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn (perfect for cozy blankets)
• Construction: Worked flat, repeating rows of the falling leaves stitch
• Size: Easily adjustable to make a baby blanket, throw, or even a bed-sized blanket

Making the Falling Leaves Blanket Crochet Pattern

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Materials
1,500-2,500yds Bulky (5) yarn (I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky)
K/6.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
fsc – foundation single crochet
dc – double crochet
CL – *yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop* x2, yarn over, pull through 4 loops, yarn over, pull through 2
lfpCL – long front post cluster (front post cluster in the row below the previous row)

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 2 does not count as dc

Approx Finished Size—
Lapghan: 32” x 45”
Small Throw: 40” x 55”
Large Throw: 48” x 65”

CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN PATTERN

Pattern is written in 3 sizes consecutively
(Lapghan, Small Throw, Large Throw)

Ch 2

Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, fsc (89, 121, 149) (or any mult of 4 + 1) ((89, 121, 149) sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((89, 121, 149) sc)

Row 3: ch 2, turn, dc in 4 stitches, lfpCL in next, *dc in next 3 stitches, lfpCL in next* repeat from * to * across to last 4 stitches, dc in last 4 ((89, 121, 149))

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((89, 121, 149) sc)

Row 5: ch 2, turn, dc in 2 stitches, lfpCL in next, *dc in 3 stitches, lfpCL in next* repeat from * to * across to last 2 stitches, dc in last 2 ((89, 121, 149))

Row 6: ch 1, turn sc in each stitch across ((89, 121, 149) sc)

Row 7 – Row (112, 136, 160): repeat rows 3 – 6

Or until desired length.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

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