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Candy Puffs Blanket
Today, I have a special offering! My Candy Puffs Crochet Blanket Pattern is a hidden gem and has been since I wrote it in the Fall of 2014. I can’t wait to see what color palettes you create with this one!
I am so pleased to give this pattern to you in an updated free version. Below, you will find it in US Terms. Click here for the UK Terms free version!
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Materials
- US Size 4.5mm hook for blanket body
- Tapestry needle for joining and weaving ends
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Scheepjes Colour Crafter Yarn
- Weert 1001 x 4 Balls
- 1 ball each of the following 8 colors:
- Sittard 1130
- Amersfoort 1390
- Den Bosch 1241
- Kampen 1035
- Urk 1034
- Knokke 2012
- Den Helder 1068
- Alphen 1722
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Measurements: Blanket measures 42x42in
Stitch Guide (US Terms)
Click here for UK Terms!
- chN chain N number of times
- beg beginning
- beg dc sc, ch1
- beg puff pull loop on hook to desired height of puff, make puff st
- beg tr sc, ch2
- bet between
- hdc half double crochet
- dc double crochet
- MR Make Ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook to close ring
- puff [yoh, insert hook in indicated st, draw up a long loop] 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through all loops, ch1 to close
- rep repeat
- rem remaining
- RS Right Side of work
- sc single crochet
- sk skip
- sp space
- ss slip stitch
- st(s) stitch(es)
- tr treble crochet
- WS Wrong Side of work
- yoh yarn over hook
Repeat and Bracket Guide
- Square brackets [ ] are used for small repeats: 4dc, [2dc, 3tr, 2dc] 2 times
- Asterisks *are used for repeats that include small repeats: *5dc, [ch1, 1dc] 3 times in next ch, rep from * 3 times
- Round brackets ( ) are used when a string of stitches are worked into the same spot: (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next st
- Stitch Counts are given at the end of rows where necessary, in the following format: [12 dc, 3 sp]
Tips and Notes
- Weave your ends after each time you cut the yarn to avoid having to do them all at the end.
- Please read the stitch guide for any abbreviations.
- To get a neater result, I do not “chain up” for the first sc of the round/row. Jump straight into the first sc.
- Read carefully through the entire pattern. There are two Joining Method options.
- Option to resize the blanket to be larger is given at the end of the pattern as well.
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Instructions
Candy Puffs is a whimsical and dainty circle-to-square pattern with a gorgeous diagonal twist! Make 41 full circles, 16 half circles, and 4 quarter circles, and join the pieces using a very opulent join as-you-go. Once all of the pieces are joined, a pretty and delicate puff lace edging finishes the blanket.
Color Placement
This blanket is made for stash busting, but I used 4 shades of blue and 4 shades of pink for my sample. I made an even amount of each motif with all of the colors, and then made the contrasting third round evenly spread as well. Then, for the color placement, I randomly placed the motifs. This made for the lovely shading effect that you see in the finished blanket photos. I do not have an exact color layout for this blanket sample. It will look darling in any colors!
Full Circle (Make 41)
Rnd 1 Using first color, MR, beg puff, ch1, (puff, ch1) 7 times, join to closing chain of beg puff. [8 puff, 8 sp]
Rnd 2 (Beg dc, 3dc) in first ch-sp, 4dc in all ch-sps around, ss in beg dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [32 dc]
Rnd 3 Join second color with ss in second st of Rnd 2, (beg dc, 1dc) in same st, * [1dc, 2dc in next st] 2 times, ch1, sk1, (puff, ch1, puff) in next st, sk1, 2dc in next st, rep from * 3 times omitting final 2dc, ss in beg dc, cut yarn and weave ends. [8 puff, 32 dc, 12 sp]
Half Circle (Make 16)
Row 1 (WS) Using first color, MR, beg puff, (ch1, puff) 4 times, turn. [5 puff, 4 sp]
Row 2 (Beg dc, 3dc) in first ch-sp, 4dc in 3 ch-sps, 1dc in same sp as previous, cut yarn and weave ends. [17 dc]
Row 3 With RS still facing, join second color with ss in beg dc, beg puff in same st, * [2dc in next st, 1dc] 2 times, 2dc in next st, ch1, * sk1, (puff, ch1, puff) in next st, sk1, rep from * to * 1 time, puff in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [4 puff, 16 dc, 5 sp]
Quarter Circle (Make 4)
Row 1 (WS) Using first color, 3sc, [ch1, puff] 3 times, turn. [3 puff, 3 sp, 3 sc]
Note: Second sc will be the corner of the blanket body. This is helpful when working the border.
Row 2 (Beg dc, 3dc) in first ch-sp, 5dc in next ch-sp, cut yarn and weave ends. [9 dc]
Row 3 With RS still facing, join second color with ss in beg dc, beg puff in same st, [2dc in next st, 1dc] 2 times, 2dc in next st, ch1, sk1, puff in final st, cut yarn and weave ends. [2 puff, 8 dc]
Motif Layout Chart
Join Motifs to Make Blanket Body
Join Full Circle motifs together
Full Circle motifs are numbered in the layout chart above in the order they are joined.
Motif 1
Rnd 4 Join Yarn A with ss in any ch-sp between two puffs, beg tr in same sp, [ch3, 1tr in same sp, 1dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next st, 1hdc, 4sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1dc in next ch-sp, 1tr in next sp] 4 times omitting final tr, ss in beg tr. [8 tr, 16 dc, 8 hdc, 16 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 5 Beg puff in corner sp, * (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, puff in next ch-sp, rep from * 3 times omitting final puff, ss in beg puff, cut yarn and weave ends.
Motifs 2-5
Rnd 4 Work as for Motif 1.
Rnd 5 Beg puff in corner sp, * (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, puff in next ch-sp, rep from * 2 times, ch1, puff in same sp, ch1, release lp from hook, insert hook in corner sp of completed motif, using motif layout as a guide, grab lp, Pull Loop Through to front of work – PLT Join maneuver complete (this is how motifs will be joined), ch2, (puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, ss in beg puff, cut yarn and weave ends.
Motif 6
Rnd 4 Work as for Motif 1.
Rnd 5 Beg puff in corner sp, * (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, puff in next ch-sp, rep from * 1 time, (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, 1dc in next st, PLT in corresponding dc st on Motif 2, [1dc, PLT] 7 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, ss in beg puff, cut yarn and weave ends.
PLT Join Photo Close-up
Release lp from hook (first photo below), insert hook through corresponding st on completed motif, grab lp (second photo below), pull lp through to front of work (not shown).
Motifs 7-9
Rnd 4 Work as for Motif 1.
Rnd 5 Beg puff in corner sp, (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch1, PLT in corner sp of previous motif, ch2, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, ss in beg puff, cut yarn and weave ends.
Motif 10
Rnd 4 Work as for Motif 1.
Rnd 5 Beg puff in corner sp, (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch1, PLT in Motif 1, ch2, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, * sk2, 8dc, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, rep from * 1 time, sk2, 8dc, ch1, ss in beg puff, cut yarn and weave ends.
Motifs 11-14
Rnd 4 Work as for Motif 1.
Rnd 5 Beg puff in corner sp, (ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in same sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch1, PLT in motif located directly above, ch2, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch1, PLT in corner sp of previous motif, ch2, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch3, puff, ch1, puff) in next sp, sk2, 8dc, ch1, ss in beg puff, cut yarn and weave ends.
Remaining Full Circle Motifs
Using these methods, join remaining motifs numbered 15-41.
Note: Here is how the join will look when 4 motif corners come together. To avoid a hole where these 4 corners meet, you should capture the cross join when adding in the 4th motif. This will be when the “North” corner of a motif joins to the motif located directly above it. Capture the cross join by putting your hook under it when you grab the lp to PLT. It will then be encased in the PLT joining chain and there will not be a hole.
Join in Quarter Circle Motifs
Note: Joining method is the same for all 4 quarter circle motifs. These motifs are joined onto the 4 corners of the blanket. Use layout as a guide.
Row 4 With WS facing, join Yarn A with ss in first puff, (beg tr, ch3, 1tr) in same st, 1dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next st, 1hdc, 4sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1dc in next ch-sp, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in final puff, turn. [4 tr, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 4 sc, 2 sp]
Row 5 Beg tr in first st, ch3, (puff, ch1, puff) in first ch-sp, sk2, (1dc, PLT) 8 time, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff) in final ch-sp, ch3, 1tr in final st, cut yarn and weave ends.
Join in Half Circle Motifs
Note: Join in Half Circle Motifs 1 blanket edge at a time, join 4 motifs on from left to right. Each side’s 4 motifs will be joined in the same manner. When all 16 half circle motifs are joined on, there should be no more unjoined corner lps on any motifs.
First, second, and third half circle motifs:
Row 4 With WS facing, join Yarn A with ss in first puff, (beg tr, ch3, 1tr) in same st, * 1dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next st, 1hdc, 4sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1dc in next ch-sp, * (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * to * 1 time, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in final puff, turn. [6 tr, 8 dc, 4 hdc, 8 sc, 3 sp]
Row 5 Beg tr in first st, ch1, PLT in previous motif, picking up ch-lp from adjacent motif as well, ch2, (puff, ch1, puff) in first ch-sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch1, PLT in motif located directly below, ch2, puff, ch1, puff) in next ch-sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff) in next ch-sp, ch3, 1tr in final st, cut yarn and weave ends.
Fourth half circle motif:
Row 4 With WS facing, join Yarn A with ss in first puff, (beg tr, ch3, 1tr) in same st, * 1dc in next ch-sp, 1dc in next st, 1hdc, 4sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1dc in next ch-sp, * (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in next ch-sp, rep from * to * 1 time, (1tr, ch3, 1tr) in final puff, turn. [6 tr, 8 dc, 4 hdc, 8 sc, 3 sp]
Row 5 Beg tr in first st, ch1, PLT in previous motif, picking up ch-lp from adjacent motif as well, ch2, (puff, ch1, puff) in first ch-sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff, ch1, PLT in motif located directly below, ch2, puff, ch1, puff) in next ch-sp, sk2, [1dc, PLT] 8 times, ch1, (puff, ch1, puff) in next ch-sp, ch1, PLT in corner motif picking up adjacent corner lp as well, ch2, 1tr in final st, cut yarn and weave ends.
Rep on rem 3 sides of blanket.
Blanket Body is complete. Proceed to Puff Lace Border.
Puff Lace Border
Rnd 1 Join Yarn A in any corner sc, * (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in corner st, (ch3, 1sc in top of next stitch) across to next corner, ch3, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. Note: Be sure to count 55 ch-lps between the (1sc, ch3, 1sc) corners on each side of the blanket.
Rnd 2 Ss in first ch, 1sc in same ch-sp, (ch3, 1sc in next ch-sp) all around blanket until first corner is reached, replace final ch3 with ch1, 1dc in first sc.
Special Stitch:
narrow puff [yoh, insert hook in indicated spot, yoh, draw up long loop] 2 times, ch1 to close.
Rnd 3 1sc around dc st treating it as a ch-sp, ch3, 1sc in third ch from hook – picot made, *[narrow puff, picot] 3 times in corner sc, narrow puff in same corner st, picot, 1sc in next 2 ch-sps, ** picot, ch1, 1sc in next ch-sp, [narrow puff, picot] 3 times in next ch-sp, narrow puff in same ch-sp, 1sc in next ch-sp, rep from ** across to final 2 ch-sps before next corner, 1sc in 2 ch-sps, picot, rep from * 3 times omitting final sc, ss in first sc, cut yarn and weave ends.
You’re all done!! Do a happy dance! 🙂
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RACHELE CARMONA
Crochet Designer & Fiber Artist
I hope you enjoyed the Candy Puffs Crochet Blanket pattern! It was so fun to update this hidden gem pattern. If you start/finish the blanket, be sure to hashtag it on socials: #CandyPuffsBlanket and #CypressTextiles so I will see it and share in my stories/pages!
Happy crafting,
Rachele C.
PS: Another pattern that has been getting a lot of love lately is my Hearthside Crochet Blanket Pattern. Find the pattern here!
(Photo credit to the wildly talented Kaelyn Guerin of iiirdwind and Haus Guerin)
