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Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern

Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a colourful starburst granny blanket worked in super bulky Tuff Puff yarn with a white background and playful tassel corners. The motifs are joined using a CJAYG (continuous join as you go) method for a neat, seamless finish. The pattern includes a full colour chart for layout, step-by-step rounds for each motif and clear border instructions.

Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Video tutorials are referenced throughout to help with key techniques like making starbursts and joining CJAYG. The finished blanket measures approximately 44 x 60 inches after blocking.

Why You'll Love This Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines bold, joyful colours with a relaxed, beachy vibe that brightens any room. I adore the starburst motif—the layered rounds create a gorgeous texture and a sense of movement. Using the CJAYG joining method gives a clean, professional finish that I find very satisfying. The tassel corners add a playful touch that makes the blanket feel handmade and special.

Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customise this blanket; you can swap the accent colours to suit your home decor and make a completely different vibe by choosing pastels or jewel tones.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier blanket use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; conversely use lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a smaller, more delicate version.

I often experiment with the border by adding more rounds or using a scalloped edge instead of HDC rounds for a decorative finish.

Try swapping the white background for a soft neutral grey or beige for a subtler look while keeping the bright starbursts for pops of colour.

I sometimes add embroidered details to the centre of a few starbursts for a vintage, heirloom feel—tiny french knots or surface stitches work well.

Want to make this into a baby blanket? Reduce the number of squares or use DK held doubled to get a smaller finished size and softer drape.

I also like to mix yarn brands—if you use stash yarn, hold three strands of worsted together to match the super bulky thickness and check gauge before committing.

For a removable tassel option, attach tassels with a bow or loop so you can remove them before washing; this is handy for gift items that may need extra care.

If you prefer a joined-seam look rather than CJAYG, join squares with whipstitch or single crochet seams but plan for extra yarn and a slightly different edge finish.

I recommend making one motif with any major change first so you can evaluate colour balance and gauge before making dozens; this saves time and helps you perfect the final palette.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge before starting will alter finished size and yarn requirements; always make a sample square and adjust your hook size to match the gauge. ✗ Skipping the CJAYG video or instructions may lead to extra yarn usage and a different join finish; follow the CJAYG method and video tutorial to replicate the sample accurately. ✗ Changing yarn fiber or weight without recalculating grams and hook size causes mismatched motif sizes; if using stash yarn, hold suitable strands together and check your gauge carefully. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and weave ends securely can cause tassels or joins to loosen; finish rounds cleanly and weave in ends firmly before trimming tassels.

Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern

Create a bright, beachy starburst granny blanket with this detailed crochet pattern. You will work colourful starburst motifs in super bulky yarn and join them using the CJAYG (continuous join as you go) method for a seamless finish. The pattern includes a full colour chart, border rounds, tassel instructions and video links to guide you through every step. Perfect for making a vibrant throw or a heartfelt handmade gift.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Christmas in the Sand Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky (44 yds/100g) White - 660 yds / 1500g (15 skeins)
  • 02
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Flamingo - 41 yds / 94g (1 skein)
  • 03
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Pucker - 116 yds / 263g (3 skeins)
  • 04
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Cactus Blossom - 180 yds / 410g (5 skeins)
  • 05
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Canary - 30 yds / 69g (1 skein)
  • 06
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Chartreuse - 179 yds / 407g (5 skeins)
  • 07
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Pear - 70 yds / 158g (2 skeins)
  • 08
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Mint - 186 yds / 423g (5 skeins)
  • 09
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Marina - 80 yds / 181g (2 skeins)
  • 10
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Jelly - 42 yds / 95g (1 skein)
  • 11
    WeCrochet Tuff Puff Super Bulky Fairy Tale - 44 yds / 100g (1 skein)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook US 9.00 mm (M/N)
  • 02
    Needle for weaving in ends
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers (optional for corners)
  • 05
    4 inch book or tassel maker (for tassels)
  • 06
    Pins for blocking (optional)
  • 07
    Tape measure for gauge

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— Pattern Notes :

Infos :

Ch 2 counts as DC throughout. Ch 3 counts as tr throughout. **Please note: for the yarn quantities listed above the colour White was used entirely- I had about a 6-inch tail when finished. The same can be said for the colour Fairy tale- only a small tail remained. Keep this in mind when ordering quantities. Gauge will affect yarn quantities. If your squares are large than 8 inches square, you will require more yarn. Please adjust hook size to meet gauge. If you do not use the CJAYG method for joining your circles you will require more yarn. This blanket is joined by using the CJAYG method. Please read the pattern in its entirety before starting. Video tutorials are included. Don't forget to share your makes on Instagram and Facebook! Tag me on Instagram @nautikrallcrochet or Facebook @nautikrall_crochet, or use the hashtag: #christmasinthesandblanket

— Alternative Yarn Suggestion and Customizing :

Infos :

If you want to change up the border for the blanket, I used 3 colours to complete 3 rounds of HDC around the blanket (Cactus Blossom, Chartreuse and Mint). For each round I used almost 2 whole skeins for each colour. If you would like to include new or change up any of the colours here is a breakdown of the weights for each round of the starburst motif: Round 1= 7 g or just over 3 yds. Round 2= 16 g or just over 7 yds. Round 3= 20 g or 8.8 yds. For joining each row, I used approximately 2 skeins of white. If you would like to use up yarn from your stash-holding 3 strands of worsted weight yarn together should give you the equivalent thickness of super bulky yarn. Remember to check your gage! If your gage matches the pattern, then you should ideally need the same amount in *grams* for any yarn you're working with.

— Pattern Graph :

Info :

The blanket layout graph is a 5 by 7 arrangement of starburst squares numbered left to right, top to bottom. Refer to the granny square colour chart for the colour placement of each numbered square when laying out motifs for joining.

— Granny Square Colour Chart (written from Round 1 to Round 3) :

Infos :

1- Chartreuse, Marina, Cactus Blossom; 2- Fairy Tale, Mint, Chartreuse; 3- Mint, Pucker, Marina; 4- Chartreuse, Pear, Pucker; 5- Marina, Mint, Jelly; 6- Pucker, Marina, Pear; 7- Canary, Cactus Blossom, Mint; 8- Pear, Chartreuse, Flamingo; 9- Jelly, Canary, Cactus Blossom; 10- Flamingo, Fairy Tale, Pear; 11- Chartreuse, Cactus Blossom, Pucker; 12- Pucker, Mint, Marina; 13- Marina, Mint, Cactus Blossom; 14- Chartreuse, Cactus Blossom, Mint; 15- Fairy Tale, Pucker, Chartreuse; 16- Marina, Flamingo, Mint; 17- Jelly, Mint, Pear; 18- Flamingo, Cactus Blossom, Fairy Tale; 19- Chartreuse, Canary, Pear; 20- Chartreuse, Flamingo, Pucker; 21- Jelly, Chartreuse, Cactus Blossom; 22- Marina, Mint, Pucker; 23- Jelly, Cactus Blossom, Mint; 24- Jelly, Pear, Chartreuse; 25- Mint, Canary, Marina; 26- Pear, Fairy Tale, Mint; 27- Pucker, Canary, Chartreuse; 28- Cactus Blossom, Mint, Pear; 29- Fairy Tale, Pucker, Flamingo; 30- Marina, Chartreuse, Jelly; 31- Pucker, Marina, Chartreuse; 32- Mint, Fairy Tale, Cactus Blossom; 33- Jelly, Chartreuse, Marina; 34- Cactus Blossom, Chartreuse, Mint; 35- Cactus Blossom, Mint, Pucker.

— Pattern Granny Square (Classic Starburst) :

Round 1 :

Using first colour, Ch 4. Sl st into 4th ch from hook to create centre ring. Ch 2, work 11 DC into centre ring (12 DC total). Join with sl st to the top of the first official DC st (not the ch-2), Fasten off.

Round 2 :

Join new colour between any of the DC sts from rnd 1 and ch 2. Work 1 DC into the same sp. Work 2 DC sts into the sps between each DC st of rnd 1 (24 DC sts total). Sl st into the top of the first official DC st (not the ch-2), Fasten off.

Round 3 :

Join new colour between any of the DC shells from rnd 2 and ch 2. Work 2 DC into the same sp. Work 3 DC sts (shell) into each of the sps between DC shells of the previous rnd (36 DC sts total). Join with a sl st to the top of the first official DC (not the ch-2), Fasten off.

Info :

Please see the video tutorial below on how to make these starbursts: https://youtu.be/BbNzMPBpNKw

Round 4 :

**If you are joining squares using the "CJAYG" then IGNORE this round** Join main background colour (White) into any sp between 3 DC shells and ch 3. Work [2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr] into same sp (first corner). *Work 3 DC into next sp between shells, twice. Work [3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr] into next sp between shells.* Repeat from * to * two more times. Work 3 DC into next sp between shells, twice. Join round with sl st into the top of the first DC st (not the ch-2). Fasten off.

— Assembling Blanket CJAYG :

Info :

With RS of starbursts face up, lay out all motifs in the arrangement from the colour graph above. Using background colour, start in top right-hand corner to join squares across the rows. Example: First row will be joined from square number 5 across to square number 1. The second row will start with square number 10 and be worked across to square number 6. Following along with the video tutorial, crocheting starbursts together until blanket is complete. Fasten off.

— Border :

Round 1 :

Join White (or main background colour) in any corner and ch 2. Work [2 DC, ch 2, 3 DC] into corner. Work 3 DC sts into each sp around blanket (aka work regular granny square stitch around blanket). When working the corner joins of two squares; put 2 DC on either side of join. Work [3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC] into corners. Repeat this all the way around the blanket and join with a sl st to the first DC (not the ch-2). Fasten off.

Round 2 :

Join new colour (Cactus Blossom) and Ch 1. Work a HDC into each st around, make sure to put 3 HDC into each corner (it may be helpful to use a stitch marker to indicate which is the middle st). Join with a sl st to the first HDC (not the ch-1). Fasten off.

Round 3 :

Join new colour (Chartreuse) and Ch 1. Work a HDC into every st around, make sure to put 3 HDC into the middle stitch of each corner (the middle HDC in the corner from the previous rnd). Join with a sl st to the first HDC (not the ch-1). Fasten off.

Round 4 :

Join new colour (Mint) and Ch 1. Work a HDC into every st around, make sure to put 3 HDC into the middle stitch of each corner (the middle HDC in the corner from the previous rnd). Join with a sl st to the first HDC (not the ch-1). Fasten off.

— Tassels :

Info :

Using the colour Pucker, create 4 tassels for the corners of the blanket. I use this tutorial: https://youtu.be/6VDCJJOcYt0 Using a 4 inch book (or tassel maker), wrap yarn 20 times to achieve appropriately sized tassel. Trim ends and attach to blanket. Pro-tip: I tie my tassels onto the blanket with a little bow, this way when I need to wash the blanket I can easily remove them!

Assembly Instructions

  • With RS of starbursts face up, lay out all motifs in the arrangement from the colour graph above so colours match the chart before joining.
  • Using background colour (White) start in the top right-hand corner and join squares across each row using the CJAYG method; follow the example ordering and the video tutorial for sequence.
  • After joining rows, continue crocheting starbursts together row by row until the entire blanket is joined and the layout matches the pattern graph.
  • Work the border by joining White in a corner and working [2 DC, ch 2, 3 DC] into corners and 3 DC into each space around; then add the HDC rounds in Cactus Blossom, Chartreuse and Mint as instructed.
  • Create 4 tassels in Pucker, attach them to the blanket corners and tie them with a removable bow if you want to be able to remove them for washing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Ch 2 counts as DC throughout and ch 3 counts as tr throughout; keep this consistent to maintain correct stitch counts.
  • 💡This blanket is joined using the CJAYG method; if you do not use CJAYG you will require more yarn for joining.
  • 💡Gauge will affect yarn quantities; if your squares measure larger than 8 inches you will require more yarn and should adjust hook size to meet gauge.
  • 💡For the border I used three colours for three rounds of HDC (Cactus Blossom, Chartreuse, Mint) and used almost two skeins per colour for each round.

This colourful starburst blanket brings sunny, beach-inspired vibes to any home and makes a lovely handmade gift. The CJAYG join gives a neat, professional finish and the tassel corners add a playful flourish. Whether you keep it for cozy nights or gift it to a loved one, this blanket will brighten any space. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 44 x 60 inches after blocking when made with the recommended super bulky Tuff Puff yarn and US 9.00 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size and yarn quantities; if substituting, hold strands together to match super bulky thickness and check your gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with basic stitches, reading rounds and joining techniques like CJAYG; video tutorials are included to help with key steps.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters will spend approximately 12-15 hours on this blanket, depending on experience, speed, and whether you follow the CJAYG joining method.

How many tassels do I need and how are they attached?

Make 4 tassels (one for each corner) using colour Pucker, wrap yarn around a 4 inch book 20 times, trim and attach; optionally tie them with a little bow so they can be removed for washing.