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Island Time Blanket Pattern

Island Time Blanket Pattern
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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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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Island Time Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful sunburst-square blanket constructed from 99 individual motifs (9x11 grid). You will make large sunburst motifs, join them using Continuous Join-As-You-Go (CJAYG), and finish with a decorative pom-pom border. The pattern includes a numbered colour combo chart to guide placement and get the exact look shown.

Island Time Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed instructions for each round of the sunburst motif are provided, plus a full colour legend and numbered placement chart. Suitable for intermediate crocheters comfortable with puff and cluster stitches.

Why You'll Love This Island Time Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the color combinations are playful and endlessly customizable, making every blanket feel unique. I love how the sunburst motifs pop against the neutral join, creating a bright but cozy aesthetic. The CJAYG joining method keeps seaming neat and efficient, which I always appreciate when making large projects. Working these rounds is relaxing and rewarding — the motifs come together quickly and the blanket grows visibly after each row.

Island Time Blanket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Island Time Blanket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Island Time Blanket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Island Time Blanket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is — try swapping the neutral Cloud join for a contrasting dark colour to create a bolder look.

You can change size easily by altering the number of squares: make a 6x7 lapghan or a larger 11x13 throw by adding rows and columns.

I often use different yarn weights for texture; for a chunkier blanket use a bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a super cozy version.

Want a subtler palette? Use tonal shades of two or three colours across the chart for an ombre effect that still follows the placement guide.

I like to add embroidery or surface crochet on the finished squares for whimsical details — small stitched leaves or dots add personality.

You can swap the pom-pom border for a simple picot, scallop, or crab stitch finish depending on how playful or refined you want the edge.

If you prefer fewer ends to weave, try joining squares with a whipstitch after completing Round 5 instead of CJAYG, then add a narrow single crochet border.

I sometimes add a scrappy centre by rotating small leftover bits for Round 2 in each square to use up odd skeins and add charm.

For a child-friendly blanket, use brighter primary colours and make smaller motifs with DK yarn and a smaller hook to create a lightweight play blanket.

I encourage experimenting with corner spacing on Round 5 if seaming — slightly larger corner chains change square proportions subtly, so test on a sample before committing.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking your gauge before starting; knit a 4 round sunburst swatch and measure to match the 4.75" gauge so your final blanket matches the stated dimensions. ✗ Changing hook sizes mid-project without adjusting tension; maintain consistent tension and swatch if you change yarn or hook to avoid uneven square sizes. ✗ Using different dye lots for the same colour without planning; purchase enough skeins of each yarn colour to complete the squares requiring that colour to prevent noticeable shade differences. ✗ Skipping the colour placement chart when assembling; follow the numbered colour combo chart and pattern graph to replicate the blanket layout and maintain the balanced design. ✗ Fastening off mid-join when doing CJAYG; do not fasten off until instructed, as the continuous join-as-you-go method relies on carrying work through multiple squares.

Island Time Blanket Pattern

Make a vibrant, cozy blanket built from colorful sunburst motifs that come together into a 9x11 grid. This pattern guides you through each motif, a continuous join-as-you-go assembly, and a playful pom-pom border. Youll enjoy the bright color combinations and a clear colour chart that makes placement simple. Perfect for makers who love colorwork and a satisfying multi-piece project.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Island Time Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted (110yds/50g): Cloud (1481yds/673g) 14 skeins
  • 02
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Blossom Heather (216yds/98g) 2 skeins
  • 03
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Dragonfruit (246yds/112g) 3 skeins
  • 04
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Caution (233yds/106g) 3 skeins
  • 05
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Creme Brulee (229yds/104g) 3 skeins
  • 06
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Green Tea Heather (235yds/107g) 3 skeins
  • 07
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Wonderland Heather (235yds/107g) 3 skeins
  • 08
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Marina (249yds/113g) 3 skeins
  • 09
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Solstice Heather (246yds/112g) 3 skeins
  • 10
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Haze Heather (227yds/103g) 3 skeins
  • 11
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Conch (132yds/60g) 2 skeins
  • 12
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted: Papaya Heather (103yds/47g) 1 skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size US 5.00 mm (H-8)
  • 02
    Needle for weaving in ends
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional for counting)
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    Tape measure or ruler for gauge
  • 06
    Pom-pom maker or scrap cardboard for pom-poms (for border)

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— Notions :

Info :

US 5.00 mm crochet hook. Needle for weaving in ends. Scissors.

— Yarn :

Info :

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted (110yds/50g): Cloud (1481yds/673g) 14 skeins. Blossom Heather (216yds/98g) 2 skeins. Dragonfruit (246yds/112g) 3 skeins. Caution (233yds/106g) 3 skeins. Creme Brulee (229yds/104g) 3 skeins. Green Tea Heather (235yds/107g) 3 skeins. Wonderland Heather (235yds/107g) 3 skeins. Marina (249yds/113g) 3 skeins. Solstice Heather (246yds/112g) 3 skeins. Haze Heather (227yds/103g) 3 skeins. Conch (132yds/60g) 2 skeins. Papaya Heather (103yds/47g) 1 skein.

— Gauge :

Info :

4 rnd large sunburst= 4.75" (unblocked)

— Finished Size :

Info :

48" x 61" After Blocking

— Glossary (using US Crochet Terminology) :

Infos :

st(s)- stitch(es). ch- chain. ch-sp- chain space. sl st- slip stitch. YO- yarn over. rnd- round. SC- single crochet. HDC- half double crochet. DC- double crochet. tr- treble crochet. CJAYG- continuous join as you go. cl st(s)- cluster stitch(es). 4 DC cl- 4 double crochet cluster stitch. 5 DC cl- 5 double crochet cluster stitch. puff- puff stitch. RS- right side.

— How to puff stitch (puff) :

Info :

YO and insert hook into st, YO and pull up a loop (pull up to about the height of a DC). Repeat 2 more times. There should be 7 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 7 loops.

— How to 4 DC cl :

Info :

YO and insert hook into sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2. Repeat 3 more times. There should be 5 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 5 loops.

— How to 5 DC cl :

Info :

YO and insert hook into sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2. Repeat 4 more times. There should be 6 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 6 loops.

— Pattern Notes :

Info :

- Gauge will affect yarn quantities, please adjust hook size to meet gauge. - Ch 2 counts as DC throughout. - Ch 3 counts as tr throughout. - Please pay special attention to yarn quantities: in some instances, the entire skein was used for the blanket with only a few grams to spare. Make sure to purchase enough of the same dye lot to finish blanket. - The Colour Legend is my attempt to provide you with colour accurate photos/generic colour names that you can use if you'd like to find an alternative yarn (the actual yarn name will be provided below in brackets). - Blanket is constructed using CJAYG, where each motif is turned into a square while joining the next motif in the blanket. If you choose to join your blanket a different way-please note yarn quantities will differ (youll need more). - This pattern only differs from the original by using a slightly heavier yarn (worsted rather than DK weight). All colour combos remain the same as the original pattern.

— Colour Legend :

Info :

Hot Pink (Dragonfruit). Pink (Blossom Heather). Gold (Caution). Teal (Marina). Navy (Solstice Heather). Purple (Haze Heather). Yellow (Creme Brulee). Green (Green Tea Heather). Mint (Wonderland Heather). Conch. Papaya Heather.

— Pattern Graph :

Info :

Blanket Dimensions: 9 squares x 11 squares= 99 squares. *Squares are numbered to coordinate with the colour chart below. Please use this chart for final placement of squares.

— Numbered Square Colour Combo Chart (written from Round 1 to Round 4) :

Infos :

1- Gold, Navy, Pink, Yellow; 2- Navy, Purple, Mint, Pink; 3- Pink, Hot Pink, Navy, Purple; 4- Purple, Teal, Green, Mint; 5- Mint, Yellow, Purple, Teal; 6- Pink, Hot Pink, Purple, Mint; 7- Navy, Green, Pink, Yellow; 8- Pink, Hot Pink, Purple, Navy; 9- Conch; 10- Mint, Teal, Green, Hot Pink; 11- Pink, Gold, Hot Pink, Navy; 12- Gold, Teal, Mint, Yellow; 13- Green, Purple, Teal, Hot Pink; 14- Papaya Heather; 15- Mint, Navy, Teal, Gold; 16- Yellow, Hot Pink, Purple, Teal; 17- Hot Pink, Teal, Mint, Green; 18- Yellow, Gold, Navy, Pink; 19- Conch; 20- Navy, Mint, Pink, Green; 21- Purple, Hot Pink, Pink, Gold; 22- Navy, Mint, Gold, Teal; 23- Pink, Hot Pink, Gold, Yellow; 24- Green, Teal, Pink, Hot Pink; 25- Yellow, Purple, Navy, Gold; 26- Navy, Green, Teal, Pink; 27- Purple, Gold, Mint, Teal; 28- Pink, Mint, Teal, Navy; 29- Pink, Gold, Yellow, Hot Pink; 30- Gold, Yellow, Navy, Mint; 31- Pink, Mint, Teal, Hot Pink; 32- Teal, Purple, Green, Navy; 33- Navy, Mint, Yellow, Green; 34- Papaya Heather; 35- Gold, Yellow, Green, Hot Pink; 36- Green, Gold, Yellow, Navy; 37- Purple, Navy, Mint, Green; 38- Navy, Gold, Pink, Purple; 39- Conch; 40- Yellow, Navy, Purple, Mint; 41- Hot Pink, Purple, Teal, Green; 42- Yellow, Gold, Navy, Hot Pink; 43- Purple, Hot Pink, Teal, Mint; 44- Teal, Yellow, Gold, Green; 45- Navy, Hot Pink, Yellow, Pink; 46- Yellow, Gold, Hot Pink, Purple; 47- Teal, Purple, Green, Gold; 48- Purple, Gold, Green, Teal; 49- Purple, Green, Navy, Yellow; 50- Mint, Navy, Purple, Pink; 51- Pink, Yellow, Gold, Purple; 52- Teal, Hot Pink, Green, Yellow; 53- Papaya Heather; 54- Yellow, Navy, Mint, Gold; 55- Conch; 56- Gold, Yellow, Navy, Green; 57- Teal, Mint, Hot Pink, Pink; 58- Yellow, Mint, Green, Purple; 59- Yellow, Gold, Teal, Green; 60- Teal, Mint, Navy, Gold; 61- Hot Pink, Green, Gold, Pink; 62- Teal, Hot Pink, Pink, Navy; 63- Mint, Green, Hot Pink, Teal; 64- Gold, Navy, Purple, Yellow; 65- Pink, Purple, Gold, Hot Pink; 66- Mint, Yellow, Gold, Navy; 67- Papaya Heather; 68- Pink, Hot Pink, Navy, Teal; 69- Teal, Green, Mint, Purple; 70- Hot Pink, Pink, Teal, Mint; 71- Navy, Teal, Green, Gold; 72- Hot Pink, Mint, Teal, Purple; 73- Gold, Hot Pink, Pink, Teal; 74- Green, Gold, Purple, Mint; 75- Navy, Purple, Hot Pink, Pink; 76- Yellow, Mint, Teal, Gold; 77- Gold, Yellow, Hot Pink, Green; 78- Teal, Hot Pink, Green, Pink; 79- Pink, Green, Teal, Yellow; 80- Conch; 81- Yellow, Gold, Green, Navy; 82- Pink, Green, Hot Pink, Yellow; 83- Pink, Navy, Yellow, Gold; 84- Papaya Heather; 85- Mint, Teal, Navy, Purple; 86- Gold, Pink, Hot Pink, Mint; 87- Hot Pink, Mint, Yellow, Teal; 88- Navy, Teal, Mint, Green; 89- Teal, Pink, Hot Pink, Purple; 90- Purple, Hot Pink, Pink, Yellow; 91- Conch; 92- Navy, Pink, Mint, Hot Pink; 93- Hot Pink, Gold, Yellow, Mint; 94- Mint, Teal, Pink, Green; 95- Hot Pink, Teal, Green, Purple; 96- Gold, Mint, Navy, Pink; 97- Pink, Hot Pink, Yellow, Gold; 98- Teal, Purple, Mint, Navy; 99- Navy, Pink, Yellow, Hot Pink.

— Pattern Large Sunburst Motif :

Round 1 :

Ch 5, sl st into 5th chain from hook to create centre ring. Ch 2, work 15 DC into centre of ring (16 sts). Join with sl st to the top of the first DC (not the ch 2), Fasten off.

Round 2 :

Join new colour into top of any st. Ch 1, puff into same st, ch 1. [Puff, ch 1] into each st around (16 puffs). Sl st into the ch-1 sp between the first two puff sts (not into the top of the first puff st), Fasten off.

Round 3 :

Join new colour into any ch-1 sp. Ch 2, into same sp work a [4 DC cl, ch 2]. Work [4 DC cl, ch 2] into each ch-1 sp around (16 cl sts). Sl st into the ch-2 sp between the first two cls (not into the top of the cl st), Fasten off.

Round 4 :

Join new colour into any ch-2 sp. Ch 2, into the same sp work a [5 DC cl, ch 3]. Work [5 DC cl, ch 3] into each ch-2 sp around (16 cl sts). Sl st into the ch-3 sp between the first two cl sts (not into the top of the first cluster st). Fasten off.

Note :

**Only Complete the following Round 5 IF you do not plan on using the CJAYG to join the motifs. Round 5 is written out for anyone who wishes to seam their squares together separately at the end of their project.

Round 5 :

Join Colour Cloud into any ch-3 sp and ch 3. [3 tr, ch 2, 4 tr] into same sp (1st corner). *4 DC into next ch-3 sp. 4 HDC into next ch-3 sp. 4 DC into next ch-3 sp. [4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr] into next ch-3 sp.*

Round 5 Continued :

Repeat from * to * 2 more times. 4 DC into next ch-3 sp. 4 HDC into next ch-3 sp. 4 DC into next ch-3 sp. Join rnd with sl st into top of first tr (not the ch 3), Fasten off.

— Assembling Motifs with Continuous Join-As-You-Go (CJAYGO) :

Info :

With RS of sunbursts face up, lay out all motifs in the arrangement from the colour graph above. Using colour Cloud, start in top right-hand corner to join squares across the rows. Example: First row will be joined from square number 9 across to square number 1. The second row will start with square number 18 and be worked across to square number 10. Following along with the video tutorial, crocheting squares together until blanket is complete. Once back to the start of the blanket (in the top right-hand corner)- DO NOT FASTEN OFF. You are now ready to start border Round 1.

— Border :

Round 1 :

Sl st over the next 2 sts, into the ch-2 corner space. Ch 2; work [3 DC, ch 2, 4 DC] into the corner sp (completes 1st corner of blanket). Continue working 4 DC into each sp between granny clusters of the squares. Into each join (where two squares meet); work 3 DC on either side. In blanket corners work [4 DC, ch 2, 4 DC]. To join border rnd: sl st into the top of the first DC (not into the ch 2), Do not fasten off.

Round 2 :

Repeat rnd 1 (in between the granny clusters of "3 DC" from previous round, work 4 DC). Do not fasten off.

Round 3 :

Work pom-pom border all the way around blanket. Sl st into beginning st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in all ends.

— Final Notes :

Info :

Once border is complete, make and attach pom-poms for the decorative edge. Block the blanket if desired to even out joins and set the shape. Weave in ends and check for any loose joins before gifting or use.

Assembly Instructions

  • Lay out all motifs RS up following the Pattern Graph and Numbered Colour Combo Chart to ensure the correct colour placement before joining.
  • Begin CJAYG in the top right-hand corner using Colour Cloud, joining squares across each row from right to left following the example (row 1: 9 to 1, row 2: 18 to 10, etc.).
  • Continue joining rows in the same CJAYG sequence until the entire 9x11 blanket is assembled; when you return to the starting corner do not fasten off—continue directly into the border Round 1.
  • For those not using CJAYG, complete Round 5 on each motif and seam squares together by mattress stitch or whipstitch following the placement chart, then proceed to the border.
  • Work the border rounds into the assembled blanket: Round 1 join and work 4 DC into spaces and [4 DC, ch 2, 4 DC] in corners; Round 2 repeat; Round 3 add pom-pom border and fasten off.

Important Notes

  • 💡Gauge affects yarn quantities—make a 4-round sunburst swatch and adjust hook size to meet the gauge for consistent square sizing.
  • 💡Purchase enough of each yarn colour (same dye lot) to complete all squares that use that colour; some colours used nearly entire skeins.
  • 💡Follow the numbered colour combo chart and pattern graph for final placement of squares to achieve the balanced colour layout shown.
  • 💡When using CJAYG, do not fasten off until instructed; continuous joining keeps seams neat and avoids extra finishing work.

This Island Time Blanket brings sunshine to any room with bright sunburst motifs and a cozy neutral join. The pattern includes a full colour chart and step-by-step motif rounds so you can recreate the look stitch-by-stitch. Perfect for gifting or keeping, this blanket is a joyful, colorful project to savor. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 48" x 61" after blocking when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and yarn quantities; swatch and adjust hook size to match the gauge if you change yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with puff stitches, cluster stitches, and continuous join-as-you-go techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this blanket over multiple days; expect around 12-15 hours total depending on speed, joining method, and border work.

What is CJAYG and do I have to use it?

CJAYG means Continuous Join-As-You-Go where motifs are squared and joined while working the final round; you can instead complete Round 5 on each motif and seam them together if preferred.