Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this tutorial I’m showing you how to crochet a stunning 3D blanket that looks intricate but works up beautifully once you get the rhythm. If you love projects with bold texture and eye‑catching depth, you’re in the right place. Grab your yarn, settle in, and let’s build this 3D design one sculpted square at a time.
With this pattern you will learn the slip stitch joining technique and working with multiple yarns.
MATERIALS:
1. The yarn used in tutorial is Big Twist and Red Heart (medium size 4) available on Amazon:
Color A (Red Heart Black) amzn.to/3RZJfFG
Color B (Red Heart Hunter Green) amzn.to/3GOERH4
Color C (Big Twist Kelly Green)
Color D (Big Twist Light Green) amzn.to/4kfTzp7
Color E (Big Twist Green Gecko)
Color F (Red Heart White) amzn.to/3GMItta
2. Crochet hook is size 5.5 mm.
My blanket has 96 squares: 12 rows and 8 squares on each row.
One square measures about 7 inches on each side.
đź’ˇCHECK YOUR SQUARE SHAPE:
A quick note about shaping and tension for this square: if your square starts leaning or losing its shape early on, it will usually become more noticeable as more rows are added. I recommend checking the shape after every few rows, especially once the color changes begin. If the square is not forming evenly, try slightly tightening your tension or switching to a smaller hook size for the next section. Even a very small tension adjustment can make a big difference with this 3D design. Laying the work flat frequently while crocheting also helps catch shaping issues early before continuing.
WRITTEN PATTERN is here: handmadebyraine.com/3d-blanket
Ad-free printable PDF pattern is available on:
Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/library/3d-blanket-3
Etsy etsy.com/listing/4453231708/3d-blanket-pdf-crochet-pattern
Payhip payhip.com/b/cVx9u
Abbreviations in tutorial:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Materials
02:15 Crocheting a Square
14:36 Final Row of Square
21:06 Joining Squares
23:52 The technique for joining squares, emphasizing the connection points between squares
30:22 Adding the Border
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Some links are affiliate, meaning I'll make a small commission if you make a purchase, but this is at no cost to you.
COPYRIGHT:
You may not sell my pattern or claim it as your own.
You may make items to sell (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my pattern but I ask that you link back to my blog handmadebyraine.com and provide credit for the pattern.
You are welcome to share my pattern on social media as long as you link back directly to my blog post (providing the link). No copy & paste of my pattern will be allowed under any circumstances.
#handmadebyraine #howtocrochet
In this tutorial I’m showing you how to crochet a stunning 3D blanket that looks intricate but works up beautifully once you get the rhythm. If you love projects with bold texture and eye‑catching depth, you’re in the right place. Grab your yarn, settle in, and let’s build this 3D design one sculpted square at a time.
With this pattern you will learn the slip stitch joining technique and working with multiple yarns.
MATERIALS:
1. The yarn used in tutorial is Big Twist and Red Heart (medium size 4) available on Amazon:
Color A (Red Heart Black) amzn.to/3RZJfFG
Color B (Red Heart Hunter Green) amzn.to/3GOERH4
Color C (Big Twist Kelly Green)
Color D (Big Twist Light Green) amzn.to/4kfTzp7
Color E (Big Twist Green Gecko)
Color F (Red Heart White) amzn.to/3GMItta
2. Crochet hook is size 5.5 mm.
My blanket has 96 squares: 12 rows and 8 squares on each row.
One square measures about 7 inches on each side.
đź’ˇCHECK YOUR SQUARE SHAPE:
A quick note about shaping and tension for this square: if your square starts leaning or losing its shape early on, it will usually become more noticeable as more rows are added. I recommend checking the shape after every few rows, especially once the color changes begin. If the square is not forming evenly, try slightly tightening your tension or switching to a smaller hook size for the next section. Even a very small tension adjustment can make a big difference with this 3D design. Laying the work flat frequently while crocheting also helps catch shaping issues early before continuing.
WRITTEN PATTERN is here: handmadebyraine.com/3d-blanket
Ad-free printable PDF pattern is available on:
Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/library/3d-blanket-3
Etsy etsy.com/listing/4453231708/3d-blanket-pdf-crochet-pattern
Payhip payhip.com/b/cVx9u
Abbreviations in tutorial:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Materials
02:15 Crocheting a Square
14:36 Final Row of Square
21:06 Joining Squares
23:52 The technique for joining squares, emphasizing the connection points between squares
30:22 Adding the Border
If you enjoy this tutorial, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on the notification bell for more free crochet patterns and tutorials!
đź’Ś Join my crochet newsletter for free patterns & updates: handmadebyraine.com
My social media:
Web handmadebyraine.com
Etsy etsy.com/shop/HandmadeByRaine
Facebook facebook.com/handmadebyraine
Pinterest pinterest.com/handmadebyraine
Instagram instagram.com/handmadebyraine
TikTok tiktok.com/@handmadebyraine
Some links are affiliate, meaning I'll make a small commission if you make a purchase, but this is at no cost to you.
COPYRIGHT:
You may not sell my pattern or claim it as your own.
You may make items to sell (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my pattern but I ask that you link back to my blog handmadebyraine.com and provide credit for the pattern.
You are welcome to share my pattern on social media as long as you link back directly to my blog post (providing the link). No copy & paste of my pattern will be allowed under any circumstances.
#handmadebyraine #howtocrochet
