Looking for a cozy and relaxing crochet project that’s perfect for kids, or really anyone who will love a soft, comfy blanket? Meet the Sugar Plum Snuggles Blanket! This corner to corner blanket is an easy crochet pattern that’s beginner-friendly yet so beautiful!
Featuring soft stripes in shades of white, pink, and purple, this blanket is so versatile!
It’s perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to a little kiddo’s room, but is also the perfect blanket to snuggle up with on the couch when you’re watching a movie or diving into a good book.
Skill Level
Easy
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Yarn & Materials
- 8mm hook (US L-11) – I highly recommend the Clover Hook set (I use these in every single project!)
- Yarn needle and scissors
- Big Twist Posh yarn – Strawberry Glow x 1 skein
- Big Twist Posh yarn – Ube Milk Tea x 1 skein
- Big Twist Posh yarn – Whipped Cream x 1 skein
Stitches (US Terms)
- chain (ch)
- double crochet (dc)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- slip stitch (sl st)
If needed, refer to the Beginner’s Guide to crochet. Those stitch tutorials will walk you through how to complete the above stitches.
If you need to convert from US to UK terms, have a look at this chart.
Abbreviations
- A “tile” or block is a set of <ch3+3dc>
- ch3sp: In this pattern, the ch3sp (or chain 3 space) refers to the space between the ch3 and 1st dc of the tile you’re working into.
Gauge
4 inches = 3 tiles x 3 tiles
Finished measurement
Roughly 35 x 36 inches (not blocked)
Pattern Notes
- The yarn tail from your initial slip knot is like an “anchor” for you in this project. It should always be on the bottom right when you’re working on the “right side” of the project”.
- Once you get to row 2, it’s a simple repeat. However, rows 3 and 4 are explained as well though. Why? They’re all the same, but it’s worded slightly differently. You’ll see more abbreviations and less explanations as you approach row 4 just to simplify the wording. Row 4 is the instructions to follow for a normal (increase) row.
- At the end of each row, you turn your work.
- This pattern includes a Chart as well as written instructions (Rows 1-52)
- Carrying yarn vs. fastening off during color changes:
We change colors quite often in this corner to corner blanket, but since entire rows are different colors (as opposed to color changes within the same row), it’s quite easy to change rows at the end of each.
When you switch colors, you can either carry your yarn up the side or fasten off (i.e. cut your yarn) and weave in the ends.
Some considerations specifically for this corner to corner blanket, given where we change colors:
- Option 1: If you fasten off: You will have many ends to weave in, however this does provide for a cleaner look as you can easily weave in the yarn end into the same color tile, so you can’t see the yarn peeking through.
- Option 2: If you carry yarn: You will have to carry your yarn over 5-6 stitches each time, so you will have to be sure to work over the carried yarn when working your border. One downside is that you can see the yarn peeking through just a bit. If you prefer a 100% clean look, you may prefer option #1.
Heads up: If you do carry your yarn, make sure you’re not pulling the carried yarn too tight, else it may cause the blanket to pucker in a bit.
Pattern – Blanket (Chart)
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IMPORTANT: Below the chart is a step-by-step photo tutorial for Corner to Corner, in general. You will follow those instructions but use the chart directly below to determine when to change colors and when to start decreasing.
Given this C2C chart, you will start from the bottom right corner and end at the top left corner. Note: a full-page version of this chart is included with this pattern.
Pattern – Blanket (Written)
Below will refer to the number of tiles in each row.
- Row 1: 1 Pink (odd rows go ‘down’ the chart)
- Row 2: 2 Pink (even rows go ‘up’ the chart)
- Row 3: 3 Pink
- Row 4: 4 Pink
- Row 5: 5 White
- Row 6: 6 Purple
- Row 7: 7 Purple
- Row 8: 8 Purple
- Row 9: 9 Purple
- Row 10: 10 White
- Row 11: 11 Pink
- Row 12: 12 Pink
- Row 13: 13 Pink
- Row 14: 14 Pink
- Row 15: 15 White
- Row 16: 16 Purple
- Row 17: 17 Purple
- Row 18: 18 Purple
- Row 19: 19 Purple
- Row 20: 20 White
- Row 21: 21 Pink
- Row 22: 22 Pink
- Row 23: 23 Pink
- Row 24: 24 Pink
- Row 25: 25 White
- Row 26: 26 Purple
- Row 27: 26 Purple. Start decreasing after you finish row 27 (bottom left of chart). Refer to directions on how to DECREASE.
- Row 28: 25 Purple. Start decreasing after you finish row 28 (top right of chart). Refer to directions on how to DECREASE.
- Row 29: 24 Purple
- Row 30: 23 White
- Row 31: 22 Pink
- Row 32: 21 Pink
- Row 33: 20 Pink
- Row 34: 19 Pink
- Row 35: 18 White
- Row 36: 17 Purple
- Row 37: 16 Purple
- Row 38: 15 Purple
- Row 39: 14 Purple
- Row 40: 13 White
- Row 41: 12 Pink
- Row 42: 11 Pink
- Row 43: 10 Pink
- Row 44: 9 Pink
- Row 45: 8 White
- Row 46: 7 Purple
- Row 47: 6 Purple
- Row 48: 5 Purple
- Row 49: 4 Purple
- Row 50: 3 White
- Row 51: 2 Pink
- Row 52: 1 Pink
Corner to Corner (C2C) instructions – written pattern
Row 1
- To start: chain 6
- Dc in the 4th chain from the hook.
- Dc in the remaining 2 chains [1 tile complete]
Row 2
- Turn your work, chain 6. Dc in the 4th chain from the hook and in the next 2 chains.
- At this time, (if you haven’t already done so) flip your first tile down, so the yarn tail is on the bottom right. Locate the space between the ch3 and dc from the first tile. We’ll refer to that space as the ‘chain 3 space’ or ‘ch3sp’. To join the 2 tiles, slip stitch into the ch3sp.
- Chain 3 and work 3 dc’s into that same ch3sp. [Row 2 complete]
Row 3
- Turn, ch6, dc into 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Lay this tile to the right, so you can slip stitch properly in the next step (see photo below for reference)
*Slip stitch to join to previous row. (Same as above, you will slip stitch into ch3sp). Ch3 and work 3dc in ch3sp.* Repeat from * to create the last tile of the row. [Row 3 complete]
Row 4 and after will follow the instructions for generic C2C increase, which means you’re continuing to make your project both taller and wider.
Therefore, as long as you are comfortable with the abbreviations, refer to the Row 4 as the row you repeat over and over until you need to decrease.
Row 4 – Generic corner to corner increase directions
- Step 1: Turn, ch6, dc into 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch.
- Step 2: Slip stitch into ch3sp. <Ch3, 3dc> into ch3sp. [1 tile complete]
- Step 3: Repeat step 2 until you complete all the tiles in the row.
Corner to corner decrease direction
To start, instead of <ch6, dc in 4th ch and next 2 ch>, you will NOT do this step. That ‘chain 6’ step is how you “increase” the height of the project.
As you will see, the only difference between increasing and decreasing is Step 1 – either you increase the height or keep it at the same height.
To decrease:
- Turn, slip stitch into the 3 dc’s and into the ch3sp. This lets you work across the tile without adding any height. You have officially started decreasing this side of your project.
- <Ch3, 3dc> into ch3sp
- *Slip stitch into ch3sp. <Ch3, 3dc> into ch3sp.*
- Repeat from * until you complete all the tiles in the row.
Corner to Corner color change directions
Overall, you will change colors in this corner to corner blanket by completing the ‘yarn over’ in the new color, and then continue working with that new color.
When increasing: Change colors in the last yarn over of the last dc in the row. Turn, ch6, and continue the new tile in your new color. Continue the row with your new color.
When decreasing: Once you’ve finished your row, turn, slip stitch into 3 dc’s using current color, slip stitch into the ch3sp but complete the yarn over with the new color. Ch3 + 3dc to create the new tile in your new color tile. Continue the row with your new color.
Pattern – Border
Fasten off your pink yarn and attach white yarn to any corner.
Row 1: In the corner to start, <ch2, sc, sc>. Then repeat *3sc, 3sc* across the row.
As you see above, you are working 3sc into each horizontal tile (where the dc’s appear horizontal, going left to right), and work 3sc into each vertical tile (where the dc’s appear vertical, going up to down). Note that some sides will be more obvious where to work the sc while others might not be as obvious.
Tip: If needed, adjust the number of sc you work in each tile. For example, you can always work 2sc in a tile if 3 sc in a tile look too squished.
Row 1 corners: Work <sc, dc, sc> into each corner. The dc gives it a bit more height.
To end row 1, slip stitch into the first stitch of the row.
Row 2: In the corner to start, <ch3, hdc, hdc>. Then continue to hdc in each sc across the row.
Row 2 corners: Work <hdc, 2dc, hdc> into each corner.
You are working into a <sc, dc, sc> from the previous corner. So you will hdc into the sc, work 2 dc into the dc, then hdc into the sc.
Similar to the previous row, the dc adds a bit of height, and working 2 dc into that corner stitch ensures the corners don’t fold in.
To end row 2, slip stitch into the ch2 that started this row.
Lastly, fasten off and weave in your ends. You may have worked over the ends in the main blanket, but if not, weave in those ends now as well.
All done!! Now you have a gorgeous squishy, cozy blanket!
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Other useful crochet references
- Crochet hook size conversion chart
- Yarn weight conversion chart
- Stitch conversation chart (US vs UK)
- Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Crochet
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Thanks for following along, and I hope you enjoy making this beautiful corner to corner blanket!
If you make one and share on social media, go ahead and tag @crochetinthesun. I would love to see them! Also, please link back to my pattern/blog and provide credit for the pattern.
Plus, I would love to share your creation with the crochet community so we can see these pretty blankets come to life. 🙂
Happy crocheting,
Jennifer
