If you're craving a project that’s equal parts relaxing and exciting, the July Blues Mix and Match Crochet Blanket is the perfect pick! This waffle stitch crochet blanket pattern, free from frustration, combines several popular stitches into one beautifully textured design, keeping things interesting from start to finish.
Why You’ll Love This Mix and Match Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern
This pattern is designed with beginners in mind but offers plenty of variety for seasoned crocheters too. It uses a creative mix of stitches, including:
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C)
- Waffle Stitch
- Double Crochet
- V-Stitch
- 3D Granny Stitch
- Half Double Crochet
Each section offers something new to enjoy, making this blanket ideal for anyone who wants to learn new techniques or just stay engaged throughout the project.
Whether you're cuddled up during winter or relaxing in summer, this versatile design works well in any season. And if you’ve got a yarn stash waiting to be used, this blanket is a stash-busting superstar! Odd balls, leftover skeins, or those pretty colors you’ve been saving, now they all have a place.
Yarn suggestions for this pattern
You can use any yarn of your choice, do note that using a lighter or heavier yarn will change the final size of the finished blanket. Always use the recommended crochet hook for your selected yarn, if you wish to have a softer blanket you can select a crochet hook 1 to 2 sizes larger, but keep the yarn weight and hook size the same throughout the pattern.
Example yarn used in pattern
- Yarn weight : Medium Weight Acrylic Yarn
- Crochet hook size : 4mm hook
- Yarn Type: Acrylic
Yarn Types best for Blankets :
Acrylic Yarn : Best yarn type for beginners and very budget-friendly
Affordable, Widely available, washable, durable.
Cotton Yarn : Best for summer projects & durability
Breathable, holds shape well, great for bags, coasters, home use products
Wool or Wool-Blend Yarn : Best for warmth & heirloom quality
Warm, slightly stretchy. Ideal for winter blankets or garments.
Yarn Estimation for waffle stitch section in pattern
Average yarn usage for example Blanket : 4560 m / 4986 yards
C2C Sections of blanket : Yarn usage depends on yarn weight and hook size.
Here's a rough average:
- Yarn Weight : 4 Worsted / 0.4g Yarn per Block / Est. Total for 900 Blocks : 360g (approx. 800–1000 yards)
- Yarn Weight : 3 DK / 0.3g Yarn per Block / Est. Total 270g (approx. 900–1100 yards)
- Yarn Weight : 5 Bulky / 0.5g Yarn per Block / Est. Total 450g (approx. 600–800 yards)
Always get 10–15% more yarn than you think you need.
Border around C2C Panels :
Each full round of a 3dc border will use a moderate amount of yarn, plan 20–30 yards per round depending on yarn weight and tension. Always have extra on hand.
How to Calculate Waffle stitch yarn usage for a crochet blanket
The yarn usage for a crochet waffle stitch project depends on several factors like:
- Yarn weight
- Hook size
- Stitch density (tightness/looseness of your tension)
- Finished project size (e.g., dishcloth, blanket, scarf)
Waffle stitch uses more yarn than basic stitches like single or double crochet because of its texture (raised and recessed areas).
If you're using bulky yarn (5) or super bulky (6), you'll need fewer yards but more skeins depending on weight per skein.
Always buy extra yarn (10–15% more) to account for tension differences or swatching.
How to Estimate More Precisely
- Crochet a 4" x 4" waffle stitch swatch.
- Weigh it (in grams).
Use this formula:
Total project area in sq inches ÷ swatch area in sq inches
×
swatch weight in grams = total weight in grams
Then convert grams to yards using the yarn label info.
Estimate the yarn you'll need based on your project size, yarn weight, and stitch pattern.
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The July Blues pattern is easy to follow, even if you’re just starting out. The PDF version includes:
- Step-by-step written instructions
- Clear layout diagrams
- Yarn guidance
- Detailed stitch instructions
You can crochet while watching TV, chatting with friends, or sipping a hot drink , it’s that relaxing!
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Abbreviation
This pattern is written and charted using standard US crochet terminology.
Each Section list the abbreviations for the section required.
Crochet Blanket Pattern Free Layout
- Section 1 & 2 : Corner to Corner (C2C) Crochet with 3 Double Crochet (3dc) Clusters
- Section 3 : Waffle Stitch,
- Section 4 & 5 : Waffle Stitch
- Section 6 & 7 : Waffle Stitch
- Section 8 & 9 : Waffle Stitch / 3dc Granny stitch / V-stitch / Waffle Stitch
- Section 10 : Border - HDC stitch
Example blanket size : 122 x 190 cm / 48 x 75 inches
Difficulty level : Easy
Each pattern section list the step by step instructions required to complete the pattern
- Corner to corner
- Waffle stitch
- Double crochet
- V-stitch
- 3d Granny stitch
- Half double crochet
Gauge
10cm x 10cm / 4inch x 4 inches = 10 x 6 rows x 3dc x 6 x 3dc
Working in the end, as you go will help you at the end when it comes to finishing the blanket unless you love spending a day at least to work on loose ends.
US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations
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Back Post Double Crochet - bpdc
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Chain Stitch - ch
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Chain Space - ch-sp
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Double Crochet - dc
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Front Post Double Crochet - fpdc
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Front Post Treble Crochet - fptr
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Half Double Crochet - hdc
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Next - nxt
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Repeat from * - rep from *
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Repeat Rows - rep rows
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V Stitch - v st
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Yarn Over - yo
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : -
AFR : -
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Pattern instructions
Section 1 + 2
( 30 x 30 C2C Blocks ) Make 2
Make a 30 x 30 crochet c2c square
- First you increase for 30 rows
- then you decrease for 30 rows
The result is a 60-row diagonal, but the project is 30 blocks wide by 30 blocks tall - This makes: 30 x 30 = 900 total blocks.
If you are a beginner follow the easy step by step instructions below :
Corner to Corner (C2C) Crochet with 3 Double Crochet (3dc) Clusters
The C2C (corner-to-corner) method creates diagonal rows of blocks or squares, often made with 3 double crochet stitches (3dc) per block.
What You Need:
- Yarn
- Suitable crochet hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
Basic C2C Terminology:
- Block = 3 dc stitches + chain-3 turning space
You will work diagonally: from one corner of your project to the opposite corner.
How to Start : C2C Block for Section 1 + 2 :
Ch 6, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, then 1dc in next 2 chains,
You now have a block of 3 dc stitches (plus the initial ch-3 which acts like a dc) - This is your first block in the bottom-left corner.
Increasing Rows (working diagonally) each new row will have one more block than the previous.
Row 2:
ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, then 1dc in next 2 chains, → new block,
turn, slip stitch into the top of the turning ch-3 space from previous row,
ch 3, work 3 dc into that space → 2 blocks now!
Repeat: For each new row:
Ch 6, Make 3 dc starting from 4th ch from hook, turn, slip stitch into top of ch-3 of the next block, ch 3, 3 dc into ch-3 space, repeat across,
Repeat until you have completed 30 rows in total
Decreasing Rows
Turn, slip stitch across the 3 dc of the last block you made
Slip stitch into ch-3 space
Ch 3, make 3 dc into the ch-3 space
Continue across row as usual
Stop before making a new block at the end → one fewer block than last row
Repeat this process until you’re down to a single block again.
Repeat make another 30 x 30 C2C Square for Panel 2
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