Love crochet squares but you’re a little sick of the granny stitch? Try the Theo Blanket, a free crochet linen stitch baby blanket pattern that uses the linen stitch for a modern look!
This year has been the year of my linen stitch obsession. I’ve designed the Willow Sweater, Lo-Fi Cowl, and the Roxie Tank, all using this classic combination of single crochet stitches and chains. I’m excited to add yet another pattern to the lineup – the Theo Blanket. With endless color palettes to suit your fancy, you’ll make this fun and fast baby blanket again and again.
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What is the Crochet Linen Stitch?
After you graduate from basic stitches like single and double crochet, it’s time to combine the basics into new and exciting stitch patterns. The Linen Stitch is an easy favorite for its simplicity and stunning presentation. It has the effect of being modern no matter the application.
When it comes to the Theo Blanket, I couldn’t give you the Linen Stitch in straight rows, of course. Instead, I started with a Linen Stitch Square, which is worked in the round. After a few rounds, I transition to rows, giving a playful nod to a mitered square. The finished linen stitch baby blanket has a cozy geometric quality that lends itself to endless moods.
New to the Linen Stitch? Learn it from start to finish in this tutorial video (skip to 3:54):
Get To Know Wool of the Andes Tweed
I had the pleasure of working with WeCrochet to design the Theo Blanket. I’m very familiar with WeCrochet’s yarns, each one more lovely than the next. Even with so many options, I found myself drawn to Wool of the Andes Tweed (WotA Tweed) yet again.
Wool of the Andes Tweed is a toothy blend of Peruvian Highland Wool and Donegal tweed. Peruvian highland wool is known for it’s distinct wooly texture, strength, and warmth. Add in the beautiful flecks of Donegal tweed, and you have a versatile yarn that produces uniquely stunning pieces. This winning combination was perfect for my crochet linen stitch baby blanket.
The Theo Blanket is my second piece made with Wool of the Andes Tweed. The first is the Pilson Blanket. Though both items are baby blankets, they couldn’t be more different. The earthy, rustic nature of WotA Tweed emphasizes the features of these patterns differently. With 25+ color sto pick from, you can create a color palette to fit any room.
If you’re looking to indulge in other yarns from WeCrochet for your Theo Blanket, here are some recommendations:
- Swish Worsted – 100% superwash merino wool, $6.49 / 50g skein
- Brava Worsted – 100% premium acrylic, $3.99 / 100g skein
- Mighty Stitch – 80/20 acrylic and superwash merino wool, $4.99 / 100g skein
- Comfy Worsted – 75/25 pima cotton and acrylic, $3.99 / 50g skein
Browse all worsted weight yarns from WeCrochet
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Theo Blanket Details
DESCRIPTION:
The Theo Blanket is a linen stitch baby blanket. It begins with a linen stitch square worked in the round. Rounds then become squares in a bold, geometric striped pattern. The finished blanket is bordered with more linen stitch, creating cohesion and a polished look. Adjust the colors of your Theo Blanket to achieve the mood you’re looking for.
MATERIALS:
- WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Tweed (worsted weight). MC – Wellies Heather (4 skeins), A – Olive Heather (4 skeins), B – Down Heather (2 skeins), C – Apple Blossom Heather (3 skeins), D – Flagstone Heather (3 skeins).
- 6mm crochet hook (my favorites!)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE:
36″ square after light steam blocking
GAUGE:
4″ = 18 rows x 18 stitches in linen stitch pattern. Gauge counts ch-sp as a stitch.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
MR = magic ring
Rep = repeat
RS = right side
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sp = space
St = stitch
WS = wrong side
Theo Blanket Pattern
Setup
ROUND 1 (WS): With A, in MR, ch 1, (sc 1, ch 1, sc 1, ch 2) 4 times, close ring, join with sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 2 (RS): [Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 1, join with sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 3: Ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, [(sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp] 3 times, ch 1, join with sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, [(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp] 3 times, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to first sc, join with sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, [(sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp] 3 times, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to first sc, ch 1, join with sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 6: Rep Round 5. At the end of the round, fasten off A. Turn work.
ROUND 7: With WS facing, join MC with a sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as join, [(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp] 3 times, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, [(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp] 3 times, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in first sc, turn. Fasten off MC.
Body
ROW 1: With WS facing, join B with a sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as join, *(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to ch-2 sp*, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep * to *, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, turn.
ROW 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp)* to ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep * to * to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.
ROW 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp)* to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep * to * to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc, turn.
ROW 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in ch-1 sp, *(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp)* to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep * to * to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.
STRIPE PATTERN: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 with the following Stripe Pattern. Fasten off yarn at color changes.
- B for 6 rows (including the 4 rows worked already)
- MC for 2 rows
- C for 6 rows
- MC for 2 rows
- D for 6 rows
- MC for 2 rows
- A for 6 rows
- MC for 2 rows
- B for 6 rows
- MC for 2 rows
- C for 6 rows
- MC for 2 rows
- D for 6 rows
Complete 1-8 3 times. There will be 4 total repeats of colors A-D, including the starting square. Fasten off color D. Weave in ends.
Border
ROUND 1: With WS facing, join MC with a sl st in ch-2 sp from last row of Body. The remainder of this round is broken down by the side you are working.
Side 1: Ch 1, sc in same sp as join, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc, ch 2, sc in same sc, rotate to work along next side.
Side 2: (Ch 1, sk 1 row, sc in the end of the next row) to 1 row before the ch-2 sp of the setup square, ch 1, sk 1 row, sc in the ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to next ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rotate to work along next side.
Side 3: (Ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) across, placing a sc in the next ch-2 sp of the setup square, (ch 1, sk 1 row, sc in the end of the next row) across, ch 2, sc in same row as last st, rotate to work along next side.
Side 4: (Ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) across, placing last sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in first sc, turn.
ROUND 2: Ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, [(ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp) to next ch-2 sp,* (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp] around, ending the last rep at *, sc in last ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in first sc. Fasten off MC.
ROUNDS 3-8: Continue in border pattern with color A. Fasten off A at the end of Round 8.
ROUNDS 9-10: Continue in border pattern with MC. Fasten off MC at the end of Round 10.
Finishing
- Weave in all remaining ends.
- Steam block to finished dimensions.
That’s all, folks! I loved designing the Theo Blanket and I really hope you enjoy making one (or several!). Special thanks to my friends at WeCrochet for sponsoring and inspiring this project. For more of my collaborations with WeCrochet, browse my blog HERE.
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Thanks for this cool and easy pattern. I’m going to try it with self-striping yarn.
I love your creations!
This is a beautiful pattern. Thank you for creating it!