When I began to imagine my first crochet pattern inspired by pop culture, I knew it had to accomplish several things at once: it needed to evoke fantasy and nostalgia, appeal to both children and adults alike, and incorporate a rainbow of colors balanced by a grounding neutral. My go-to neutral is Pale Grey by Feels Like Butta (Lion Brand Yarns), and when I discovered the limited-edition Studio Ghibli hand-dyed yarn collection by Kate Campbell of Red Door Fibre Studio, I knew I had a winning combination!
About the Pattern
The Soot Sprite Blanket is inspired by the small, black, fuzzy creatures who scurry throughout Studio Ghibli's films, often accompanied by bright star-shaped food (which they earn in exchange for carrying coal in Spirited Away!). This crochet pattern uses a variety of basic crochet stitches that combine to create stripes and bobbles (the Soot Sprites!). I love creating flexible blanket designs, so you will find instructions for making it any size. The finished baby blanket featured in this pattern's photos measures 37.5" x 36.5."
My sample blanket featured in this pattern includes limited-edition hand-dyed yarn by Red Door Fibre Studio, which may or may not be available for purchase at the time you are creating your blanket. I love using hand-dyed yarn in projects because it's wonderfully high quality, comes in a wide range of unique colors, and is made with tremendous love and care by a small business. Unlike corporate yarn producers, however, small hand-dyed yarn businesses are typically unable to maintain an inventory of all colors they have dyed; sometimes colors will be re-released, but it is not guaranteed! In this pattern, you'll see that I have provided a comprehensive list of alternative yarn colors and brands you may substitute in this pattern.
What's in the pattern?
In this PDF pattern, you'll find:
- A detailed 70-page tutorial with 129 step-by-step color photos that teach you exactly how to crochet this blanket (including photos showing you where to place your hook and stitch!)
- Instructions provided for the body of the blanket, border, and fastening off/weaving in all yarn tails
- A comprehensive supply list, including the amount of yarn I used in this sample baby blanket. Please note that the sample blanket featured in this pattern's photos includes limited-edition hand-dyed yarn by Red Door Fibre Studio, and I have included a detailed list of readily-available alternative yarn brands/colors you may substitute in this pattern.
- Tips that are written as if I am teaching a good friend, so you will encounter minimal abbreviations or crochet jargon
- Instructions written in US terms
What stitches should I know?
Although the instructions are very detailed, I recommend you be familiar with the following stitches that are used in this blanket:
- Foundation chain stitches
- Chain stitches
- Slip stitches
- Single crochet stitches
- Half double crochet stitches
- Double crochet stitches
Am I able to sell items I make from this pattern?
Yes! You are welcome to sell anything you make from this pattern. However, I kindly request that you do not alter this pattern in any manner and distribute as your own. Please also use your own photos to advertise products made for sale. I strongly (but politely!) request that you give credit to my shop for the pattern and post a link if you sell online.
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