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Island Time Blanket Pattern

Island Time Blanket Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Island Time Blanket Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet the Island Time Blanket made from colourful sunburst motifs joined with a continuous join-as-you-go (CJAYG) technique. You will work puff stitches and cluster stitches to build textured round motifs that are squared and assembled into a 9x11 grid. The package includes a full numbered colour combo chart so you can recreate the exact placement shown in the photos.

Island Time Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Complete instructions include yarn quantities, motif rounds, CJAYG assembly notes, and a pom-pom border. Detailed glossary entries explain cluster and puff stitch techniques used throughout the pattern.

Why You'll Love This Island Time Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it celebrates colour in every square and makes a big visual impact with simple motif repeats. I enjoy the texture created by the puff and cluster stitches — they give the blanket real depth and a handmade charm. The CJAYG joining method keeps the blanket seamless and tidy, which is one of my favorite finishing techniques. I also love that the pattern includes a numbered colour chart so you can place each square exactly as shown.

Island Time Blanket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Island Time Blanket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Island Time Blanket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Island Time Blanket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this blanket simply by swapping colour palettes — try a pastel palette for a softer, more muted look or jewel tones for a rich, dramatic effect.

You can change the size by adding or removing squares from the grid: adding a column or two will widen the blanket or removing rows makes a lapghan-sized piece.

I often experiment with a different border to change the final look; a scalloped edge or simple single crochet border can create a cleaner finish than the pom-pom edge.

If you want a chunkier blanket, I recommend using a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to create a thicker, cozier throw.

Make mini versions for gift sets or keychains by using fingering or sport weight yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny sunburst motifs.

I sometimes switch the background colour (Cloud) to a darker neutral which makes the motif colours pop differently and gives a modern edge.

Try sewing on small felt shapes or embroidered accents to the centre of selected squares for a personalized touch or themed blanket.

Consider using a different joining method if you want a visible join — whipstitching squares together after finishing all motifs will create a different aesthetic and requires more yarn.

For a seasonal spin, adjust the colour combos in the numbered chart to match holiday palettes, nursery themes, or team colours for a custom statement piece.

I recommend blocking motifs lightly before joining if you want perfectly square motifs and crisp joins, especially if your tension varies between motifs.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking your gauge before starting leads to a blanket that's too small or too large; test a motif and adjust your hook size to match the 4 round sunburst gauge of 4.75" unblocked. ✗ Changing colours without securing ends can result in unraveling and messy joins; weave in ends as you go and secure colour joins with a small knot or tail weave. ✗ Skipping stitch counts during cluster and puff rounds makes motifs uneven; count each puff and cluster after the round and mark the start with a stitch marker. ✗ Joining squares without following the CJAYG order can make alignment difficult and increase yarn usage; follow the recommended join order from the top-right corner and watch the video tutorial to match the technique exactly.

Island Time Blanket Pattern

Make a vibrant sunburst blanket full of colour and texture with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create 99 sunburst squares and join them using the continuous join-as-you-go method for a seamless finish. The pattern includes a complete colour chart, yarn list, step-by-step motif instructions, and a pom-pom border for a delightful finishing touch. Perfect for crafters who love colourful, handmade home textiles.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Island Time Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted (110 yds / 50g) base yarn used throughout
  • 02
    Cloud (1481 yds / 673g) - 14 skeins (main background)
  • 03
    Blossom Heather (216 yds / 98g) - 2 skeins
  • 04
    Dragonfruit (246 yds / 112g) - 3 skeins
  • 05
    Caution (233 yds / 106g) - 3 skeins
  • 06
    Creme Brulee (229 yds / 104g) - 3 skeins
  • 07
    Green Tea Heather (235 yds / 107g) - 3 skeins
  • 08
    Wonderland Heather (235 yds / 107g) - 3 skeins
  • 09
    Marina (249 yds / 113g) - 3 skeins
  • 10
    Solstice Heather (246 yds / 112g) - 3 skeins
  • 11
    Haze Heather (227 yds / 103g) - 3 skeins
  • 12
    Conch (132 yds / 60g) - 2 skeins
  • 13
    Papaya Heather (103 yds / 47g) - 1 skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    US 5.00 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Needle for weaving in ends
  • 03
    Scissors

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— Notions :

Info :

US 5.00 mm crochet hook. Needle for weaving in ends. Scissors.

— Yarn :

Infos :

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Worsted (110yds/50g): Cloud (1481yds/673g) 14 skeins. Blossom Heather (216yds/98g) 2 skeins. Dragonfruit (246yds/112g) 3 skeins. Caution (233yds/106g) 3 skeins. Crème Brulee (229yds/104g) 3 skeins. Green Tea Heather (235yds/107g) 3 skeins. Wonderland Heather (235yds/107g) 3 skeins. Marina (249yds/113g) 3 skeins. Solstice Heather (246yds/112g) 3 skeins. Haze Heather (227yds/103g) 3 skeins. Conch (132yds/60g) 2 skeins. Papaya Heather (103yds/47g) 1 skein.

— Gauge :

Info :

4 rnd large sunburst= 4.75" (unblocked)

— Finished Size :

Info :

48" x 61" After Blocking

— Glossary :

Infos :

st(s)- stitch(es). ch- chain. ch-sp- chain space. sl st- slip stitch. YO- yarn over. rnd- round. SC- single crochet. HDC- half double crochet. DC- double crochet. tr- treble crochet. CJAYG- continuous join as you go. cl st(s)- cluster stitch(es). 4 DC cl- 4 double crochet cluster stitch. 5 DC cl- 5 double crochet cluster stitch. puff- puff stitch. RS- right side.

— How to puff stitch (puff) :

Info :

YO and insert hook into st, YO and pull up a loop (pull up to about the height of a DC). Repeat 2 more times. There should be 7 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 7 loops.

— How to 4 DC cl :

Info :

YO and insert hook into sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2. Repeat 3 more times. There should be 5 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 5 loops.

— How to 5 DC cl :

Info :

YO and insert hook into sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2. Repeat 4 more times. There should be 6 loops on the hook. YO and pull through all 6 loops.

— Pattern Notes :

Infos :

- Gauge will affect yarn quantities, please adjust hook size to meet gauge. - Ch 2 counts as DC throughout. - Ch 3 counts as tr throughout. - Please pay special attention to yarn quantities: in some instances, the entire skein was used for the blanket with only a few grams to spare. Make sure to purchase enough of the same dye lot to finish blanket. - The Colour Legend is my attempt to provide you with colour accurate photos/generic colour names that you can use if you’d like to find an alternative yarn (the actual yarn name will be provided below in brackets). - Blanket is constructed using CJAYG, where each motif is turned into a square while joining the next motif in the blanket. If you choose to join your blanket a different way-please note yarn quantities will differ (you’ll need more). - This pattern only differs from the original by using a slightly heavier yarn (worsted rather than DK weight). All colour combos remain the same as the original pattern.

— Colour Legend :

Infos :

Hot Pink (Dragonfruit). Pink (Blossom Heather). Gold (Caution). Teal (Marina). Navy (Solstice Heather). Purple (Haze Heather). Yellow (Crème Brulée). Green (Green Tea Heather). Mint (Wonderland Heather). Conch. Papaya Heather.

— Pattern Graph :

Info :

Blanket Dimensions: 9 squares x 11 squares= 99 squares. *Squares are numbered to coordinate with the colour chart below. Please use this chart for final placement of squares.

— Numbered Colour Combo Chart :

Numbered Colour Combos :

1- Gold, Navy, Pink, Yellow; 2- Navy, Purple, Mint, Pink; 3- Pink, Hot Pink, Navy, Purple; 4- Purple, Teal, Green, Mint; 5- Mint, Yellow, Purple, Teal; 6- Pink, Hot Pink, Purple, Mint; 7- Navy, Green, Pink, Yellow; 8- Pink, Hot Pink, Purple, Navy; 9- Conch; 10- Mint, Teal, Green, Hot Pink; 11- Pink, Gold, Hot Pink, Navy; 12- Gold, Teal, Mint, Yellow; 13- Green, Purple, Teal, Hot Pink; 14- Papaya Heather; 15- Mint, Navy, Teal, Gold; 16- Yellow, Hot Pink, Purple, Teal; 17- Hot Pink, Teal, Mint, Green; 18- Yellow, Gold, Navy, Pink; 19- Conch; 20- Navy, Mint, Pink, Green; 21- Purple, Hot Pink, Pink, Gold; 22- Navy, Mint, Gold, Teal; 23- Pink, Hot Pink, Gold, Yellow; 24- Green, Teal, Pink, Hot Pink; 25- Yellow, Purple, Navy, Gold; 26- Navy, Green, Teal, Pink; 27- Purple, Gold, Mint, Teal; 28- Pink, Mint, Teal, Navy; 29- Pink, Gold, Yellow, Hot Pink; 30- Gold, Yellow, Navy, Mint; 31- Pink, Mint, Teal, Hot Pink; 32- Teal, Purple, Green, Navy; 33- Navy, Mint, Yellow, Green; 34- Papaya Heather; 35- Gold, Yellow, Green, Hot Pink; 36- Green, Gold, Yellow, Navy; 37- Purple, Navy, Mint, Green; 38- Navy, Gold, Pink, Purple; 39- Conch; 40- Yellow, Navy, Purple, Mint; 41- Hot Pink, Purple, Teal, Green; 42- Yellow, Gold, Navy, Hot Pink; 43- Purple, Hot Pink, Teal, Mint; 44- Teal, Yellow, Gold, Green; 45- Navy, Hot Pink, Yellow, Pink; 46- Yellow, Gold, Hot Pink, Purple; 47- Teal, Purple, Green, Gold; 48- Purple, Gold, Green, Teal; 49- Purple, Green, Navy, Yellow; 50- Mint, Navy, Purple, Pink; 51- Pink, Yellow, Gold, Purple; 52- Teal, Hot Pink, Green, Yellow; 53- Papaya Heather; 54- Yellow, Navy, Mint, Gold; 55- Conch; 56- Gold, Yellow, Navy, Green; 57- Teal, Mint, Hot Pink, Pink; 58- Yellow, Mint, Green, Purple; 59- Yellow, Gold, Teal, Green; 60- Teal, Mint, Navy, Gold; 61- Hot Pink, Green, Gold, Pink; 62- Teal, Hot Pink, Pink, Navy; 63- Mint, Green, Hot Pink, Teal; 64- Gold, Navy, Purple, Yellow; 65- Pink, Purple, Gold, Hot Pink; 66- Mint, Yellow, Gold, Navy; 67- Papaya Heather; 68- Pink, Hot Pink, Navy, Teal; 69- Teal, Green, Mint, Purple; 70- Hot Pink, Pink, Teal, Mint; 71- Navy, Teal, Green, Gold; 72- Hot Pink, Mint, Teal, Purple; 73- Gold, Hot Pink, Pink, Teal; 74- Green, Gold, Purple, Mint; 75- Navy, Purple, Hot Pink, Pink; 76- Yellow, Mint, Teal, Gold; 77- Gold, Yellow, Hot Pink, Green; 78- Teal, Hot Pink, Green, Pink; 79- Pink, Green, Teal, Yellow; 80- Conch; 81- Yellow, Gold, Green, Navy; 82- Pink, Green, Hot Pink, Yellow; 83- Pink, Navy, Yellow, Gold; 84- Papaya Heather; 85- Mint, Teal, Navy, Purple; 86- Gold, Pink, Hot Pink, Mint; 87- Hot Pink, Mint, Yellow, Teal; 88- Navy, Teal, Mint, Green; 89- Teal, Pink, Hot Pink, Purple; 90- Purple, Hot Pink, Pink, Yellow; 91- Conch; 92- Navy, Pink, Mint, Hot Pink; 93- Hot Pink, Gold, Yellow, Mint; 94- Mint, Teal, Pink, Green; 95- Hot Pink, Teal, Green, Purple; 96- Gold, Mint, Navy, Pink; 97- Pink, Hot Pink, Yellow, Gold; 98- Teal, Purple, Mint, Navy; 99- Navy, Pink, Yellow, Hot Pink.

— Pattern Large Sunburst Motif :

Round 1 :

Ch 5, sl st into 5th chain from hook to create centre ring. Ch 2, work 15 DC into centre of ring (16 sts). Join with sl st to the top of the first DC (not the ch 2), Fasten off.

Round 2 :

Join new colour into top of any st. Ch 1, puff into same st, ch 1. [Puff, ch 1] into each st around (16 puffs). Sl st into the ch-1 sp between the first two puff sts (not into the top of the first puff st), Fasten off.

Round 3 :

Join new colour into any ch-1 sp. Ch 2, into same sp work a [4 DC cl, ch 2]. Work [4 DC cl, ch 2] into each ch-1 sp around (16 cl sts). Sl st into the ch-2 sp between the first two cls (not into the top of the cl st), Fasten off.

Round 4 :

Join new colour into any ch-2 sp. Ch 2, into the same sp work a [5 DC cl, ch 3]. Work [5 DC cl, ch 3] into each ch-2 sp around (16 cl sts). Sl st into the ch-3 sp between the first two cl sts (not into the top of the first cluster st). Fasten off.

Info :

**Only Complete the following Round 5 IF you do not plan on using the CJAYG to join the motifs. Round 5 is written out for anyone who wishes to seam their squares together separately at the end of their project.

Round 5 :

Join Colour Cloud into any ch-3 sp and ch 3. [3 tr, ch 2, 4 tr] into same sp (1st corner). *4 DC into next ch-3 sp. 4 HDC into next ch-3 sp. 4 DC into next ch-3 sp. [4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr] into next ch-3 sp.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. 4 DC into next ch-3 sp. 4 HDC into next ch-3 sp. 4 DC into next ch-3 sp. Join rnd with sl st into top of first tr (not the ch 3), Fasten off.

— Assembling Motifs with Continuous Join-As-You-Go (CJAYGO) :

Info :

With RS of sunbursts face up, lay out all motifs in the arrangement from the colour graph above. Using colour Cloud, start in top right-hand corner to join squares across the rows.

Info :

Example: First row will be joined from square number 9 across to square number 1. The second row will start with square number 18 and be worked across to square number 10.

Info :

Following along with the video tutorial, crocheting squares together until blanket is complete. Once back to the start of the blanket (in the top right-hand corner)- DO NOT FASTEN OFF. You are now ready to start border Round 1.

— Border :

Info :

**Continued from CJAYG...

Round 1 :

Sl st over the next 2 sts, into the ch-2 corner space. Ch 2; work [3 DC, ch 2, 4 DC] into the corner sp (completes 1st corner of blanket). Continue working 4 DC into each sp between granny clusters of the squares. Into each join (where two squares meet); work 3 DC on either side. In blanket corners work [4 DC, ch 2, 4 DC]. To join border rnd: sl st into the top of the first DC (not into the ch 2), Do not fasten off.

Round 2 :

Repeat rnd 1 (in between the granny clusters of “3 DC” from previous round, work 4 DC), Do not fasten off.

Round 3 :

Work pom-pom border all the way around blanket. Sl st into beginning st to join rnd. Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Info :

~The End~

Assembly Instructions

  • With RS of sunbursts face up, lay out all motifs in the arrangement from the colour graph above to match the numbered placement shown in the chart.
  • Using colour Cloud, start in the top right-hand corner and CJAYG across the first row (for example join square 9 across to square 1), continuing row by row until the blanket is assembled.
  • When joining along edges and at joins where two squares meet, work 3 DC on either side of the join for a neat seam; do not fasten off once you return to the starting corner so you can begin the border.
  • Attach border Round 1 by working [3 DC, ch 2, 4 DC] in blanket corners and 4 DC into each space between granny clusters, then proceed to Round 2 and Round 3 to finish with the pom-pom edge.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use consistent tension and check your gauge by making a 4 round sunburst swatch to ensure motif size matches the pattern specification.
  • 💡Purchase sufficient yarn from the same dye lot if you want colour consistency; some skeins were nearly fully used for one blanket.
  • 💡Pin and layout all squares according to the numbered colour chart before joining to guarantee the final placement matches the sample design.

This colourful Island Time Blanket is designed to brighten any room and showcase joyful sunburst motifs. The pattern includes a full colour placement chart, CJAYG joining instructions, and a playful pom-pom border to finish. Whether you make it for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, it will bring warmth and handmade charm to its new home. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 48" x 61" after blocking when made with the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can substitute yarn weights, but changing from worsted will change finished size and yarn quantities; adjust hook size and make a gauge swatch to match the motif size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; familiarity with puff stitches, cluster stitches, and the continuous join-as-you-go technique is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters take multiple days to complete this blanket; estimate roughly 12-15 hours depending on speed, experience, and assembly time.