Vintage Bouquet for Bethany

Vintage Bouquet for Bethany Crochet Blanket

Project Overview

Vintage Bouquet for Bethany is an intermediate-level crochet blanket design created by Auburncraft Crochet Design. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished throw blanket worked in the round using a classic construction method that keeps the right side of the work continuously facing the crocheter.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a crochet blanket or throw, constructed using a circular working method. The design features a vintage aesthetic with floral embroidery details added after the main blanket body is complete.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Working in rounds with continuous right-side facing orientation
• Corner-based construction beginning from round 4 onwards
• Chain stitches at the beginning of rounds that function as active stitches within the pattern
• Double crochet stitches, including standing double crochet variations
• Embroidery work applied to the finished blanket base

Stitches Used

The blanket employs fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for intermediate crafters. Chain stitches serve dual purposes as both foundation and stitch counts throughout the pattern. Double crochet forms the primary fabric structure, with standing double crochet techniques available as substitution options for round beginnings, providing flexibility in construction method.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook

Blanket Base: Approximately 2,300 metres (2,515 yards) total of Bendigo Woollen Mill 4-ply Cotton in Latte colorway. Four balls are required, with each ball containing 670 metres (732 yards). This 4-ply yarn weight is classified as Fingering Weight, providing a delicate fabric suitable for blanket applications.

Embroidery Details: Two coordinating colors of Bendigo Woollen Mill 8-ply (DK weight) yarn are used for embroidered accents: approximately 200 metres (218 yards) of Dark Pink Rose and approximately 100 metres (109 yards) of Dark Pine Lime.

Design Characteristics

The blanket's construction method ensures consistent fabric appearance throughout, as the crocheter maintains a single orientation relative to the work. The transition to corner-based rounds after the initial three rounds creates a structured, geometric foundation. The addition of embroidered floral elements in contrasting yarn weights adds vintage charm and textural interest to the finished piece.