The Confetti Cake Blanket Pattern – Easy & Fun!

Ever since I shared a sneak peek of this blanket on my Instagram stories, my DMs have been flooded with questions about the yarn and the pattern. The Confetti Cake Blanket is everything a cozy crochet project should be – soft, textured, and full of charm! 

About the Stitches

Using front post double crochet stitches creates a texture that looks way more complicated than it actually is (my favorite type of project!). Pairing fpdc stitches with traditional double crochets gives a subtle, ribbed look to the fabric that I absolutely love.

If you’ve never worked a front post double crochet stitch before, don’t worry! The video tutorial will walk you through it. I promise it is not as complicated as it sounds. It’s just an easy modification of the basic double crochet stitch.

I finished this blanket off with a dainty shell stitch border. These borders are often worked using double crochet stitches. I wanted a daintier shell on this particular project, so I decided to give hdc stitches a try. The result was just what I was looking for. This border is the icing on my Confetti Cake Blanket.

This isn’t just another crocheted blanket  – it’s a unique stitch pattern that stands out in the best way. I love seeing it draped over my couch and it would look perfect in a nursery! 

About the Yarn

The speckled yarn does all the color work for you, giving it a fun, confetti-like look without the hassle of switching colors throughout the project. 

I used Brava Speckle in the shade Cake Pop for the body of the blanket. I found this acrylic, worsted weight yarn to be soft and easy to work with. I used Brava Worsted in the shade Cotton Candy for the border.

Most of the time, I think that speckled yarns look better when used in knitting projects, but not this one. Crocheting with this yarn allows the colors to pop through in just the right way. 

This yarn looks just like a the confetti cakes that I ate growing up. Tell me this blanket doesn’t look like it should smell like a warm vanilla candle! 

A Note About Yarn Substitutions

Wondering if you can switch up the yarn? The answer is yes.

Even though I think worsted weight yarn is the perfect weight for this project, you can switch it out for a thinner or chunkier yarn. Keep in mind that you will need to adjust the hook size accordingly. My standard recommendation is going up one hook size from whatever is listed on the yarn label.

While I think the speckled yarn adds to the charm of this particular project, I do have to admit that it looks just as beautiful (and more sophisticated) in a solid color yarn. The gorgeous blue shown above is Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek in the shade Crisp Air.

Is This a Hard Pattern?

Want to know the best part about this beautiful crochet blanket? This is one of those patterns that’s so much easier than it looks – a quick and relaxing make whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just getting comfortable with the simple stitches. 

I truly believe that anyone who can make a double crochet stitch can make this blanket regardless of their skill level. This pattern features a relaxing, two-row repeat that you’re going to find easy to memorize.

In fact, I think it’s easy enough to be the first blanket pattern someone makes!

The Confetti Cake Blanket Pattern

Materials

• J/10 (6.00 mm) Crochet Hook
• Approximately 1155 yards of worsted weight yarn for the size shown. A chart is given for 10 different sizes. I used Brava Worsted in the following shades:
  • Brava Worsted Speckle in the shade Cake Pop (1035 yd/5 Skeins)
  • Brava Worsted in the shade Cotton Candy (120 yd/1 Skein)
• Tapestry needle and scissors for weaving ends. 
• The ad-free PDF is available here.

Notes:

• The blanket shown measures approximately 30”x35”. A chart with 9 other sizes is included. 
• The turning chain does not count as a stitch in this project. 
• If you crochet tightly, go up a hook size. If you crochet loosely, go down a hook size. It’s an art not a science! : ) 
• Gauge is not important for this project. 
• A video tutorial is available here.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet 
• sl st – slip stitch 
• sk – skip 
• ** – Repeat what is written between the stars

Special Stitches

• fpdc – yarn over. Insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch from the previous row. Pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through the first two loops on your hook. Yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.
• Note: If you’ve never made a fpdc, watch the video tutorial. It seems challenging when you read the instructions, but it’s easy when you watch.

Blanket Instructions:

Chain 104.

Row 1: dc in the second chain and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (You should have 103 stitches at the end of this row.)

Rows 2: dc in the first stitch and in the next 2 stitches. *fpdc in the next stitch, dc in the next 3 stitches* across. Ch 1, turn. (You should have 103 stitches at the end of this row. 25 of them will be fpdc stitches.)

Row 3: dc in the first stitch and in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.  (You should have 103 stitches at the end of this row.)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 74 rows. 

After Row 74, proceed to the border without cutting yarn. 

Border Pattern

I walk you through the border in the video tutorial. It starts just around 8 minutes and 40 seconds.

Round 1: single crochet evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc into each corner. Sl st to the top of the first st to join. Cut yarn and weave ends.

Join Cotton Candy in any corner. 

Round 5: Ch 1. Work 3 hdc into the corner. *Skip one stitch, sl st into the next stitch. Skip one stitch, 5 hdc into the next stitch* around. You don’t have to worry about doing anything specific in the corner stitches. When you get back to the first corner, work two additional hdc into the first corner. Sl st to the first stitch to join. 

Adjusting the Size of the Blanket

If you want to make larger blankets, adjusting the size of this blanket is simple! In order for the pattern to work, your starting chain needs to be in a multiple of 4. You’ll also need to be sure you work an even number of rows (ending on a fpdc row).

The following chart provides the information for 10 popular choices.

Share Your Work

I hope you use this easy crochet blanket pattern to make crochet baby blankets for yourself or as a gift. Kids would love receiving this cozy blanket. 

If you do, I’d love it if you’d share your work with me on Facebook or Instagram! 

Want to see other easy patterns? Check out all my free crochet patterns.