Free Reversible Crochet Blanket Pattern – Mystic Blanket!

Looking for a fun and relaxing crochet project? The Mystic Blanket is the perfect blend of easy stitches, stunning texture, and endless color possibilities! This free, beginner-friendly pattern is reversible and customizable to any size, with no ends to weave in. Whether you’re making a cozy lapghan or a full-size blanket, you’ll love every stitch of this gorgeous design.

Pattern Description and Tips

The Mystic Blanket pattern is beginner-friendly and designed for one main size—a cozy lap afghan—, but I’ve included detailed instructions so you can easily customize it to any size you want.

You can use any #4 worsted-weight yarn, but other yarn weights will work too—just be sure to adjust your starting chains and row count to reach the desired size.

For the best visual effect, I recommend pairing a variegated yarn with a matching solid color. Don’t be afraid to choose vibrant, contrasting colors—they make the design pop beautifully!

For my blanket, I used I Love This Yarn in the colors Instant Classic and Linen.

Throughout the pattern, you’ll alternate the main and contrast yarns every two rows, but there’s no need to cut the yarn. Just carry the non-working yarn up the side as you go—no ends to weave in (my favorite part!).

The pattern also features two easy, reversible stitches that you alternate every 14 rows. This simple switch creates a gorgeous texture and visual effect, keeping the pattern fun and interesting.

For my Mystic Blanket, I used a slightly larger hook than the one recommended for the yarn. This helps keep the fabric soft and drapey! I also finished it off with a simple edging to give it a clean, polished look.

Free Reversible Crochet Blanket Pattern – Start Here

Recommended yarn: 🧶I Love This Yarn, #4 worsted weight yarn. Colors shown:

1. Instant Classic: Yarn A
2. Linen: Yarn B

Yarn Substitution

• Lion Brand Yarn Landscapes Yarn
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• Bernat Super Value Yarn
• YarnArt Jeans Splash

Yardage: About 1,543 yds total

• Yarn A: 766.5 yds
• Yarn B: 776.5 yds

Crochet hook: (K) 6.5mm or needed hook to meet the gauge.

Abbreviation

• CH: Chain
• ST: Stitch
• SL ST: Slip stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• BLO: Back loop only
• SP: Space
• SK: Skip
• Rnd: Round
• Rep: Repeat

Gauge: 4” square = 15 rows x 10 (2 SC group) following the pattern’s stitches.

Pattern notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Skill level: Easy

Measurements

This pattern makes a lap blanket about 47″ long and 36″ wide. To make a different size, refer to the sizing table below. Start with a foundation chain that fits your desired width — make sure it’s a multiple of 3+1 stitches. Then crochet the pattern repeats until you reach your desired length.

Click here for the sizing chart

Blanket type	Dimensions (inches)
Stroller	30 x 30
Receiving	30 x 36
Toddler	40 x 60
Lap	36 x 45
Throw	48 x 60
Twin Bed	70 x 90
Queen Bed	90 x 90
King Bed	100 x 100

How to change colors

Throughout the entire pattern, change colors at the end of every 2 rows, no need to cut the yarn—carry it up the side like this:

• In the last ST, insert your hook, pull up a loop with the old yarn (2 loops on the hook).
• YO with the new yarn and pull through the last 2 loops. CH1 with the new yarn.
• Turn your work. Insert your hook in the 1^st ST, YO with the new yarn, going under the old yarn, complete the ST with the new yarn, and drop the old yarn.

Free Crochet Throw Blanket Pattern: Mystic Blanket

This free reversible crochet blanket pattern includes everything you need to make the Mystic Blanket in a cozy lapghan size—materials, instructions, and tips.

If you’d like an ad-free, printable PDF, you can grab the premium version in any of my shops linked below.

Step 1- Crochet the blanket

Note: After you change colors, remember to crochet over the non-working yarn in the first stitch of the row to keep it attached.

With yarn A, CH 121 to make a foundation chain,

Row 1: Yarn A. SC in 2^nd CH from hook,*CH 1, sk next CH, SC in next 2 CH,* rep *to* across until 2 CH remaining, CH 1, SC in last CH, CH 1, turn.

Row 2: Yarn A. SC in 1^st SC,* 2 SC in next CH-1sp, CH 1, sk next 2 ST,* rep *to* across ending with 2 SC in last CH-1sp, SC in last ST, change to yarn B, CH1, turn.

Row 3: Yarn B. SC in 1^st ST,* CH 1, sk next 2 ST, 2 SC in next CH-1 sp,* rep *to* until 3 ST remain, sk next 2 ST, CH 1, SC in last CH, CH 1, turn.

Row 4: Yarn B. Rep row 2, change to yarn A.

Row 5 – 14: Rep rows 2 and 3 alternating colors every 2 rows.

Row 15 – 16: Yarn B. SC in 1^st ST, SC BLO in each ST until one ST remaining, SC in last ST, change to yarn A, CH 1, turn. 120 ST

Row 17- 28: Rep rows 15 and 16 alternating colors every 2 rows. 120 ST

Row 29: Yarn A. SC in 1^st ST,*CH1, sk next ST, SC in next 2 ST,* rep *to* across until 2 ST remaining, CH1, SC in last ST, CH1, turn.

Rows 30 -182: Rep rows 2 to 29, alternating colors every 2 rows at the end of the last row, change yarn B, CH 1, turn, crochet the border next.

Step 2- Crochet the border

1. With Yarn B: 2 SC in the 1^st ST, (SC, CH 2, SC) in each of the CH-1 sp to the corner, (2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC) in the corner.
2. Crochet down the edge of the blanket, evenly placing (SC, CH 2, SC) to the next corner, (2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC) in the corner.
3. Crochet along the foundation chain, placing (SC, CH 2, SC) in each of the skipped chains to the next corner, (2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC) in the corner.
4. Crochet up the edge evenly, placing (SC, CH 2, SC) until you reach the starting corner.
5. (2 SC, CH 2) In the corner (already holding 2 SC),  join with a SL ST into the 1^st ST, fasten off.

Weave in all ends, and you’re all done!