Free Tunisian Crochet Gradient Blanket Pattern

If you're looking for a quick and stunning crochet project, you're in for a treat! The Tunisian Crochet Gradient Blanket Pattern is a cozy, beautiful addition to any home, and it works up faster than you'd expect.

Featuring the Tunisian crochet moss stitch—a no-curl stitch that's easy to master—this blanket showcases the mesmerizing color changes of Lion Brand's Mandala Gradient Yarn.

Whether new to Tunisian crochet or a seasoned pro, this pattern is perfect for anyone who loves relaxing with a crochet hook and creating something truly special.

Plus, you can make it your own by choosing any color combo from the Mandala Gradient line! Let's dive into the details.

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Tunisian Crochet Gradient Blanket Pattern: A Stunning, No-Curl Stitch Project

Introducing the Tunisian Crochet Gradient Blanket Pattern! This blanket features the versatile Tunisian crochet moss stitch, known for its no curling—making it perfect for beginners and advanced crocheters alike. Using Lion Brand's Mandala Gradient Yarn, the beautiful transitions between colors create a soothing ombré effect that enhances any room.

The best part? You can customize this blanket by choosing any color combo from the Mandala Gradient Yarn line, ensuring your blanket is unique to your style. This quick-to-make project is the perfect addition to your crochet repertoire.

Tunisian Crochet Moss Stitch Video Tutorial

The Tunisian crochet moss stitch is a simple yet elegant stitch that creates a beautifully textured, woven-like fabric with a soft and cozy feel.

This beginner-friendly stitch alternates between Tunisian knit stitches, skipping a stitch and yarn overs, giving it a distinctive, grid-like look.

One of the standout benefits of the moss stitch is its natural resistance to curling, making it ideal for projects like blankets, scarves, and home decor.

Whether you’re new to Tunisian crochet or looking for a relaxing stitch with a stunning finish, the Tunisian moss stitch is the perfect choice!

One question I get quite a bit is what the back of the project looks like. This stitch is a little different than most Tunisian stitches, and I actually love the way the back looks.

Here's the front:

And here's the back:

The back resembles the Tunisian crochet smock stitch, and I think it's just beautiful!

How to Add Tassels to a Crochet Blanket

Here is how I attach tassels to most of my blankets.

Now, let's dive into all of the details of the pattern.

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Tunisian Crochet Gradient Blanket Pattern

NOTES

Finished size measures 46″ wide x 70″ long without tassels
To change the width, chain any odd number
To change the length, simply add more rows of blocked colors
Tunisian crochet moss stitch tutorial HERE
Tassels tutorial HERE

MATERIALS

HOOK(S)

6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook with cable

*I have this set and love it

*You can also purchase sets via Amazon or WeCrochet

YARN

Weight 4 • approx. 2360 yds

Lion Brand Mandala Gradient Yarn, 8 cakes

Colors (Two Cakes of Each):

Purple

Steel Blue

Burgundy

Dark Teal

For Tassels:

Weight 4 •

Lion Brand Pound of Love, 1 skein (you won’t use much of it at all) - You can also use scrap yarn you already have in your stash or any worsted weight yarn

Color: White

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4 x 4″)

13 ½ sts x 11 ½ rows in pattern

ABBREVIATIONS

ch chain

rep repeat

Tks Tunisian crochet knit stitch

yo yarn over

FwP forward pass

RetP return pass

Lts last Tunisian stitch

sk skip

sl st slip stitch

Tslst Tunisian slip stitch

st(s) stitches

SPECIAL STITCHES

Tks - Tunisian crochet knit stitch - Video tutorial here

Insert your hook through the front of the vertical bar and through to the back of the fabric, yarn over and pull up a loop, keeping the loop on your hook.

Tunisian crochet moss stitch (which features the Tks) - Video tutorial here

Row 1 Tks in first vertical bar, *yo, sk st, Tks* , rep from * to * to last st, working the last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 2 *yo, sk st, Tks*, rep from * to * until 2 sts remain, yo, sk st, working the last st as for Lts, RetP

THE PATTERN

Yarn A: Dark Teal

Yarn B: Burgundy

Yarn C: Steel Blue

Yarn D: Purple

At the beginning of each color change, you will start from the outside of the cake. After that cake is finished and you’re ready to start the second cake of the same color, you’ll start from the inside of that cake. So the whites meet in the middle. Do the same for each color block.

Foundation row starting from the outside of the cake, with Yarn A, Ch 151, bring up a loop in 2nd back bump from hook and in each back bump to end

Return Pass: Ch-1, * yo pull through 2 loops * repeat to end

Row 1 Tks in first vertical bar, *yo, sk st, Tks* , rep from * to * to last st, working the last st as for Lts, RetP

Row 2 *yo, sk st, Tks*, rep from * to * until 2 sts remain, yo, sk st, working the last st as for Lts, RetP

Rows 3 – on

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for each color block, Yarn A - D, remembering to start each new color on the outside of the cake and then the inside of the cake for the 2nd one of the same color, so the whites meet in the middle.

Last row of purple, Tslst across for bind off (shown in Moss stitch video)

Fasten off, weave in all ends, proceed to tassels

For tassels

Using a white yarn, (I used Pound of Love I had leftover), Cut 400 12 inch pieces of yarn, with 5 mm hook and 4 pieces of yarn held together, attach tassels on the ends every 2 chains. You should have around 100 tassels total.

Follow the tassel instructions from this video.

Enjoy your new blanket!

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