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Golden Snitch Blanket Crochet Pattern

Golden Snitch Blanket Crochet Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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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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Soft Hug

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

About This Golden Snitch Blanket Crochet Pattern

This pattern makes a single-crochet blanket featuring repeating Golden Snitch motifs formed with color changes and bobbles. It uses worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook to create a warm, dense fabric that is perfect for snuggling. The design includes a clear chart for each Snitch motif and instructions for carrying yarn and finishing with optional pom-poms.

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Worked in rows with simple single crochet, the blanket introduces bobble stitches for texture and contrast. The pattern is perfect for crafters who want a striking motif without complex shaping.

Why You'll Love This Golden Snitch Blanket Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic single crochet with playful bobble texture that really brings the Snitch motif to life. I enjoy how quickly the fabric grows—each row is satisfying and rhythmic while still producing a visually interesting result. The colorwork method here keeps carried yarn neat and the optional pom-poms add a whimsical finish I always smile at. Making this blanket feels both cozy and magical, and I love gifting it to fellow story lovers.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different color palettes; try pastel tones for a soft nursery version or bright contrasting colors for a bold throw.

To change the size, I often switch yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky, cozy blanket while lighter yarn creates a delicate lapghan.

I like to swap the bobble color for a metallic or sparkly yarn to give the Snitch centers a little shimmer and more visual interest.

Consider replacing the corner pom-poms with tassels for a sleeker finish or adding fringe along the short edges for vintage flair.

For a modern look, make the motif in tonal shades of gray and a single accent color, creating a subtle textured pattern across the blanket.

I sometimes add a contrasting reverse single crochet border in a third color to frame the blanket and make the Snitch motifs pop.

If you want the design on both sides, work duplicate stitch into completed fabric to embroider motifs rather than carrying color while crocheting.

Try substituting the bobble stitch with small sewn beads or felt circles for different textures and to make the blanket machine-wash friendly.

I often make a mini keychain or matching cushion using the same Snitch motif to create a coordinated set of gifts from one pattern.

If you prefer less carry, work small bobble patches separately and sew them on, or use intarsia-style small balls for each motif to reduce floats across the back.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count at the end of Row 1 can lead to an incorrect foundation; count your 129 sc after Row 1 and correct by adding or removing stitches before continuing. ✗ Carrying yarn poorly causes bulky floats and uneven tension; carry small balls of color for motif sections and crochet over the gray strand to keep floats tidy. ✗ Rushing the bobble stitch will create inconsistent bobbles; follow the bobble special term step-by-step and pull even loops so all bobbles are uniform. ✗ Not checking gauge can change the finished dimensions unexpectedly; make a gauge swatch of 14 sts and 20 rows in sc to confirm and adjust hook size if necessary. ✗ Forgetting to turn and work the turning chain correctly can shift the pattern rows; always ch 1 and turn where instructed to keep the motifs aligned. ✗ Failing to weave in ends as you change color leaves a messy finish; weave in or secure tails as you go to maintain tidy edges and less finishing work.

Golden Snitch Blanket Crochet Pattern

Create a cozy, snitch-themed blanket worked entirely in single crochet with charming bobble details and optional pom-pom corners. This pattern uses worsted weight yarn and colorwork to form repeating Snitch motifs across a soft gray background. You will enjoy straightforward rows, a clear chart for the Snitch motif, and an optional finishing with pom-poms for a playful touch.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Golden Snitch Blanket Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in BerrocoComfort (50% superfine acrylic, 50% super fine nylon; 210 yd. / 193 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g ball)
  • 02
    Color A: #9770 Ash Grey — 6 balls
  • 03
    Color B: #9701 Ivory — 1 ball
  • 04
    Color C: #9743 Goldenrod — 1 ball

— Tools Required

  • 01
    US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Optional: 1 5/8 in. / 45 mm pom-pom maker

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— What you need :

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YARN: Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn, shown in BerrocoComfort (50% superfine acrylic, 50% super fine nylon; 210 yd. / 193 m per 3½ oz. / 100 g ball): Color A: #9770 Ash Grey, 6 balls. Color B: #9701 Ivory, 1 ball. Color C: #9743 Goldenrod, 1 ball.

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HOOK: US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

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NOTIONS: Tapestry needle. Optional: 1 5/8 in. / 45 mm pom-pom maker.

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GAUGE: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4 in. / 10 cm in single crochet. Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but the yarn weight and hook size used will affect the finished measurements.

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NOTES: Chains do not count as a stitch throughout pattern.

Infos :

To change colors during a sc, complete the last yarn over of the stitch in the new color, and use the new color to draw through last 2 loops of the st. To change colors during a bobble, ch 1 in new color after drawing through 6 loops and completing the bobble. To minimize carrying yarn throughout the pattern, use small balls of yarn for the white and gold portions of each Snitch. While crocheting the Snitch, carry the gray yarn by crocheting over the strand, and pick up the strand when you switch back to gray. To improve the appearance of carried yarn, crochet over the yarn on the right side (the side with the bobbles sticking out) and drop carried yarn in front of your work on the wrong side. Then, when working the next row on the right side, crochet over the dropped yarn.

— Special Term :

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bobble: With C, *yarn over, insert hook into st and pull up a loop. Yarn over and draw through 2 loops; repeat from * 4 more times. You should have 6 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw through all remaining loops. With A, ch 1.

— Steps to crochet the blanket :

Row 0 :

With A, ch 130.

Row 1 :

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—129 sc.

Rows 2–12 :

Ch 1, sc across, turn.

Row 13 :

Ch 1, sc 13, sc 1 with B, sc 2 with A, bobble with C, sc 2 with A, sc 1 with B, *sc 17 with A, sc 1 with B, sc 2 with A, bobble with C, sc 2 with A; rep from * 3 times, sc 13 with A, turn.

Row 14 :

Ch 1, sc 12 with A, sc 4 with B, sc 1 with A, sc 4 with B, *sc 15 with A, sc 4 with B, sc 1 with A, sc 4 with B; rep from * 3 times, sc 12 with A, turn.

Row 15 :

Ch 1, sc 10 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 3 with A, sc 5 with B, *sc 11 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 3 with A, sc 5 with B; rep from * 3 times, sc 10 with A, turn.

Row 16 :

Ch 1, sc 9 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 5 with A, sc 5 with B, *sc 9 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 5 with A, sc 5 with B; rep from * 3 times, sc 9 with A, turn.

Rows 17–28 :

Ch 1, sc across, turn.

Row 29 :

Ch 1, sc 25 with A, sc 1 with B, sc 2 with A, bobble with C, sc 2 with A, sc 1 with B, *sc 17 with A, sc 1 with B, sc 2 with A, bobble with C, sc 2 with A, sc 1 with B; rep from * 2 times, sc 25 with A, turn.

Row 30 :

Ch 1, sc 24 with A, sc 4 with B, sc 1 with A, sc 4 with B, *sc 15 with A, sc 4 with B, sc 1 with A, sc 4 with B; rep from * 2 times, sc 24 with A, turn.

Row 31 :

Ch 1, sc 22 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 3 with A, sc 5 with B, *sc 11 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 3 with A, sc 5 with B; rep from * 2 times, sc 22 with A, turn.

Row 32 :

Ch 1, sc 21 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 5 with A, sc 5 with B, *sc 9 with A, sc 5 with B, sc 5 with A, sc 5 with B; rep from * 2 times, sc 21 with A, turn.

Rows 33–44 :

Ch 1, sc across, turn.

Rows 45–140 :

Rep Rows 13–44 three times.

Rows 141–156 :

Rep Rows 13–28 once more.

Row 157 :

Ch 1, reverse sc around entire perimeter of blanket, working 1 st into each st, 1 st into each corner, and 1 st into even spaces when working along the sides of the blanket; sl st to first reverse sc of row when complete. Fasten off.

— Chart :

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KEY: sc in color A. sc in color B. bobble in color C. Refer to chart for stitch placement and count across 25-st motif width as shown in chart image.

— Finishing :

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Weave in all ends.

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Optional: With C and pom-pom maker, create 4 pom-poms. Attach 1 pom-pom securely to each corner of the blanket.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends securely, working the tails back into the fabric and trimming close to avoid unraveling.
  • Fasten off and secure the last reverse sc row by slip stitching to the first reverse sc, then weave in the tail to hide it.
  • Optional: Make 4 pom-poms with Color C using a 45 mm pom-pom maker, trimming them to a neat round shape before attachment.
  • Attach 1 pom-pom securely to each corner of the blanket using the pom-pom tail and a tapestry needle, sewing through the blanket multiple times for a firm hold.

Important Notes

  • 💡Chains do not count as a stitch throughout the pattern; always follow the written stitch counts for each row.
  • 💡Gauge is not critical, but different yarn weights and hook sizes will change the finished measurements; swatch if exact size is important.
  • 💡When changing colors, complete the last yarn over with the new color to avoid loose loops and secure clean color transitions.
  • 💡Carry yarn neatly by crocheting over the strand for the gray background and drop carried yarn on the wrong side to improve appearance.

This Golden Snitch blanket pattern brings a touch of magic to your crochet projects with a repeating motif and playful bobbles. The dense single crochet fabric keeps you warm, while optional pom-poms add a whimsical finishing touch. Perfect for gifting or curling up with your favorite story-themed decor. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket size will depend on your tension, but using the recommended yarn and hook you will get a medium baby/throw size suitable for cuddling.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and drape; adjust your hook size and make a gauge swatch to compensate.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate—basic single crochet skills plus the ability to change colors and work the bobble stitch are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will spend roughly 12-15 hours to complete the blanket, depending on experience and how much time you spend on finishing touches like pom-poms.