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Pizza Blanket Pattern

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

About This Pizza Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a large, circular pizza blanket with a cheese-colored body, brown crust border, and a variety of crocheted toppings including pepperoni, olives, peppers, mushrooms, and pineapple. The blanket is worked mostly in double crochet in the round to build a wide, flat circle, then finished with a textured border to resemble crust. Toppings are crocheted separately and sewn on, allowing you to arrange and personalize your pizza design.

Pizza Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes detailed round-by-round instructions, color change tips, and step-by-step photos for tricky sections. Ideal for intermediate crocheters who enjoy large projects and playful, decorative finishing.

Why You'll Love This Pizza Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes classic crochet techniques with a playful, creative theme that makes crafting feel like cooking. I enjoy how the large circular construction is meditative and grows quickly with double crochet rounds. The separate toppings let me play with color and composition, so each finished blanket becomes a unique statement piece. Sewing the toppings on feels like arranging a work of art, and seeing the final pizza come together always makes me smile.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by swapping colors; try pastel tones for a softer, nursery-friendly pizza or neon brights for a retro look.

You can make a mini keychain version by using fingering yarn and a much smaller hook to create adorable pocket-sized pizzas.

For a chunkier, super cozy blanket, use a bulky yarn and increase hook size to create a thick, warm throw perfect for chilly evenings.

I often add embroidered details or French knots to the toppings for extra texture and personality—tiny seeds on the pineapple look great with a few contrast stitches.

Want a reversible blanket? Work the same circular base but mirror the border colors on both sides and avoid sewing on toppings heavily to keep it comfortable on the reverse.

I sometimes use variegated yarn for the cheese rounds to create a marbled, artisanal look that mimics bubbling cheese.

Make a matching set by creating smaller slices or coasters using the same stitch sequences for uniform gifts or party favors.

Try changing the border by adding a scalloped or crab stitch edge instead of the plain crust for a more decorative finish.

I recommend experimenting with placement for a natural pizza look—overlapping some pepperonis and mushrooms creates a lived-in, delicious effect.

Lastly, I like to add a hanging loop at the crust edge for a playful wall decor option; just crochet a short chain and attach it discreetly behind the crust.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when placing increases makes it hard to keep shaping even; place a marker in the second stitch of each increase to track them accurately. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails can cause messy joins and loose ends; carry yarn neatly or weave in ends as you change colors to keep joins tidy. ✗ Overstuffing or pulling too tight while adding tension to rounds causes the blanket to ripple; maintain even tension and relax your stitches to keep the circle flat. ✗ Forgetting to count increases each round leads to an uneven circle and incorrect stitch counts; count stitches at the end of each round especially after increases to confirm totals. ✗ Not pinning toppings before sewing results in misplacement and asymmetry; lay the blanket flat, arrange toppings, pin them, and check spacing before sewing.

Pizza Blanket Pattern

Make a fun, cozy pizza-shaped blanket that doubles as playful home decor and a snuggly throw. This pattern walks you through a large circular blanket 'crust and cheese' base and a collection of removable toppings so you can customize your pizza. You will enjoy working in the round, learning color changes, and sewing on bright appliques to complete the design.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Pizza Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Yellow - approx 1800 yards (main cheese color)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Red - approx 720 yards (pepperoni and decorative ring)
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Brown - approx 550 yards (crust border)
  • 04
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Black - approx 360 yards (olive rings)
  • 05
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Green - approx 360 yards (peppers and stems)
  • 06
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Darker Yellow - approx 360 yards (pineapple)
  • 07
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Grey - approx 360 yards (mushrooms)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Pins for assembly/securing toppings
  • 07
    Sewing needle (for assembly)

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— Pizza :

Infos :

Understanding the pattern (#,#) X # - Repeat instructions inside of () X amount of times indicated by #. The number inside the () at the end of each row will tell you how many stitches you should have. We will be working in the round. At the end of each round: insert your hook into the top of the Ch 3, Sl St, Ch 3, and then Dc into the same stitch. The Ch 3 will act as a stitch thus making the Ch3 + Dc = an Inc.

Start R1 :

With 5 mm hook and yellow yarn Mc, Ch 3, and then work 11 Dc into the Mc. (12)

R2 :

Inc in each stitch around (24)

R3 :

Dc 1 (Inc 1, Dc 1) x11 (36)

R4 :

Dc 2 (Inc 1, Dc 2) x11 (48)

R5 :

Dc 3 (Inc 1, Dc 3) x11 (60)

R6 :

Dc 4 (Inc 1, Dc 4) x11 (72)

R7 :

Dc 5 (Inc 1, Dc 5) x11 (84)

R8 :

Dc 6 (Inc 1, Dc 6) x11 (96)

R9 :

Dc 7 (Inc 1, Dc 7) x11 (108)

R10 :

Dc 8 (Inc 1, Dc 8) x11 (120)

R11 :

Dc 9 (Inc 1, Dc 9) x11 (132)

R12 :

Dc 10 (Inc 1, Dc 10) x11 (144)

R13 :

Dc 11 (Inc 1, Dc 11) x11 (156)

R14 :

Dc 12 (Inc 1, Dc 12) x11 (168)

R15 :

Dc 13 (Inc 1, Dc 13) x11 (180)

R16 :

Dc 14 (Inc 1, Dc 14) x11 (192)

R17 :

Dc 15 (Inc 1, Dc 15) x11 (204)

R18 :

Dc 16 (Inc 1, Dc 16) x11 (216)

R19 :

Dc 17 (Inc 1, Dc 17) x11 (228)

R20 :

Dc 18 (Inc 1, Dc 18) x11 (240)

R21 :

Dc 19 (Inc 1, Dc 19) x11 (252)

R22 :

Dc 20 (Inc 1, Dc 20) x11 (264)

R23 :

Dc 21 (Inc 1, Dc 21) x11 (276)

R24 :

Dc 22 (Inc 1, Dc 22) x11 (288)

R25 :

Dc 23 (Inc 1, Dc 23) x11 (300)

R26 :

Dc 24 (Inc 1, Dc 24) x11 (312)

R27 :

Dc 25 (Inc 1, Dc 25) x11 (324)

R28 :

Dc 26 (Inc 1, Dc 26) x11 (336)

R29 :

Dc 27 (Inc 1, Dc 27) x11 (348)

R30 :

Dc 28 (Inc 1, Dc 28) x11 (360)

R31 :

Dc 29 (Inc 1, Dc 29) x11 (372)

R32 :

Dc 30 (Inc 1, Dc 30) x11 (384)

R33 :

Dc 31 (Inc 1, Dc 31) x11 (396)

R34 :

Dc 32 (Inc 1, Dc 32) x11 (408)

R35 :

Dc 33 (Inc 1, Dc 33) x11 (420)

R36 :

Dc 34 (Inc 1, Dc 34) x11 (432)

R37 :

Dc 35 (Inc 1, Dc 35) x11 (444)

R38 :

Dc 36 (Inc 1, Dc 36) x11 (456)

R39 :

Dc 37 (Inc 1, Dc 37) x11 (468)

R40 :

Dc 38 (Inc 1, Dc 38) x11 (480)

R41 :

Dc 39 (Inc 1, Dc 39) x11 (492)

R42 :

Dc 40 (Inc 1, Dc 40) x11 (504)

R43 :

Dc 41 (Inc 1, Dc 41) x11 (516)

R44 :

Dc 42 (Inc 1, Dc 42) x11 (528)

R45 :

Dc 43 (Inc 1, Dc 43) x11 (540)

R46 :

Dc 44 (Inc 1, Dc 44) x11 (552)

R47 :

Dc 45 (Inc 1, Dc 45) x11 (564)

R48 :

Dc 46 (Inc 1, Dc 46) x11 (576)

R49 :

Dc 47 (Inc 1, Dc 47) x11 (588)

R50 :

Dc 48 (Inc 1, Dc 48) x11 (600)

R51 :

Dc 49 (Inc 1, Dc 49) x11 (612)

R52 :

Dc 50 (Inc 1, Dc 50) x11 (624)

R53 :

Dc 51 (Inc 1, Dc 51) x11 (636)

Info :

*Change to Brown yarn before you Ch 3*

R54 :

Dc 52 (Inc 1, Dc 52) x11 (648)

R55 :

Dc 53 (Inc 1, Dc 53) x11 (660)

R56 :

Dc 54 (Inc 1, Dc 54) x11 (672)

R57 :

Dc 55 (Inc 1, Dc 55) x11 (684)

R58 :

Dc 56 (Inc 1, Dc 56) x11 (696)

R59 :

Dc 57 (Inc 1, Dc 57) x11 (708)

R60 :

Dc 58 (Inc 1, Dc 58) x11 (720)

Info :

To Finish off: Don't Ch 3, make a Sl St in the first stitch and finish off. Now to make toppings!

— Toppings :

Pepperonis R1 :

With red yarn and a 5 mm hook: Mc, Ch 3, and then work 11 Dc into the Mc. (12)

Info :

At the end of each round: insert your hook into the top of the Ch 3, Sl St, Ch 3, and then Dc into the same stitch. The ch 3 will act as a stitch thus making the Ch3 + Dc= an Inc

Pepperonis R2 :

Inc in each stitch (24)

Pepperonis R3 :

Dc 1 (Inc 1, Dc 1) x11 (36)

Pepperonis R4 :

Dc 2 (Inc 1, Dc 2) x11 (48)

Pepperonis R5 :

Dc 3 (Inc 1, Dc 3) x11 (60)

Pepperonis R6 :

Dc 4 (Inc 1, Dc 4) x11 (72)

Pepperonis R7 :

Dc 5 (Inc 1, Dc 5) x11 (84)

Pepperonis R8 :

Dc 6 (Inc 1, Dc 6) x11 (96)

Pepperonis R9 :

Dc 7 (Inc 1, Dc 7) x11 (108)

Info :

Sl St into the first stitch and finish off, leave a long tail for sewing

Olives Start :

With black yarn and a 4.5 mm hook: Ch 15, insert your hook into the first Ch and Sl St to make a circle.

Olives R1 :

Ch 1, Sc in the same stitch as the Sl St, ScInc in the reaming Chs (30)

Info :

Sl St into the first stitch and finish off, leave a long tail for sewing. If your olive curls, try with a looser tension

Peppers R1 :

With green yarn and a 4.5 mm hook, Ch 60. Starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, Dc 57 across, Dc 3 in the last Ch. *see figures 1-2*

Peppers R2 :

Rotate the pepper 180°. Sc in each Ch, place Sc 2 in the last Ch, Sl St in the first Dc, *see figures 3-4*. Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing

Small Mushrooms Row 1 :

Using a 4.5 mm hook and warm grey yarn, Ch 6, starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook, Sc across (5)

Small Mushrooms R2-8 :

Sc across (5) *7 rows* (in the last row, do not Ch1 and turn)

Small Mushrooms R9 :

Ch 6, turn, Starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook, Sc 5 across Chs, Sc 5 across the stem, Ch 6 (15) (Don't Ch 1 at the end of this row) *See figures 1-4*

Small Mushrooms R10 :

Starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook, Sc across (15) *see fig-5*

Small Mushrooms R11 :

Sc 4, Dec, Sc 3, Dec, Sc 4 (13)

Small Mushrooms R12 :

Sc 3, Dec, Sc 3, Dec, Sc 3, (11)

Small Mushrooms R13 :

Sc 4, Dec, Sc 5, (10)

Small Mushrooms R14 :

Sc across (10)

Small Mushrooms R15 :

Sc 4, Dec, Sc 4 (9)

Small Mushrooms R16 :

Sc 4, Dec, Sc 3 (8) Ch 1

Small Mushrooms R17 :

Sc around the sides of the mushroom, place 2 Sc in the two cap corners, and the two bottom stem corners, Sl St in the first stitch *see fig-6-9*

Large Mushrooms Row 1 :

Using a 4.5 mm hook and warm grey yarn, Ch 14, starting in the 3rd Ch from the hook, Dc across (12)

Large Mushrooms R2-R3 :

Dc across (12) *2 rows*

Large Mushrooms R4 :

Ch 10, turn, starting in the 3rd Ch from the hook, Dc 8 across the Chs, Dc 6 across the stem, Ch 10 (Don't Ch 2 at the end of this row) *See Figures 1-4*

Large Mushrooms R5 :

Turn, Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook, Dc across (22)

Large Mushrooms R6 :

(Dc 4, dcdec) x3, Dc 4 (19)

Large Mushrooms R7 :

(Dc 5, dcdec) x2, Dc 5 (17)

Large Mushrooms R8 :

Dc across (17)

Large Mushrooms R9 :

(Dc 3, dcdec) x3, Dc 2 (14)

Large Mushrooms R10 :

(Dc 2, dcdec) x3, Dc 2 (11)

Large Mushrooms R11 :

dcdec, Dc 7, dcdec, (9) Ch 1

Large Mushrooms R12 :

Sc around the sides of the mushroom, place 2 Sc in the cap corners and 2 Sc in the stem corners

Pineapple Row 1 :

With darker yellow yarn and a 4.5 mm hook: Ch 9, start in the 3rd Ch from the hook, Dc across (7)

Pineapple R2 :

Dc 3, Inc 1, Dc 3 (8)

Pineapple R3 :

Dc 4, Inc 1, Dc 3 (9)

Pineapple R4 :

Dc 4, Inc 1, Dc 4 (10)

Pineapple R5 :

Dc across (10)

Pineapple R6 :

Dc 5, Inc 1, Dc 4 (11)

Pineapple R7 :

Dc across (11)

Pineapple R8 :

Dc 5, Inc 1, Dc 5 (12)

Pineapple R9 :

Dc 6, Inc 1, Dc 5 (13)

Pineapple R10 :

Dc 6, Inc 1, Dc 6 (14)

Pineapple R11 :

Dc 7, Inc 1, Dc 6 (15) Ch 1

Info :

Next we will Sc around all 4 sides of the pineapple. Start by placing 2 Sc in the first corner. Place 3 Sc in the 3 remaining corners. When we Sc across the top, Sl St into the last 3 stitches. Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing

— Assembly :

Info :

Needed: sewing needle, pins. Time to sew on your toppings! Channel your inner chef and create the pizza of your dreams. Lay the plain cheese pizza blanket flat, throw the toppings on one by one, pin them and sew down wherever they land on the pizza. Don't be afraid to overlap a few toppings and for peppers make a slight 'J' to mimic sliced bell pepper shape.

How to sew on the toppings :

Sew in between the stitches of the cheese so your needle is not visible on the front side. You shouldn't be able to see much of your needle from the back side. Repeat this process around the entire topping and weave in your end.

Assembly Instructions

  • Lay the completed cheese blanket flat and arrange your toppings on the surface until you like the placement; pin each topping in place before sewing to adjust spacing easily.
  • Sew toppings by inserting the sewing needle between stitches of the cheese so the needle is not visible on the front side; stitch around the perimeter of each applique securing evenly.
  • Overlap a few toppings if desired for a natural pizza look; for peppers, shape into a slight 'J' before pinning and sewing to mimic sliced bell pepper shapes.
  • For small items like olives, sew through the inner ring and the outer edge as needed, leaving a long tail when finishing to weave into the back of the blanket.
  • After all toppings are sewn, weave in and secure all yarn tails neatly on the wrong side and block lightly if desired to set shape.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of increases; place a marker in the second stitch of each increase to maintain even shaping.
  • 💡Change colors during the last step of the Dc so that when two loops remain on the hook you yarn over with the new color to create a clean color join.
  • 💡Finish off rounds by Sl St into the top of the starting Ch 3, unless instructed not to, to keep a neat round join and consistent stitch counts.
  • 💡Pin toppings in place before sewing to ensure balanced composition and symmetrical placement.

This Pizza Blanket Pattern brings fun and warmth to any room with a playful, handmade pizza design. Arrange your toppings and customize colorways to match your kitchen or child's bedroom for a unique, cozy accent. Make it as a gift or a quirky statement throw that sparks smiles every time you see it. 🍕🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket size will vary with tension, but using the recommended worsted yarn and 5 mm hook produces a large circular throw approximately suitable for a lap or small throw; exact dimensions depend on individual gauge.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and drape; if using thicker yarn, use a larger hook and expect a chunkier, larger blanket.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of double crochet, increasing in the round, color changes, and single crochet shaping is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will finish this project over multiple sessions; plan for roughly 12-15 hours depending on experience, speed, and how many toppings you make and sew on.

How do I change colors smoothly for the decorative ring and crust?

Change colors in the last step of a Dc: when two loops remain on your hook, yarn over and pull through with the new color, then Sl St and Ch 3 as instructed to begin the new round.