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The Keep A Light On Blanket is designed to be as soothing to make as it is to snuggle under. This modern throw crochet pattern blends calming repetition with just enough stitch variety to keep your hands engaged and your mind at ease. The thick, puffy texture feels wonderfully soft as you work, and the finished blanket offers warmth and comfort whenever you need it.

Worked in rows with medium-weight yarn, this project uses a combination of three stitch patterns to create a beautifully textured, fully reversible fabric. It’s written for intermediate crocheters, but adventurous beginners ready to explore spike stitches will enjoy it too. The pattern also includes clear instructions for 7 sizes, from a sweet lovey to a generous large throw.

With clearly written instructions and detailed photo and video tutorials, you’ll feel confident bringing this cozy design to life.

How This Blanket Is Made
The Keep A Light On Blanket is a relaxing crochet project using medium-weight yarn. Worked in rows, this blanket combines three different stitch patterns to create a textured fabric that is also reversible. This intermediate level project is also great for the adventurous beginner who is ready to tackle spike stitches. Be sure to check out the photo tutorials at the end of the main pattern for help with making these unique stitches.

Before You Begin
This pattern benefits from a flexible starting row. Some makers find best results by using a larger hook for the foundation chain or by beginning with a row of foundation single crochet.

Pattern written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Concentration Level
Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of special stitches (see list below), so depending on your experience level, some focus may be required. In addition, care should be taken when making the spike double crochet (spk dc) stitches in the center panel section. It’s very important to make these stitches loosely.

Stitches Used
Chain, single crochet, double crochet, spike double crochet, spike extended double crochet

PATTERN INCLUDES
• 8-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of materials needed, including yarn details and quantity.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Gauge swatch instructions to help you choose the right hook to create a fabric you will love.
• Clear instructions for 7 sizes, from a lovey to a large throw.
• Stitch counts provided for every row to help you stay on track.
• Detailed photo tutorials for special stitches (spike extended double crochet and spike double crochet).
• Video tutorial demonstrating how to crochet the Spike Extended Double Crochet Stitch (QR code and URL link to access video provided in pattern).
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!

Finished Measurements: Choose from 7 sizes
Lovey: 13 x 17 inches (33 x 43 cm)
Baby: 20.5 x 29.5 inches (52 x 75 cm)
Small: 27 x 35 inches (68.5 x 89 cm)
Medium: 32.5 x 40 inches (82.5 x 102 cm)
Large: 40.5 x 50 inches (103 x 127 cm)
X-Large: 48 x 60 inches (122 x 152.5 cm)
XX-Large: 60 x 72 inches (152.5 x 183 cm)

Sample shown is size Large.

If you’re looking to make this blanket in a size other than those listed above, please note that this pattern is NOT easily adjustable.

Materials
Cascade 220 medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (220 yds/201 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per hank): 2 4, 6, 8, 12, 17, 26 hanks of #1038 Dusky Violet
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

Approximate Medium-Weight Yarn for 7 Sizes
Lovey: 270–300 yds (247–275 m)
Baby: 780–820 yds (714–750 m)
Small: 1220–1260 yds (1116–1153 m)
Medium: 1660–1700 yds (1518–1555 m)
Large: 2500–2560 yds (2286–2341 m)
X-Large: 3700–3800 yds (3384–3475 m)
XX-Large: 5500–5600 yds (5030–5121 m)

Yarn Note
Pattern is designed for medium weight yarn. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted.

This pattern listing includes 2 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos. All photos include alt text.
(2) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. All text is in black.

This pattern was tested by Fran Elsky

Technical editing by Randy Cavaliere