Introducing the Moonlit Hound Blanket—a crochet pattern that celebrates the grace and beauty of our canine companions. Whether you’re a dog lover or simply looking for a project that’s both comforting and creative, this blanket is a wonderful way to combine your passion for crochet with your love of dogs.

This pattern is perfect for anyone looking to challenge themselves with colorwork. The Moonlit Hound Blanket includes both detailed written instructions and colorwork charts, making it accessible whether you’re more comfortable following along with text or visual guides. Plus, I’ve included plenty of video tutorials to walk you through the trickier parts, so you’ll never feel lost along the way.

Made with cozy worsted weight yarn, this blanket is as functional as it is beautiful. It’s ideal for curling up with on a chilly night or gifting to a fellow dog lover. If you’re ready to create something special that’s sure to bring warmth and joy, the Moonlit Hound Blanket is the perfect project to add to your queue.

COLOR CHANGES
I recommend using Intarsia colorwork and making a new bobbin at each color change for this pattern, here are some links to tutorials on this method:
Written tutorial – Master Graphgan Color Changes Quickly – How To Change Colors On A Crochet Graphgan
Video Tutorial – How To Change Colors On A Graphgan | Step-By-Step Crochet Tutorial

MATERIALS
Brava Worsted (worsted weight, 100% Premium Acrylic; 218 yards / 200 meters, 100g):
A - Solstice Heather 28452, 9 skeins
B - Denim 28427, 3 skeins
C - White 28455, 2 skeins
D - Caution 28417, 1 skein
E - Wine 28456, 1 skein
F - Clarity 28419, 1 skein
G - Coral 28421, 1 skein

Or worsted weight yarn in the following quantities:
A - 1962 yards / 1794 meters
B - 523 yards / 578 meters
C - 436 yards / 399 meters
D - 45 yards / 41 meters
E - 25 yards / 23 meters
F - 35 yards / 32 meters
G - 25 yards / 23 meters

5mm (US H-8) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
Scissors
Yarn needle

GAUGE
4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) = 13 sts x 16 rows in Single Crochet.

SIZE
50” / 127 cm wide
60” / 152 cm long