Winter Mist: A Cozy Beginner-Friendly Blanket Pattern

The Winter Mist Blanket is the perfect blend of softness, texture, and simplicity. With its cozy feel and subtle woven appearance, this easy crochet pattern creates a beautiful throw that feels right at home draped over a couch or wrapped around your shoulders on a chilly evening.

Made with bulky weight yarn, the blanket works up quickly while still offering plenty of rich texture and warmth. The beginner-friendly design uses a relaxing repeat that’s easy to memorize, making it an enjoyable project for quiet evenings and cozy crochet sessions.

Pattern Info

Finished Size: Preemie – 18″ x 18″

Please Note: The preemie size is free on the blog. When you purchase the premium pattern it will include all 5 sizes.

Yarn: #5 bulky/chunky weight
Sample used: Loops & Threads Charisma in Cloud

5.75 oz/178 yds

Crochet Hook: Size L/11 (8 mm)

Notions: Yarn Needle

Gauge: 4 repeats x 9 rows = 4” in pattern

Difficulty: Beginner: Uses a mixture of basic stitches together to create a visual effect.

Stitches Used:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rep(s) – repeat(s)
tch – turning chain
yo – yarn over

For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.

Notes:

Total stitch count is provided at the end of each row. If there is no total then it is the same as the previous row.

Winter Mist Blanket (preemie size)

Ch 36.
Row 1: Dc in 2^nd ch from hook (skipped ch counts as tch), *ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across, turn. (17 ch-1 sps, 17 dc, 1 hdc, 1 tch)

Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as tch), *working over ch-1 sp, dc in next beginning ch 2 rows below, ch 1, rep from * across to last dc, ch 1, hdc in tch, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as tch), *working over ch-1 sp, dc in next dc 2 rows below, ch 1, rep from * across, hdc in last st, turn.

Rows 4 – 35: Repeat Row 3.