The Eucalyptus Dream C2C Blanket: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Modern Koala Motif

Introducing the Eucalyptus Dream C2C Blanket

Imagine wrapping yourself in a blanket that combines the soothing tones of nature with a playful, modern design. The Eucalyptus Dream C2C Blanket is a stunning, oversized throw that uses the corner-to-corner (C2C) technique to create a stylized koala motif. The serene eucalyptus green and cream palette makes this piece a perfect addition to any boho or minimalist home. This free pattern is designed to be both challenging and rewarding, offering a graphic, pixelated look that is surprisingly simple to achieve once you master the C2C basics. Get ready to create a cozy, textured masterpiece that will be the envy of every guest.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact yarn weight and hook size is crucial for achieving the correct gauge and finished size.

Yarn

• Color A (Eucalyptus Green): 1200 yards of worsted weight (#4) yarn. Sample used Lion Brand Heartland in 'Olympic'.
• Color B (Cream): 800 yards of worsted weight (#4) yarn. Sample used Lion Brand Heartland in 'Yosemite'.
• Color C (Charcoal Gray): 200 yards of worsted weight (#4) yarn. Sample used Lion Brand Heartland in 'Glacier Bay'.

Hook & Notions

• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

4 C2C squares = 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. To check your gauge, work a small swatch of 10 squares by 10 squares using Color A. If your swatch is larger, try a smaller hook. If it's smaller, try a larger hook.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This blanket is worked diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner using the C2C technique. Each "square" is a cluster of 3 double crochets (dc). The pattern is created by changing colors according to a chart. Read all instructions carefully before beginning.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• dc: double crochet
• C2C: corner to corner
• Color A: Eucalyptus Green
• Color B: Cream
• Color C: Charcoal Gray

C2C Basics

Before starting the pattern, practice these two fundamental techniques:

• Increase Row: Ch 6, dc in the 4th ch from hook (the first 3 ch count as the first dc), dc in the next 2 ch. This creates 1 square. Turn your work.
• Decrease Row: Sl st across the top of the first 3 dc of the previous row (this skips the first square). Then, ch 3 (counts as first dc of the new square), 2 dc in the ch-3 space of the previous row's last square. Turn.

Pattern Overview

The blanket is worked in a graph pattern that is 40 squares wide by 40 squares tall. The koala motif is centered. You will increase the number of squares per row until you reach 40 squares, then decrease until you have 1 square left.

Increasing Section (Rows 1-20)

Row 1 (Increase): With Color A, make 1 square (ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch). Turn.

Row 2 (Increase): With Color A, make 2 squares. Turn.

Row 3 (Increase): With Color A, make 3 squares. Turn.

Continue increasing in this manner until you have 20 squares on the diagonal. This forms the bottom left corner of the blanket. You will now begin the koala motif.

Koala Motif Section (Rows 21-60)

Now you will follow the color changes below. The number of squares per row will continue to increase until you reach the widest point (40 squares), then decrease. Read the chart from bottom to top, right to left for increase rows, and left to right for decrease rows.

Rows 21-40 (Increase)

• Row 21: 21 squares - 20 A, 1 B (center)
• Row 22: 22 squares - 20 A, 2 B
• Row 23: 23 squares - 21 A, 2 B
• Row 24: 24 squares - 21 A, 3 B
• Row 25: 25 squares - 22 A, 3 B
• Row 26: 26 squares - 22 A, 4 B
• Row 27: 27 squares - 23 A, 4 B
• Row 28: 28 squares - 23 A, 5 B
• Row 29: 29 squares - 24 A, 5 B
• Row 30: 30 squares - 24 A, 6 B
• Row 31: 31 squares - 25 A, 6 B
• Row 32: 32 squares - 25 A, 7 B
• Row 33: 33 squares - 26 A, 7 B
• Row 34: 34 squares - 26 A, 8 B
• Row 35: 35 squares - 27 A, 8 B
• Row 36: 36 squares - 27 A, 9 B
• Row 37: 37 squares - 28 A, 9 B
• Row 38: 38 squares - 28 A, 10 B
• Row 39: 39 squares - 29 A, 10 B
• Row 40: 40 squares - 29 A, 11 B

Rows 41-60 (Decrease)

• Row 41: 39 squares - 29 A, 10 B
• Row 42: 38 squares - 28 A, 10 B
• Row 43: 37 squares - 28 A, 9 B
• Row 44: 36 squares - 27 A, 9 B
• Row 45: 35 squares - 27 A, 8 B
• Row 46: 34 squares - 26 A, 8 B
• Row 47: 33 squares - 26 A, 7 B
• Row 48: 32 squares - 25 A, 7 B
• Row 49: 31 squares - 25 A, 6 B
• Row 50: 30 squares - 24 A, 6 B
• Row 51: 29 squares - 24 A, 5 B
• Row 52: 28 squares - 23 A, 5 B
• Row 53: 27 squares - 23 A, 4 B
• Row 54: 26 squares - 22 A, 4 B
• Row 55: 25 squares - 22 A, 3 B
• Row 56: 24 squares - 21 A, 3 B
• Row 57: 23 squares - 21 A, 2 B
• Row 58: 22 squares - 20 A, 2 B
• Row 59: 21 squares - 20 A, 1 B
• Row 60: 20 squares - 20 A

Decreasing Section (Rows 61-80)

Continue decreasing with Color A only (no more color changes) until you have 1 square left. To decrease, work a decrease row (sl st across first 3 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 space) for each row. When you have only 1 square left, fasten off and weave in the end.

Border

Once the main body is complete, add a simple border to finish the edges neatly.

• Round 1: With Color A, sc evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Round 2: With Color B, repeat Round 1.
• Round 3: With Color A, repeat Round 1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Your Eucalyptus Dream C2C Blanket is now complete! Enjoy the cozy, textured beauty of your handmade creation.