Jasmine Bouquet Blanket Crochet Tutorial | Botanical Sensations Series | Susan’s Family

There is something deeply satisfying about wrapping yourself in a blanket you made with your own hands — especially when that blanket looks like it was pulled straight from a summer garden. The Jasmine Bouquet Blanket is one of my absolute favorite projects from the Botanical Sensations Series here at Susan’s Family, and today I am walking you through every single step so you can make one too. Whether you are a confident beginner ready to try something a little more decorative or an experienced crocheter looking for a project that feels as good to make as it does to use, this pattern has something for you.

The Jasmine Bouquet Blanket gets its name from the delicate, clustered texture that mimics the way jasmine blossoms gather along a vine. The stitch combination creates a soft three-dimensional surface that looks incredibly intricate but is built from a repeating pattern that becomes almost meditative once you get into a rhythm. I designed this blanket to be lap-sized, but I will include notes throughout on how to size it up for a throw or even a full bed-sized version.

Let us get into everything you need to know.

What You Will Need

Before we dive into stitches, let us talk about materials. Having the right yarn and tools makes a huge difference in how this blanket turns out, so I want to give you my honest recommendations along with some budget-friendly alternatives.

Yarn: For this project, I used a worsted weight (size 4) yarn in three colors. The sample blanket you see in my photos uses a creamy ivory as the main color, a soft sage green as the secondary color, and a warm blush pink as the accent color. These three together give the blanket that dreamy botanical feel, but honestly this design is so versatile. A monochrome version in a rich ivory or oatmeal would be stunning, and if you want something bold, try deep teal with mustard yellow and rust.

I recommend a yarn with a slight sheen or a smooth twist for this pattern because it helps the textured stitches show up clearly. Cotton-acrylic blends work beautifully here. For the lap-sized version, you will need approximately 800 yards of your main color, 400 yards of your secondary color, and about 200 yards of your accent color.

Hook: I used a 5.0 mm (H/8) crochet hook for this project. If your tension tends to run tight, go up half a size to 5.5 mm. If your tension runs loose, try a 4.5 mm. Always swatch before you commit to a full blanket — more on that in a moment.

Other Supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers will all make your life easier. I also recommend keeping a row counter nearby because this pattern has a 10-row repeat and it is easy to lose your place if you get distracted.

Gauge and Swatch

I know, I know — every pattern says to swatch and most of us skip it. But for a blanket with a textured stitch like this one, gauge really does matter. A small difference in tension can change your finished dimensions by several inches over the course of a whole blanket.

For this pattern, your gauge should be approximately 14 stitches and 10 rows equal to 4 inches in the main stitch pattern using a 5.0 mm hook. Make a swatch of at least 20 stitches and 16 rows, measure the center (not the edges), and adjust your hook size if needed.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

Here are all the abbreviations used in this pattern. I will give you a brief description of each stitch so even if you are newer to reading crochet patterns, you can follow along.

ch — chain

sl st — slip stitch

sc — single crochet

hdc — half double crochet

dc — double crochet

tr — treble crochet

ch-sp — chain space (the loop created by a chain stitch that you work into)

MC — main color (ivory in the sample)

SC — secondary color (sage green in the sample, not to be confused with the stitch abbreviation)

AC — accent color (blush pink in the sample)

Jasmine Cluster (JC): This is the signature stitch of this blanket and it is easier than it looks. To make a Jasmine Cluster, yarn over, insert your hook into the designated stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (you now have two loops on hook). Without finishing the stitch, yarn over, insert your hook into the same stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (three loops on hook). Repeat this one more time so you have four loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull through all four loops at once. That completes one Jasmine Cluster. It creates a plump, petal-like texture that clusters together beautifully across the row.

Jasmine Bouquet (JB): A Jasmine Bouquet is a group of three Jasmine Clusters worked together with a chain-1 between each one, all anchored into the same chain-3 space. Think of it as three petals forming one small flower.

Pattern Notes

This blanket is worked from the bottom up in rows, turning at the end of each row. The foundation chain determines your width, so read through the sizing section before you cast on.

The color changes in this pattern are simple — you switch colors at the beginning of designated rows, carrying the unused yarn along the side edge or cutting and rejoining depending on your preference. I prefer to cut and rejoin because it gives the edge a cleaner look, but carrying saves time on weaving ends.

The border is worked at the very end after all rows are complete and adds a lovely finishing touch that ties all three colors together.

Sizing Guide

Lap Blanket (approximately 36 x 48 inches): Foundation chain of 127 stitches. This is the size shown in the sample.

Throw (approximately 50 x 60 inches): Foundation chain of 175 stitches, work additional rows until you reach your desired length.

Full/Queen Bed (approximately 60 x 80 inches): Foundation chain of 211 stitches, work additional rows until you reach your desired length.

For all sizes, your foundation chain should be a multiple of 12 plus 7 extra stitches. This keeps the pattern repeat consistent across any width you choose.

Let’s Start Crocheting

Foundation Chain

Using your MC (ivory), chain 127. If you are making the throw or bed size, refer to the sizing guide above for your starting chain.

Row 1 (Wrong Side)

Starting in the 4th chain from your hook, work 1 dc in each chain across. You will have 125 dc total (the skipped chains count as your first dc). Chain 3 and turn. (Note: Throughout this pattern, the turning chain of 3 counts as the first dc of each row.)

Row 2 (Right Side)

Work 1 dc in each stitch across, placing the final dc into the top of the turning chain from the previous row. Chain 3 and turn.

Rows 1 and 2 form your base. They give the blanket a solid foundation before the textured pattern begins.

Row 3

This is where the magic starts. Still using MC, chain 3 to turn. Work 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. Skip 2 stitches, work (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) into the next stitch — this creates a V-stitch. Skip 2 stitches, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches. Repeat from to across the row, ending with 1 dc in the top of the turning chain. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 4

Work 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. Work 3 dc into the ch-1 space of the V-stitch from the previous row. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches. Repeat across, ending with 1 dc in the top of the turning chain. Chain 3 and turn.

These two rows (3 and 4) form the foundational grid that sets up where your Jasmine Bouquets will bloom.

Row 5 — Introducing the Jasmine Cluster (Join AC)

Cut MC and join your AC (blush pink) with a sl st into the first stitch. Chain 4 (counts as dc + ch 1 here). Skip the first stitch, work 1 dc into the next stitch, ch 1. Skip 1 stitch, work a Jasmine Bouquet (3 Jasmine Clusters with ch 1 between each) into the next ch-sp or center stitch of the 3-dc group from Row 4, ch 1. Skip 1 stitch, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc into the next stitch. Repeat from to across the row, ending with 1 dc in the top of the turning chain. Chain 3 and turn.

This is the row that brings your blanket to life. Take it slowly the first time through and use stitch markers to keep track of your Bouquet placements.

Row 6 (Still AC)

Work sc evenly across the top of Row 5, working 1 sc into each dc and 1 sc into each ch-1 space. This creates a flat row that helps the Bouquets stand forward and maintains an even stitch count for the next repeat. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 7 — Join SC (Sage Green)

Cut AC, join SC. Work 1 dc in each stitch across. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 8 (SC)

Work the same V-stitch row as Row 3, creating your next set of openwork spaces. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 9 (SC)

Work the same fill row as Row 4, working 3 dc into each V-stitch space. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 10 — Join MC

Cut SC, join MC. Work 1 dc in each stitch across. Chain 3 and turn.

Rows 11-12 (MC)

Repeat Rows 1-2 to work two plain dc rows. Chain 3 and turn at the end of Row 12.

The 10-Row Repeat

Rows 3 through 12 form your complete pattern repeat. To continue building the blanket, simply go back to Row 3 and work through Row 12 again, cycling through your colors in the same sequence: MC for the foundation rows, AC for the Jasmine Cluster rows, and SC for the V-stitch section. Continue this repeat until your blanket reaches your desired length.

For the lap-sized blanket, you will work the full 10-row repeat approximately 8 to 9 times before finishing off. The blanket will grow quickly once you are comfortable with the rhythm of the pattern.

Finishing the Blanket

Once your blanket has reached the desired length, end after completing a full 10-row repeat so your pattern is even at both the top and bottom edges. Work two final rows of plain dc in MC to mirror the foundation, then fasten off and weave in all ends.

Take a moment to give your blanket a gentle block before adding the border. Wet blocking works wonderfully for cotton-acrylic blends — simply soak the blanket in cool water, gently press out the excess water without wringing, and lay it flat to dry pinned to your desired dimensions. The stitch definition will sharpen beautifully and the Jasmine Clusters will open up and look their most gorgeous.

The Border

The border on the Jasmine Bouquet Blanket is simple but polished. It gives the finished piece a clean, professional edge that shows off all your hard work.

Round 1: Join MC with a sl st to any corner. Work 3 sc into the corner stitch (this is your corner increase). Work sc evenly along the entire edge, working 3 sc into each corner. When you return to your starting corner, sl st to join. Do not turn.

Round 2: Join SC. Work sl st into each stitch around the entire blanket, working 3 sl st into each corner stitch for the mitered look. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join AC. Work a shell stitch border: skip 2 stitches, work 5 dc into the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sl st into the next stitch. Repeat around the entire blanket, adjusting slightly at corners to keep the shells even. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.

The combination of the three colors in the border ties everything together and echoes the layered texture of the blanket body.

Tips for Success

Working a textured pattern over a large number of rows gives you lots of chances to catch small mistakes early. I recommend checking your stitch count at the end of every Row 6 (the sc row after the Jasmine Clusters). Because that row is plain single crochet, it is the easiest place to count and confirm you are on track.

If your Jasmine Clusters feel stiff or bunched together, try loosening your grip slightly and making sure your beginning chain is not too tight. The Clusters should feel springy and plump when worked correctly, not dense and hard.

When changing colors, always make the actual switch on the last yarn over of the last stitch of the row rather than at the beginning of the new row. This keeps your color joins tidy and prevents a little blip of the old color peeking through at the start of a new section.

If you are making the larger throw or bed-sized version, consider winding your yarn into smaller cakes before you start. Working from a large skein on a big project can cause tangling and frustration. A simple yarn winder or even just winding by hand into a center-pull ball will save you a lot of headaches over the long course of the project.

Caring for Your Jasmine Bouquet Blanket

Once your blanket is complete, caring for it properly will keep it looking beautiful for years. Check the label of your specific yarn for washing instructions, but most worsted weight cotton-acrylic blends are machine washable on a gentle cycle in cool water. Lay flat to dry rather than putting it in the dryer, as heat can distort the textured stitches over time.

If your blanket does get a small snag or pulled loop, do not panic. Use a blunt yarn needle to gently work the loop back into the fabric from the wrong side. Textured stitch patterns can look more dramatic when something goes awry, but they are also very forgiving with a little patient coaxing.

A Few Words About the Botanical Sensations Series

The Jasmine Bouquet Blanket is the third pattern in the Botanical Sensations Series here at Susan’s Family. The series was born out of my love for gardens and my belief that crochet can capture the natural world in a way that feels both creative and grounding. Every pattern in the series is inspired by a specific plant or flower, translated into stitch textures, color palettes, and motifs that carry that botanical spirit.

If you loved this blanket, you will also want to try the Lavender Field Throw (the first pattern in the series, worked in long offset rows that mimic rows of lavender in bloom) and the Wisteria Cascade Shawl (the second pattern, which uses a gorgeous cascading shell stitch in purple and gray that honestly looks like falling clusters of wisteria blossoms). More patterns are in development right now and I cannot wait to share them with you.

Share Your Makes

There is nothing that brings me more joy than seeing the Jasmine Bouquet Blanket worked up in your color choices and your homes. Please tag your finished projects with #JasmineBouquetBlanket and #BotanicalSensations so I can find and celebrate your work. I share my favorites in my monthly roundup posts and on my social channels, so do not be shy — your version might just inspire someone else to pick up their hook for the first time.

If you have any questions as you work through this pattern, drop them in the comments below. I check in regularly and love helping troubleshoot. The crochet community at Susan’s Family is one of the kindest corners of the internet and I am so glad you are here making something beautiful with your hands.

Happy crocheting, and may your stitches be even and your yarn never tangle.

— Susan