Stylecraft Special DK Crochet Kit with Printed Pattern, Bonus Pouch Pattern and Colour Tables

They say that one swallow does not make a summer, but this beautiful crochet blanket just might! 

The Summertime Blanket Yarn Pack is a joyful celebration of long sunny days, colourful gardens and the simple pleasure of creating something that can be treasured for years to come. With waves of bright colour, delicate openwork and a beautifully rhythmic stitch pattern, every row feels like a little piece of sunshine unfolding beneath your hook.

This complete crochet kit includes 15 balls of Stylecraft Special DK, carefully selected to recreate the original Summertime Blanket, together with a comprehensive printed pattern booklet. The booklet also contains a bonus pattern for the matching cushion cover and blanket storage pouch, plus helpful colour tables for both projects.

A Very Special Family Collaboration

The Summertime Blanket has a wonderful family story woven through every row.

The vibrant colour palette was lovingly selected by Dirk, whose eye for colour brought together this uplifting combination of fresh greens, brilliant blues, cheerful pinks, soft pastels and sunny citrus shades.

Christiane, Anja’s mum, then chose the stitch pattern and carefully planned the colour order before crocheting the original blanket herself. Her experience, patience and skill helped transform the collection of colourful yarns into the flowing, joyful design you see today.

Anja then wrote the full crochet pattern, created the accompanying tutorial and joined Christiane to showcase the finished design in the Summertime Blanket Lookbook.

The result is a true family collaboration, with Dirk, Anja and Christiane each contributing something unique to bring the project to life.

Sunshine Woven into Every Row

Colourful, uplifting and full of movement, the Summertime Blanket looks as though sunshine has been stitched into every stripe.

The repeating waves and openwork sections create a wonderfully textured surface, while the changing shades keep the project interesting from beginning to end. It is one of those crochet projects where you may find yourself saying, “Just one more row,” because you cannot wait to see which colour appears next.

Once completed, the blanket makes a beautiful addition to your home. Drape it over a favourite chair, spread it across a bed or wrap it around your shoulders when a warm summer day turns into a cooler evening.

A Bonus Cushion Cover and Storage Pouch

Christiane enjoyed crocheting the blanket so much that she did not want the project to end. Using the leftover yarn, she created a coordinating cushion cover.

Anja then added another little twist to the story by turning the cushion cover into a practical pouch for storing the folded blanket. This gives you a beautiful matching accessory and a tidy way to keep the blanket protected when it is not being used.

The printed booklet therefore includes:

• The complete Summertime Blanket crochet pattern
• A bonus pattern for the matching cushion cover and storage pouch
• Separate colour-order tables for both projects
• Access to a full blanket video tutorial
• An additional supporting video for the bonus pouch project

What Is Included in the Summertime Blanket Kit?

Your yarn pack contains:

• 15 balls of Stylecraft Special DK
• The full printed Summertime Blanket crochet pattern, included in the pack
• The bonus cushion cover and blanket storage pouch pattern
• Colour-order tables for both projects
• Access to the supporting video tutorial

Please note that a crochet hook and other accessories are not included.

Made with Stylecraft Special DK

Stylecraft Special DK is one of the most popular yarns for crochet blankets, and it is easy to see why. It is soft, smooth and comfortable to work with, while offering excellent stitch definition for the waves and openwork details featured throughout this design.

The yarn is also practical, durable and easy to care for, making it ideal for a blanket that will be used, loved and enjoyed regularly.

Yarn Details

• Brand: Stylecraft
• Range: Special DK
• Yarn weight: Double Knitting / DK
• Fibre content: 100% premium acrylic
• Ball weight: 100g
• Approximate length: 295 metres per ball
• Quantity included: 15 balls

Please follow the care instructions printed on the yarn labels.

Skill Level

The Summertime Blanket is ideal for crocheters who are comfortable following a written pattern and working a repeating stitch sequence.

Once the pattern becomes familiar, the rows settle into a relaxing rhythm, making this a rewarding project for peaceful evenings, holidays, garden crochet sessions or whenever you need a cheerful burst of colour.

Why You Will Love This Crochet Kit

The Summertime Blanket Yarn Pack gives you everything needed to enjoy the original colour experience without having to select and coordinate all the shades yourself.

You will receive a joyful Stylecraft Special DK palette, a detailed printed pattern, helpful colour tables and an additional project designed to make the most of your leftover yarn. It is not simply a blanket kit. It is a celebration of colour, creativity, family and the seasons we love.

We hope you enjoy watching the colours unfold row by row as much as we enjoyed bringing this special design to life.

Dirk, Anja and Christiane x