Are You Ready For It?
Welcome to The Eras Crochet Along!
Hi, my name is Marie and I’ll be your guide as we crochet our way through eleven uniquely-themed eras.
In the middle of the night, in my dreams, I thought wouldn’t it be cool to create a blanket with different blocks
that use specific stitches and yarn colors to perfectly rep certain albums? Baby, let the crochet begin!
So How Does This Work?
Click on each Era below to get instructions on how to crochet specifically themed blocks.
Each block uses different yarn colors and unique stitch patterns inspired by that era’s songs and album art.
You can return to this page once you’ve completed each block or click the link within each post to find your next block.
I’ll provide yarn color suggestions within each block’s post, but feel free to use whatever colorways inspire you!
For each block, the crochet tutorial will include non-abbreviated stitch instructions, notes, and details on how I chose the stitch patterns and the yarn colors.
The instructions on how to crochet this blanket are free on my site, but I also offer a completely optional printable PDF pattern for $2 each month that will include
a traditional, abbreviated crochet pattern, a crochet chart version, and non-abbreviated instructions like those found on the free web version.
Where Can I Find the Block Instructions?
You can find them below as well as linked within each block’s post.
Sea Green Era
Start Here!
Golden Era
2nd Block
Amethyst Era
3rd Block
Crimson Era
4th Block
Sky Blue Era
5th Block
Ebony Era
6th Block
Rosy Pink Era
7th Block
Slate Gray Era
8th Block
Burnt Orange Era
9th Block
Twilight Blue Era
10th Block
Milky White Era
11th Block
Anthology
Join All the Blocks!
What Yarn Should I Use?
The yarn colors you choose make up at least half of the era theme for each block, so make sure to choose colors that you love and that you feel represent those songs for you.
The colors I chose are what I felt matched the album art and what made me happy. I’ll feature additional color options within each block post.
Note that since I used Bernat Blanket Yarn, a #6 super bulky yarn, all the instructions are based on using that yarn. But I know many crocheters love and prefer using worsted-weight yarn, so I’ll also include any changes in stitch counts or sizing for that weight (using 2 strands) in the instructions. Bonus! If you have a good-sized yarn stash, you can shop your own collection!
You’ll need one skein of blanket yarn for each block and you’ll end up using about 50 – 75% of it on each block, depending on the stitch.
For the #4 medium/ worsted weight yarn, you’ll need two skeins per block, one for each color you choose, to be combined.
Hook sizes will vary depending on the stitch and the block design.
Want To Use a Printable PDF Pattern Instead?
Eras Crochet Along Block Patterns
Printable PDF crochet patterns for each block in the Eras Crochet Along. Each pattern includes traditional abbreviated instructions, a crochet chart, and unabbreviated instructions perfect for beginners. The patterns also include information for crocheting these blocks with worsted-weight yarn.
