15 Free 3D Optical Illusion Crochet Blanket Patterns
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3D optical illusions have always fascinated me. It never occurred to me that we could create 3D crochet blanket patterns that replicate these illusions! In this collection, I’ve included 15 free crochet patterns for optical illusion blankets. These patterns will add a mesmerizing and unique touch to your home décor. Have fun exploring all the options and get ready to be amazed by your crochet creations!
Optical Illusion Crochet Blankets: 15 Free Patterns
Illusion Infusion Blanket Pattern
Illusion Infusion Blanket is available from Yarnspirations. This pretty blanket uses the block illusion. You will need Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 6.5 mm (K) hook to make your blanket. The afghan size is 50 inches X 60 inches.
Tumbling Blocks Throw Pattern
The Tumbling Blocks Throw from Yarnspirations is crocheted Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook. The afghan measures 44 inches X 54 inches.
Crochet Diamond Blanket Pattern
The Diamond Blanket Pattern from Lanas y ovillos is available in English and Spanish. The blanket is crocheted with Lace Weight Yarn and a 3 mm hook. There is a Video Tutorial, Chart and written instructions for this pattern. Watch the video tutorial here.
I definitely recommend you pop by and see the designs by Jellina Verhoeff.
She has both Dutch and English versions of her patterns in her posts and they are amazing!
Wacky Blocks Blanket Pattern
The Wacky Blocks Blanket was designed by Jellina at Jellina Creations. This modern and stylish project looks like the squares are moving (at least to my eyes!) You will need Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
Brain Teaser Blanket Pattern
The Brain Teaser Blanket was designed by Jellina at Jellina Creations. I really love how this finished project, with it’s brilliant rainbow of colored blocks looks. Each block literally looks like it is 3 dimensional. You will need Fingering Weight Yarn [1] and a 3 mm hook.
Bernice Blanket Pattern
The Bernice Blanket is one of my favorite designs by Jellina Verhoeff (so far). I feel like I am falling into the center of this blanket. She has created such depth to this with the colors she used. You will need Fingering Weight Yarn [1] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
Neil’s Temperature Blanket
Neil’s Temperature Blanket by Kaye Adolphson is a unique way to make an illusion blanket. The design is created by using half granny hexagons in 2 color pallets. The pattern is in UK Crochet Terms.
Pyramid Afghan
The Pyramid Afghan by Bernhard Ulmann Co. is crocheted with Medium Weight yarn and a 3.5 mm (E) hook. The finished project measures 48 inches X 72 inches.
Tumbling Blocks Blanket
The Tumbling Blocks Blanket by Kat Li is created using Y-Shaped Tumbling Blocks. You will need Medium Weight Yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
Cubine Blanket
The Cubine Blanket designed by Magdalene Lee is based on the art of Zentangle. Her project is crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] with a 4 mm (G) hook. The finished size is 40 inches X 40 inches.
Blazing Diamonds Reversible Afghan
The Blazing Diamonds Reversible Afghan by Hazel Furst is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished afghan measures 50 inches X 65 inches.
Baby Blocks Crocheted Blanket
Baby Blocks was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished blanket measures 42 inches X 44 inches in size. The blanket is created in a join as you go way and each motif measures 4 inches by 6.5 inches.
Double A Design Blanket
The Double A Design Blanket was a combined design effort between Atty’s and Annelies Baes. Annelies used DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 4 mm (G) hook to make her shadowed squares. She used a 4.5 mm hook to join the squares into the design.
3D Diamond Throw
The 3D Diamond Throw available from Spotlight Australia is a fun twist on the regular diamond throws available. The diamonds are created using 15 X 10 cm granny squares. You will need DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 6 mm (J) hook.
Isometric Pattern
The Isometric designed by Solveig Grimstad creates a fantastic optical illusion blanket. Her post is filled with photos and diagrams to help you make your own afghan. She crocheted her blanket with DROPS Karisma and a 4.5 mm hook.
Optical Illusion Afghan Pattern
The Optical Illusion Afghan designed by Lois Olson is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) hook. This is a very unique afghan and the first one using the pinwheel illusion that I have seen online.
Diamond Blanket Pattern
I really like how Jellina at Jellina Creationscreated these blocks with 3 diamonds in different colors sewn together. It creates a stunning visual illusion with the colors she chose. There is a lot of depth to them and it is the first 3D Blanket I have seen that makes me see upside down cubes and upright cubes.
C2C Illusion Blanket Pattern
This C2C Illusion Blanket from Trish Smith is available as a Video Only. Watch the video tutorial here.
I hope you enjoyed exploring these 15 free 3D optical illusion crochet blanket patterns. Each pattern offers a unique and captivating design that will bring a touch of magic to your home.
Happy crocheting, and don’t forget to share your finished blankets with me. I can’t wait to see your incredible creations!
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Interesting!
These are exactly what I was looking for! I need to make a throw for our gaming room and wanted to do a Q*Bert look. Thank you so much!!
I love the optical illusion of these afghans…thanks for sharing.