Looking for a quick and easy crochet blanket pattern that’s perfect for teens or boys? The Speedy Stripes Blanket is a bold, modern design featuring eye-catching stripes and a fun, race-inspired vibe that adds energy to any space.
This beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern uses simple double crochet stitches and Red Heart Super Saver yarn, making it an affordable, fast project that’s great for gifts, donation blankets, or stash-busting. The repetitive stitch pattern keeps it relaxing, while the stripe design keeps things visually interesting from start to finish.
Whether you’re creating a crochet blanket for a teen boy, a sporty room accent, or just want a fast crochet project, Speedy Stripes is a fun and satisfying make.
THIS PATTERN IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND UPDATES ARE COMING SOON
Materials
This pattern can be worked with any weight of yarn and the corresponding hook. I recommend you start with a 3 or 4 weight yarn. I’m using a #4 worsted weight yarn and size I (5.5mm) crochet hook.
To get the exact colors in the blanket pictured in this post, you’ll want to pickup the following colors of Red Heart Super Saver
Tools
- Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook – I love this set
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Speedy Stripes Crochet Blanket
This pattern is worked by making one panel first and then using the join as you go (jayg) method to connect the second half of the project as it is worked.
Finished Size: 41″ x 46″
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Pattern
With Main Color
Foundation Double Crochet – Foundation double crochet of 102
Chain Foundation – Chain 104, double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each stitch across. 102 total double crochets.
Row 1: Chain 2 and turn (Chain 2 does not count as a stitch at any point in this pattern). Double crochet in the top of next 14 double crochets, switching to color A at end of stitch 14. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along main color as you work. Switch to main color at end of 4th stitch. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along color A as you work. Switch to color A at end of 4th stitch. Do not carry main color. Work 84 double crochets until you reach the end of the row.
Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Double crochet in the top of next 84 double crochets, switching to main color at end of stitch 84. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along color A as you work. Switch to color A at end of 4th stitch. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along main color as you work. Switch to main color at end of 4th stitch. Do not carry color A as you work. Work 14 double crochets until you reach the end of the row.
Row 3: Chain 2 and turn (Chain 2 does not count as a stitch at any point in this pattern). Double crochet in the top of next 18 double crochets, switching to color A at end of stitch 18. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along main color as you work. Switch to main color at end of 4th stitch. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along color A as you work. Switch to color A at end of 4th stitch. Do not carry main color. Work 80 double crochets until you reach the end of the row.
Row 4: Chain 2 and turn. Double crochet in the top of next 84 double crochets, switching to main color at end of stitch 80. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along color A as you work. Switch to color A at end of 4th stitch. Double crochet in next 4 stitches, carrying along main color as you work. Switch to main color at end of 4th stitch. Do not carry color A as you work. Work 18 double crochets until you reach the end of the row.
Color Sequence
