Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Dear Aries, with your fiery spirit and boundless energy, you’re always ready to take on new challenges and conquer the world. This month, the cosmos is aligning to ignite your passion for creativity through the soothing art of crochet.

As the first sign of the zodiac, you’re a natural leader and trailblazer, and this applies to your crochet endeavors as well. Embrace the opportunity to dive headfirst into bold and daring crochet projects that showcase your adventurous spirit. Whether it’s tackling intricate patterns or experimenting with vibrant color combinations, let your creativity run wild.

Your competitive nature will drive you to master new crochet techniques with determination and gusto. Use this energy to push past any obstacles or frustrations that may arise along the way. Remember, every stitch is a step closer to achieving your vision, and your perseverance will lead to stunning results.

This month, prioritize self-care by carving out time to indulge in the therapeutic rhythm of crochet. Let the repetitive motion of your crochet hook calm your restless mind and soothe your fiery soul. Embrace the peaceful moments spent immersed in your craft as opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation.

In the social realm, your enthusiasm for crochet will inspire others to join you in creative pursuits. Organize a crochet gathering or workshop where you can share your skills and passion with friends and loved ones. Your contagious energy will ignite a spark of creativity in those around you, fostering a sense of camaraderie and connection.

As you crochet your way through the month, pay attention to the symbolism woven into your creations. Each stitch represents a thread of your unique journey, and the finished piece reflects the beauty that emerges from your bold and courageous spirit.

In matters of the heart, consider crocheting a special gift for someone dear to you. Whether it’s a cozy blanket infused with love or a whimsical amigurumi creature, your handmade creation will convey your affection in a meaningful and heartfelt way.

Aries, embrace the creative spark that ignites within you this month and let your crochet journey be a reflection of your fearless and adventurous soul. May your yarn be ever vibrant, your stitches be ever bold, and your heart be filled with the joy of creating something truly extraordinary.

The Pattern

Materials

• Medium Worsted Weight Yarn, I recommend Joann Big Twist Value (click here to view on joann.com). For natural fibers, I recommend Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (click here to view on joann.com) or Hobbii Friends Wool (click here to view on hobbii.com)
  • 2,315 yards Color A
  • 350 yards Color B
  • 20 yards White

• H/8 – 5.00mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle, for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Optional – extra yarn for a border (pattern/instructions for a border are not included), about 100 yards per round
• Optional – oversized clothespins (also called beach towel clips) to use as yarn bobbins for easier color changes

Skill Level

• This project is rated easy or advanced beginner (a knowledge of C2C is required)

Gauge and Size

• This chart is 53 squares by 75 squares
• The approximate finished size using the recommended medium worsted weight yarn and hook size is 40”x56” or 102x142cm
• Gauge will vary depending on the brand of yarn used and your personal tension, but a 7×7 square made with the recommended medium worsted weight yarn and hook should be approximately 5”x5” or 13x13cm. Your personal gauge can affect the finished size by several inches/centimeters.

The free pattern continues below. If you would like to purchase an ad-free, printable PDF version of the pattern, you can find it here on Etsy, here on Ravelry, or here on Ribblr! The PDF pattern includes helpful notes, a clickable table of contents, a one page chart, an oversized chart over four pages that can be printed and taped together for easier viewing, row by row written instructions, and row by row color blocks.

The PDF version also includes a yarn conversion chart for DK and Chunky weight yarn.

Chart

Written Instructions

↗ Row 1 [WS]: (Color A) (1 square)
↙ Row 2 [RS]: (Color A) x 2 (2 squares)
↗ Row 3 [WS]: (Color A) x 3 (3 squares)
↙ Row 4 [RS]: (Color A) x 4 (4 squares)
↗ Row 5 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (5 squares)
↙ Row 6 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B) x 4, (Color A) (6 squares)
↗ Row 7 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (7 squares)
↙ Row 8 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (8 squares)
↗ Row 9 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (9 squares)
↙ Row 10 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 6, (Color B), (Color A) (10 squares)
↗ Row 11 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 2, (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 2, (Color B), (Color A) (11 squares)
↙ Row 12 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 3, (Color B), (Color A) (12 squares)
↗ Row 13 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (13 squares)
↙ Row 14 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 10, (Color B), (Color A) (14 squares)
↗ Row 15 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 11, (Color B), (Color A) (15 squares)
↙ Row 16 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 12, (Color B), (Color A) (16 squares)
↗ Row 17 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 13, (Color B), (Color A) (17 squares)
↙ Row 18 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 14, (Color B), (Color A) (18 squares)
↗ Row 19 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 15, (Color B), (Color A) (19 squares)
↙ Row 20 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 16, (Color B), (Color A) (20 squares)
↗ Row 21 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 17, (Color B), (Color A) (21 squares)
↙ Row 22 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 18, (Color B), (Color A) (22 squares)
↗ Row 23 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 19, (Color B), (Color A) (23 squares)
↙ Row 24 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (24 squares)
↗ Row 25 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (25 squares)
↙ Row 26 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (26 squares)
↗ Row 27 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B), (Color A) (27 squares)
↙ Row 28 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 24, (Color B), (Color A) (28 squares)
↗ Row 29 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 25, (Color B), (Color A) (29 squares)
↙ Row 30 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 26, (Color B), (Color A) (30 squares)
↗ Row 31 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 27, (Color B), (Color A) (31 squares)
↙ Row 32 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 28, (Color B), (Color A) (32 squares)
↗ Row 33 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 29, (Color B), (Color A) (33 squares)
↙ Row 34 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 30, (Color B), (Color A) (34 squares)
↗ Row 35 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 31, (Color B), (Color A) (35 squares)
↙ Row 36 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 32, (Color B), (Color A) (36 squares)
↗ Row 37 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 26, (White) x 2, (Color A) x 5, (Color B), (Color A) (37 squares)
↙ Row 38 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 34, (Color B), (Color A) (38 squares)
↗ Row 39 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 27, (White) x 2, (Color A) x 6, (Color B), (Color A) (39 squares)
↙ Row 40 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 36, (Color B), (Color A) (40 squares)
↗ Row 41 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 37, (Color B), (Color A) (41 squares)
↙ Row 42 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 7, (White) x 2, (Color A) x 29, (Color B), (Color A) (42 squares)
↗ Row 43 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 39, (Color B), (Color A) (43 squares)
↙ Row 44 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 8, (White) x 2, (Color A) x 30, (Color B), (Color A) (44 squares)
↗ Row 45 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 41, (Color B), (Color A) (45 squares)
↙ Row 46 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 42, (Color B), (Color A) (46 squares)
↗ Row 47 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 18, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 23, (Color B), (Color A) (47 squares)
↙ Row 48 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 19, (Color B), (Color A) (48 squares)
↗ Row 49 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 19, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 23, (Color B), (Color A) (49 squares)
↙ Row 50 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (50 squares)
↗ Row 51 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 18, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 23, (Color B), (Color A) (51 squares)
↙ Row 52 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 18, (Color B), (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 2 (52 squares)
↗ Row 53 [WS]: (Color A) x 3, (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)

Bottom Left Corner: Begin decreasing on odd rows (this will form the left side of the blanket) and continue increasing on even rows

↙ Row 54 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 8, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 19, (Color B), (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 2 (53 squares)
↗ Row 55 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 20, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 7, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 56 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 57 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 4, (White) x 2, (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 7, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 58 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 8, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 12, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 59 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B) x 6, (Color A) x 2, (White) x 2, (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 8, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 60 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 8, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 11, (Color B) x 3, (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 61 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 11, (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 62 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 3, (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 63 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 10, (Color B), (Color A) x 10, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 64 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 8, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 65 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 11, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 66 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 12, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 67 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 5, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 12, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 68 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 13, (Color B) x 8, (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 69 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 6, (Color A) x 14, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 70 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 16, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 7, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 71 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) x 27, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 72 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 27, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 73 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 24, (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↙ Row 74 [RS]: (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (53 squares)
↗ Row 75 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) x 26, (Color B), (Color A) x 3 (53 squares)

Top Right Corner: Continue decreasing on odd rows and begin decreasing on even rows (this will form the top side of the blanket)

↙ Row 76 [RS]: (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 19, (Color B), (Color A) (52 squares)
↗ Row 77 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 19, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 23, (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (51 squares)
↙ Row 78 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 25, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 19, (Color B), (Color A) (50 squares)
↗ Row 79 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 11, (Color B), (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 25, (Color B), (Color A) (49 squares)
↙ Row 80 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 24, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 10, (Color B), (Color A) (48 squares)
↗ Row 81 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 10, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 6, (Color B), (Color A) x 24, (Color B), (Color A) (47 squares)
↙ Row 82 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 10, (Color B), (Color A) (46 squares)
↗ Row 83 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 6, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (45 squares)
↙ Row 84 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (44 squares)
↗ Row 85 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 8, (White) x 2, (Color B), (Color A) x 5, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (43 squares)
↙ Row 86 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 4, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (42 squares)
↗ Row 87 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 7, (White) x 2, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (41 squares)
↙ Row 88 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 2, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 8, (Color B), (Color A) (40 squares)
↗ Row 89 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 8, (Color B) x 7, (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (39 squares)
↙ Row 90 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B) x 6, (Color A) x 8, (Color B), (Color A) (38 squares)
↗ Row 91 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B) x 4, (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (37 squares)
↙ Row 92 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B) x 3, (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (36 squares)
↗ Row 93 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 31, (Color B), (Color A) (35 squares)
↙ Row 94 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 30, (Color B), (Color A) (34 squares)
↗ Row 95 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 29, (Color B), (Color A) (33 squares)
↙ Row 96 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 28, (Color B), (Color A) (32 squares)
↗ Row 97 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 27, (Color B), (Color A) (31 squares)
↙ Row 98 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 26, (Color B), (Color A) (30 squares)
↗ Row 99 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 25, (Color B), (Color A) (29 squares)
↙ Row 100 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 24, (Color B), (Color A) (28 squares)
↗ Row 101 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 23, (Color B), (Color A) (27 squares)
↙ Row 102 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 22, (Color B), (Color A) (26 squares)
↗ Row 103 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 21, (Color B), (Color A) (25 squares)
↙ Row 104 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 20, (Color B), (Color A) (24 squares)
↗ Row 105 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 19, (Color B), (Color A) (23 squares)
↙ Row 106 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 18, (Color B), (Color A) (22 squares)
↗ Row 107 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 17, (Color B), (Color A) (21 squares)
↙ Row 108 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 16, (Color B), (Color A) (20 squares)
↗ Row 109 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 15, (Color B), (Color A) (19 squares)
↙ Row 110 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 14, (Color B), (Color A) (18 squares)
↗ Row 111 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 13, (Color B), (Color A) (17 squares)
↙ Row 112 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 12, (Color B), (Color A) (16 squares)
↗ Row 113 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 11, (Color B), (Color A) (15 squares)
↙ Row 114 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 10, (Color B), (Color A) (14 squares)
↗ Row 115 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 9, (Color B), (Color A) (13 squares)
↙ Row 116 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 3, (Color B) x 2, (Color A) x 3, (Color B), (Color A) (12 squares)
↗ Row 117 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 2, (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 2, (Color B), (Color A) (11 squares)
↙ Row 118 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) x 6, (Color B), (Color A) (10 squares)
↗ Row 119 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (9 squares)
↙ Row 120 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B) x 2, (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (8 squares)
↗ Row 121 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (7 squares)
↙ Row 122 [RS]: (Color A), (Color B) x 4, (Color A) (6 squares)
↗ Row 123 [WS]: (Color A), (Color B), (Color A), (Color B), (Color A) (5 squares)
↙ Row 124 [RS]: (Color A) x 4 (4 squares)
↗ Row 125 [WS]: (Color A) x 3 (3 squares)
↙ Row 126 [RS]: (Color A) x 2 (2 squares)
↗ Row 127 [WS]: (Color A) (1 square)

Total: (Color A) x 3454, (Color B) x 505, (White) x 16