Crocheting is more than just a craft—it’s a beautiful way to express emotions and document moments in time. The 2025 Crochet Mood Blanket pattern by Erica Jackofsky is designed to be a unique and personal project where each row represents your mood for the day. This project is perfect for those who love long-term crochet projects and enjoy color-coded storytelling.
What is a Mood Blanket?
A mood blanket is a crochet project where you create one row per day, selecting a color that corresponds to your mood. By the end of the project, you’ll have a blanket that visually reflects your emotional journey over a set period—whether that’s six months, a year, or any timeframe you choose.
Skill Level and Materials
This pattern is easy, making it great for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Yarn: Lion Brand® Coboo Yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
- Hook Size: H (5mm)
- Gauge: 1 pattern repeat (14 stitches) x 12 rows = 2.5” x 4” (6 cm x 10 cm)
- Finished Size: Approximately 45” x 60” (114 cm x 152.5 cm)
Choosing Your Mood Colors
To make your mood blanket truly personal, assign colors to different emotions. The pattern suggests the following:
- Pale Pink – Happy
- Denim – Sad
- Silver – Anxious/Stressed
- White – Calm/Peaceful
- Steel Blue – Angry
- Mauve – Loved
- Taupe – Tired
- Beige – Sick
- Olive – Creative/Crafty
- Lichen – Energetic/Excited
You can customize this chart based on your personal preferences and available yarn colors.
How to Crochet the Mood Blanket
- Foundation Row (Day 1):
- Chain 254 stitches.
- Work a zigzag (chevron) stitch pattern.
- Daily Progress (Days 2 – 182+):
- At the end of each day, choose a yarn color that represents your mood.
- Work a structured zigzag pattern using single crochet (sc), chain (ch), and single crochet 3 together (sc3tog).
- Final Touches:
- Blocking: Shape the zigzag points to give your blanket a neat finish.
- Optional Fringe: Leave long yarn tails at the edges for a decorative effect.
- Border (Optional): Use your least-used color to add a single or half-double crochet border.
Tips for Success
- Keep a mood journal to track your daily emotions and yarn choices.
- Use a storage basket or organizer to keep your yarns easily accessible.
- If you miss a day, don’t worry! Simply crochet a few rows at a time to catch up.
Start Your Crochet Mood Blanket Today!
A crochet mood blanket is a wonderful way to embrace self-care while creating something tangible and meaningful. Whether you stick to a six-month plan or extend it to a full year, this project will become a cherished keepsake filled with memories and emotions.
Are you ready to embark on your mood blanket journey? Gather your supplies,
The pattern is created by Erica Jackofsky and is copyrighted by Lion Brand Yarn.
