Shades of Pink and Blue

There’s a moment in every handmade project when the stitches stop being “just stitches” and start becoming something with meaning. Shades of Pink and Blue leans into that moment by pairing soft geometry with a color story that feels gentle, soothing, and deeply nostalgic.

Each square radiates outward from a delicate center motif, creating a subtle pinwheel effect that adds just enough movement without overwhelming the eye. As the shades shift—light to dark, soft to bold—the blanket takes on a beautiful rhythm, almost like breathing. Calm. Steady. Comforting.

This is the kind of piece that looks heirloom-worthy but stays wonderfully approachable to make. The joins are clean and simple. The border frames the squares with quiet polish. And the finished blanket is lightweight, warm, and ready to wrap around the people you cherish.

Designed for gifting, keeping, or passing down, Shades of Pink and Blue offers that perfect blend of modern lines and handmade heart. You’ll stitch it with intention, finish it with pride, and watch it become part of someone’s story.

A little softness. A little color play. A whole lot of love stitched in.

Finished Size:
36 inches (91.5cm) by 36 inches (91.5cm), blocked.

Yarn:
Worsted Weight Yarn in 3 colors
Color A: 575 yards (526m)
Color B: 460 yds (421m)
Color C: 290 yds (265m)

Samples use Red Heart Super Saver (100% Acrylic; 7 oz/198g = 364 yds/333m) In the following colors:

For Him:
A: #0886 Blue
B: #0381 Light Blue
C: #0311 White

For Her:
A: #0774 Light Raspberry
B: #0724 Baby Pink
C: #0311 White

Hook:
US Size H/8 (5.0mm) or size needed for gauge.

Notions:
4 locking stitch markers
Metal tapestry needle to weave in ends

Gauge:
Each completed square is 6½ (16.5cm) inches