Thecrochetcrowd iconThecrochetcrowdOct 1, 2026 ~7 min source read

All in the Family Crochet Blanket: pattern, yarns, and stitch-along essentials

A square mandala adapted from Lisa Gentry’s original design and released as a free stitch-along adaptation by The Crochet Crowd with Yarnspirations; includes pattern errata, yarn list, gauge, stitch counts for key rounds, and tutorial schedule.

How to Crochet All In The Family Blanket Pattern + Tutorials

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Facebook Pinterest 430 Save Email Crochet All in the Family Blanket The Circular Fall Mandala now has a sister, Square Mandala.

Reply on some hooks it reads k/10.5/6.5mm most of mine only read the mm mind you, it is the 6.5mm the blog is referring to, I have updated the blog to include it.

# What this project is

# Why crocheters chose it

# Key technical details

  • Finished measure: approximately 56" x 56" (142 x 142 cm).
  • Gauge: 11 sc and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm).
  • Recommended hook: U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm).
  • Yarn used in the published pattern: Red Heart With Love (198 g/7 oz, 338 meters/370 yards).

# Yarn and colors (pattern list)

Red Heart With Love color list used in the article's version:

  • Contrast A: Iced Aqua (1502) — 1 ball
  • Contrast B: Lettuce (1601) — 1 ball
  • Contrast C: Lilac (1538) — 1 ball
  • Contrast D: Cornsilk (1207) — 1 ball
  • Contrast E: Aubergine (1542) — 1 ball
  • Contrast F: Stone (1306) — 1 ball
  • Contrast G: Peacock (1505) — 1 ball

Mikey's tutorial version used different With Love colors he had on hand and listed seven: Minty, Lilac, Bubble Gum, Dusty Grape, Papaya, Eggshell, Blue Hawaii.

# Pattern notes and errata

  • Errata called out: Round 48 should be in Color E.
  • The pattern repeats rounds 12–21, but the article supplies stitch counts specifically for rounds 32–41 to clarify stitching and repeats.

Stitch counts for rounds 32–41 (summary):

  • Rnd 32: 19 petals, 20 sc per side / total 76 petals, 80 sc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 33: 117 sts per side / 468 sts, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 34: 121 sts per side / 484 sts, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 35: 125 dc per side / 500 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 36: 129 dc per side / 516 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 37: 133 dc per side / 532 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 38: 135 sc per side / 540 sc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 39: 71 dc per side / 284 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 40: 141 sc per side / 564 sc, 4 ch-2 corners.
  • Rnd 41: 70 clusters, 4 dc per side / 280 clusters, 16 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.

# Stitch-along schedule and resources

The article lists tutorial rollout in rounds:

  • Rnds 1–15 (available)
  • Rnds 16–25 (launched May 11)
  • Rnds 26–41 (launched May 18)
  • Rnds 42–50 (launched May 25)

Crowd included step-by-step video tutorials and made a downloadable sheet for the stitch counts and repeat information.

# Other practical notes

# Related patterns and options

The article references a circular sister pattern, Crochet Fall Circular Mandala, which uses similar stitches in a round format and may suit crocheters who prefer a round mandala. The Crochet Crowd also links to other blanket and sampler projects for stitch practice.

# Where to get the pattern and follow along

Family afghan pattern alongside videos and downloadable stitch-count sheets. The pattern and tutorial videos are intended so crocheters can follow the stitch-along pace and check counts or color changes as they go.

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