Twenty textured blankets, four chapters, and a surprising argument for pom-pom yarn. Olha Bykova went in skeptical and came out with a swatch.
Cozy Crochet Blankets
Brooke Curtis · Page Street Publishing
| Patterns | 20 |
| Chapters | 4 |
| Skill range | Beginner to intermediate |
| Craft | Crochet, Tunisian |
| Yarn weights | Worsted to bulky |
| Reviewed | September 2026 |
Why this book caught my eye
The cover of Cozy Crochet Blankets promises 20 cozy blankets featuring unique textured stitch patterns, and as someone who can never walk past anything texture related, I knew my curiosity would eventually win.
The first thing that caught my attention was the book’s beautiful presentation. The photography is bright, warm, and atmospheric, showing the blankets from different angles and creating a sense of the New England setting where the author lives. Even before you begin looking through the patterns, the cover makes it immediately clear what this book is all about: big, cozy crochet blankets.
Inside, you will find 20 textured blanket patterns ranging from beginner friendly projects to intermediate designs, so there is plenty of variety for crocheters with different skill levels.
What’s inside
The book is divided into four main sections, each featuring projects for different skill levels and using a wide range of yarns.
The author’s favorites
A collection of Brooke’s own picks, opening the book.
Soft and plush
Chenille and pom-pom yarns, used at blanket scale.
Tunisian crochet
Devoted entirely to Tunisian, across several techniques.
Familiar stitches, bulky
Known stitch patterns reimagined at a much larger scale.
The book also covers a number of useful techniques beyond the individual blanket patterns. There are tips for crocheting with two or even three strands of yarn held together, adding a fabric lining, and making tassels.
You will also find guidance on converting pattern terminology between US and UK crochet terms, choosing blanket sizes, substituting yarn, understanding the skill levels assigned to each project, caring for finished blankets, and working the stitches used throughout the book.
One thing that stands out immediately is the number of step-by-step photos. They are especially helpful in places where written instructions alone might not be enough, making the book very approachable for visual learners.
Standout techniques and tips
I was fairly critical of the book at first, but the more closely I looked through the chapters and individual patterns, the more strengths I began to notice.
One detail I particularly liked was the way blanket sizing is presented. Instead of giving only dry width-and-length measurements, the author also relates the dimensions to common bed sizes. Seeing “queen” or “king” beside the measurements makes it much easier to visualize the actual scale of the finished blanket.
The biggest surprise for me was the use of pom-pom yarn. I had always thought of it mainly as a novelty yarn for small decorative craft projects, so seeing it incorporated into a full blanket design made me look at it differently. The book also made me reconsider both chenille yarn and Tunisian crochet, two areas I had not previously found especially appealing.
Again and again, just when you reach a point where you might hesitate, there is an extra photograph, note, or explanation waiting for you.
Olha Bykova
The Knotions Test
Made from a pattern in the book
What I made A swatch from The Lamb’s Ear Blanket
The instructions were clear and easy to follow without feeling overloaded with unnecessary terminology. They tell you what you need to know without making a relatively simple step sound more complicated than it is.
At first, I was not thrilled to discover that the yarn needed to be cut at the end of every row. My immediate thought was, what am I going to do with all those ends, and how long is it going to take to weave them in? But the author had already anticipated exactly that problem and provided a practical way to deal with it, saving both time and frustration.
Do the visuals hold up?
The book does a good job of balancing written instructions with visual support. The photographs are not there simply to make the book look attractive. Many of them actually help explain construction details, stitch placement, or less obvious parts of a pattern.
For a book that covers such a wide range of yarn weights and techniques, from traditional crochet to Tunisian crochet and very bulky yarns, that visual support makes a noticeable difference.
What could be better
There were a few small things I would have liked to see handled differently, especially with newer crocheters in mind.
The stitch reference is incomplete
Not every stitch used in the book appears in the reference at the front. I would rather see the full list of stitches and techniques before starting a project than discover some of them deep inside a pattern.
None of these techniques are particularly difficult on their own, but I was thinking about it from a beginner’s perspective. If I were a beginner, I might open the stitch reference, look at the list and think that I know all of them. Then, once I started working through the book, I’d discover other stitches and techniques that I might not know yet. So I think it would be helpful to have a more complete list at the beginning, even if only so readers know what to expect.
The general sizing section is thin
The author does provide sizing information within the individual patterns, so it is there. The general section simply is not as comprehensive as I expected.
Final verdict
I would recommend Cozy Crochet Blankets to anyone who loves chunky yarn, thick textured fabrics, and warm, substantial blankets. It is also a good source of ideas if you enjoy making meaningful handmade gifts.
Buy it if you
- Love chunky yarn and thick, textured fabric
- Are a beginner or confident beginner ready to stretch
- Looking for ideas to make special gifts
- Learn best from step-by-step photos
Maybe not if you
- Want technically challenging projects above all
- Are a highly experienced crocheter looking to be stumped
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