I’m so happy to that my new “Baja Blanket Sweater” is finished and I can share it with you today! As you may already know, I’ve made quite a few different types of these blanket sweaters. It all started when I wanted a cacoon “blanket like” sweater with buttons that was heavier than the other super cute knit and crocheted cacoons that I’d seen. However, what’s neat about these types of sweaters (or cacoons) is that they can be as light or heavy as you’d like. I loved working on this lighter version and being able to try out some new colors AND a brand new yarn!

This sweater is made with “New Basic” yarn from Lion Brand and I’m absolutely loving the color choices. It’s crocheted almost entirely with the moss stitch (see my picture tutorial here), which is SO EASY. I love how it worked up with the variety of light and dark browns, creating the illusion of intricate colorwork.

While the stunning color work in this sweater appears complicated, it couldn’t be any easier! By using four colors of yarn and making simple color changes, this beautiful sweater works up very easily. The moss stitch draws the eyes to the individual stitches which look very similar to intricate knit stitches. The boho feel and incredible color detail ensure that this piece will be noticed on the beach, out on the town or wherever your travels take you.