The Zodiac Collection- Virgo
Astrology lovers, get ready for the blankets of your dreams. The Zodiac Collection is here! Starting with Virgo, I’ll be sharing a new corner to corner crochet blanket design every month. Scroll down for all the details and to get started on your new Virgo blanket.
Want to get started right away? Grab the kit from Lion Brand Yarn and you’ll be stitching before you know it!
The Zodiac Collection
When I was invited to teach a class for a crochet summit on how to turn words into a corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet design, I wanted to create a project that was both fun and meaningful. As I started designing, the idea of making a blanket for each zodiac sign popped into my head. What began as one design quickly turned into all twelve!
These patterns have been patiently waiting behind the scenes, and I'm so excited to finally start sharing them with you. I decided to begin with Virgo because, well...I'm a Virgo! Since I'm only making one physical sample for the collection, I wanted it to be a design that felt especially personal. The Virgo blanket you see here is the only blanket I've crocheted, while the remaining eleven patterns include digital previews to help you visualize the finished design.
Over the coming year, I'll be releasing all twelve Zodiac C2C Blanket patterns for free here on the blog. Whether you're crocheting your own sign, making a thoughtful birthday gift, or collecting the entire series, I hope these blankets bring a little extra personality and fun to your crochet projects.
Each blanket in the Zodiac C2C Blanket Collection features a bold graphic representing one of the twelve astrology signs. Every pattern includes:
A printable color chart
Written row-by-row instructions
A beginner-friendly Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet tutorial
Tips for changing colors and keeping your project organized
Even though each design is unique, they're all made using the same blanket size and yarn quantities, making it easy to create one or eventually collect all twelve!
If you want to get started on your sign right away you can purchase the complete collection now in my shop or grab a kit from Lion Brand Yarn. The kit comes with enough yarn for one blanket, but you’ll get all 12 designs! Head to the links below to check them out.
The Schedule
In order to give you plenty of time to complete your Zodiac sign before your birthday I’ll be releasing each free pattern about a month before that season. Curious to know when your sign will be available? Check out the schedule below:
Virgo: August 23-September 22 [pattern available July 2nd]
Libra: September 23-October 22 [pattern available July 30th]
Scorpio: October 23-November 21 [pattern available August 27th]
Sagittarius: November 22-December 21 [pattern available September 24th]
Capricorn: December 22-January 19 [pattern available October 29th]
Aquarius: January 20-February 18 [pattern available November 26th]
Pisces: February 19-March 20 [pattern available December 24th]
Aries: March 21-April 19 [pattern available January 28th]
Taurus: April 20-May 20 [pattern available February 25th]
Gemini: May 21-June 20 [pattern available March 25th]
Cancer: June 21-July22 [pattern available April 29th]
Leo: July 23- August 22 [pattern available May 27th]
Meet Virgo
Virgo Season: August 23 – September 22
Element: Earth 🌿
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Symbol: The Maiden
Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and is often associated with thoughtfulness, practicality, and a love for the little details. As an earth sign, Virgos tend to appreciate things that are both beautiful and functional, and they're often happiest when they can create, organize, or help others.
Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and learning, Virgos are naturally curious and enjoy mastering new skills. They're known for their careful attention to detail, dependable nature, and the satisfaction they get from seeing a project come together one step at a time. Qualities that many crocheters can probably relate to!
Of course, no two Virgos are exactly alike, and astrology is simply a fun way to celebrate our personalities and interests. Whether you read your horoscope every day or just love the symbolism of your zodiac sign, this blanket is a cozy way to celebrate a Virgo birthday or create a thoughtful handmade gift for someone born during Virgo season.
As a Virgo myself, it felt only fitting that this would be the first blanket in the Zodiac C2C Blanket Collection. I hope you enjoy stitching it as much as I enjoyed designing it!
The Virgo Blanket Crochet Pattern
Materials:
3,682 yards (4 skeins) of Lion Brand Pound of Love in Color A (Pink Salt)
850 yards (1skein) of Lion Brand Pound of Love in Color B (Pumpkin Spice)
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Abbreviations:
ch-chain
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
Gauge:
5.5 squares X 5.5 squares = 4” X 4” in corner to corner stitch
Notes:
1.Blanket is worked using the corner to corner method.
2.You will increase or decrease at the beginning of each row.
3.If it says to increase at the beginning of the row that is how you will work the first tile. The increase is included in the first set of stitches listed.
4.If it says decrease at the beginning of a row, work a decrease, then start as normal working into the ch3 you just slip stitched into.
5.A graph has been provided. Written instructions for each blanket is listed after the graph.
6.The graph is read from the bottom right corner to the top left corner.
7.Once you hit the bottom left corner you will be decreasing on the left hand side and increasing on the right hand side until you hit the top right corner. Then you will decrease at the beginning of each row until the end.
Pattern:
Rows 1-30: work all squares in color A, increasing at the beginning of each row.
← Row 31 [RS]: increase, (A) x 9, (B), (A) x 21 (31 squares)
→ Row 32 [WS]: increase, (A) x 20, (B) x 5, (A) x 7 (32 squares)
← Row 33 [RS]: increase, (A) x 7, (B) x 7, (A) x 19 (33 squares)
→ Row 34 [WS]: increase, (A) x 19, (B) x 8, (A) x 7 (34 squares)
← Row 35 [RS]: increase, (A) x 7, (B) x 9, (A) x 19 (35 squares)
→ Row 36 [WS]: increase, (A) x 19, (B) x 10, (A) x 7 (36 squares)
← Row 37 [RS]: increase, (A) x 7, (B) x 11, (A) x 19 (37 squares)
→ Row 38 [WS]: increase, (A) x 19, (B) x 11, (A) x 8 (38 squares)
← Row 39 [RS]: increase, (A) x 8, (B) x 12, (A) x 19 (39 squares)
→ Row 40 [WS]: increase, (A) x 20, (B) x 11, (A) x 9 (40 squares)
← Row 41 [RS]: increase, (A) x 9, (B) x 12, (A) x 20 (41 squares)
→ Row 42 [WS]: increase, (A) x 20, (B) x 12, (A) x 10 (42 squares)
← Row 43 [RS]: increase, (A) x 10, (B) x 13, (A) x 20 (43 squares)
→ Row 44 [WS]: increase, (A) x 21, (B) x 12, (A) x 11 (44 squares)
← Row 45 [RS]: increase, (A) x 12, (B) x 12, (A) x 21 (45 squares)
→ Row 46 [WS]: increase, (A) x 21, (B) x 8, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 12 (46 squares)
← Row 47 [RS]: increase, (A) x 13, (B) x 2, (A) x 4, (B) x 6, (A) x 22 (47 squares)
→ Row 48 [WS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 6, (A) x 20 (48 squares)
← Row 49 [RS]: increase, (A) x 21, (B) x 6, (A) x 22 (49 squares)
→ Row 50 [WS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 7, (A) x 21 (50 squares)
← Row 51 [RS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 6, (A) x 23 (51 squares)
→ Row 52 [WS]: increase, (A) x 23, (B) x 6, (A) x 23 (52 squares)
← Row 53 [RS]: increase, (A) x 24, (B) x 6, (A) x 23 (53 squares)
→ Row 54 [WS]: increase, (A) x 24, (B) x 5, (A) x 25 (54 squares)
← Row 55 [RS]: increase, (A) x 26, (B) x 5, (A) x 24 (55 squares)
→ Row 56 [WS]: increase, (A) x 24, (B) x 5, (A) x 27 (56 squares)
← Row 57 [RS]: increase, (A) x 18, (B) x 4, (A) x 5, (B) x 5, (A) x 25 (57 squares)
→ Row 58 [WS]: increase, (A) x 25, (B) x 5, (A) x 4, (B) x 7, (A) x 17 (58 squares)
← Row 59 [RS]: increase, (A) x 10, (B) x 3, (A) x 4, (B) x 8, (A) x 4, (B) x 5, (A) x 25 (59 squares)
→ Row 60 [WS]: increase, (A) x 26, (B) x 4, (A) x 4, (B) x 10, (A) x 2, (B) x 4, (A) x 10 (60 squares)
← Row 61 [RS]: increase, (A) x 11, (B) x 4, (A) x 1, (B) x 11, (A) x 3, (B) x 5, (A) x 26 (61 squares)
→ Row 62 [WS]: increase, (A) x 27, (B) x 4, (A) x 3, (B) x 15, (A) x 13 (62 squares)
← Row 63 [RS]: increase, (A) x 15, (B) x 13, (A) x 4, (B) x 4, (A) x 27 (63 squares)
→ Row 64 [WS]: increase, (A) x 27, (B) x 4, (A) x 4, (B) x 13, (A) x 16 (64 squares)
← Row 65 [RS]: increase, (A) x 16, (B) x 7, (A) x 1, (B) x 5, (A) x 4, (B) x 4, (A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 23 (65 squares)
→ Row 66 [WS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 10, (A) x 4, (B) x 5, (A) x 3, (B) x 5, (A) x 17 (66 squares)
← Row 67 [RS]: increase, (A) x 17, (B) x 5, (A) x 3, (B) x 5, (A) x 5, (B) x 10, (A) x 22 (67 squares)
→ Row 68 [WS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 10, (A) x 6, (B) x 5, (A) x 3, (B) x 5, (A) x 17 (68 squares)
← Row 69 [RS]: increase, (A) x 18, (B) x 4, (A) x 3, (B) x 6, (A) x 5, (B) x 11, (A) x 22 (69 squares)
→ Row 70 [WS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 13, (A) x 4, (B) x 6, (A) x 2, (B) x 5, (A) x 18 (70 squares)
← Row 71 [RS]: increase, (A) x 19, (B) x 4, (A) x 2, (B) x 6, (A) x 3, (B) x 15, (A) x 22 (71 squares)
→ Row 72 [WS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 16, (A) x 3, (B) x 7, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 19 (72 squares)
← Row 73 [RS]: increase, (A) x 20, (B) x 3, (A) x 1, (B) x 7, (A) x 3, (B) x 10, (A) x 3, (B) x 4, (A) x 22 (73 squares)
→ Row 74 [WS]: increase, (A) x 23, (B) x 3, (A) x 3, (B) x 12, (A) x 2, (B) x 10, (A) x 21 (74 squares)
← Row 75 [RS]: increase, (A) x 22, (B) x 9, (A) x 2, (B) x 13, (A) x 2, (B) x 4, (A) x 23 (75 squares)
→ Row 76 [WS]: increase, (A) x 24, (B) x 4, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 1, (B) x 9, (A) x 3, (B) x 7, (A) x 23 (76 squares)
← Row 77 [RS]: increase, (A) x 24, (B) x 6, (A) x 2, (B) x 11, (A) x 1, (B) x 8, (A) x 25 (77 squares)
→ Row 78 [WS]: increase, (A) x 25, (B) x 8, (A) x 1, (B) x 12, (A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 26 (78 squares)
← Row 79 [RS]: increase, (A) x 32, (B) x 13, (A) x 1, (B) x 7, (A) x 26 (79 squares)
→ Row 80 [WS]: increase, (A) x 27, (B) x 6, (A) x 1, (B) x 14, (A) x 32 (80 squares)
← Row 81 [RS]: increase, (A) x 32, (B) x 15, (A) x 1, (B) x 5, (A) x 28 (81 squares)
→ Row 82 [WS]: increase, (A) x 34, (B) x 7, (A) x 1, (B) x 8, (A) x 32 (82 squares)
← Row 83 [RS]: increase, (A) x 32, (B) x 7, (A) x 3, (B) x 6, (A) x 35 (83 squares)
→ Row 84 [WS]: increase, (A) x 35, (B) x 7, (A) x 4, (B) x 6, (A) x 32 (84 squares)
← Row 85 [RS]: increase, (A) x 32, (B) x 6, (A) x 4, (B) x 7, (A) x 36 (85 squares)
→ Row 86 [WS]: increase, (A) x 37, (B) x 8, (A) x 3, (B) x 5, (A) x 33 (86 squares)
← Row 87 [RS]: increase, (A) x 34, (B) x 4, (A) x 3, (B) x 8, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 33 (87 squares)
→ Row 88 [WS]: increase, (A) x 33, (B) x 15, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 35 (88 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on RS
← Row 89 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 36, (B) x 19, (A) x 33 (88 squares)
→ Row 90 [WS]: increase, (A) x 33, (B) x 20, (A) x 35 (88 squares)
← Row 91 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 35, (B) x 19, (A) x 34 (88 squares)
→ Row 92 [WS]: increase, (A) x 34, (B) x 7, (A) x 2, (B) x 10, (A) x 35 (88 squares)
← Row 93 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 35, (B) x 8, (A) x 4, (B) x 6, (A) x 35 (88 squares)
→ Row 94 [WS]: increase, (A) x 35, (B) x 7, (A) x 5, (B) x 5, (A) x 36 (88 squares)
← Row 95 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 44, (B) x 8, (A) x 36 (88 squares)
→ Row 96 [WS]: increase, (A) x 37, (B) x 8, (A) x 43 (88 squares)
← Row 97 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 42, (B) x 8, (A) x 38 (88 squares)
→ Row 98 [WS]: increase, (A) x 39, (B) x 9, (A) x 40 (88 squares)
← Row 99 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 39, (B) x 9, (A) x 40 (88 squares)
→ Row 100 [WS]: increase, (A) x 33, (B) x 4, (A) x 5, (B) x 8, (A) x 38 (88 squares)
← Row 101 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 38, (B) x 7, (A) x 4, (B) x 6, (A) x 33 (88 squares)
→ Row 102 [WS]: increase, (A) x 33, (B) x 9, (A) x 3, (B) x 6, (A) x 37 (88 squares)
← Row 103 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 37, (B) x 4, (A) x 4, (B) x 10, (A) x 33 (88 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on WS
→ Row 104 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 32, (B) x 12, (A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 37 (87 squares)
← Row 105 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 37, (B) x 2, (A) x 3, (B) x 4, (A) x 2, (B) x 6, (A) x 32 (86 squares)
→ Row 106 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 31, (B) x 6, (A) x 4, (B) x 3, (A) x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 37 (85 squares)
← Row 107 [RS]: (A) x 36, (B) x 6, (A) x 5, (B) x 6, (A) x 31 (84 squares)
→ Row 108 [WS]: (A) x 31, (B) x 6, (A) x 5, (B) x 5, (A) x 36 (83 squares)
← Row 109 [RS]: (A) x 36, (B) x 3, (A) x 5, (B) x 8, (A) x 30 (82 squares)
→ Row 110 [WS]: (A) x 30, (B) x 8, (A) x 5, (B) x 2, (A) x 36 (81 squares)
← Row 111 [RS]: (A) x 35, (B) x 3, (A) x 3, (B) x 9, (A) x 30 (80 squares)
→ Row 112 [WS]: (A) x 30, (B) x 9, (A) x 3, (B) x 3, (A) x 34 (79 squares)
← Row 113 [RS]: (A) x 34, (B) x 3, (A) x 2, (B) x 8, (A) x 31 (78 squares)
→ Row 114 [WS]: (A) x 22, (B) x 2, (A) x 7, (B) x 8, (A) x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 34 (77 squares)
← Row 115 [RS]: (A) x 37, (B) x 7, (A) x 7, (B) x 4, (A) x 21 (76 squares)
→ Row 116 [WS]: (A) x 20, (B) x 5, (A) x 8, (B) x 5, (A) x 37 (75 squares)
← Row 117 [RS]: (A) x 36, (B) x 5, (A) x 8, (B) x 6, (A) x 19 (74 squares)
→ Row 118 [WS]: (A) x 19, (B) x 6, (A) x 8, (B) x 4, (A) x 1, (B) x 2, (A) x 33 (73 squares)
← Row 119 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 32, (B) x 3, (A) x 1, (B) x 3, (A) x 8, (B) x 7, (A) x 18 (72 squares)
→ Row 120 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 7, (A) x 8, (B) x 2, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 31 (71 squares)
← Row 121 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 30, (B) x 4, (A) x 11, (B) x 7, (A) x 18 (70 squares)
→ Row 122 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 17, (B) x 9, (A) x 9, (B) x 4, (A) x 30 (69 squares)
← Row 123 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 29, (B) x 5, (A) x 8, (B) x 9, (A) x 17 (68 squares)
→ Row 124 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 17, (B) x 10, (A) x 7, (B) x 4, (A) x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 25 (67 squares)
← Row 125 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 24, (B) x 3, (A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 6, (B) x 11, (A) x 17 (66 squares)
→ Row 126 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 17, (B) x 12, (A) x 5, (B) x 2, (A) x 2, (B) x 4, (A) x 23 (65 squares)
← Row 127 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 22, (B) x 5, (A) x 7, (B) x 13, (A) x 17 (64 squares)
→ Row 128 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 17, (B) x 14, (A) x 5, (B) x 5, (A) x 22 (63 squares)
← Row 129 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 21, (B) x 24, (A) x 17 (62 squares)
→ Row 130 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 17, (B) x 23, (A) x 21 (61 squares)
← Row 131 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 20, (B) x 23, (A) x 17 (60 squares)
→ Row 132 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 17, (B) x 22, (A) x 20 (59 squares)
← Row 133 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 21, (A) x 18 (58 squares)
→ Row 134 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 20, (A) x 19 (57 squares)
← Row 135 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 19, (A) x 18 (56 squares)
→ Row 136 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 4, (A) x 1, (B) x 13, (A) x 19 (55 squares)
← Row 137 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 12, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 18 (54 squares)
→ Row 138 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 4, (A) x 2, (B) x 10, (A) x 19 (53 squares)
← Row 139 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 20, (B) x 7, (A) x 3, (B) x 4, (A) x 18 (52 squares)
→ Row 140 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 4, (A) x 29 (51 squares)
← Row 141 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 28, (B) x 4, (A) x 18 (50 squares)
→ Row 142 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 4, (A) x 27 (49 squares)
← Row 143 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 26, (B) x 4, (A) x 18 (48 squares)
→ Row 144 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 3, (A) x 26 (47 squares)
← Row 145 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 25, (B) x 3, (A) x 18 (46 squares)
→ Row 146 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 18, (B) x 3, (A) x 24 (45 squares)
← Row 147 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 23, (B) x 3, (A) x 2, (B) x 2, (A) x 14 (44 squares)
→ Row 148 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 13, (B) x 3, (A) x 1, (B) x 3, (A) x 23 (43 squares)
← Row 149 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 22, (B) x 3, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 12 (42 squares)
→ Row 150 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 11, (B) x 4, (A) x 1, (B) x 4, (A) x 21 (41 squares)
← Row 151 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 21, (B) x 9, (A) x 10 (40 squares)
→ Row 152 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 9, (B) x 10, (A) x 20 (39 squares)
← Row 153 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 20, (B) x 9, (A) x 9 (38 squares)
→ Row 154 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 8, (B) x 10, (A) x 19 (37 squares)
← Row 155 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 9, (A) x 8 (36 squares)
→ Row 156 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 7, (B) x 9, (A) x 19 (35 squares)
← Row 157 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 8, (A) x 7 (34 squares)
→ Row 158 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 7, (B) x 7, (A) x 19 (33 squares)
← Row 159 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 6, (A) x 7 (32 squares)
→ Row 160 [WS]: decrease, (A) x 7, (B) x 5, (A) x 19 (31 squares)
← Row 161 [RS]: decrease, (A) x 19, (B) x 4, (A) x 7 (30 squares)
Rows 162-190: work all squares in color A, decreasing at the beginning of each row.
Fasten off and weave all ends to WS.
Now you are ready to snuggle up with the your new blanket. If you make one, I’d love to see it. Make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo on socials and use #thezodiaccollection so I can share.
As always you can get a digital PDF version of this pattern in my shop, Etsy and Ravelry, or as a complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Happy Crocheting,
Meghan
