If you're looking for a cozy project that's both easy and satisfying, try this straightforward crochet blanket pattern. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a no-fuss craft, this pattern allows you to create a warm, snug blanket with just a few basic stitches. It's an excellent way to spend a relaxing evening, and you'll end up with a beautiful, homemade addition to your living room or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
Simplest Crochet Blanket Pattern
Supplies Needed:
- Yarn of your choice (base color and accent colors)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
Pattern:
Base Pattern
Start with a Slip Knot: Create a slip knot and insert your crochet hook.
Chain (Ch): Make a base chain to your desired width.
- For a small sample: Chain 18 (15 chains + 3 as turning chains).
- For a scarf: Chain 28 (25 + 3).
- For a blanket: Chain 103 (100 + 3).
Double Crochet (Dc) Row 1:
- Skip the first 3 chains from the hook (these count as your first dc).
- Yarn over, insert the hook into the 4th chain (back loop), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
- Continue dc across the entire chain.
Continue Pattern:
- Chain 3 (counts as the first dc of the next row), turn your work.
- Skip the first dc, make a dc into the second dc from the hook and each dc across.
- Repeat this step until your project reaches the desired length.
Adding Accent Color Weave
Start with Accent Color: Choose an accent color and make a slip knot.
Chain (Ch) with Accent Color: Chain 15 (or the base chain count - 3).
Attach the Accent Chain: Attach this chain to your base pattern:
- Insert the hook in between two stitches from your base, sl st to attach the new chain.
- Weave this chain through the dc stitches (go under one dc and over the next, continue pattern across).
Secure Ends: Sew the ends of the chains to secure them in place.
Creating Border
- Attach Yarn for the Border: Insert your hook into any stitch at the edge, yarn over to attach your yarn and pull through to make a knot.
- Chain 3 (counts as first dc), then begin to dc all the way around the edge of the blanket.
- Corners: Do multiple dc in the corners to create a softer, rounder edge.
- Close the Border: Once you've gone around, sl st into the top of the starting chain 3 to join.
Finishing: Weave in all ends securely.
Notes for a Better Edge
- When adding the accent color weave and the border, you might find the edges wobble. To counter this, you can adjust the tension of your stitches slightly (tighter on the main color, somewhat looser on the accents).
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