Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, acrylic, about 1,530 total yards in 9 skeins, each skein 170 yards
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle for weaving in the ends
- Sharp scissors for trimming yarn
- Tape measure for checking gauge and finished size
- One stitch marker (optional)
Instructions
- Check the difficulty and stitch multiple: the starting chain uses any multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 for turning chain; for the sample size, chain 126.
- Make the foundation chain: form a slip knot, then make 126 chain stitches, keeping the chain relaxed.
- Work the first double crochet row: yarn over, insert the hook into the fourth chain from the hook, work 123 double crochets across, then turn.
- Build the plain rows: chain 3, then work 1 double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat this row until you have completed Rows 2 through 4.
- Add the raised texture row: chain 3, work front post double crochet around the next stitch and back post double crochet around the following stitch, repeat across.
- Repeat the five-row rhythm twenty-three more times, working until Row 121.
- Count stitches at the end of every row to ensure edges stay straight.
- Work the border: chain 1, then work 1 single crochet across the top edge and keep the border relaxed.
- Finish the second border round: repeat single crochet around and join with a slip stitch.
- Weave in the ends and trim.
- Block if desired by laying the blanket flat.
- Store the blanket folded in a breathable space.
Notes
This blanket works best as a light lap layer and is suitable for beginners with some basic crochet skills.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
