Make this easy throw with no ends to weave in!
I love the texture the crunch stitch provides. It’s an easy stitch that creates even sides on this throw with no need for a border. However, the even sides make it very easy to add a border if you like.
I used a 4 weight cotton blend yarn and a 6mm crochet hook. However, any size yarn and hook work for this pattern. The important thing to remember is to make the chain row as wide as you want your blanket to be.
This yarn by vibrant is a 4 weight cotton/acrylic/wool blend.  The yarn is so soft and creates stripes without having to weave in ends!  That’s such a bonus.  It comes in several color combinations. I did find some inconsistent thicknesses that varied by color.  Initially I was concerned about this. However, this did not affect the look of the throw.  Whew!
The yarn is by Aeelike. My order said Fairyland, but the cake I got says Vibrant. It appears to be the same thing. I used the color Khaki Gradient, which is a beautiful blend of browns, blues and tans. The stripes appear without any harsh lines, which is what I wanted. I love the colors!
Each cake is 267 yards.
This blanket took 9 cakes.
Begin by chaining 150 (or any even number to make the blanket as wide as you like.) My throw ended up being 43“ wide x 45“ long.
Keep your slip stitches loose, especially when they are the first and last stitch of the row. You’ll thank yourself when you can easily find and work into the slip stitches. It’s very easy to miss a slip stitch, especially at the end of a row. Just remember when the tail from the chain row is on the left, your row begins and ends with a slip stitch. When the tail is on the right hand side, your row begins and ends with a half double crochet.
Row 1
First, slip stitch in the first chain. It’s best to work in the back bump of the chain.
Then, half double crochet in the next chain.
Continue alternating slip stitch and half double crochet across.
End with a slip stitch.
Chain 1, turn your work.
Row 2
Half double crochet in the first stitch.
Slip stitch in the next.
Alternate half double crochet and slip stitch across.
End with a half double crochet.
Chain 1, turn your work.
Row 3
Slip stitch in the first stitch.
Half double crochet in the next.
Alternate slip stitch and half double crochet across.
End with a slip stitch.
Chain 1, turn your work.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the throw is as long as you like.
See the Standard Blanket Measurements chart to determine how big you’d like it. This is a pdf that you can download for future reference.
So remember, row 2 of the pattern will always be on wrong side (tail from chain row on the right)
Row 3 of the pattern will always be on the right side (tail from chain row on the left)
That’s it! You have a very easy pattern for a very pretty blanket.
Try another self striping pattern with a pretty stitch here. Check out all my free written patterns here. The categories are include all of my patterns so far. I add patterns frequently, so check back often. Because I love coming up with new ideas, I usually have about 6 projects going on at any one time!
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