This blanket reminds me of a walk in the woods on a Winter’s day with the colors of the trees and snow on the ground.
Because this yarn is so soft and chunky and the colors so truly soothing, the blanket is a pleasure to make.
The moss or linen stitch is so simple, yet so pretty, especially when you use 2 or more colors. I chose soft, muted earth tones, perfect for relaxing with a hot cup of cocoa and a book!
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Yarn Used:
Bernat Forever Fleece Yarn, Super Bulky, 6 weight (They come in packs of 2.)
Color A: White Noise – 2 skeins
Color B: Latte – 2 skeins (1 more for if you make the border)
Color C: Balsam – 2 skeins
(1 skein = 24 rows)
My blanket measured 48” x 60” with a border. Make it bigger by adding more chains at the beginning to make it wider, more rows to make it longer, or a wider border for both.
Ch 101 (or any multiple of 2 plus one more chain at the end)
Row 1:
Sc n the 3rd ch from the hook, ch 1, sk 1 st, *sc, ch 1 sk 1 *
Repeat from * to * until the last stitch, which will be a sc.
Ch 2, turn
Row 2:
Skip the first st,
*Sc in the first ch sp
Ch 1
Sc in the next ch sp*
Repeat from * to * across
In the last ch sp, start a sc, drop C(olor A, pick up Color B and complete the sc.
Ch 2 and turn.
Rows 3-6:
Skip the first stitch, *sc in the first chain space.
Ch 1, skip a stitch, sc in the ch sp.*
Repeat from * to * across, finish with a sc in the final ch sp.
At the end of row 6, start a sc, drop Color B, pick up Color A, and complete the sc.
Ch 2, turn
Rows 7 and 8:
Skip the first stitch, *sc in the chain sp, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, sc in the next ch sp*
Repeat from * to * across. Ch 2, turn
At the end of row 8, start a sc, drop Color A, pick up Color C, complete the sc.
Ch 2, turn.
Rows 9-12:
Skip the first *sc in the chain space, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *
Repeat from * to * across, ch 2, turn
At the end of row 12, start a sc, drop Color C, pick up Color A, complete the sc.
Repeat the pattern:
2 rows of Color A
4 rows of Color B
2 rows of Color A
4 rows of Color C
When the blanket is as long as you like, finish with 1 row of Color A in the linen stitch. For the final row, sc across. Do not drop Color A We’ll continue to the border now.
Border:
Round 1:
Color A
3 dc in the corner stitch.
Dc in each stitch at the top and bottom, at the end of each row on the sides. 3 dc in each corner.
When you meet up with the first dc, join with a slip stitch,
Chain 2.
Round 2:
Fpdc in the first dc, bpdc next, repeat until you reach the first chain 2,
Put your hook through the 2nd chain, pull through for a slip stitch. Cut the yarn with a long tail. Either chain 1 and pull the yarn tight and cut to fasten off, or make an invisible join (watch the video).
I hope you enjoyed making this as much as I did! Look through my other free patterns and video tutorials to find your next project!
