The softer colors give this blanket a vintage feel. Any color combination, or a solid color, would look great! A 2 stitch repeat makes this pattern very easy.
Materials used:
Bernat Blanket Extra, Jumbo 7 weight yarn (disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, if you order from a link I provide to recommended products, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you.)
Crimson (a little more than 1 skein)
Smoky Green (a little more than 1 skein)
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I used vintage Christmas colors, but any combination of colors would look great. A blanket in just one color would also be a great addition to your home. Someone would love to get this as a gift, and it looks much more difficult than it is.
While it took awhile for me to get used to the big plastic hook I had, the blanket works up quickly due the jumbo yarn. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you can make this. I made it in a day and put the border on very quickly the next day.
I have enough of the crimson red and smoky green yarn left over to make something else, maybe a stocking or a pillow? That will be coming soon!
15mm crochet hook (I used 16mm since that’s what I had on hand)
A smaller hook (8mm works great) to weave in the ends.
Stitches used:
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Double crochet (dc)
Each chain is about an inch, my blanket measured 48” x 58” before the border, which is close to a standard throw size of 50” x 60”.
While it looks amazing without a border, I just love the look of the “furry” border, and it’s so simple to make.
This blanket is so soft, thick and luxurious! It works up quickly due to the jumbo yarn. When they say jumbo, they mean it!
Chain 51 or any multiple of 2 plus 1 more chain at the end. My chains were close to 1” each.
Row 1:
In the 2nd ch, make a sc.
Dc in the next stitch,
Alternate sc, then dc across the row.
In the final stitch, begin a dc, but drop Color A ,pick up Color B and pull through the 2 loops to complee the dc,
Ch 1, (I like to include both parts of the loop in the chain to lock it in)
turn
(Cut Color A, leave a long tail for weaving in later)
Row 2
Sc in the first dc, dc in the next sc, continue across, a sc in each dc, a dc in each sc. In the last stitch, dc, ch 1, turn
Row 3
Sc in the first dc, dc in the next sc, alternate sc and dc across,
In the last stitch, begin the dc, drop Color B before completing, pick up Color C, complete the dc.
Ch 1 Turn
(Cut Color B, leaving a long tail for weaving in: I used a smaller crochet hook to weave in each end and then made a chain, cut the yarn and pulled through tightly, just like when I fasten off.)
Row 4
Sc in the first stitch, dc in the next, alternate sc and dc across. Begin a dc in the last stitch, drop Color C, pick up Color B, complete the dc
Ch 1 turn,
Rows 5 and 6:
2 rows of Color B, make sure that you place a sc in each dc and a dc in each sc. At the end of row 6, begin the last stitch, drop Color B, pick up Color A, complete the stitch and ch 1.
Turn.
Row 7:
With Color A, one row of alternating between sc in dc and dc in sc, depending on which stitch is at the end of the previous row.
Repeat the pattern until you reach the desired length. I started with crimson red and ended with smoky green so the border would stand out.
Border:
Bernat Sheepy Yarn in Cottontail
10mm crochet hook
Half double crochet (hdc)
Join in any corner, 3 hdc in the same stitch.
3 hdc in each stitch across.
When you reach the first hdc, join with a slip stitch and fasten off.
I just made one row of the border and I think it finishes it off nicely.
I hope you enjoy this and my other free patterns with video tutorials!
