Crochet Smocked Celtic Weave Blanket Step by Step Guide

Swaddle  yourself in the luxurious warmth of the Crochet Smocked Celtic Weave Blanket Pattern—elegant design meets ultimate coziness!

This pattern masterfully blends the old-world charm of Celtic designs with the comforting texture of smocking, creating a blanket that’s both luxurious and inviting. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home décor or as a heartfelt handmade gift, this blanket truly stands out.

Crochet Smocked Celtic Weave Blanket

Imagine wrapping yourself in a piece of art with the Crochet Smocked Celtic Weave Blanket Pattern! Its intricate stitches and rich texture offer a delightful challenge for seasoned crocheters and an inspiring project for those ready to advance their skills.

Tip:

Opt for a rich, jewel-toned yarn to highlight the stunning details and give your blanket an extra dash of sophistication.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in Light Gray (approximately 2976 yards, as 4 skeins are used)
• Crochet Hook: 8 mm size
• Stitch Markers: Enough to mark the pattern repeats as you work

Pattern Overview:

• The blanket features a textured, woven appearance achieved through a technique similar to smocking in sewing. This pattern is an 8-row repeat where most of the rows (6 out of 8) are simple double crochets, with the complexity in the texture coming from the ‘smocked’ rows.

Base Chain:

• Start with a chain that is a multiple of 12, plus an additional chain.
• For a sample swatch, you might start with 49 chains (4 multiples of 12 + 1).

Row Instructions:

For Row 1:

• Double crochet into the fourth chain from the hook (the first three chains count as a double crochet), continue with double crochets across the chain.

Rows 2-4:

• Chain 2 (counts as the first double crochet), turn the work, double crochet in each stitch across.

Row 5 (Smocking Row):

• Begin by chaining 2 (counts as the first double crochet).
• Add four more double crochets (for a total of five).
• Proceed with the smocking stitch: Yarn over, insert the hook around the post of the designated stitch down in the previous rows (as marked by your stitch markers), complete a double crochet. This creates a texture that appears ‘pinched’.
• Continue with 11 double crochets, then repeat the smocking stitch.
• Follow this pattern across the row.

For Rows 6-8:

• These rows are simple: Chain 2, turn the work, and perform a double crochet in each stitch across.

Row 9 (Opposing Smocking Row):

• Similar to Row 5, but you will execute the smocking in the opposite direction to create the woven texture.
• Start with chain 2, five double crochets, then proceed with the smocking stitch directed in the opposite direction to establish the cross-weave look.
• Continue the pattern established in Row 5.

Subsequent Repeat:

• Repeat Rows 5 through 12 for the length of the blanket. It’s important to keep track of the smocking rows to ensure the texture appears consistently woven.

Finishing:

• The blanket’s edges might turn out a bit organic (not perfectly straight), which adds to the aesthetic.
• Ensure to finish on a smocking row to maintain the textured edge consistently around the blanket.

Additional Tips:

• Always swatch a new stitch to get accustomed to the tension and appearance, especially for a large project like a blanket.
• Using stitch markers will help immensely to keep track, especially during the smocking rows.