Simplest Crochet Blanket Free Pattern For Beginners

Exquisitely timeless, the Free Crochet Blanket Pattern lets you create a cozy, elegant masterpiece that adds warmth and charm to any home decor.

This pattern guides you step-by-step to create a beautiful, warm blanket that adds a touch of handmade charm to any living space. Featuring a variety of stitches and techniques, you can customize it with your favorite yarn colors and textures to make it uniquely yours.

Simplest Crochet Blanket Pattern

Whether you’re looking to relax with a calming project or produce a thoughtful gift, this pattern is designed to be both enjoyable and rewarding. Its versatile design is suitable for any home decor, making it an ideal go-to project for all seasons.

Tip:

Use a larger hook size for a softer, more drapable blanket that’s perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings.

Supplies Needed:

• Yarn of your choice (base color and accent colors)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Sewing needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Pattern:

Base Pattern

Start with a Slip Knot: Create a slip knot and insert your crochet hook.

Chain (Ch): Make a base chain to your desired width.

• For a small sample: Chain 18 (15 chains + 3 as turning chains).
• For a scarf: Chain 28 (25 + 3).
• For a blanket: Chain 103 (100 + 3).

Double Crochet (Dc) Row 1:

• Skip the first 3 chains from the hook (these count as your first dc).
• Yarn over, insert the hook into the 4th chain (back loop), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
• Continue dc across the entire chain.

Continue Pattern:

• Chain 3 (counts as the first dc of the next row), turn your work.
• Skip the first dc, make a dc into the second dc from the hook and each dc across.
• Repeat this step until your project reaches the desired length.

Adding Accent Color Weave

Start with Accent Color: Choose an accent color and make a slip knot.

Chain (Ch) with Accent Color: Chain 15 (or the base chain count – 3).

Attach the Accent Chain: Attach this chain to your base pattern:

• Insert the hook in between two stitches from your base, sl st to attach the new chain.
• Weave this chain through the dc stitches (go under one dc and over the next, continue pattern across).

Secure Ends: Sew the ends of the chains to secure them in place.

Creating Border

• Attach Yarn for the Border: Insert your hook into any stitch at the edge, yarn over to attach your yarn and pull through to make a knot.
• Chain 3 (counts as first dc), then begin to dc all the way around the edge of the blanket.
• Corners: Do multiple dc in the corners to create a softer, rounder edge.
• Close the Border: Once you’ve gone around, sl st into the top of the starting chain 3 to join.

Finishing: Weave in all ends securely.

 

Notes for a Better Edge

• When adding the accent color weave and the border, you might find the edges wobble. To counter this, you can adjust the tension of your stitches slightly (tighter on the main color, somewhat looser on the accents).