Crochet Neptune's Stripes Blanket
Introduction
The Crochet Neptune's Stripes Blanket is a delightful project that will bring a wave of coziness to your home. This charming blanket features beautiful stripes in soothing shades, making it perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings or adding a touch of handmade warmth to any room. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this pattern is sure to inspire you to create something truly special.
So grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let's dive into crafting a cozy masterpiece that will make you feel like you're wrapped in a hug from the sea itself!Materials Needed
Susan Bates US-H, 5.0 mm hook
Red Heart - winner of the 2015 Women's Choice Award for America's Most Recommended Yarn Brand!
Gauge: 35 sts x 20 rows = 8" in pattern
Sizes, Stitch/Row Counts and Estimated Total Yardages
RND 1: Baby (36″ x 36″) – Ch 158, 92 rows, 975 yds - SHOWN
RND 2: Throw (50″ x 65″) – Ch 224, 164 rows, 2450 yds
RND 3: Twin (65″ x 90″) – Ch 290, 228 rows, 4400 yds
RND 4: Queen (90″ x 100″) – Ch 398, 252 rows, 6800 yds
RND 5: King (110″ x 100″) – Ch 482, 252 rows, 8300 yds
Special Stitches
Cluster – dc2tog in the same stitch – (yo, insert hook in indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops) twice, yo and pull through all 3 loops.
V st – (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch
Small V st – 2 dc in the same stitch
Important Notes
NOTE: This pattern is worked in 3 colors, but instead of cutting the yarn between rows, you have three active loops going, one of which is worked at a time. Use a stitch marker to secure the loop you are not working with to keep it from pulling out on you! You also will only turn after every other row, which is noted in the pattern itself.
Row Instructions
Row 1
With Color A, ch 158 (or for size as indicated in above list), sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, skip 5 chs, sc in next st; repeat to end, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 2
With Color B, join to last st of Row 1, ch 3, dc in 1st st, *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 3
Insert hook in the active loop of Color A (remove stitch marker), ch 4, sc in top of ch-3 of previous row, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 4
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 5
With Color C, join to 3rd ch of ch-4 in previous row, ch 1, sc in same ch, *ch 3, cluster in same ch as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 6
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 7
Insert hook in the active loop of Color C (remove stitch marker), ch 4, sc in top of ch-3 of previous row, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 8
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 9
Insert hook in the active loop of Color A (remove stitch marker), ch 4, sl st in side of row two rows up from previous Color A row, ch 5, sc in top of ch-3 of previous row, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 10
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 11
Insert hook in the active loop of Color A (remove stitch marker), ch 4, sc in top of ch-3 of previous row, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 12
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 13
Insert hook in the active loop of Color C (remove stitch marker), ch 4, sl st in side of row two rows up from previous Color C row, ch 5, sc in top of ch-3 of previous row, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 14
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 15
Insert hook in the active loop of Color C (remove stitch marker), ch 4, sc in top of ch-3 of previous row, *ch 3, cluster in same st as previous st, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of next V st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with sc in the last dc st of previous row, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), TURN.
Row 16
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B (remove stitch marker), ch 4, dc in 1st st (the sc at the end of the previous row), *ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, sc in cluster, ch 1, skip ch-3 loop, V st in sc st; repeat from * to end, finishing last repeat with Small V st, remove hook from working loop (place marker in loop), DO NOT TURN.
Row 17 - 91
Repeat Rows 9 - 16, ending on a Row 11. Break Color C and finish off.
Final Rows
Row 92 (or last row indicated above): Insert hook in the active loop of Color A, ch 1, sc in the 1st st, *ch 2, sc in top of next cluster, ch 2, sc in next sc; repeat from * to end of row, break Color A and finish off.
Edging
Insert hook in the active loop of Color B, ch 1, sc evenly all around the blanket, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st. Break yarn and finish off OR go to the Border pattern below.
Border (Optional)
Round 1
Continuing with Color B, Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, *sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st; repeat from * around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in the corners; join, break yarn and finish off.
Round 2
With Color A, join to any ch-1 sp in the previous round, ch 1, sc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next sc st, *sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next sc st; repeat from * around, working 3 sc in the corner ch-1 sp; join, break yarn and finish off. Weave in all ends.