Crochet Handmade Blanket

Introduction to Crochet Handmade Blankets

Crochet handmade blankets are truly a labor of love, crafted with skillful hands and warm intentions. The intricate patterns, cozy textures, and vibrant colors come together to create a beautiful and comforting masterpiece. Whether you’re snuggling up on a chilly evening, adding a pop of color to your home decor, or gifting a handmade treasure to a loved one, a crochet blanket is sure to bring joy and warmth. The time and effort put into each stitch make these blankets not just functional but also an embodiment of care and creativity. So, embrace the coziness and charm of a crochet handmade blanket - it's like receiving a heartfelt hug every time you wrap yourself in its soft embrace.

Materials Needed

• Yarn
• Crochet Hook J/10/6.00mm, K/10.5/6.50mm
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• Rep: repeat

Experience Level

Beginner / Easy

Gauge

In sc: 12 sts = 3.5″; 10 rows = 3″

Sizes

44″ W x 56″ L

Pattern Notes

I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.

Beginning chain(s) are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.

Each ch-1 space worked within a round in the crochet border is counted as a stitch.

The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the beginning chain unless stated otherwise.

Yarn Notes

Lion Brand Yarns Mandala Gradient was used for the sample. Other comparable yarns may be used as long as gauge is met.

Lion Brand Yarns Mandala Gradient, worsted weight / 4 yarn, 90% Acrylic / 10% Nylon (295 yards / 270 m / 150 g / 5.29 oz)

Color & Yardage

Mandala Gradient Dark Teal #558-211BE (1,765 yards / 6 cakes)

Easily Adjust Size

If you’d like to make a smaller or larger blanket, simply adjust your foundation chain in multiples of 2. Your foundation chain needs to be an even number so that your stitch count is an odd number.

How to Crochet a Throw Blanket

This cabled crochet blanket is crocheted back and forth in rows. After crocheting the cabled portion of the blanket, a simple linen stitch border is then added.

Gradient Colorwork

To create the gradient blanket as shown in the sample below, you will alternate beginning each new cake of yarn with the color you left off with. Begin each cake with the following colors:

• Cakes #1, 3 & 5: Begin with the darkest color of the yarn cake.
• Cakes #2, 4 & 6: Begin with the lightest color of the yarn cake.

Set-Up

With yarn & a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 152, switch to a 6.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (151 sts) Row 1 should be approximately 44″ wide.

Instructions

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (151 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next ch-1, sc in the next sc) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (151 sts)

Rep Row 2 until you have just enough yarn left in the last cake to work one final row of single crochet.

Last Row

Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 across. (151 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your blanket should measure approximately 44″ W x 56″ L.