Crocheting a 15-Inch Blanket: A Step-by-Step Guide

Crocheting a 15-inch blanket is a delightful project that offers both creativity and coziness in equal measure. The compact size makes it a perfect choice for a baby blanket or a lovely lap throw. With a variety of yarn colors and textures to choose from, you can personalize it to match any nursery decor or your favorite cozy spot on the couch. The rhythmic motion of crocheting can be quite therapeutic, making it a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Plus, the satisfaction of creating something beautiful and functional with your own hands is truly rewarding. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some soft yarn, and get ready to create a snuggly masterpiece that will bring warmth and comfort wherever it goes.

Materials

• 4ply yarn
• H hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sk = skip
• sc = single crochet
• Stitch = st
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern

Special Stitch

HDC2TOG - yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook. Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, 5 loops on hook. Yarn over hook, pull through all 5 loops on hook. Hdc2tog done.

Instructions

Chain 56

Row 1

Hdc in 3rd ch, *hdc in next 6 ch, (hdc2tog) twice, hdc in 6 ch, 2 hdc in each in next 2 ch, repeat from * across to last ch, 2hdc, ch 2, turn

Row 2

Hdc in first stitch, *hdc in next 6 st, (hdc2tog) twice, hdc in 6 st, 2 hdc in each in next 2 st, repeat from * across to last st, 2hdc in last st, ch 2, turn

Row 3-32

Repeat row 2 (alternate colors 5 rows teal, 4 rows blue)

Border (Worked in Rounds)

Round 1

Hdc in each stitch around, in corner spaces and on peaks put 3hdc in center stitch.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends