Crochet Textured Blanket

Crochet Textured Blankets are not just cozy, they're a labor of love woven with warmth and care. The intricate patterns and varied stitches create a tactile masterpiece that invites you to snuggle up and unwind. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a textured blanket is a delightful journey filled with creativity and comfort. So grab your yarn, hook, and settle in for a cozy adventure in the world of crochet!

#4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured in Lion Brand’s Heartland* (100% acrylic, 251 yd / 230) color Denali. See estimated yarn by size above.

• 6 mm hook US Size J-10
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Lemon Peel Section = 8”

Ch 104 (116, 130, 146, 174, 212, 258, 290, 348)

Row 1. Dc in the 2nd ch from your hook (mark the skipped ch with your stitch marker, you will work into this space at the end of the next row), *{sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch} rep from * to end, turn. (104, 116, 130, 146, 174, 212, 258, 290, 348 sts)

Row 2. Ch 1 (counts as the first stitch, mark this st & all Ch 1 sts for this section, as you will crochet into it at the end of the next row), sk the first dc, *{dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc} rep from * to the end, dc into the marked turning ch, turn. (104, 116, 130, 146, 174, 212, 258, 290, 348 sts)

Rows 3 - 27. Rep Row 2 through Row 27, or until work measures 8.”

Exhdc Section = 4”

Row 28. Ch 1, exhdc in the same st and in each st across. **Remember on this row only to work the last exhdc of the row into the turning ch 1, turn.

From Row 29 - 35 you will no longer be working into the turning chain, but into the last exhdc.

Row 29. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), exhdc in the same st (mark this st as the first st) and in each exhdc across, turn.

Rows 30 - 35. Rep Row 29, or until 4” is reached.

Lemon Peel Section = 8”

Rows 36 - 62. (27 rows, or 8”) Ch 1 (mark this st & all Ch 1 sts, as you will crochet into it at the end of the next row), sk the first exhdc, *{dc in the next exhdc, sc in the next exhdc} rep from * across, dc in last exhdc, turn.

Row 37. Ch 1 (counts as a st), sk the first dc, *{dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc} rep from * to the end, dc into the marked turning ch, turn.

Exhdc Section = 4”

Rows 63 - 70. (8 rows, or 4”) Rep the exhdc Rows 28 - 35.

Lemon Peel Section = 8”

Rows 71 - 96. (27 rows, or 8”) Rep the dc / sc Rows 36 - 62.

Stop here for Baby 32” x 32” size.

All other sizes continue to repeat the 4” & 8” sections until your length in chart is reached:

Exhdc Section = 4”

Next 8 Rows (or 4”). Rep the exhdc Rows 28 - 35.

Lemon Peel Section = 8”

Next 27 Rows (or 8”). Rep the dc / sc Rows 36 - 62.

Repeat until your blanket is 32" (44", 56", 56", 68", 92", 104", 104", 104") or as long as you need.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.