Crochet Emilio Blanket Guide

The Crochet Emilio Blanket is a cozy addition to any space, perfect for snuggling up on a chilly evening or adding a touch of charm to your home decor. With its intricate design and soft texture, this blanket is sure to bring warmth and style to your living room or bedroom. Whether you're curling up with a good book or enjoying a movie night, the Crochet Emilio Blanket is a delightful companion that will make you feel right at home. So, go ahead and wrap yourself in its comforting embrace for a truly cozy experience!

Materials

925 yd/846m of #4 medium worsted weight yarn; pictured in Premier Everyday Yarn Anti-Pilling (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 180 yds/165m) colors: A snow white (1), B silver (2), C cream (1), D twilight blue (1), E steel (1), F chinchilla (1).

Tools

• 5.5 mm hook (US Size I-9), or size needed to meet gauge
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Instructions

In Color A, to crochet a:

• Lovey: Ch 44
• Baby (size pictured): Ch 104
• Receiving: Ch 132
• Toddler: Ch 144
• Small Throw: Ch 164
• Large Throw: Ch 200
• Twin: Ch 244
• Full: Ch 296
• Queen: Ch 332
• King: Ch 400

Row Instructions

Row 1. Sk first ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, 2 hdc in next ch, *{sk 1 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, 2 hdc in next ch} rep * to the end of the row, turn. (99 sts)

Row 2. Ch 1, sc in same st, sk next stitch, 2 hdc in next st, *{sk next st, 2 sc in next st, sk next st, 2 hdc in next st} rep * to end of row, turn. (99 sts)

Rep Row 2. Continue repeating Row 2. You always work into the first stitch of each set, so you will place 2 hdc stitches in the first sc of the set. And you will place 2 single crochet stitches in the first hdc of the set. Each row will end in 2 hdc in the last stitch.

Color Changes

To achieve the same stripes as the blanket pictured: Rows 1-4 Color A.

Then change colors every 22 rows, or 7"/17.8cm, as Color B, C, D, B, and repeat as needed for length.

Finish with 4 rows in Color A.

Longer lengths will continue changing colors every 7" as needed.

Border Instructions

Change to Color F. Adds 1"/2.5cm around.

Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing a (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, sl st to the first sc. Cut yarn and join Color E.

Ch 3, dc evenly around the blanket, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner (the ch 1 from the last row), sl st to the first dc. Cut yarn and join Color F.

Ch 1, start with a regular sc, then work the crab stitch (reverse single crochet) around the blanket, just placing 1 crab stitch per corner.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.