Beginner Crochet Blanket Pattern
This beginner crochet blanket keeps the stitch pattern simple so the finished piece feels calm, even, and useful. It is worked in rows of half double crochet, a stitch that grows faster than single crochet while still creating a warm fabric. Choose two or three traditional colors for a striped blanket, or use one color for a clean heirloom-inspired look.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn, about 1,200–1,600 yards for a lap blanket
- 6 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
The starting chain below creates a small throw about 38 inches wide, depending on gauge. To change the width, add or remove chains. This stitch pattern works with any chain count.
Instructions
Ch 121.
Row 1: Hdc in the third ch from the hook and in each ch across. You will have 119 hdc. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 2: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2 and turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the blanket is the length you want. For a lap blanket, work until the piece measures about 46 to 50 inches long.
Stripe Option
For a simple stripe rhythm, work 8 rows in Color A, 4 rows in Color B, and 2 rows in Color C. Repeat this sequence until the blanket is long enough. Change colors at the end of a row and carry no more than one color up the side if you plan to cover the edge with a border.
Border
Work one round of single crochet around the blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Add a second round if the edges need more stability. Keep the border relaxed; tight border stitches can make a blanket curl.
Finishing
Weave in every end with a yarn needle. Lay the blanket flat, smooth it gently into shape, and let it rest overnight before folding or gifting.
Beginner Checks
Use stitch markers in the first and last stitch of every row until the edges feel natural. Count after the first five rows, then every ten rows after that. If your blanket widens, you are probably adding stitches at the turning edge. If it narrows, the last stitch may be hidden beside the turning chain.
