124 TLC Designs Dream

124 TLC Designs Dream Big Crochet Blanket

Project Overview

The 124 TLC Designs Dream Big is a crochet blanket pattern designed by Tricia Crow and released in October 2020. This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket measuring 48 inches by 52 inches, making it an ideal size for a throw blanket or lap blanket. The pattern uses a charted design that combines basic single crochet stitches with decorative bobble stitches to create visual texture and dimension.

Construction Method

This blanket is worked in a single-piece construction method using a row-by-row charted pattern. The project begins with a foundation chain of 162 stitches, which establishes the width of the blanket at 161 stitches across. The blanket is then worked upward from the bottom in 215 total rows, with the charted design spanning rows 4 through 212. The pattern uses a straightforward left-to-right reading method for even rows, and every row begins with a chain-1 turning stitch.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The 124 TLC Designs Dream Big employs two primary crochet stitches to create its visual interest:

• Single Crochet (sc): The foundational stitch used throughout the blanket. Single crochet stitches form the base fabric and fill the areas between bobble stitch elements. Rows 2, 3, and 213 through 215 are worked entirely in single crochet across all stitches.
• Bobble Stitch: A decorative, three-dimensional stitch that creates raised texture on the blanket surface. Each bobble stitch is executed by working five incomplete double crochet stitches (yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, draw up loop, yarn over, draw through two loops) all in the same stitch, then drawing yarn through all five loops on the hook in one final motion. The bobble stitches are positioned to the back of the work, creating a subtle textured effect. The charted design indicates bobble stitch placement with black squares, while blank squares represent single crochet stitches. Numbers on the chart indicate sequences of three or more consecutive single crochets between bobble stitch elements.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Red Heart Super Saver yarn in an aran weight (also known as worsted weight or medium weight #4), with a total yardage requirement of 2600 yards. This yarn weight is ideal for creating a blanket with good drape and structure while maintaining reasonable working speed. A size G (4 mm) crochet hook is used throughout the project to work with the aran weight yarn.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable reading charted patterns. The bobble stitch technique requires some practice to execute consistently, and following a multi-row chart demands attention to stitch placement and row counting. The large yardage and extended row count (215 rows) mean this is a project that requires patience and commitment to completion.