142 TLC Designs Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace Crochet Blanket by Tricia Crow

Project Overview

The Amazing Grace is a charted crochet blanket designed by Tricia Crow, measuring 49 x 62 inches. This intermediate-level project combines single crochet with decorative bobble stitches to create a textured, visually striking throw blanket. The design uses a pixel-style chart that guides placement of bobble stitches throughout the piece, making it an engaging project for crocheters looking to expand their stitch repertoire beyond basic techniques.

Construction Method

The blanket is constructed using a charted row-by-row approach, beginning with a foundation chain of 188 stitches. The first three rows establish the base with single crochet stitches worked across. From row 4 through row 260, the crocheter follows a detailed chart that indicates where bobble stitches should be placed against a background of single crochet. The final three rows (261-263) return to single crochet across to finish the piece evenly. Each row begins with a chain-1 turning stitch, and odd-numbered rows are worked entirely in single crochet across all 187 stitches. Even-numbered rows are read from left to right according to the chart pattern.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Single Crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the blanket, forming the background fabric and appearing in all odd rows and the border rows
• Bobble Stitch: A textured, dimensional stitch created by working multiple yarn-over and loop-draw sequences in the same stitch, then drawing through all loops at once. Bobble stitches are positioned to the back of the work, creating a subtle raised texture on the front
• Bobble Stitch Technique: Executed by yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops—this sequence is repeated 3 additional times (4 times total) in the same stitch, then yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on the hook
• Chart Reading: The pattern uses a grid-based chart where each square represents one stitch. White squares indicate single crochet, and black squares indicate bobble stitches. Numbers on the chart show the count of single crochets between bobble stitches when there are 3 or more consecutive single crochets

Materials Required

The Amazing Grace blanket is worked in Caron One Pound yarn, an aran-weight yarn offering substantial yardage (4200 yards total). A size 7 crochet hook is used throughout the project, which pairs appropriately with the aran weight to create a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a throw blanket.

Finished Dimensions and Stitch Count

The completed blanket measures 49 inches wide by 62 inches long, making it an ideal size for a lap throw or decorative blanket. The piece maintains a consistent width of 187 stitches across all 263 rows, creating a rectangular finished piece with balanced proportions.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this project is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills in single crochet who are ready to learn and execute bobble stitches. The repetitive nature of following the chart, combined with the straightforward bobble stitch construction, makes this an accessible stepping stone for developing more advanced texture work.