Larry and All The Balls Blanket

Larry and All The Balls Crochet Blanket by Marly Bird

Project Overview

The Larry and All The Balls Crochet Blanket is an intermediate-level crochet project designed by Marly Bird. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket measuring 56 inches by 60 inches, making it an ideal size for a cozy throw or lap blanket. The design features a playful, textured appearance created through strategic color placement and stitch techniques.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a large crochet blanket constructed from 279 stitches across 300 rows, not including the border. The blanket showcases a multi-color design incorporating ten different yarn colors that work together to create visual interest and dimension across the finished piece.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The blanket is worked primarily in the Single/Double Stitch pattern, a technique that some crocheters refer to as the Lemon Peel stitch. This stitch pattern creates a dense, textured fabric with excellent drape and warmth. The pattern requires intermediate-level crochet skills, indicating that crafters should be comfortable with reading crochet patterns, managing multiple colors, and executing consistent tension throughout the project.

The construction involves working with stitch markers to track pattern repeats and maintain accurate stitch counts across the numerous rows. A tapestry needle is used for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the blanket after the main crochet work and border are complete.

Yarn and Materials

The blanket is crafted using Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird, a premium yarn composed of 100% Merino Wool. This natural fiber choice provides excellent warmth, breathability, and softness. The yarn is classified as worsted weight, offering a balanced thickness that works efficiently for blanket projects while maintaining good stitch definition.

The color palette consists of ten distinct shades:

• Color A: Lace -- 20 balls (primary color)
• Color B: Platinum -- 7 balls
• Color C: Linen -- 5 balls
• Color D: Stiletto -- 5 balls
• Color E: Mimosa -- 1 ball
• Color F: Creme de Mint -- 1 ball
• Color G: Suite -- 1 ball
• Color H: Royal -- 1 ball
• Color I: Dragon Fruit -- 1 ball
• Color J: Poolside -- 1 ball
• Color K: Green Tea -- 1 ball

Each ball of Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird contains 200 yards (183 meters) and weighs 3.5 ounces (100 grams). The pattern notes indicate that the yardage quantities listed are approximate and may exceed actual project requirements, ensuring crafters have sufficient yarn to complete the blanket without running short.

Hook and Gauge

The project is worked with a US I/6mm crochet hook, or a size adjusted as needed to achieve the specified gauge. The target gauge is 20 stitches and 20 rows measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the Single/Double Stitch pattern. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished blanket dimensions and ensuring the fabric has the intended texture and drape.