Loopy Love Blanket

Loopy Love Blanket by Moogly

What Is Being Made

The Loopy Love Blanket is a crocheted throw blanket designed by Tamara Kelly and available in multiple sizes, with the primary pattern written for baby size. This project creates a visually intricate blanket that appears more complex than the construction process suggests, making it an appealing choice for crafters seeking impressive results with manageable techniques.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a crochet project classified as intermediate difficulty. The pattern is designed to be easy to memorize, allowing the stitches to progress quickly once the crafter becomes familiar with the repeat. A notable feature of the Loopy Love Blanket is its efficient color-work approach: by using three colors and changing colors every row, crafters can avoid cutting yarn between color transitions, streamlining the construction process.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The blanket features a distinctive looped stitch pattern that forms the primary visual element. The pattern utilizes ch-3 loops (chain-3 loops) as the foundational stitch unit. The gauge is measured at 5 ch-3 loops by 9 rows equaling 4 inches in pattern. The pattern includes instruction for CSDC (Chainless Starting Double Crochet), a technique for creating a seamless foundation without a traditional chain base, which is detailed in the pattern's helpful links and tutorials section.

Materials and Tools

The Loopy Love Blanket is worked with DK weight yarn (Light "3" classification) using a US I (5.5mm) crochet hook. The original pattern was designed with Red Heart Anne Geddes Baby Yarn, though this yarn has been discontinued. Moogly recommends Bernat Softee Baby as a suitable substitute that provides comparable results. Yarn yardage requirements vary by size, with specific amounts listed for each available blanket dimension.

Pattern Sizing and Customization

While the downloadable PDF pattern is written for baby size, the design includes instructions for several other common sizes. The primary variables between sizes are the number of starting chains and the number of loops in each row, allowing crafters to scale the project to their preferred finished dimensions. Corresponding yarn yardage adjustments are provided for each size option.

Complementary Patterns

The Loopy Love collection includes a matching Loopy Love Hat, allowing crafters to create coordinated pieces using the same stitch techniques and color-work approach.