What you'll need
| One size only: | The blanket is 60 inches long and 52 inches wide measured with the crochet border. |
|---|---|
Caron One Pound
White (10501)
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2 |
Caron One Pound
Sky Blue (10508)
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2 |
Caron One Pound - Dark Grey Mix (10618)
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1 |
Product Description
Gauge is 13 stitches to every 4 inches. In order to make the blanket wider or narrower, the blanket it worked in multiples of 3 plus 5. This means my blanket that was started with 131 no-chain double crochet stitches is: 3 X 42 = 126 + 5 = 131. The pattern for the blanket is alternating rows of double crochet and the double crochet v-stitch cluster. Continuing onto the border, which starts with one round of single crochet. This provides a nice foundation to work the rest of the rounds of the crochet border. Rounds two through four uses the white yarn, round 5 uses the grey, and the blue yarn frames the entire afghan as the last round of crochet.
Classy Crochet Textured Blanket in Blue
What is Being Made
The Classy Crochet Textured Blanket in Blue is a decorative throw blanket designed by Patternprincess. This crochet blanket features subtle texture and personality, making it an ideal accent piece for modern home decor. The blanket combines visual interest with practical construction techniques suitable for intermediate crocheters.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs the no-chain double crochet foundation method as the starting technique. Rather than beginning with traditional chain stitches, this method creates a more stable foundation row that maintains consistent tension. This approach is particularly beneficial when planning to add a crochet border to the finished blanket, as it prevents the common issue of beginning chain stitches pulling looser than desired. The pattern includes instructional video references for crocheters unfamiliar with this technique.
Stitches Used
The Classy Crochet Textured Blanket features two primary stitch patterns that work together to create the textured appearance:
- Double Crochet: Used in alternating rows to form the base structure
- Double Crochet V-Stitch Cluster: Alternates with double crochet rows to create the distinctive texture and visual depth
The combination of these stitches produces lovely, easy-to-achieve texture without requiring advanced crochet skills.
Materials
This pattern is worked in aran weight yarn and uses a crochet hook appropriate for that yarn weight. The downloadable PDF format from independent designer Patternprincess provides complete instructions for this intermediate-level blanket project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Caron One Pound |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Patternprincess |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | White Caron One Pound 1 3/4 skeins or 1,421 yards. Sky Blue Caron One Pound 1 skein or 812 yards. Grey Heather Red Heart Super Saver 1 skein or 482 |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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