What you'll need
| One size only: | 47”/119 cm long and 45”/114 cm wide |
|---|---|
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick - Terracotta
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8 |
Product Description
Crochet this beautiful beginner-friendly blanket using basic stitches! The vertical lines and luxurious tassels make this modern blanket a gorgeous touch to any home! The Willow Blanket uses 8 balls of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (wool blend super bulky level 6 yarn) in "Terracotta" by Lion Brand Yarn. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology and the finished dimensions are 47”/119 cm long and 45”/114 cm wide . The printable PDF is a total of 4 pages including the cover page, step-by-step pictures, stitch tutorials, and full pattern. PDF is in ENGLISH ONLY! Please note that this is an ad-free, beautifully formatted, and concise PDF version of a pattern that can be found for free, with ads, on my blog! To view the free version, please visit my blog!
Willow Blanket by Stephanie Lau
What is Being Made
The Willow Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet throw blanket designed to add modern style to any home. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket measuring 47 inches (119 cm) long and 45 inches (114 cm) wide. The blanket features distinctive vertical lines and luxurious tassels that give it a contemporary aesthetic while remaining accessible to crocheters new to the craft.
Crochet Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The main body of the blanket is constructed using basic stitches to create the vertical line pattern that defines the design. A border is crocheted around the entire blanket using mostly slip stitches, which adds a finished edge while maintaining the beginner-friendly difficulty level. The pattern emphasizes the importance of crocheting loosely to achieve the intended drape and final dimensions of the blanket. Loose tension allows the blanket to have beautiful flow and reach its designed size; crocheting too tightly will result in a smaller finished blanket with different proportions.
Stitches and Construction Details
- Basic crochet stitches form the vertical line pattern throughout the blanket body
- Slip stitches create the border around the completed blanket
- Tassels are incorporated as decorative elements that enhance the modern design
- Loose tension is essential throughout construction for proper drape and sizing
Materials and Tools
The Willow Blanket is worked in super bulky weight yarn, making it a quick project ideal for beginners. The pattern calls for Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn in the super bulky level 6 weight, requiring 8 skeins totaling 848 yards. The colorway used in the pattern sample is "Terracotta." Crochet hooks needed include both 9 mm and 10 mm Clover Amour crochet hooks; using the larger 10 mm hook size or crocheting more loosely allows for the blanket to achieve its full dimensions and beautiful drape. Optional materials include a Clover felting tool for joining new skeins of yarn and a steamer for blocking the finished blanket.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Stephanie Lau |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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