Barella Striped Blanket in Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Thick & Quick - M22087 TATQ - Downloadable PDF

Barella Striped Blanket in Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Thick & Quick

What is Being Made

The Barella Striped Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet throw blanket measuring approximately 35 x 48 inches (89 x 122 cm). This project creates a cozy striped blanket using a straightforward construction method that works in one continuous piece, making it an ideal project for those new to crochet or looking for a quick, satisfying make.

Techniques Used

This blanket is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The blanket is worked back and forth in rows in one piece, eliminating the need for seaming or assembly. A key technique featured in this pattern is color changing, which creates the striped effect. The color changes are executed by working the last stitch of the old color to the final yarn over, then completing the stitch with the new color yarn, allowing for seamless transitions between stripes and a professional-looking finished product.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used in the Barella Striped Blanket is the single crochet (sc). This fundamental stitch is repeated throughout the pattern to build the fabric. Single crochet creates a dense, sturdy fabric that is perfect for blankets, providing warmth and structure while remaining simple enough for beginners to execute confidently.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Thick & Quick yarn, a super-chunky weight yarn that allows for quick project completion. The blanket requires 15 balls total of this yarn, distributed across five coordinated colors:

• #101 Quartz (3 balls) - Color A
• #146 Aster (3 balls) - Color B
• #122 Mushroom (3 balls) - Color C
• #177 Sage (3 balls) - Color D
• #149 Cement (3 balls) - Color E

A Lion Brand crochet hook size N (10 mm) is used to work with this thick yarn. Additionally, a large-eyed blunt needle is included in the materials list for finishing and weaving in yarn ends.

Gauge and Construction Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 8 single crochet stitches measuring approximately 4 inches (10 cm). Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished blanket meets the intended dimensions. The blanket follows a Stripe Sequence that determines the order and placement of the five colors throughout the project, creating the distinctive striped appearance of the finished blanket.