Linen Stitch Stripes Crochet Blanket in Bernat Forever Fleece - Downloadable PDF

Linen Stitch Stripes Crochet Blanket in Bernat Forever Fleece

What is Being Made

This project is a crochet blanket measuring approximately 44 inches by 59 inches (118 by 150 centimeters). The blanket features a striking striped design created through alternating color changes in the yarn, making it an ideal throw blanket for adding warmth and visual interest to any room.

Techniques Used

The blanket employs a stripe pattern technique that repeats throughout the project. The stripe pattern consists of 48 rows that are worked twice, plus additional rows in the primary color, totaling 156 rows. The pattern alternates between extended color blocks and shorter two-row stripes. Specifically, the pattern begins with 12 rows in color A, followed by a repeating sequence of 2 rows in color B and 2 rows in color A (repeated three times), then 12 rows in color B. This sequence is then reversed and repeated to create balanced, symmetrical striping throughout the blanket.

Stitches Used

This project uses the Linen Stitch as its primary stitch pattern. The Linen Stitch is created through a combination of single crochet stitches and chain spaces. The setup row establishes the pattern by working single crochet stitches in alternating chain stitches with chain-1 spaces between them. Subsequent rows maintain this alternating pattern, with single crochet stitches worked into the chain spaces and new chain-1 spaces created by skipping stitches. This creates a textured, woven appearance that resembles linen fabric, which is where the stitch derives its name.

Materials and Tools

The blanket is worked in Bernat Forever Fleece, a chunky weight yarn. The project requires 8 balls total: 4 balls in Juniper (color A) and 4 balls in Balsam (color B). Each ball contains 9.9 ounces (280 grams) and 194 yards (177 meters) of yarn. A Size U.S. M/N 13 (9 millimeter) crochet hook is used, or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. A yarn needle is also required for weaving in ends upon completion. The gauge for this project is 10.5 stitches and 11 rows measured over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in the Linen Stitch pattern.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with stitch patterns and color changes while maintaining consistent gauge.