116 TLC Designs Park It

116 TLC Designs Park It Crochet Blanket

Project Overview

The Park It blanket by Tricia Crow is an intermediate-level crochet throw designed to measure 44 x 57 inches. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a textured blanket suitable for experienced beginners and intermediate crocheters looking to expand their stitch repertoire with dimensional bobble stitch techniques.

What Is Being Made

This project is a rectangular crochet blanket or throw. The finished dimensions of 44 x 57 inches make it an ideal size for draping over furniture, using as a lap blanket, or displaying as a decorative throw. The blanket features a structured chart-based design that creates visual interest through strategic placement of bobble stitches against a single crochet background.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The pattern employs two primary stitches to create its textured design:

• Single Crochet (sc): Forms the foundation and base of the blanket, represented by blank squares on the chart. Single crochet creates a tight, dense fabric ideal for blankets and throws.
• Bobble Stitch: The signature textural element of this design, represented by black squares on the chart. The bobble stitch is worked by completing five yarn-over and loop-draw cycles within the same stitch, then drawing through all loops on the hook to create a three-dimensional raised bump. These bobble stitches are deliberately worked to the back of the piece, adding subtle dimension without overwhelming the front surface.

Pattern Structure and Construction

The blanket is constructed from the bottom up following a detailed chart system. The pattern begins with a foundation chain of 188 stitches, with single crochet worked into the second chain and each remaining chain to create 187 stitches across. The first three rows are worked entirely in single crochet to establish a stable base. Rows 4 through 274 follow a printed chart that guides bobble stitch placement, with numbers on the chart indicating the quantity of single crochets between bobble stitches. The final three rows (275–277) return to single crochet across to finish the blanket edge. Each row begins with a chain-1 turning stitch, and even-numbered rows are read right to left per chart instructions. The total project spans 277 rows, creating the full 44 x 57-inch finished size.

Materials Required

Yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes in a worsted weight, requiring approximately 3,700 yards total. Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for blankets, offering breathability, durability, and a soft drape suitable for year-round use.

Hook: A size G crochet hook is used with the worsted weight yarn to achieve the proper gauge and fabric density for this blanket project.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is best suited for crocheters with solid foundational skills in single crochet and familiarity with reading crochet charts. The bobble stitch technique adds complexity beyond basic stitches, making this an excellent project for skill-building and creating a polished, textured finished piece.