122 TLC Designs Fight

122 TLC Designs Fight Crochet Blanket by Tricia Crow

Project Overview

The 122 TLC Designs Fight is a 36 x 40 inch crochet blanket designed by independent designer Tricia Crow. This intermediate-level project combines charted colorwork with textured stitch techniques to create a visually striking throw blanket suitable for display or everyday use.

Construction Method and Techniques

This blanket is constructed using a chart-based crochet method, where each square on the pattern chart represents one individual stitch. The design is worked from the bottom up, with the crocheter reading the chart from left to right on even-numbered rows. This systematic approach allows crafters to follow a detailed pattern that creates a specific image or design across the finished piece.

The primary technique employed throughout the blanket is single crochet, which forms the foundation of the work. Interspersed within the single crochet fabric are bobble stitches, which add dimensional texture and visual interest to the design. The bobble stitches are worked to the back of the piece, ensuring they create a raised, three-dimensional effect on the front surface without disrupting the overall fabric drape.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the blanket. Single crochet is worked in each stitch across all odd-numbered rows and in the foundation chain, creating a dense, sturdy fabric base.
• Bobble Stitch: A textured stitch created by working multiple yarn overs and loops within a single stitch location. The bobble stitch is executed by completing five loops on the hook simultaneously, then drawing yarn through all loops at once. These stitches are strategically placed according to the chart and worked toward the back of the piece for dimensional effect.
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used to create the foundation of the blanket with a beginning chain of 146 stitches, establishing the width of the project.

Pattern Structure and Row Breakdown

The blanket consists of 175 total rows with 145 stitches across in each row. The pattern structure is organized as follows:

• Foundation: Beginning chain of 146 stitches, with single crochet worked in the second chain from hook and in each remaining chain, creating 145 single crochets
• Rows 2-3: Single crochet in each stitch across to establish the base fabric
• Rows 4-172: Charted pattern section where the design is created through the strategic placement of bobble stitches among single crochet stitches. Numbers on the chart indicate the quantity of single crochets worked between bobble stitches; only sequences of three or more single crochets between bobbles are counted on the chart.
• Rows 173-175: Single crochet in each stitch across to finish the top edge

Each row begins with a chain-1 stitch, and all odd-numbered rows are worked entirely in single crochet across. This consistent structure provides stability and balance to the finished blanket.

Materials Required

This project uses Caron Cotton Cakes yarn in a worsted weight, which is ideal for creating a lightweight yet durable blanket suitable for various climates. The yarn requirements are:

• Pink: 1100 yards
• White: 800 yards
• Hook: Size 7 crochet hook

Caron Cotton Cakes is a cotton blend yarn that provides excellent stitch definition, making it particularly well-suited for charted patterns where individual stitches need to be clearly visible. The cotton content ensures breathability and comfort, making this blanket an excellent choice for warmer seasons or as a decorative throw.

Skill Level and Suitability

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, this blanket requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches and the ability to read and follow a detailed stitch chart. Crafters should be comfortable with maintaining consistent tension and counting stitches accurately, as the chart-based construction demands precision. The bobble stitch technique adds complexity but is well-defined in the pattern instructions, making it accessible to intermediate-level crocheters seeking to expand their stitch repertoire.