77 TLC Designs Wings

77 TLC Designs Wings Crochet Blanket by Tricia Crow

Project Overview

The 77 TLC Designs Wings is a crochet blanket designed by Tricia Crow, measuring 42 x 52 inches. This intermediate-level project combines basic single crochet with decorative bobble stitches to create a textured, dimensional throw blanket perfect for home décor or gifting.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a rectangular crochet blanket featuring a charted design that incorporates wings motifs. The finished piece is a substantial throw blanket suitable for draping over furniture or using as a decorative accent. The design works from bottom to top using a chart-based construction method, allowing crafters to follow a visual guide for stitch placement.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Single crochet (sc) - The foundation stitch used throughout the blanket for both plain rows and as the base for bobble stitch placement
• Bobble stitch - A textured, dimensional stitch that creates raised elements on the surface of the work. In this pattern, bobble stitches are worked into the back of the fabric, adding depth without overwhelming the front surface
• Chart reading - The pattern uses a written chart that must be read from right to left on even rows, with each square representing one stitch
• Finishing techniques - Single crochet edging worked evenly around the perimeter with three single crochets in each corner for neat, finished edges

Stitch Breakdown

The blanket uses two primary stitches: single crochet for the majority of the work and bobble stitch for creating the patterned design elements. The bobble stitch is executed by completing five loops on the hook (yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, draw up loop, yarn over, draw through two loops—repeated four times in the same stitch), then drawing the yarn through all five loops at once to complete the bobble. This creates a puffy, textured knot that adds visual interest to the blanket's surface.

Pattern Structure

The blanket begins with a foundation chain of 178 stitches, with single crochet worked into the second chain from the hook and each remaining chain to create 177 stitches across. The first three rows are worked entirely in single crochet. Rows 4 through 242 follow the provided chart, which indicates where bobble stitches should be placed among the single crochet stitches. The final three rows (243–245) return to single crochet across all stitches, creating a balanced border. The total project consists of 245 rows with 177 stitches per row, maintaining consistent dimensions throughout.

Materials Required

Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in aran weight (3400 yards total). This yarn weight provides good stitch definition for both the single crochet and bobble stitch elements, making the pattern details clearly visible.

Hook: Size G crochet hook, appropriate for working with aran-weight yarn and creating even, consistent stitches throughout the project.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills. While single crochet is a beginner stitch, the bobble stitch technique and chart-reading requirements elevate this project beyond a beginner level. Crafters should be comfortable reading written instructions and following a visual chart, as well as maintaining consistent tension throughout a large project.

Finishing

Once the charted rows are complete, single crochet is worked evenly around the entire perimeter of the blanket, with three single crochets placed in each corner to create neat, squared edges. The yarn is then fastened off and woven in to complete the blanket.