Doubled Draft Dodger

Doubled Draft Dodger Crochet Pattern by Jessie Rayot

What is Being Made

The Doubled Draft Dodger is a practical home accessory designed to block drafts from doors and windows. This crochet project creates a finished piece measuring 34 inches long by 7 inches wide, making it an ideal size for placement along the base of doors or windows to prevent air leakage and improve energy efficiency in your home.

Craft and Techniques

This is a crochet project suitable for beginners, designed by independent designer Jessie Rayot. The pattern uses fundamental crochet techniques that make it accessible to those new to the craft while still producing a functional and attractive finished item. The straightforward construction method allows crafters to complete the project without advanced skills or complex shaping.

Stitches Used

The Doubled Draft Dodger pattern utilizes basic crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) - used to create the foundation and turning chains
• Single Crochet (sc) - the primary stitch throughout the pattern, worked at a gauge of 22 stitches by 22 rows per 4 inches in single crochet
• Slip Stitch (sl st) - used for joining and finishing

Materials and Tools

The Doubled Draft Dodger pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in Lion Brand Jeans, which is made from 100% acrylic. The pattern requires five separate skeins in coordinating denim-inspired colors: Faded, Classic, Vintage, Stonewash, and Topstitch. Each skein provides 185 yards of yardage (75 grams), giving you flexibility to choose your preferred color combination or use all five shades as suggested.

A 5.0 mm (US H) crochet hook is required to achieve the proper gauge. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends upon completion.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern presented in an easy-to-use format. The PDF includes a full-color front page with pattern photography, followed by ad-free pattern text printed in black ink for economical printing. Additional photos appear on the final pages for reference. Crafters can save ink by printing only the middle pattern pages if preferred.