Summer Waves Blanket

Summer Waves Blanket by Shehla Ahmed

Project Overview

The Summer Waves Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket designed by Shehla Ahmed. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket measuring 40 x 40 inches, making it an ideal size for a lap throw or small bed covering. The design features a wave-like stitch pattern that combines texture and visual interest while remaining accessible to crocheters new to the craft.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a square crochet blanket with dimensions of 40 x 40 inches. The blanket is constructed using a repeating wave pattern that creates gentle peaks and valleys across the fabric, giving the finished piece its distinctive Summer Waves aesthetic. The pattern uses a two-color colorway combining white and pastel green, allowing the wave texture to stand out through color contrast.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Summer Waves Blanket employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The construction begins with a foundation chain worked into the back bumps, a technique that creates a neat, finished edge at the base of the blanket. The pattern uses directional stitching and strategic stitch placement to build the wave structure row by row. Decreasing and increasing stitches are incorporated to form the undulating wave pattern, with these shaping techniques repeated throughout the blanket to maintain consistency.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (SC): A fundamental short stitch used as needed throughout the pattern
• Double Crochet (DC): The primary stitch used to build the main body and create the wave texture
• Double Crochet 2 Together (DC2tog): A decrease stitch used to create the valleys in the wave pattern by combining two stitches into one
• Slip Stitch (Slst): Used for joining and finishing edges
• Chain Stitch: Used for the foundation chain (159 chains or a multiple of 12 plus 3) and yarn overs throughout the pattern

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for #4 medium weight yarn. The designer used Lion Brand Pound of Love in two colors: White and Pastel Green. This yarn weight is ideal for creating a blanket with good drape and structure without excessive bulk.

Hook: A 5.00mm crochet hook is required for this project. This hook size pairs with the medium weight yarn to achieve the specified gauge.

Additional Tools: The pattern requires a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the blanket, and stitch markers are recommended for tracking pattern repeats and row progress.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 2 stitches x 2 rows per inch when worked with the recommended yarn and hook. The foundation chain consists of 159 chains or any multiple of 12 plus 3, which determines the blanket's width. This gauge and stitch count produce the final 40 x 40 inch square blanket size.

Skill Level and Pattern Structure

Rated as a beginner difficulty pattern, the Summer Waves Blanket is designed for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and following written instructions. The repeating pattern sequence simplifies the construction process, allowing crafters to develop rhythm and consistency as they work. The pattern uses standard USA crochet terminology and abbreviations, with clear stitch instructions that build upon fundamental crochet knowledge.