Introducing Elizabeth – our newest crocheted blanket pattern. This is a simple, beginner friendly pattern that uses only four different basic stitches to make a lovely textured pattern that will work up quickly and still add elegance to any decor. Included here are the written instructions along with photo’s to help you with potentially difficult stitches.
Special Stitches
As I mentioned earlier, this pattern doesn’t rely on complicated stitches. It’s a combination of sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet) dc (double crochet) and tr (treble crochet) worked in various ways to give this blanket it’s texture and depth.
Griddle Stitch:
sc in first stitch, tr (treble crochet) in next stitch, across to end of row
Textured Stitch
- hdc in first stitch and in each stitch across to end of row. Ch 1, turn
- sc in first stitch and in each stitch across to end of row. Ch 1, turn
- hdc in flo (front loop only) of first st, hdc in blo (back loop only) in next stitch, repeat from * across to end of row
Hdc in 3rd Loop
Working from back side of piece, insert hook into loop under the front loop of stitch indicated. YO and pull through, yo and pull through all loops on hook
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
Working in previous row, yo, insert hook from front to back around stitch indicated, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through remaining loops on hook.
BPDC (Back Post Double Crochet)
Working in previous row, yo, insert hook from back to front around stitch indicated, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through remaining loops on hook.
As you can see, these stitches aren’t at all difficult. They’re perfectly beginner friendly while at the same time they’ll keep an experienced crocheter engaged. It’s the best of both worlds!
I chose a larger hook size for this pattern than I normally use. The larger size helps give a lighter feel to the blanket, rather than it being heavier as it would be with a smaller hook. If you’d rather a heavier, warmer blanket, you can easily switch to a smaller hook size. However, you will need to adjust your initial chain to ensure that the blanket is large enough. Since the starting ch is an even number, this will be easy to do. Simply make your chain long enough for the size you want and you’re good to go!
Buy The Pattern!
For those of you who prefer having a nicely formatted PDF to work from, this pattern is available to purchase in my Etsy shop.
Now, on to what everyone is actually here for, the pattern!
Elizabeth Textured Blanket
Materials
- Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn (or any DK/worsted yarn, size 4)
- Hook size 6.5
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Row 1: Foundation ch 174, or, ch 176, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn
Row 2: hdc in 3rd loop of first stitch and in each st across to end of row. Ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc in first st and in each st across to end of row. Ch 1, turn
Row 4: repeat row 3
Row 5: work Griddle Stitch (see Special Stitches) across to end of row. Ch 1, turn
Row 6: hdc in first st and in each st across to end of row. Ch 1 turn
Row 7: repeat row 2
Row 8: work Griddle Stitch (see special stitches) across to end of row
Rows 9-11: repeat Row 8
Repeat Rows 2-11 until blanket is the desired size. DO NOT FASTEN OFF. DO NOT TURN.
Border
Row 1: sc in first st and in each stitch and end of row around entire blanket, working 3 sc in corners. Sl st to starting sc. Do not turn
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next stitch across to end of row. Work 3 dc in 2nd sc of corner. Continue working dc around blanket, working 3 dc in 2 sc of corners. Sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch 3. Ch 1, do not turn.
Row 3: *work fpdc (see special stitches) around first dc of previous row. Work bpdc (see Special Stitches) around next dc. Repeat from * around entire blanket. Sl st to first fpdc, fasten off.
