A double crochet blanket pattern may be just what you need as a beginner who mastered only a few basic stitches. In fact, to crochet this free pattern, you’ll be using chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches.

On a scale of simple crochet blanket patterns, this free pattern is probably suitable for intermediate beginners. Indeed, there is a simple twist on the basic double crochet stitch. Correspondingly, some of them will be front-post double crochet stitches.

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Uniquely, this modern crochet blanket consists of 3-D clusters that are fun and easy. Most importantly, you will be repeating the same row for the whole blanket.

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Materials

Mandala Yarn in “Diagon Alley” – 2 skeins
Crochet hook G/6 4 mm
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Finished Size: 32″ x 32″

Abbreviations

ch – chain

ch-sp – chain space

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

fpsc – front post single crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

sk – skip

dc- double crochet

Foundation Chain

First of all, crochet 106 foundation half double crochet stitches. Different form simple chains at the beginning of your crochet blanket, foundation half double crochet creates a neater border for your blanket.

Second, we will crochet a foundation row. While you won’t be repeating this row, it creates a nice foundation for the first repeat row of the stitch.

Row 1

Ch 3, *sc into the first st, ch 2, dc into the same st, dc into the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st*, repeat to the end of the row, sc into the last st.

Row 2 (and all rows) for double crochet blanket pattern

Ch 3, sk one dc st, *fpsc into the next st, ch 2, fpdc into the same stitch, dc between this st and next st. Ch1, sk the next st, ch 1, and the next dc stitch.* Repeat between * * until the end of the row. Sc into the last ch space.

Consequently, continue with this double crochet blanket pattern until the length of your blanket reaches 32″. For uniformity, crochet a row of hdc as your last row.

The border for this simple blanket is optional, as the edges don’t curl and look neat. In summary, it is a simple blanket that you can finish in a few hours or a weekend.

As a result, you’ll have a modern textured double crochet blanket that you can gift to a newborn. Nothing says ‘love’ as a handmade baby blanket.

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Double Crochet Blanket "Baby Dragon"

Yield: crochet baby blanket

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Are you looking for a modern crochet pattern? A double crochet blanket pattern may be just what you need as a beginner who mastered only a few basic stitches. In fact, to crochet this free pattern, you'll be using chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches. On a scale of simple crochet blanket patterns, this free pattern is probably suitable for intermediate beginners. Indeed, there is a simple twist on the basic double crochet stitch. Correspondingly, some of them will be front-post double crochet stitches.

Materials

Mandala Yarn in “Diagon Alley” – 2 skeins

Tools

Crochet hook G/6 4 mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Instructions

Crochet 106 foundation half double crochet stitches.
Row 1: Ch 3, *sc into the first st, ch 2, dc into the same st, dc into the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st*, repeat to the end of the row, sc into the last st.
Row 2 (and all other rows): Ch 3, sk one dc st, *fpsc into the next st, ch 2, fpdc into the same stitch, dc between this st and next st. Ch1, sk the next st, ch 1, and the next dc stitch.* Repeat between * * until the end of the row. Sc into the last ch space.

Notes

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
fpsc - front post single crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
sk - skip
dc - double crochet