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Crochet Christmas Blanket
Crocheting a Christmas blanket is a delightful way to add an extra cozy touch to your holiday decor. The intricate patterns and festive color schemes can really bring the spirit of the season into your home. It's wonderful how each stitch contributes to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that just screams "Merry Christmas!" Whether you're making it as a special gift for a loved one or treating yourself to a little crafting joy, the process of crocheting a Christmas blanket is a heartwarming experience that will surely fill your days with a sense of cheer and creativity. So, grab your yarn, your hook, and let the magic of crocheting a Christmas blanket begin!
Size: Approximately 40" x 64"
Gauge: I did not gauge this project.
Materials:
--6.0mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White); yardage will depend on the size you want to make; I had the jumbo sizes and did not use all of any one color
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
HDC: half double crochet
DC: double crochet
DC: double crochet
Rep: repeat
Sk: skip
Sk: skip
FO: fasten off
Special Note:
1. I worked my pattern as follows: 6 rows in white, 6 rows in green, 6 rows in red until my blanket measured 64" long. I started and ended in white.
2. I used HDC st for the blanket, however, you could use DC st to make it bigger.
1. I worked my pattern as follows: 6 rows in white, 6 rows in green, 6 rows in red until my blanket measured 64" long. I started and ended in white.
2. I used HDC st for the blanket, however, you could use DC st to make it bigger.
Directions:
With white yarn:
1. Ch101. HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. Or, FHDC 100. If you want your blanket wider than 40", then start with a bigger ch. (100)
2. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
3. 3 HDC in first st. Ch2, sk 2 st. 3 HDC in next st. Rep across. 1 HDC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (100)
4. 3 HDC in each Ch2 space of previous row. 1 HDC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (100)
5-6. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
3. 3 HDC in first st. Ch2, sk 2 st. 3 HDC in next st. Rep across. 1 HDC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (100)
4. 3 HDC in each Ch2 space of previous row. 1 HDC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (100)
5-6. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
Now, switch to green yarn:
7-8. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
9-10. Rep #3 and 4. (100)
11-12. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
Now, switch to red yarn:
13-14. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
15-16. Rep #3 and 4. (100)
17-18. 1 HDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (100)
Continue to alternate colors, completing 6 rows per color until you reach your desired length. I started with white yarn and ended mine in white yarn.
Border:
1-2. With white yarn, 1 HDC in each st around, placing 3 HDC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.
3. I held red and white yarn together. 1 DC in each st around, placing 3 DC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends.
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