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One of my favourite things about crocheting Christmas gifts for family is that I can use those gifts as opportunities to design new, fun projects. When making my gift list for this year I really wanted to make my grandmother a blanket. She loves maroon and has a lot of maroon in her home decor. So the colours were pretty easy to pick. They normally wouldn’t be colours I would choose myself but I am so glad that I used them. I fell in love with the burgundy and whipped cream combo! Now that I have finished my Striped Thicket Stitch Blanket, I want one for myself! Keep reading to learn how to make this easy crochet blanket for yourself or someone you love.
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Bernat Blanket is my go-to yarn for soft, cozy blankets that work up super quick. The Bernat Blanket Whipped Cream in this texture actually kind of looks like real whipped cream which just makes me happy…and a little hungry but I promise I didn’t consume any of the yarn. Well…not on purpose anyway!
This blanket is a lapghan/baby blanket size and is easy a good blanket for beginners. If you know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet, you can make this blanket. It is so simple but has a beautiful texture.
If you’d like to use the thicket stitch for another project or practice it before using it for your blanket, find my thicket stitch tutorial here.
An ad-free version of this pattern can be purchased HERE on Ravelry and it helps me keep my patterns free.
Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern – Striped Thicket Stitch Blanket
Skill Level:
- Beginner
Supplies:
- 4 skeins of Bernat Blanket – 2 Burgundy and 2 Whipped Cream
- 10 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- SC = Single Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- FO = Finish Off
Size:
- One Size
Finished Size:
- Approximately 44 inches tall x 34 inches wide.
Gauge:
- 9 sts across x 7 rows = 4” square
NOTES:
- Instructions within the asterisks (*) are to be repeated.
- This pattern is written using U.S. Terminology
Row 1: Using Burgundy and a 10mm Hook, CH 72
Row 2: SC and DC in the second CH from the hook. *skip the next CH, (SC, DC) in the next CH* repeat across, SC in the last CH. CH 1 and turn. (71)
Row 3: SC and DC in the first SC. *skip the next stitch, (SC, DC) in the next stitch* repeat across, SC in the last stitch. CH 1 and turn. (71)
Rows 4 – 15: Repeat Row 3 (71)
Change to Whipped Cream
Rows 16 – 31: Repeat Row 3 (71)
Change to Burgundy.
Rows 32 – 45: Repeat Row 3 (71)
Change to Whipped Cream.
Rows 46 – 61: Repeat Row 3 (71)
Change to Burgundy.
Rows 62 – 75: Repeat Row 3 (71)
FO and weave in ends.
I hope that you enjoyed this easy crochet blanket pattern to make the Striped Thicket Stitch Blanket! I can’t wait to see the colour combos you all come up with. This project makes a fantastic gift and enables you to give a warm and cozy gift without spending weeks making it.
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Like to work with Bernat Blanket Yarn? Check out these free patterns using Bernat Blanket Yarn: Timeless Teal Chevron Blanket, Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler.
If you like making blankets, you may also enjoy my It’s All Greek to Me C2C Blanket Pattern and Tranquil Tide Blanket Pattern as well.
Thanks for the beautiful free pattern
You are welcome 🙂 Happy Holidays!
Thank you very much !
You’re very welcome 🙂
Happy Holidays Valerie!
thank you for the pattern! love it…BUT i’m confused. Row 3 : *skip the next CH, (SC, DC) in the next CH*
there are no chains on row 2?
It should read as stitch so thanks for mentioning that. I’ve made the change so hopefully that is clearer now 🙂
Happy Holidays!
Hi Ashley! Beautiful pattern! My question is about the Whipped Cream yarn which I LOVE so very much and just made another blanket using it and want to make more. However, it seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth…I can’t find it anywhere!? Can you point me to where I might be able to purchase more? THANK YOU! 🙂
Hi Wendy,
I believe it is a Michaels exclusive colour as I have not been able to find it elsewhere. I sure hope they haven’t discontinued it – it’s one of my faves! I’m sorry that I couldn’t be much more help.
Good afternoon. Thanks a lot! Love your blog!.
Thanks for a great pattern. If I want to make it bigger, do I just make sure I use an even number?
Thanks!
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
Yes, as long as you chain in multples of 2 you’ll be all set 🙂
where can I get the pattern so I can print it please?
Thank you
Hi Linda,
Ad-free printable PDF versions of this pattern are available here in my Ravelry shop: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/striped-thicket-stitch-blanket.
I hope this helps
Thanks,
Ashley
I love this stitch thank you! I used it to make my first blanket and I wonder if the stitches should be tighter or looser. Is this a generally tight or loose stitch? It’s beautiful either way but I’m not sure how it’s intended.
Hi Roxy,
I’m not sure exactly what you mean by loose or tight stitch. Do you mean is it a more open stitch (i.e. lacy) or a closed stitch (ie. no holes) perhaps? This is a relatively closed stitch but when crocheted to the gauge given, you get a beautiful, drapey fabric. If you crochet your stitches too tightly, you can get a more stiff fabric. If you’re encountering a stiff fabric, I recommend going up a hook size or two.
I hope this helps.
Ashley
What thickness of yarn did you use, it looks like a 6.
I used Bernat Blanket yarn, which is a super bulky (6) yarn