Afghans and Blankets
The striped thicket stitch blanket is a quick and easy pattern that I came up with when make a blanket for my grandmother. It's a lapghan/baby blanket size and has a great texture. Using Bernat Blanket yarn and a 10mm hook, this blanket works up very quickly and is a great last minute gift. Accessible for beginners that are familiar with working in rows using single crochet and double crochet stitches. This blanket is a big hit at baby showers and gift giving occassions alike.
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Diagonal Ripple Lapghan Free Crochet Pattern
Afghans and Blankets
For the Diagonal Ripple Lapghan, I modified the Diagonal Chevrons Lapghan pattern to create a different chevron or ripple look. Many crocheters love working the classic crochet ripple pattern in BLO to create a neat ridge effect so I gave it a whirl when working on the bias. If you love to work crochet blankets from corner-to-corner (also known as working on-the-bias) and you love crochet chevrons, then you will really enjoy this lapghan pattern.
Library-book Lapghan
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Chunky Library-Book Lapgahn: Quickly hook up a cozy lapghan throw blanket with this simple, contemporary crochet pattern worked in monochromatic super bulky yarn. If you understand back-loop-only, you realize that this blanket is comprised of really basic crochet stitches, making it super easy and quick. So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself about 16 skeins (64yd/59m each) of super bulky yarn, a size N/15 -- 10.00mm and a size P -- 11.5mm crochet hook, and get hooking today! You, too, can have a cozy Chunky Library-Book Lapghan for your next quiet coffee-filled me-time.
Ripple Afghan For Beginners
Afghans and Blankets
This ripple (chevron) afghan is a classic and was created specifically for beginners. My grandmother (and many others, I'm sure!) created afghans like this and this pattern was created in remembrance of her. Wrap yourself in your very own ripple throw blanket with this easy, beginner friendly pattern. You will need to know how to single crochet, double crochet and change colors. You will also need to know how to "dc3tog" (double crochet three together. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch. Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook- two loops on hook. Repeat two more times until four loops are on hook. Yarn over, pull through all four loops.) Yarn used in this pattern is Lion Brand Pound of Love in medium (4) weight. Pattern is easy to follow once started and works up quickly.
Popcorn Stitch Intermediate Crochet Lapghan Pattern
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Feel cozy at home with this Popcorn Stitch Intermediate Crochet Lapghan Pattern. The ocean-inspired color scheme of blue and green yarn colors makes this blanket look cool, and the use of the popcorn stitch will make the blanket feel warm and dense. This is a great project for crocheters looking for a new project, or for those who want to master the popcorn stitch. Easily use this free crochet lapghan pattern to make a decorative lap blanket, or a gorgeous home decoration too. Either way, this crochet lapghan pattern will be a delight to make and a pleasure to enjoy!
Unforgettable Hazel Birthday Blanket Lapghan
Afghans and Blankets
Unforgettable Hazel 100th Birthday Blanket/Lapghan designed as a birthday gift for my husbands Nanny. Wheelchair sized lapghan blanket crochet pattern. Lightweight, and soft, lots of texture from the variety of crochet stitches used, and beautiful roving colour changes from the Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable acrylic yarn in Tidal, you will need 3 skeins for this project. This yarn will give the blanket a lovely silky feel and a gorgeous drape that will not overwhelm whoever you want to make it for.