Our youngest, Mark, is turning 7 this month. Since he loves dinosaurs, I thought it would be fun to make a dinosaur blanket for him and share the pattern with you all. I hope you love it as much as Mark does! You'll need an I/5.5mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn in gray, two shades of green, a tiny bit of black and orange. My free pattern includes a downloadable PDF pixel graph and written instructions.
If you've ever wanted to try color pooling but couldn't find the right crochet pattern, then the Ice Waves Argyle Crochet Blanket just might be your answer. This crochet pattern is easy to make, but results in a stunning design that includes a unique argyle motif. The blanket's border gives the entire design a finished look that you will love. With its bold use of color, this crochet blanket can provide a serious pop of color to your favorite sitting area or even a guest bedroom. Consider making a duplicate of this crochet blanket as a gift for a close friend or family member.
A simple stroller blanket is a perfect pattern for moms on the go. This is an easy pattern worked in HDCs and a thick stripes you can customize for anyone. The blanket is also lined with fleece to make it soft and snuggle and a fun bobble border gives little hands something to hold onto. The full free pattern is on the blog and a printable PDF is available as well. This is a great finish in a day project!
Looking for an easy and pretty spring project? Well, this Post Double Stitch Crochet Spring Blanket is just for you! Made with soft worsted weight yarn and a 3-color yarn pattern, this crochet blanket is sure to bring a joyful springtime atmosphere to any room in the house. Once completed, easily use this crochet afghan to decorate a bedroom or give to a friend or relative as a sweet gift item. You'll be amazed at how gorgeous the final project will look, and wait until you find out how easy it is to make. Follow the step-by-step tutorial and you'll have a spring-themed blanket in no time!
This effortlessly stylish braided blanket ruana is the perfect addition to any crochet wardrobe. Just right oversized wrap to snuggle yourself in with delicate braid and loop stitch detail, all finished off with a fluffy fringe. One size fits all but easily customisable to style as you like. With a crochet braid and loop stitch fringe video tutorial, this is a fabulous crochet garment for a beginner to try too. Written in both UK and US crochet terms.
Learn to make an EASY and QUICK crochet blanket. I was totally surprised at how fast this afghan worked up! This fast and easy crochet blanket is one that every beginner MUST try! This tutorial uses just two stitches, the foundation chain stitch and the half double crochet stitch, making it a great blanket for beginners. Using a thick yarn, like Bernat blanket yarn, speeds up the process. The thicker the yarn, the faster the blanket will be finished.
This beautiful Dress Blanket was designed with your Little Princess in mind. Make it to match her favorite princess movie, or just use her favorite colors. She's sure to adore this fun and fancy blanket either way! This Dress Blanket Pattern comes in either a knit or a crochet version. They're circular style so they can be used as blankets while girls are small, and dress up clothes when they get a little bigger. The girls who came over to model these blankets for me (ages 9and11) loved using them both ways! This free dress blanket pattern features worsted (4) weight yarn (I used Knit Picks Brava Worsted) and size 6.0mm (J/10) crochet hook for the crochet version or size 5.5mm (US9) circular knitting needles.
We know it can be a challenge to find chain stitches while crocheting with boucle yarn, which is why this No Beginning Chain Ripple Blanket is so great. If you want to know how to crochet a blanket easily, this free crochet pattern is perfect. Self-striping yarn will produce an afghan like the one shown here, but just about any type of yarn will work well with this free crochet afghan pattern.
This Easy Cross-Stitch Crochet Lap Blanket is an excellent project to have at a joyful 4th of July celebration. Made with comfortable worsted weight yarn and worked into an eye-catching texture, you'll be amazed at how soft and warm this little crochet blanket will feel. Once completed, you can easily keep it at home or use it to keep warm at an exciting Independence Day fireworks show. With so many possibilities, this cute crochet lapghan is sure to be a great project for whatever you decide to use it for. Find out how easy it is to make with this free pattern and you'll have your own crochet lap blanket in no time!
Two pounds of Caron Cream yarn is required to make this Cream Shell Blanket. However, you may use any crochet colors you wish to match your decor. The shell stitch makes this crocheted afghan fluffy and smooth all at the same time. This blanket measures about 43" x 47". If you know how to crochet a blanket then you'll fly through this crochet design in no time.
