Charming Crochet Scrap Blanket & Rug Pattern

Ready for a splash of color and a dash of fun? Enter the delightful world of crochet scrap blanket and rug! Imagine taking those forgotten yarn bits and weaving them into something utterly magical. It’s like throwing a party where every single strand of yarn is invited the sparkly, the shy, the bright, and the cozy ones.

Charming Crochet Scrap Blanket & Rug

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Any weight, the sample uses 3 strands of #4 worsted weight yarn. Use leftovers, scraps, or new skeins.
Hook: N (9mm). Consider going up a hook size for the beginning chain to avoid it being too tight.
Extra Supplies: 4-5 stitch markers, yarn needle (for weaving ends or fixing dropped strands).

Pattern Steps:

Starting Chain:

Create a slip knot.
Chain a multiple of 3. For foundation single crochet (FSC), chain multiple of 3 plus 2.

Row 1 (Foundation Row):

Start in the second chain from the hook, single crochet into the back bump (or third loop) of each chain across.
Place a stitch marker on the right side to mark it.

Row 2 (Setup for V-Stitch Pattern):

Turn your work, start with an alternate double crochet (or chain 3 as an alternative).

V-Stitch Definition:

Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet into the same stitch.
Perform a v-stitch in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches, then v-stitch in the next.
Repeat across the row, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch.

Row 3 and Beyond (Main Pattern Repeat):

Row 3 starts the one-row repeat.
Either chain 3 or perform an alternate double crochet at the beginning of the row.
V-stitch into each chain-1 space across.

Finish with a double crochet in the last stitch (top of turning chain or alternate double crochet from previous row).

Final Row of Main Pattern:

Ensure you finish on the wrong side (opposite the side with the marker).

Border (Starts with Single Crochet Foundation):

Chain 1 and turn. Single crochet across every stitch and chain-1 space.

Corner Strategy:

Place 3 single crochets in each corner for a sharp turn or (single crochet, chain 1, single crochet) for a softer corner.
Work single crochet evenly around the entire piece, making sure to match stitch counts on opposite sides.

Basket Weave Border:

After the single crochet foundation, work a basket weave stitch pattern as desired thickness around.
Pattern specifics for the basket weave border are not detailed in the scrape but typically involve a series of front post and back post double crochets.