Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern For Winter Time

Snuggle up in something handmade with a crochet blanket that wraps you in warmth and comfort. Picture yourself on a chilly evening, wrapped in the soft embrace of a blanket that you stitched together loop by loop. Crocheting a blanket is like weaving a cozy patchwork of moments, each stitch holding a story, a bit of laughter, or a cherished show.

How To Crochet Blanket

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Category 6 super bulky yarn (~790 yards)
Crochet Hook: 12 mm hook
Additional Tools: Scissors and a yarn needle

Step-by-Step Pattern:

Chainless Foundation Chain Method:

Create a slip knot and chain two stitches.
Unlike traditional methods which involve working into a series of chain stitches, insert your hook through both loops of the first chain.
Perform a standard single crochet stitch, but continue to build off each successive loop directly. This approach prevents tension discrepancies and forms a sturdy foundation for your blanket.

Building the Foundation Chain

Continue the chain to your desired length; the tutorial used 70 chains for a blanket size of 44 inches by 50 inches.
This method is critical as it sets the size and tension for the rest of the project.

Transition to Main Pattern:

Turning and Starting New Rows:

At the end of your foundation chain, turn your work.
Begin the next row by chaining two (these count as the first Herringbone stitch).

Herringbone Double Stitch:

Stitch Instructions:

Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch.
Yarn over and pull through, leaving three loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the first loop again.
Complete the stitch by yarning over once more and pulling through both loops on the hook.
This is your Herringbone double stitch.
Continue this stitch across the entire row.

Repeat Pattern:

For each new row, start by chaining two, turn your work, and apply the Herringbone double stitch across.
Ensure to work into the turning chain at the end of each row to maintain the blanket’s width.