Simple Crochet Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern

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1. Do you think you can make the simple textured crochet blanket in lions brand homespun yarn?

2. Hi there, for sure. I think Lion Brand Homespun yarn will definitely work for this pattern. You might have to "feel" where the stitches are at first, but I think it would work for this pattern. Homespun yarn can be a little tricky at first to work with because of the type of yarn it is, but once you know where the stitches go, it should work up nicely.

   Good luck! Let me know how it turns out 🙂

3. How many chains do I increase by If I want a wider blanket?

4. Hello,

   Thank you for your question. I wrote a post on how to change your blanket size to your desired length, so all go ahead and link it down below. I hope its helpful 🙂
   https://jewelsandjones.com/crochet-blanket-sizing-guide-free-graphic/

5. Can I use loops and thread Barcelona big bulky 5? And what size needle

6. Yes, you can use that yarn for the pattern. I personally haven't used that yarn before, but I took a quick look at it and I think it'll work just fine. I would recommend using the hook the yarn calls for and if you find that the blanket is becoming to stiff, I would go up a hook size. Also, since it's a bulky weight yarn, you might have to decrease the amount of rows to get the right size. I hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out 🙂

7. Hi there! I am currently on row two of this beautiful blanket and I have a couple of questions. So, I got to the end of the first row and realized I had only been doing 1 dc instead of two. I went ahead and started the second row and am doing 2 dc as called for and it seems to be working ok, my edge just isn’t wavy on the first row, is that going to look horrible when I finish? Also, how easy would it be to use different colors every 4 rows, can I do that? I am very new to crochet, this is my very first pattern. I just don’t want to run out and get more yarn in the same color, I already have the same kind in other colors, so figured I’d use those if I can? Thank you so much for sharing this lovely blanket pattern with us!

8. Hello, thank you for your question. It should be ok, it just won't be as wavy on the first row. If you can and haven't gotten to far, I would restart and make the extra double crochet in the first row. But no worries if you don't want to, it shouldn't make that big of a difference. You could always at the end, reattach the yarn and complete a wavy border on the bottom row. To answer your second question, you can definitely use different colors for this blanket. I think that would look really nice 😊 and welcome to this amazing hobby!! So glad you're here and making one of my patterns. Have a great day!

9. Do you think I would still get the same wavy edges if I used the bernat blanket yarn that’s a size 7? And would still be able to see the pattern? Trying to find a nice blanket for my MIL and I’m using the bernat blanket yarn because I don’t really have that much free time with kids.

10. Hi there, yes I think it would still work. I would recommend making a quick swatch of the stitch pattern in the yarn that you have to just make sure that it looks ok. Good luck with the blanket! 😊

11. I’m making this now. It’s easy to follow and working up quickly. I’m using Caron One Pound in Medium Gray Mix. I just happened to have 2 big skeins in my stash. I decided to add 16 stitches to my chain so it’s closer to throw size than lapghan size. Thanks for the pattern. Love it!

12. These are beautiful patterns. Unfortunately I don't know what weight, thickness of yarn or size crochet hook to use as the patterns are in American makes and I don't know the British equivalent. I tend to use double knit or chunky knit. Is it possible to let me have a list of the equivalent British weights thickness tension and sizes please. Thank you.

13. Hi there, thank for your question. Unfortunately, I'm not to familiar with British crochet terms. I personally would recommend going on to the Craft Yarn Council website as they have a ton of information on yarn weights, crochet hooks, and crochet terminology. I hope this helps 😊

14. Awww, thank you so much for sharing! I'm so glad you're enjoying the pattern 😊. This is one of my favorite blankets, I'm planning on making a larger version as well. Have a great day!

15. Can you suggest a border for this blanket ? Or do you think it's best without ?

16. Hi there, I like it with or without a border. But I did make this blanket with a puff stitch border, which can be found here https://jewelsandjones.com/cozy-cotton-crochet-throw-free-pattern/ 😊

17. I am about 6 rows in and the blanket is a bit curly, if that makes sense. It isn't laying flat. I love the stitch and am wondering if I did something wrong. I would hate to have to start over.

18. Hi there,

    I definitely thing you're doing it correctly, but you might have to check your tension with the stitch. You may have to go up a hook size if you crochet a bit more tightly. This will also help smooth out some of the curling.

19. @Nicky, awesome! Thank you!

20. Hi, should I increase to an even or odd number if I want to make this bigger?

21. Hi there, this blanket is made using a multiple of 4. 😊

22. I’m pretty new to crochet but this blanket is coming together nicely. I always struggle with knowing where the last stitches go on any pattern. I am using a stitch marker in each end so I don’t accidentally make the blanket uneven. Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern. It is beginner friendly and beautiful.

23. Hi there, thank you so much. Yes, I love placing a stitch marker at the end too! Sometimes the last stitches can be so hard to find, so placing a stitch marker is helpful. I'm so glad you're enjoying the pattern. 😊

24. I haven't been crocheting very long and I'm making this beautiful blanket now. I love how the sides and the top are wavy but I'm curious how I could go back to my chain row and make it wavy, also so that all 4 sides have that and I don't have to do a border. Thanks!

25. Thank you so much! So once you have completed your blanket. Reattach the yarn to the foundation chain (starting on the right) and make row 2 on the bottom. This will give you a wavy border all the way around without having to add an additional border. 😊

26. @Nicky, I am a new crocheter and I don’t understand the puff stitch border. Is there a video to follow for it?

27. @Nicky, Thank you so much!!! My hubby saw my project and said "ooohhhh now you are getting into the "fancy" stitches"!

28. Hello, working on this beauty now. After a few yarn skeins I realize that the new yarn it’s a bit brighter then the first 3 I had used. I’m thinking of adding my last yarn ball to the begging of the blanket to make it look even. Now my question is how to I begin attach the yarn to continue my blanket in the opposite side?!!?
    P. S. I hope I make sense.

29. Hi there, I don't have a tutorial yet of the puff stitch border, but all make sure to make one soon. I do have a post with some step-by-step photos that show the process of making a puff stitch border. Here is the link: https://jewelsandjones.com/cozy-cotton-crochet-throw-free-pattern/ . 😊

30. Hi there, that definitely makes sense. I would reattach the new ball of yarn and start with row 2. Just make sure that the stitches look alright since you're technically working them from the other side. You could always start another one and work until your desired length and then attach it to the blanket using an invisible seam. I'm not sure how it would work, since I haven't done it. But figured I would throw out the idea. 😊

31. I love the look of this. I want to use it for a baby blanket. Would it work to use Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn? it is 3.5oz - 218 yd -100% polyester
    Thank you!

32. Hi there, thank you!, Yes, Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Yarn would definitely work for this pattern. 😊

33. Will this work for a dk yarn with a 6mm hook? How much would be needed for an afghan?

34. Hi there, I haven't tried it with a dk weight yarn, so I'm not sure it will work.

35. I just love the look and feel of this blanket! But, I’m wondering if I did something wrong considering three out of the four sides of the blanket have the scalloped edges. The original chain row that started the blanket does not have the curved scalloped edges is that how it’s supposed to look?

36. Hi there, thank you! No, you definitely did the pattern correctly. It's just the nature of the stitch when starting the beginning row. So what I would suggest is to reattach the yarn to the right side of the blanket (facing you) and repeat row 1 and row 2. This should give a scalloped edge. You can also create a puff stitch border around the blanket, this will take care of the straight edge as well. All go ahead and link the blog post if you want to check it out. Just scroll down mid way and you'll find the step-by-step photo + instructions. https://jewelsandjones.com/cozy-cotton-crochet-throw-free-pattern/

37. Hi,
    I was just wondering how many stitches I would need if I were to do the twin size for this blanket. I'm using a 5mm crochet hook.

38. Hi there, I currently don't have any additional sizes yet for this pattern. But I would recommend making a gauge swatch and measuring out how many chains you would need for the size you want. The stitch multiple for this pattern is 4. So you can make it as a big or small as you want by following the multiple.

39. I absolutely love this tutorial. Thank you so much. I just finished my first blanket and am wishing that it was a little bit wider. Do you have any suggestions on trim that would work for this type of edging?

40. Hi there, definitely! I'm so glad you enjoyed making this project. 😊 I would recommend a puff stitch border for this blanket or you can also do a basic single crochet border. Here's another version of this blanket with the puff stitch border: https://jewelsandjones.com/cozy-cotton-crochet-throw-free-pattern/

41. Thank you so much for this. I have been ill and making this meditative blanket has been a joy in an otherwise trouble filled time. I made mine striped with my favourite forest colours and used your size chart to enlarge to throw size. I loved the whole process and the finished project. I’m already planning the next one. Thanks again:)

42. You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed making this blanket and that it brought you happiness. Working on a crochet project can be very relaxing and meditative, so I'm so happy that it brought you comfort. I wish you well and thank you so much for sharing. 😊

43. Hi there,

    Thank you for all the wonderful patterns you post. Just a quick question though…is there any difference between the Cozy Cottom Crochet Throw and this Simple Crochet Blanket.
    Thanks again, Jen

44. Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the patterns. The simple crochet blanket and the cozy cotton throw are the same stitch pattern. The only difference is the border on the yellow blanket. It has a fun puff stitch border. 😊

45. Any suggestions on how to add a boarder that straightens the edges out for this?

46. Hi there, since this stitch creates a wavy border, I'm not sure if there is a border to make it straight. You might have to alternate between a short stitch (single crochet), and a long stitch (double crochet) to create a straight border.

47. Hi I am wanting to make a blanket this size but I just want to use doubles through out the whole blanket will I have to change the chain size or will it still be the same?

48. Hi there, to change the size of the blanket you want chain a multiple of 4.

49. I am making this now... Love, love, love it. I see one boarder as an option. Do you have any others by chance?

50. Hi there, thank you 😊. Yes, definitely. I have a few different border posts on the blog. Here's a list of some https://jewelsandjones.com/category/tutorials/crochet-stitches/

51. Hi Nicky!
    I have purchased 2 colors of yarn for the Simple Crochet Blanket. Do you have any recommendations for making it with 2 colors?
    The yarn I bought is Lion brand WoolEase because I wanted a heavier throw for our RV. Should I use a larger crochet hook?

    Thank you!

52. Hi there, yes Lion Brand Wool Ease will definitely work for this pattern. I think the crochet hook recommended in the pattern should be fine, but you can always make a gauge swatch to double check. Since you have two colors, I would recommend switching colors every 4 rows, since there is 88 rows total. I think the colored striped would look really nice! 😊

53. @Nicky, I have a straight edge as well! Oops lol. How would I add a wave border to it?

54. Hi there, I would follow the same directions that I showed for how to get the foundation row to look the same.

55. I’m almost finished making this blanket in Lion Brand Heartland Yarn with 5.5mm hook. I forget how many foundation chains I did but my blanket looked like a skinny rectangle. This stitch is wonderful because I was able to re-attach yarn on both skinny sides of the blanket and continue to do the pattern in the ch2 spaces & it’s turning out so pretty! Thank you for this stitch pattern! It’s really pretty and works up quick!

56. I'm a new crocheter and I find I do best with a video. Would you happen to have one for this?
    Thank you!
    Dee

57. I’m currently on the second row, and I just wanted to be sure I’m doing this right…. So, basically, are you supposed to just crochet into the open spaces? I can tell it’s going to be pretty, but I wanted to check with you in case I’m reading the pattern incorrectly.
    Thanks!

58. Hi there, thank you for your question. So yes, you just want to crochet into the space. I'm not sure if you saw it, but there's also a video tutorial with this pattern. It might helpful to check it out. 😊🧶

59. Hi there, yes there is a video tutorial for this pattern. It should be right under the pattern notes. I also have the video tutorial up on our YouTube Channel at JewelsandJones. 😊

60. You're welcome! I'm glad it all worked out. It's one of my favorite blankets to make! 😊🧶

61. Could I use a shell stitch for a border? If so, would I still need to add rows 1 and 2 to the bottom of the blanket to have it look the same as the top and sides?

62. Hi there, yes, you could totally add a shell stitch border to this blanket. I would skip the additional rows and add on the shell stitch border right away. You could always try and add them to see what it looks like. But I think it might look best adding it on right away.

63. How to make the blanket bigger

64. Hi there, you can adjust the foundation chain of the stitch used in the pattern. The multiple for the stitch used is 4. So you want to make sure to adjust it by 4's. 😊

65. Would baby velvetyarn wok fois blanket

66. Hi there, yes, you can use a velvet yarn for this project. But I would recommend making a gauge swatch. You might have to adjust your chain amount.

67. Hello, do I still use the 5.0(H) mm crochet hook with the lion brand feels like butter yarn?
    They no longer sell the cream yarn.
    Thank you, nancy

68. @Nicky, do I still use 5mm hook

69. Hi there, I would recommend making a gauge swatch and seeing if the 5mm hook will work. I do recommend the yarn, as it's a great match, but we all crochet differently. So you might have to go up one hook size or go down one hook size. I hope that helps! 😊

70. Hi Nancy, I just answered your question. 😊

71. Thank you. This was a lot of fun, very easy. I really enjoyed it especially because I have finished a lapghan which has been a goal of mine. I used the Lyon Brand Yarn Mandala.

72. You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed making the pattern. 😊