Crochet Cozy Striped Ribbed Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors - Deep Blue, Soft Gray, Cream
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5mm)
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• blo = back loop only

Gauge

13 dc x 6 rows = 4 inches

Instructions

Base of Blanket

1. With Deep Blue: Ch 152.
2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (150 dc)
3. Rows 2-6: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st across, turn.
4. Switch to Soft Gray:
5. Rows 7-12: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
6. Switch to Cream:
7. Rows 13-18: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.

Repeating Stripes

Repeat Rows 1-18 twice more, alternating colors as follows: Deep Blue (6 rows), Soft Gray (6 rows), Cream (6 rows).

Border

1. With Deep Blue: Work around the entire blanket.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge, working 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to first sc.
3. Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in blo in each st around, working 3 hdc in blo in each corner st, join with sl st.
4. Repeat Rnd 2 two more times.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing

Block the blanket to enhance stitches and improve drape.