Vibrant Waves Crochet Lap Blanket

Vibrant Waves Crochet Lap Blanket

Introduction

Welcome to your next crochet project! The Vibrant Waves Crochet Lap Blanket is a delightful and colorful addition to any home. With its bold waves of red, orange, and cream, this cozy blanket not only provides warmth but also adds a stylish touch to your living space. Perfect for beginners, this pattern is straightforward and fun to create. Let’s get started on making your very own lap blanket!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky yarn in red, orange, and cream
• Hook: Size Q (15 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Foundation Chain: With the red yarn, create a slip knot and chain 60. This will be the foundation of your blanket.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, work 3 double crochets (dc). Skip the next 2 chains, then work 1 single crochet (sc) in the next chain. Skip the next 2 chains. Repeat the following pattern across the row:
   • 5 dc in the next chain, skip 2 chains, 1 sc in the next chain, skip 2 chains.
   Continue this pattern until you reach the end of the row, finishing with 3 dc in the last chain. Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Change to cream yarn. Chain 3 (this counts as your first dc). In the first single crochet from the previous row, work 2 dc. Skip the next 2 dc, then work 1 sc in the next dc. Skip the next 2 dc. Repeat the following pattern across the row:
   • 5 dc in the next sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in the next dc.
   Continue this pattern until you reach the end of the row, finishing with 3 dc in the last single crochet. Turn your work.
4. Row 3: Change to orange yarn. Repeat the pattern from Row 2. This will maintain the wave effect.
5. Continue the Pattern: Keep alternating colors every row (red, cream, orange) and repeat the Row 2 pattern until your blanket reaches your desired length. Remember to turn your work at the end of each row.
6. Finishing: Once you have reached the desired length, fasten off your yarn and weave in all ends using a yarn needle.
7. Border: To add a finishing touch, switch back to the red yarn. Work a round of single crochet evenly around the entire blanket. In each corner, work 3 single crochets to create a rounded edge. Once you have completed the round, fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Vibrant Waves Crochet Lap Blanket. Enjoy snuggling up with your new cozy creation!