How to crochet a blanket for beginners.
Commonly asked questions
Is crocheting a blanket easy?
This post will give you all the information you need crochet a blanket!
What do you need to crochet a blanket?
How much yarn do I need?
This is a doozie of a question. There is no concrete answer, because determining how much yarn you’ll need depends on the weight of the yarn and stitched used. There are formulas to figure out of much yarn is needed, but as a beginner, I don’t want to overwhelm you with that. Instead I recommend finding and easy beginner pattern,(like the one at the end of this post) it will include the yarn weight used and how much is needed.
What size crochet hook do I need?
Again refer to your pattern and use the hook size recommended by the designer. This will help you in having your blanket turn out the right size.
Let’ Crochet a Blanket!
This pattern will teach you step by step how to make a easy baby blanket.
The Easiest Crochet Baby Blanket
Materials
- Yarn: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
- Caron Simply Soft Speckle
- 3 Skeins in Lipstick
- Hooks: H/8 – 5 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Pattern Key
- ch: Chain
- dc: Double Crochet
Measurements
- 32″ Width x 32″ Length
- Gauge: 15 stitches & 11 rows =
4”x 4” square
Experience Level
- Beginner
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Not reading the whole pattern
- Not starting in the right chain
- Not counting stitches as you work
- Working with too tight or too loose tension
Pattern Instructions
Ch 127
The loop on your hook does not count as a chain.
The first chain is right below the hook.
Row 1. dc in the 4th chain from the hook, and in each ch across to the end.
Count the chains and work the first double crochet in the 4th chain.
Row 2. ch3(counts as first stitch), turn, dc in the next stitch and each stitch across to the end (the last stitch is worked in the top of the turning chain of the previous row)(125)
The chain 3 counts as the first stitch. The photo above shows where to put the next stitch.
The last stitch in the row is worked in the top of the turning chain from the previous row.
Rows 3 – 57. Repeat Row 2
Each additional row is worked the same as row two.
Keep counting your stitches as you work each row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
