Free Bernat Herringbone Crochet Blanket Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Bernat Blanket or bulky yarn
• Hook: US L/11 (8 mm) or size needed for gauge
• Scissors and Yarn Needle

Measurements:

• Blanket: 44″ x 60″ [112 x 152.5 cm] (excluding fringe)
• Fringe: 14″ [35.5 cm] strands

Abbreviations Used:

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Sl st: Slip Stitch
• Dc: Double Crochet
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• St: Stitch

Stitching Instructions for Making the Bernat Herringbone Crochet Blanket Pattern:

Step 1: Foundation Chain

• Ch 110 (The foundation chain should be a multiple of 6 + 8 additional stitches).
• This will form the base of the blanket and determine the width.

Step 2: 1st Row (RS – Right Side)

• Ch 1 (This does not count as a stitch).
• 1 sc (Single Crochet) in the 2nd chain from the hook.
• Now, Ch 1, skip the next chain, and then make 1 sc in the next chain.
• Repeat from * to the end of the chain. You will have 109 stitches in total (55 sc stitches and 54 ch-1 spaces).
• Turn your work to begin the next row.

Step 3: 2nd Row (WS – Wrong Side)

• Ch 1, and 1 sc in the first sc (of the previous row).
• Now, Ch 1, skip the next ch-1 space, and then make 1 sc in the next sc.
• Repeat from * to the end of the row. This establishes the pattern’s base.
• Turn your work to start the next row.

Step 4: 3rd Row (RS – Right Side)

• Ch 1, and 1 sc in the first sc.
• Now, Ch 3, skip the next (Ch-1 space and 1 sc), and make a sl st (slip stitch) in the next ch-1 space that is 2 rows below from the 1st row.
• Ch 3 again, skip the next (1 sc and Ch-1 space), and make 1 sc in the next sc.
• Repeat from * to the end of the row.
• Turn your work.

Step 5: 4th Row (WS – Wrong Side)

• Ch 1, and 1 sc in the first sc.
• Now, working into 2 rows below (from the 2nd row), make the following sequence: [(Ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, 1 dc (double crochet) in the next sc) twice, Ch 1, skip the next ch-1 space].
• Now, working into the last row (3rd row), make 1 sc in the next sc.
• Repeat from * to the end of the row.
• Turn your work.

Step 6: 5th Row (RS – Right Side)

• Ch 1, and 1 sc in the first sc.
• Now, Ch 3, skip (Ch-1 space and 1 dc), and sl st (slip stitch) in the next ch-1 space that is 3 rows below (from the 2nd row).
• Ch 3 again, skip (1 dc and Ch-1 space), and make 1 sc in the next sc.
• Repeat from * to the end of the row.
• Turn your work.

Step 7: 6th Row (WS – Wrong Side)

• Ch 1, and 1 sc in the first sc.
• Now, working into 2 rows below (from the 4th row), make the following sequence: [(Ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, 1 dc in the next dc) twice, Ch 1, skip the next ch-1 space].
• Now, working into the last row (5th row), make 1 sc in the next sc.
• Repeat from * to the end of the row.
• Turn your work.

Step 8: Repeat Rows 5 and 6 for the Herringbone Pattern

• Repeat rows 5 and 6 for the Herringbone Pattern until the blanket measures 52″ [132 cm], ending on a WS row (Wrong Side).
• Fasten off the yarn.

Finishing:

• Top Edging:
  • Join yarn at top right corner.
  • Ch 1, sc across top edge.
  • Turn, sc in each stitch. Repeat until 4″ [10 cm].
  • Fasten off.
• Bottom Edging: Repeat top edging steps across the bottom.
• Blanket Trim:
  • Join yarn at any corner.
  • Sc evenly around the blanket with 3 sc in each corner.
  • Join, fasten off.
• Fringe:
  • Cut 14″ [35.5 cm] strands.
  • Knot one strand into fringe at each stitch.
  • Trim evenly.

Your Bernat Herringbone Crochet Blanket is now complete!

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