Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Main Color (MC) and Color A
- Crochet Hook: L/11 (8 mm)
- Scissors, yarn needle
Measurements:
- Finished Size: 50″ x 65″ (127 x 165 cm)
- Gauge: 8 dc and 4 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Abbreviations Used:
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcfp = Double crochet front post
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Stitching Instructions for Making the Bernat Textured Life Crochet Blanket Pattern:
Foundation Row (WS):
- Chain 104: Begin by making a foundation chain of 104 stitches.
- Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook: Skip the first 3 chains (this counts as your first double crochet). In the 4th chain from the hook, work 1 double crochet (dc). This counts as 2 dc since the ch-3 counts as a dc.
- Work 1 dc in each remaining chain: Now work 1 double crochet (dc) into each of the remaining chains across the foundation row (for a total of 102 dc).
- Turn: After completing the row, turn your work to begin the next row.
1st Row (RS):
- Ch 3: This acts as your first dc (the turning chain).
- Skip the next dc: Skip the next double crochet stitch.
- *2 dc in each of the next 2 dc: In the next 2 dc, work 2 double crochets into each (this increases the stitch count).
- Skip the next 2 dc: Skip the next 2 dc.
- Rep from to until 4 dc remain: Repeat this pattern (2 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, skip 2 stitches) until you have 4 dc remaining.
- 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc: In the last 2 dc, work 2 dc in each.
- Skip next dc: Skip the next dc.
- 1 dc in last dc: Work 1 dc in the last dc to complete the row.
- Turn: Turn your work.
2nd Row:
- Repeat the 1st Row: Work exactly the same as the 1st row.
3rd Row (RS):
- Ch 3: Start with a turning chain of 3 (counts as dc).
- Work 1 dc in each dc: Work 1 double crochet in each of the double crochets across the row. This is a simple repeat of dc in each stitch.
- Turn: Once you’ve worked across the row, turn your work.
4th Row (WS):
- Ch 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- 1 hdc in first dc: Work 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the first dc.
- 1 dcfp around each dc: For each remaining double crochet (dc), work a dcfp (double crochet front post) around the dc.
- To make a dcfp: Yarn over (yoh), insert your hook around the post of the next dc (from front to back, right to left). Yarn over again and pull through (you will have 3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
- 1 hdc in top of beg ch-3: Work 1 half double crochet in the top of the starting ch-3 (this ensures your row is even).
- Turn: After completing the row, turn your work.
5th Row (RS):
- Ch 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc).
- Skip the next hdc: Skip the next half double crochet (hdc).
- *2 dc in each of next 2 sts: In the next 2 sts (dc), work 2 dc into each.
- Skip the next 2 sts: Skip the next 2 stitches.
- Rep from to until 4 sts remain: Repeat the pattern (2 dc in each of next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts) until you have 4 stitches remaining.
- 2 dc in each of next 2 sts: Work 2 dc in each of the last 2 stitches.
- Skip the next st: Skip the next stitch.
- 1 dc in last hdc: Work 1 dc into the last half double crochet.
- Turn: After completing the row, turn your work.
6th Row:
- Repeat the 1st Row: Work exactly the same as the 1st row.
7th Row (RS):
- Ch 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc).
- 1 dc in each dc: Work 1 double crochet in each of the dc across the row.
- Turn: After completing the row, turn your work.
Color Change: Adding Color A
- 8th Row:
- Ch 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc).
- 1 dc in each dc: Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row.
- Turn: After completing the row, turn your work.
- 9th to 15th Rows:
- Repeat Rows 1–7 with Color A: Continue working the same as the first 7 rows, but using Color A.
- Join MC: At the end of Row 15, join back to the main color (MC) and break Color A.
- 16th Row:
- Ch 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc).
- 1 dc in each dc: Work 1 dc in each dc across the row.
- Turn: After completing the row, turn your work.
Repeat the Pattern:
- Repeat Rows 1–16 a total of 3 more times: Repeat the sequence of Rows 1–16 three more times, using the main color (MC).
- Repeat Rows 1–7: After the last set of color changes, repeat Rows 1–7 once more. Do not fasten off MC yet.
Edging Instructions
- Left Side Edging (RS):
- Ch 1: Start with a ch-1.
- Work 1 row of sc: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch along the left side edge of the blanket, placing them evenly to cover the side.
- Fasten off: Once you reach the top, fasten off.
- Right Side Edging (RS):
- Join MC: Join MC with a slip stitch (sl st) at the bottom right corner.
- Ch 1: Ch 1 to begin.
- Work 1 row of sc: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch along the right side edge of the blanket.
- Fasten off: Once you’ve completed the row, fasten off.
Your Bernat Textured Life Crochet Blanket is now complete! Enjoy your cozy, textured creation.
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