Materials Needed & Measurements:

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Woolspun in black
Yarn Measurements: 8 skeins (just over 7 skeins used)
Hook Size: US Size L 8.0 mm crochet hook
Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends
- Small amount of crochet thread to sew on buttons (or needle and thread)
- Two 1″ to 1 1/8″ diameter buttons of choice

Abbreviations Used:

Ch 90 (or adjust based on desired width of your sweater). This will be the base for the front panel.
Row 1: Turn your work, and in the 2nd ch from the hook, dc (double crochet).
Dc in each ch across the entire row. You should have a total of 89 dc stitches at the end of this row.
Row 2:
- Turn your work, ch 3 (counts as the first dc).
- Dc in each stitch across the entire row, including the turning ch 3 from the previous row. You’ll end up with 89 dc stitches at the end of this row.
Repeat Row 2: Repeat Row 2 until the blanket sweater reaches the desired length (approximately 25-30 inches or until it wraps around comfortably). Each row should have 89 dc stitches.

Once your sweater reaches the desired length, it’s time to create the armholes:

Now, work the back panel after leaving the armhole gap:

Turn your work and ch 3 to begin the next row.
Dc across the remaining 29 stitches from the previous row (skipped stitches will remain empty).
Continue working dc across the remaining rows, each time leaving the armhole gap on the front panel untouched.

Once both the front and back panels are crocheted, you will join them:

Fold the entire piece in half, with the right sides facing each other, aligning the front and back panels.
Using a tapestry needle and the working yarn, sew the side seams together, leaving space for the armholes (around 10-12 inches depending on the armhole size).

To add the buttons:

Ch 1, then work 3-5 more rows in the area where you would like to place the buttons. Make sure the buttonholes are large enough to fit the buttons comfortably.
Sew the buttons to one side of the sweater using crochet thread or regular needle and thread.
On the other side, create button loops by chaining 4-5 stitches (depending on button size) and then sl st (slip stitch) into the same spot where you started your button loop. Repeat for any additional loops needed.