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Home » Free Crochet Patterns » Easy Crochet Lap Blanket

Easy Crochet Lap Blanket

Updated March 5, 2021 by Krista Cagle 19 Comments Advertiser Disclosure
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how to crochet a lap blanket pattern
Learn how to crochet a lap blanket with the free crochet pattern below!

If you’ve been wondering how to crochet an easy lap blanket then this pattern is the one you are looking for.

From the amazing texture to the simple stitches this is a blanket pattern you will come back to time and time again.

Promise!

Read on down to get the free and easy crochet lap blanket pattern with details, pictures and more.

If you’d prefer the ready to print PDF pattern that is available for the price of a fancy coffee if not keep on scrolling down to find the lapghan blanket pattern.

The Crochet Stitches For an Easy Lap Blanket

To make this crochet lap blanket for beginners you will need to know how to do a couple basic beginner crochet stitches. I highlighted each stitch below so you can learn them fast or do a quick review. Take a second and go over each crochet stitch below.

Double Crochet (DC): Double Crochet Video Tutorial

Single Crochet (SC): Single Crochet Written Tutorial

Half Double Crochet (HDC): Half Double Crochet Video Tutorial

The Perfect Yarn for a Crochet Lap Blanket

This crocheted lap blanket uses a combination of Lion Brand Mandala Tweed Stripes in the color Dragonfly & Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in White. You can see below all the beautiful colors that are in this colorway!

Isn’t this gorgeous yarn?

Mandala Tweed Stripes is a 100% acrylic four weight yarn that is quite soft and comes in a variety of lovely colors.

I paired it with Feels Like Butta which is a 100% polyester four weight yarn that is smooth to the touch & again just like the other yarn SO soft!

The best part is that both yarns are washable and dryable! The fact that this lap blanket crochet pattern design can be easily cleaned! Since they are easily washable it makes these yarns perfect to use for any blanket because they will hold up to daily use and frequent cleanings.

Learn How to Make This Quick and Easy Crochet Lap Blanket

Use this pattern to make the perfect crochet lap blanket size for snuggling on the couch (it is a good size for a baby blanket too!)!

If you’d prefer you can purchase the ready to print PDF version below or in my Etsy Shop.

Enjoy!

Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

  • Less than 780 yards of Mandala Tweed Stripes in Dragonfly or any four weight yarn – Color A
  • Less than 100 yards of Feels Like Butta in White or any four weight yarn – Color B
  • 5.5 mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Measuring tape

Crochet Abbreviations

  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sk = skip
  • rep = repeat
  • ch = chain
  • st(s) = stitch(es)

Be sure to watch the stitch tutorial video at the end of the pattern!

Finished Size

  • Lap: 35 inches X 32 inches

Gauge

Gauge Swatch: 12 st(s) x 10 rows = 4″

Gauge Pattern: Ch 12 +2, Follow pattern as written below for a total of 10 rows.

Notes

  • Written in standard US terms
  • Learn how to change colors in crochet with this how to change yarn colors lesson.
  • Make a different size by working a starting chain in a multiple of 2 + 2

Starting Chain Blanket Chart

Use this chart as a guide.

This chart is not meant to show you exact rows of color or yardage. Add +2 chains to whatever starting chain size you pick and follow the pattern as written.

HeightWidthStarting ChainsRows
Lovey12123630
Stroller35309088
Receiving4040120100
Baby5242126130
Throw6052156150
Twin9066198225
Full/Queen9090270225
King108108324270

The Simple Lap Blanket Pattern

To start: With Color A, Ch 98

Row 1: In the second ch from the hook sc, sc into each ch across, turn. (97)

Row 2: Ch 2, in the first st (also known as the last sc from the row before) make a *sc, hdc and dc, sk two st(s), repeat from * across until there are three st(s) left. sk two st(s), sc into the last st, turn.(97)

Row 3: Ch 2, in the first st (also known as the last sc from the row before) make a *sc, hdc and dc, sk two st(s), repeat from * across until there are three st(s) left. sk two st(s), sc into the top of the turning ch from the row before, turn. (97)

Row 4 – 9: Repeat row 3

Row 10: Join in Color B, Repeat Row 3

Row 11 -19: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Row 20: Repeat Row 10

Row 21-29: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Row 30: Repeat Row 10

Row 31-39: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Row 40: Repeat Row 10

Row 41-49: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Row 50: Repeat Row 10

Row 51-59: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Row 60: Repeat Row 10

Row 61-69: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Row 70: Repeat Row 10

Row 71-79: Join in Color A, Repeat Row 3

Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout the blanket.

How to Crochet a Lap Blanket Video

This companion video will show you the first few rows of the stitch combination that was used in the beginner crochet lap blanket patterns design.

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Filed Under: Crochet Blankets, Free Crochet Patterns Tagged With: 2. Easy, 5.5 mm (I-9), Blue, Double Crochet, Feels Like Butta, Half Double Crochet, Lion Brand, Mandala, Single Crochet, Weight 4 - Medium

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Krista

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Comments

  1. Susan

    January 21, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    Can you suggest a border? Thank you for the lovely pattern.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      January 22, 2021 at 8:53 am

      Hi Susan! I love a simple border such as a single crochet or hdc.

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  2. carrie

    January 1, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    I ABSOLUTELY love this colors in it buy pattern only have A and B colors which is not real clear on what those colors are. Is there anyway that u can give me ALL the colors please

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      January 1, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Carrie,

      In the material section of the pattern it lists the colors for A & B.

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  3. Geetha

    December 3, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    Hi Krista,
    Quick question, if you don’t mind. I bought one roll of Mandala Tweed Dragonfly locally, and I’ll have to buy the others online or when they are in stock. But, I noticed when I got home, that my roll doesn’t have the dark charcoal and ice blue that your blanket has, which really adds some lovely contrast. Mine is pretty but lacks some of the depth of colors that your blanket has.
    Was Dragonfly and White the only color ways you used? Did you by any chance grab Horseshoe or something else also?
    Thank you so much. I love your website, you’ve helped me so much.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 3, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Good afternoon,
      I only used the Dragonfly in Mandala Tweed and Feels like Butta White. I did notice that some cakes varied in color quite a bit when I bought mine. I think my cake may have more powdered blue color in it than others.

      I hope this helps!

      Krista

      Reply
  4. Dana

    December 2, 2020 at 11:32 am

    Thanks for the great pattern, Krista! Just finished making this in the throw size, and I love it. The video was very helpful.

    A note for those looking to make this as a throw: I used 5 skeins of the Mandala and less than 1 skein of the butter yarn.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 2, 2020 at 11:37 am

      You are welcome Dana! I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  5. Jonnie Clark

    September 30, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    Hi Krista! Love love this pattern. I got the Mandala in Dragonfly also. Those colors are neutral yet beautiful colors. I made it a little longer and decided I wanted it a little wider as well.
    So I made a 3 row border (sort of an open cut out look with a pivot edge) with the white all around and I love how it turned out! Thank you for sharing this pattern.

    Blessings,
    Jonnie

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      December 2, 2020 at 11:40 am

      Thanks, Jonnie!
      I am so glad you liked this pattern! 🙂 I bet that border would look beautiful on it. Thank you for sharing.

      Krista

      Reply
  6. Terri Catherwood

    September 17, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    Hi, I’m new to crochet and I’m making this afghan for my sister. The one question I have is, wouldn’t the last row be a row of single crochet? The first row is single so I’d assume the last row would be the same.

    Thanks, love the look of this afghan.

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      September 17, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Hi Terri,
      I used the row of single crochets as a base to work into for the main stitch pattern but you can crochet a single crochet row at the end if you’d like. 🙂

      Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  7. Amy

    September 15, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    This is gorgeous! Can I make this using Bernat Blanket yarn which is 6, instead of 5? How would I modify for that? What size hook should I use?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      September 17, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Hi, Amy!

      I’d follow the label on the package for the Bernat Blanket Yarn for the hook size. You could crochet it as written but it would come up a bit bigger than what the pattern states. Happy Crocheting!

      Krista

      Reply
  8. Amy Marchese

    September 13, 2020 at 10:02 am

    This is beautiful! Can this be made using a 6 yarn like Bernat blanket? How should I adjust for that? Thank you.

    Reply
  9. Susan

    May 3, 2020 at 10:51 am

    To make a throw size, do you think 5 Mandala and two Feels Like butter would be sufficient?

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      May 3, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Yes! I believe that would be enough! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Susan

    May 3, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Absolutely love this! I made the Jane throw and love it as it goes perfectly with my couch. I can’t wait to make this one! The colors are great! Thank you so much for this beautiful lap blanket as well as all your patterns. ❤️

    Reply
    • Krista Cagle

      May 3, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks, Susan! I am so glad you like it! 🙂 Have a great day!

      Krista

      Reply

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  • Skill Level: 2. Easy
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand
  • Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Mandala
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 - Medium
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9)
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet
  • Color: Blue
  • Category: Crochet Blankets
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