If you are 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 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! 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.
| Height | Width | Starting Chains | Rows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey | 12 | 12 | 36 | 30 |
| Stroller | 35 | 30 | 90 | 88 |
| Receiving | 40 | 40 | 120 | 100 |
| Baby | 52 | 42 | 126 | 130 |
| Throw | 60 | 52 | 156 | 150 |
| Twin | 90 | 66 | 198 | 225 |
| Full/Queen | 90 | 90 | 270 | 225 |
| King | 108 | 108 | 324 | 270 |
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. (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. (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.
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. ❤️
To make a throw size, do you think 5 Mandala and two Feels Like butter would be sufficient?
Yes! I believe that would be enough! 🙂
Thanks, Susan! I am so glad you like it! 🙂 Have a great day!
Krista
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?
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
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.
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