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Home » Free Crochet Patterns » Crochet Blankets » Free Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Updated May 7, 2020 by Krista Cagle 4 Comments Advertiser Disclosure
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This bold & bright crochet pattern would be perfect for an intermediate crocheter or a pro who is looking for a fun project.

This pattern works up quickly and would be a great gift for a new baby.

Simple Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern: The Elise

Scroll on down to find the free crochet blanket pattern to find out what you’ll need to get started on this new blanket as soon as possible.

Have fun crocheting!

The Yarn

For this blanket, I used a worsted weight yarn from a local craft store but I would recommend using Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand to achieve the same results as shown.

You will need about 1500 yards of yarn to make the same size blanket as written below.

Ready to Get Started?

I am excited for you to start this pattern. Scroll on down to find the free crochet pattern and start crocheting your next project today.

Bright & Bold Crochet Blanket Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • Size H crochet hook 5 mm
  • 5 Different Color Balls of Worsted Weight Yarn, 270 yards approximately each (Medium 4) I Used Loops & Threads ® Impeccable™ Yarn in (A) Cherry (two balls), (B) Soft Rose, (C) Black, (D) True Grey.
  • I highly recommend Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand as a good substitute.
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

  • Ch: Chain
  • St:  Stitch
  • Dc:  Double Crochet
  • FpDc: Front Post Double Crochet
  • Sk: Skip
  • BpDC: Back Post Double Crochet
  • Sl St: Slip Stitch
  • Rep: Repeat

Notes

  • You MAY sell items made from this pattern. If you choose to sell items made from this pattern please link back to me at www.easycrochet.com for credit. Thank you for respecting my work.
  • I will refer to the different color skeins of yarn as Color A, Color B, etc.
  • Learn about the Double Crochet Stitch that is used in this pattern.
  • Learn more about the Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet too.

Gauge

  • 2 Shells = 4 inches

Finished Size

  • Approximately 41 X 36

Crochet Blanket Pattern: The Elise

To start: Ch 121 Using Color A

Row 1:  Starting in 5th Ch from hook * work [2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc] in same St. (shell), Sk 2 Ch, 1 Dc in next Ch, Sk 2 Ch, rep from * across, end with Sk 2 Ch, 1 Dc in last Chain (20 Shells) Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, *work [2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc] (shell) in next Ch 2 space from previous row, 1FpDc around next Dc (from previous row), (you now should have one Dc left untouched from the previous row, leave it be) rep from * across, end with 1 Dc in top of the Ch 3 of previous row.

Row 3:  Ch 3, * work [2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc] in next Ch 2 space, 1 BpDc around next Dc (from previous row), (you now should have one Dc left untouched from the previous row) rep from * across, end with 1 Dc in top of the Ch 3 of previous row.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: Repeat Row 3, now switch yarn to Color B, You can use my tutorial on how to change colors if needed.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2 Using Color B

Row 7: Repeat Row 3 Using Color B; now switch yarn to Color C.

Row 8:  Repeat Row 2 Using Color C

Row 9: Repeat Row 3 Using Color C

Row 10: Repeat Row 2 Using Color C

Row 11: Repeat Row 3 Using Color C, now switch yarn to color A

Row 12: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 13: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A

Row 14: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 15: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A

Row 16: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 17: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A

Row 18: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 19: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A; now switch yarn to Color B

Row 20: Repeat Row 2 Using Color B

Row 21: Repeat Row 3 Using Color B

Row 22: Repeat Row 2 Using Color B

Row 23: Repeat Row 3 Using Color B

Row 24: Repeat Row 2 Using Color B

Row 25: Repeat Row 3 Using Color B; now switch yarn to Color A

Row 26:  Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 27: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A; now switch yarn to Color B

Row 28: Repeat Row 2 Using Color B

Row 29: Repeat Row 3 Using Color B; now switch yarn to Color A

Row 30: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 31: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A; now switch yarn to Color D

Row 32: Repeat Row 2 Using Color D

Row 33: Repeat Row 3 Using Color D

Row 34: Repeat Row 2 Using Color D

Row 35: Repeat Row 3 Using Color D

Row 36: Repeat Row 2 Using Color D

Row 37: Repeat Row 3 Using Color D

Row 38: Repeat Row 2 Using Color D

Row 39: Repeat Row 3 Using Color D; now switch yarn to Color A

Row 40: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 41: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A

Row 42: Repeat Row 2 Using Color A

Row 43: Repeat Row 3 Using Color A; now switch yarn to Color C

Row 44: Repeat Row 2 Using Color C

Row 45: Repeat Row 3 Using Color C; now switch yarn to Color B

Row 46: Repeat Row 2 Using Color B

Row 47: Repeat Row 3 Using Color B

Finishing

Fasten off with an Sl St. weave in loose ends with yarn needle throughout the blanket.

Simple Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern: The Elise

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet blanket pattern! If you have any questions please feel free to ask! I am more than happy to assist in any way possible.

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Filed Under: Crochet Blankets, Free Crochet Patterns Tagged With: 3. Intermediate, 5 mm (H-8), Double Crochet, Impeccable, Loops and Threads, Pink, Weight 4 - Medium

Happy Crafting!

Krista

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  1. Lorraine

    June 29, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    Could you give multiples of The Elise? Also in future patterns please so designs can be made larger or smaller. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Krista

      July 2, 2018 at 10:42 am

      Hi! Any Chain # will work for this blanket since it is worked in single crochets. 🙂 Happy Crocheting.

      Reply

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  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate
  • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads
  • Yarn Name: Impeccable
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 - Medium
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8)
  • Stitches: Double Crochet
  • Color: Pink
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