Easy Blocks Blanket

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So here it is, Basic Blocks Blanket and best of all (in my opinion) it is borderless AND REVERSIBLE! It looks just as good on the back as it does on the front.  Meaning that once that final end is woven in, you are done and ready to rock!  How cool is that?

This pattern is FREE to view on my webpage or alternatively you can buy the pretty, printable, premium PDF to add to your pattern collection while supporting a small business owner.

Why should I buy the PDF version?

This is a question that I get asked A LOT.  So I will try my best to let you know why I think the PDF trumps the web version.

• Printable.  Easy to manage and print out so you can take with you anywhere.

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• It is pretty.  I do spend a little time trying to get it to look just right so that not only do you have the functional pattern but it’s nice to look at also.

• You get both US and UK terminology.

• It supports me and enables me to continue to create content for you to enjoy.

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I really don’t want to buy the PDF version.

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Thank you as always for supporting me every step of the way. Now let’s get to the blanket!

First off can I just say if you have any pets I am sure you feel very much like me, in that you love them to pieces but the very moment you try to do something productive, furry faces appear!

I’d also love to give my very wonderful testers a shout out. I cannot do this without them and they slave away fixing my endless errors. Claire Campbell is currently weaving in eleventy hundred ends because she didn’t take my rule of 10 advice seriously and now wants to throttle me or the blanket!

Loraine, Sallyanne, Theresa and Claire have done an amazing job ensuring this pattern works right for you to enjoy and also showcase all the various shades that it can be created in. Thank you so much all of you!

Pattern written in US crochet terms (Paid version includes both terms)

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Finished Size: Entirely up to you. As per the pattern described, 56cm x 48cm is the measurements my blanket measured as it was for a car seat.

Hook Size: 4mm

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in shades, White, Empire, Cloud Blue, Spearmint, Sage. Alternatively LoveCrafts Paintbox range is an excellent choice of yarn for this project and has a wide range of shades available. Check them out here.

160g in total – 472meters

Any shade/weight and corresponding hook can be used.

Gauge: Not needed for this blanket

Additional Materials: Stitch Markers, Scissors, Tapestry Needle, Blocking board, pins, steamer or spray (blocking is optional)

Notes

Instructions in the PDF for making the blanket wider.

Copyright of Fiona Campbell, Flo’s Crafty Crochet. Original pattern made by Fiona Campbell. This pattern is made for personal use only. You may not distribute, reproduce, publish, translate, alter or resell this pattern in any way or form. You may sell the finished product.  Please credit Flo’s Crafty Crochet in all promotions of your work.

 
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Abbreviations

Chain(s) – CH(S)

Space – SP

Skip – SK

Repeat – Rep

Slip Stitch – SL ST

Stitch(es) – ST(S)

Finish Off – FO

Back Loop Only – BLO

Front Loop Only – FLO

Single Crochet – SC

Half Double Crochet – HDC

Double Crochet – DC

Front Post Double Crochet – FPDC 

Special Stitches

Front Post DC –  Yarn over, insert hook around post of the stitch from the front to back to front, yarn over, pull through, [yarn, pull through 2 loops on hook] twice.  Essentially a normal DC stitch but worked around the post of the previous stitch.

Colour Order

White – A

Empire – B

Cloud Blue – C

Sage – D

Spearmint – E

PATTERN

CH 90

With B

Row 1: SC in 2nd ST and each ST. (89SC)

Still working in B but in the BLO from this point forward and throughout the pattern except for 1st and last stitches and the DC which are worked into the front loop on the row below.   

Row 2:  CH1, HDC in each ST across. (89 HDC)

With White

Row 3:  CH1, DC in FLO from Row 2.  *SC in next 3 ST, DC into loop below* rep to last 4 ST.  SC in next 3, DC in FLO from Row 2 ( 23 DC in loop from previous row, 66SC)

With C

Row 4: CH1, SC in each ST across. (1st and last ST worked through both loops) (89SC)

With White

Row 5: Join through both loops, CH1 then FPDC around DC from previous row,  *SC in next 3 ST, DC into loop below* rep to last 4 ST.  SC in next 3, at the last stitch, hook through both loops and pull up a loop, then work a FPDC around the last DC.  (2FPDC, 21 DC in loop from previous row, 66 SC)

Last ST the FPDC is worked both through the last ST and around the FPDC from the previous row.

With D

Row 6: CH1, SC in each ST across. (1st and last ST worked through both loops) (89SC)

With White

Row 7: Join through both loops, CH1 then FPDC around FPDC from previous row,  *SC in next 3 ST, DC into loop below, SK 1 SC on working row* rep to last 4 ST.  SC in next 3, at the last stitch, hook through both loops and pull up a loop, then work a FPDC in last ST.  (2FPDC, 21 DC in loop from previous row, 66 SC)

Last ST the FPDC is worked both through the last ST and around the FPDC from the previous row.

Repeat rows 6 & 7 until your  blanket measures the length desired ****  

Final rows

With B

Row ***: CH1, SC in each ST across. (1st and last ST worked through both loops) Turn(89SC)

Row ***: CH1, HDC in FLO in each ST across. (1st and last ST worked through both loops) (89SC)

Finish off and weave in ends.

The border is a natural one created as you work.

Thank you so much. Please leave a comment if you have enjoyed making this and don’t forget to share and tag me in all your wonderful makes.

Fiona