Single And Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern
In this free pattern I am very excited to walk you through the simple pattern to make a beautiful crochet blanket with easy crochet stitches. There are only a couple of simple stitches used to make this blanket, making it a great project to try if you are just learning how to crochet.
Easy Single and Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern
To make this free crochet blanket pattern, there are a few special stitches that you will need to know how to make before getting started. The entire blanket is made using some foundational stitches at the beginning of the blanket, then the stitch pattern throughout the blanket only requires the single and half double crochet stitch.
You don’t even need to know how to make double crochet stitches for this blanket. Plus the stitch pattern makes a beautiful design and texture that it’s a blanket pattern to enjoy. Don’t worry though, I will walk you through each step of the way, so that it’s a fun crochet project no matter how much crochet experience you have.
I love to use soft yarn when making this blanket pattern, but if you are just starting out, it might be wise to try some basic yarn where you can see your stitches before using the velvet yarn that I have used in these pictures.
I love to use this pattern when making a crochet blanket because it is easy, and repetitive. Once you get the basics of the pattern, and get into your groove, it is a crochet blanket that works up pretty quickly, and I find it to be a relaxing project to make. Hopefully, you will too!
No matter if this is your first crochet blanket to make, or you simply want to make a fun and cozy blanket, this is a great blanket pattern to try, using only the single and half double crochet stitches, making it the perfect option.
The Basic Stitches Used
If you are just starting out, there are a couple of new crochet stitches you will need to know how to make. Those are the chain stitch, the single crochet stitch, and the half double crochet stitch. Once you know how to make these basic crochet stitches, you can easily make the whole blanket by following our written pattern and picture tutorial.
Let’s jump into the detailed crochet pattern so that you can get started making your own single and half double crochet blanket using our free pattern.
The Single And Half Double Stitch Crochet Pattern
Materials
6 skeins Ombre Bernat Blanket Yarn
8.0 mm crochet hook
Makes an approximate 50×60 inch throw blanket size (I made mine a bit longer)
Please note that this pattern is written in US Terms
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitches
sc – single crochet stitches
hdc – half double crochet stitches
How to make the Single and Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern
Row 1: ch 103 to make the foundation chain.
Row 2-3: ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across
Row 4: ch 2, turn, hdc in the first 3 sts, skip the next st, in the next work a sc and hdc, skip the next st. Repeat from * to * across, finish off with 3 hdc sts in the last 3 sts.
Row 5: ch 2, turn. hdc in the first 3 sts, working in the next hdc, make sc, hdc, *skip to the next hdc st, make sc, hdc in the same st.* Repeat from * to * across. Hdc in the last 3 hdc sts to finish the end of the row.
Repeat row 5 to make the body of the blanket. Repeat this row until the blanket is as long as you desire it to be, then make the closing boarder to finish it off.
Row 6-7: ch 2, turn, hdc in every st across.
Finish off the blanket and weave in any loose ends of yarn.
Single and Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern Copyright
Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!
Single and half double crochet blanket pattern Tips and Tricks
The Turning Chian
In this pattern I recommend making two chain stitches for your turning chain. Some people prefer to make three, but it is my preference to make two. Please feel free to do however many work best for you.
Do I have to make the blanket with an edge?
No, you do not. If you want, you can remove the edging and just make the entire blanket the stitch pattern. The edging is nice, because it gives the blanket a lovely finished appearance without any additional work from you, but you can skip it if you prefer.
The crochet hook size
I have given my recommended crochet hook size to use for this blanket pattern with this particular yarn. However, if you prefer, you can increase the hook size for a larger hook giving you bigger loops if you prefer, or a smaller hook for tighter stitches.
However, if you are using a different yarn, you will definitely want to check and see what crochet hook size is recommended. Often the skein label will give you the recommended mm hook size for that particular yarn. This is a good place to start, then you can increase it or decrease it as needed.
Please note, if you are using a different crochet hook size, you may also need to reconsider how much yarn you will need to make your particular size blanket.
Using a solid color yarn
If you want, a great option is to use a single color of yarn to make this crochet blanket. I chose to use yarn with variegated colors, but really the color of the blanket is entirely your choice.
Changing your desired length
If you want, you can absolutely change the finished size of your crochet blanket to make any size you prefer. A baby blanket, which is a very common size to make, is going to be much smaller, and will require fewer skeins of yarn to make. To change the finished size of your crochet blanket, you will simply make as many chain stitches as needed to reach your desired size. Make sure that you have an even number of stitches, plus one chain stitch for turning.
Determining how much yarn to use
Determining how much yarn to use is the difficult part, for me at least. First, you will want to decide what size you want your crochet blanket to be. Do you want it to be a throw blanket size, a lapghan size (which is basically a lap blanket), a crib size, baby blanket size, or larger to cover your bed.
Once you decide this, you will need to take the measurement of the blanket you want to make, for example in this pattern I tell you how to make a 50in by 60in throw blanket. Then read your yarn label, on it, the manufacturer will tell you how many yards the skein is, and how many stitches in the gauge. For example this yarn I am using is 220 yards, with a gauge of 4″ x 4″ 7sc x 8r with 8 mm/US L-11 Crochet Hook.
There is a formula you can use to determine how much you need. For this specific blanket it would be (50×60[the size]x7[sc]) x8[r]÷220[yards] equals 763.64 divide by 220 yards equals approximately 3.47 skeins of this particular yarn needed to make a 50×60 inch blanket.
Formula: (50×60×7)×8÷220=763.636363636364/220 yards = 3.47 skeins
BUT the total amount of yarn you need may change depending on the type of stitch you are using for the blanket. I ended up using more than four skeins for this blanket.
Making color changes
If you want, you can also make color changes. You can do this by cutting the yarn, tying it and weaving in the ends of the yarn. This is the method you’ll want to follow when you reach the end of each skein. However, if you change rows more often, you can just carry the yarn up a row or two by stitching around the unused color. Essentially hiding it inside without having to worry about hiding loose ends of yarn.
Single and Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern for Beginners
This crochet blanket using a basic single and half double crochet stitch is an easy type of stitch that is great for new crocheters, or if you are simply looking for a nice yet simple blanket pattern, this is the perfect crochet blanket pattern for you.
In order to make this easy crochet blanket pattern you will only need to know how to make three crochet stitches, as well as how to read a pattern and follow instructions in order to make this pretty crochet blanket.
Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my single and half double crochet blanket pattern. This is a fun yet easy crochet blanket pattern to make which allows you to make a beautiful textured crochet blanket. I hope you will give this free crochet blanket pattern a try, and I hope you enjoy making it!
Happy Crocheting!
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Single And Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern
Materials
- 6 skeins Ombre Bernat Blanket Yarn
- 8.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
Instructions
- Row 1: ch 103 to make the foundation chain.
- Row 2-3: ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across
- Row 4: ch 2, turn, hdc in the first 3 sts, skip the next st, in the next work a sc and hdc, skip the next st. Repeat from * to * across, finish off with 3 hdc sts in the last 3 sts.
- Row 5: ch 2, turn. hdc in the first 3 sts, working in the next hdc, make sc, hdc, *skip to the next hdc st, make sc, hdc in the same st.* Repeat from * to * across. Hdc in the last 3 hdc sts to finish the end of the row.
- Repeat row 5 to make the body of the blanket. Repeat this row until the blanket is as long as you desire it to be, then make the closing boarder to finish it off.
- Row 6-7: ch 2, turn, hdc in every st across.
- Finish off the blanket and weave in any loose ends of yarn.
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