Festive Heart and Stripes Christmas Crochet Blanket Pattern
Heart & Stripes Crochet Blanket Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Red yarn (approximately 800g)
- White yarn (approximately 1000g)
- Suggested: Soft acrylic or acrylic blend yarn for durability and softness.
- Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
Gauge:
- 4” x 4” square = 16 stitches x 8 rows in shell stitch pattern. Adjust hook size as needed.
Finished Size:
- Approximately 50” x 60” (adjustable by adding/removing rows or columns).
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
Pattern Overview:
This blanket alternates between red and white stripes, with embedded red heart motifs in white sections. It features a textured, shell-like stitch pattern and a scalloped border.
Instructions:
Step 1: Start the Foundation
- Using white yarn, ch 150 (or any multiple of 10, plus 6 extra stitches for turning).
- Row 1: Starting in the 4th ch from hook, work 1 dc. Skip 2 ch, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Repeat from * to * across. Turn.
Step 2: Shell Stitch Stripes
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in the next dc. Skip 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next dc. Repeat across. Turn.
- Repeat Row 2 for 10 rows to create the first stripe in white.
Step 3: Change Colors
- Switch to red yarn. Repeat Row 2 for the next 10 rows.
- Alternate between 10 rows of white and 10 rows of red until the blanket reaches your desired length.
Step 4: Adding Heart Motifs
- Placement: Hearts are added to the white stripes only.
- On Row 5 of each white section, work the following:
- Use intarsia or tapestry crochet to switch to red yarn and form a heart. For a 10-row stripe, place the heart in the center 6 rows of the stripe.
- Chart for a small heart (10 stitches wide x 6 rows tall):
Row 1: x Row 2: x x Row 3: x x Row 4: x x Row 5: x x Row 6: x x
Step 5: Finishing Edges
- After completing all stripes and hearts, finish with a scalloped border:
- Round 1: Attach white yarn. Sc evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner.
- Round 2: Work (sc, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st) to create scallops. Repeat around.
Step 6: Weave in Ends
Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends.
Notes:
- For larger hearts or additional motifs, adjust the stitch count and placement within the white stripes.
- Customize colors to suit your preference (e.g., pink and cream for Valentine’s Day!).
This pattern will give you a festive, cozy blanket perfect for decoration or cuddling up during the holiday season! Let me know if you’d like further guidance on the stitches or techniques.