Chunky Crochet Basketweave Blanket

Chunky Crochet Basketweave Blanket

Introduction

Welcome to your new favorite crochet project! The Chunky Crochet Basketweave Blanket is not only a beautiful addition to your home decor but also a cozy companion for chilly evenings. Featuring a textured basketweave pattern, this blanket is made using super bulky yarn in warm tones of cream, mustard, and gray. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a plush and inviting blanket that adds warmth and style to any room.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn in cream, mustard, and gray
• Crochet Hook: Size N/P (10 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 stitches and 4 rows = 4 inches in basketweave pattern

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Foundation Chain: With the cream yarn, make a slip knot and chain 100. This will be the foundation of your blanket.
2. Row 1: Double crochet (dc) in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Chain 2 (this counts as your first double crochet). Now, *front post double crochet (fpdc) around the next 4 stitches, then back post double crochet (bpdc) around the next 4 stitches; repeat from * across the row, ending with fpdc around the last 4 stitches. Turn your work.
4. Row 3: Chain 2. Now, *bpdc around the next 4 stitches, then fpdc around the next 4 stitches; repeat from * across the row, ending with bpdc around the last 4 stitches. Turn your work.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3: Continue to repeat Rows 2 and 3 to create the basketweave pattern. This will give your blanket its lovely texture.
6. Color Changes: After every 10 rows, change to mustard yarn to create a beautiful color block effect. To change colors, simply finish the last stitch of the row with the new color yarn instead of the old one.
7. Continue Crocheting: Keep crocheting in the basketweave pattern until your blanket reaches your desired length. This could be anywhere from 40 to 60 inches, depending on your preference.
8. Finishing: Once you have reached the desired length, fasten off your yarn by cutting it, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the last loop on your hook to secure it. Weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle to give your blanket a clean finish.

Now you have your very own Chunky Crochet Basketweave Blanket! Enjoy the cozy warmth and the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands.