Rainbow Striped Crochet Blanket

Rainbow Striped Crochet Blanket

This colorful blanket showcases a beautiful array of rainbow colors, creating a lively and inviting look. The repeating rows of vibrant stripes are achieved with simple crochet stitches, making it an excellent project for beginners eager to add some color to their crochet repertoire.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Gauge

4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) = 16 stitches x 20 rows in single crochet (sc).

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat

Instructions

Note: Change colors to create stripes as desired.

1. Foundation Row: With red yarn, ch 152.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (151 sts) Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
4. Rep Row 2 until you have 10 rows of red.
5. Change to orange yarn, rep Row 2 until you have 10 rows of orange.
6. Continue changing colors after every 10 rows following the rainbow sequence: yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
7. Once you have completed the color stripe pattern four times, finish with 10 rows of the last color.
8. Finishing: Weave in all your ends using a tapestry needle.
9. Block the blanket if necessary to achieve uniformity and straight edges.

Enjoy snuggling under your newly made Rainbow Striped Crochet Blanket!