Simple Half Double Crochet Blanket

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Who knew a simple half double crochet blanket could be so lovely and modern?  This quick blanket will be a new favorite pattern and a joy to work on! Scroll down for the free pattern or you can purchase the printable PDF of the pattern right here in my shop.

When my in laws were visiting over the summer, my MIL saw the Coco Throw which I made for my husband and asked if I like gray.

OF COURSE!

She commented that she likes gray too and I filed that info away. I knew I wanted to make them a blanket, I knew it needed to have gray, and I knew it needed to be somewhat of a simple pattern because….

crocheting blankets can be boring!

Are you with me?

The finished product is worth all the effort, but sometimes, in the middle of it, when it seems like a blanket will never come to an end, it is really hard to remember that!

Enter the perfect stitch: the half double crochet. It is so simple and rhythmic and the fabric it creates is perfect for a soft and squishy throw.

This is the kind of crochet project you can pick up at anytime and work a row or two. It can be your between WIPs project. Or you can plow through it and finish it quicker than you’ll believe.

Knowing that this blanket was headed to my sweet in-laws also help propel me to the finish line! We made sure to fill it with grandkiddo cuddles before boxing it up and shipping it out to them!

What yarn should be used for the Simple Half Double Crochet Blanket?

Using a bulky category 5 yarn makes this simple throw fast, soft and squishy! Unfortunately the Big Twist Chunky Yarn that I used has been discontinued.

Some other good options would be Premier Serenity Chunky or Lion Brand’s Color Me Easy. I haven’t work with either of those yarns but their look and composition are similar.

Even a thinner super bulky would work nicely. If you decide to use a thicker super bulky yarn, going up in hook size would be a good idea to keep that great drape of the blanket.

Please make sure to make your own gauge swatch to determine how much yarn you’ll need for your blanket.

What if I want a ribbed half double crochet blanket?

Go find a different pattern. I am totally kidding! If you like a more textured ribbed look, it is super easy to make that happen with this pattern! Simply work into the back loop only of each half double crochet.

You can see the difference in texture created in the Easy Crochet Baby Blanket which is done in back loop only half double crochets.

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Simple Half Double Crochet Blanket

Skill Level: Beginner

Gauge: 4″ x 4″ = 8 rows by 9 hdcs

Finished Size: 55″ wide by 59″ long

Materials:

Category 5, Bulky Yarn: Sample Used Big Twist Yarns Chunky (5oz/142gm, 195 yds/178 m)

• 3 skeins in Slate (Color A – darkest color)

• 3 skeins in Dove (Color B – medium color)

• 4 skeins in Cloud White (Color C – lightest color)

Size L/8.0 mm crochet hook (Need a new size L hook?)

Large Eye Needle (this kind works great with thicker yarns!)

Abbreviations:

ch(s): chain(s)
hdc(s): half double crochet(s)
sc(s): single crochet(s)
sl st: slip stitch

Notes:

The ch 1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch. Chaining 1 instead 2 at the beginning of a half double crochet row is a matter of preference.

If you need a little help on where to place the sc for the border, check out the images in the Easy Baby Blanket post for guidance.

Simple Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern Instructions

Ch 128 with the Color A

R1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn.

R2: ch 1, hdc in each stitch, turn.

R3-37: repeat row 2.

R38: Change to Color B, repeat row 2.

R39-74: repeat row 2.

R75: Change to Color C, repeat row 2.

R76-111: repeat row 2.

Border: with Color C, ch 1, sc around the entire outside placing a sc, ch 1, sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

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