Introduction
Crocheting is a delightful hobby that allows you to create beautiful and functional pieces for your home. One such piece that is both charming and cozy is the grape blanket — a delightful crochet pattern that combines simplicity with warmth. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you stepbystep on how to create your very own grape blanket, perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings or adding a splash of color to your living space.
Materials Needed
Before we dive into the crochet pattern, gather the following materials:
Yarn: Choose a soft, mediumweight yarn in grape (purple) and white. You will need approximately 5 skeins of grape yarn and 2 skeins of white yarn.
Crochet Hook: Use a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook for this project.
Scissors: To cut your yarn.
Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
Grape Blanket Crochet Pattern
This tutorial features a simple alternating pattern that creates a striking grape texture. We will be using basic crochet stitches, making it perfect for beginners.
Step 1: Start with a Foundation Chain
1. Make a Slip Knot: Start by making a slip knot on your crochet hook.
2. Chain (ch) 151: This will give you a width of about 50 inches, but you can adjust the chain length based on your desired blanket width.
Step 2: Row 1 – Double Crochet
1. Turn Your Work: Yarn over and insert your hook into the fourth chain from the hook.
2. Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, pull through (three loops on your hook), yarn over again, pull through two (two loops), yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops. Repeat this across the entire row until you reach the end. You should have 148 dc stitches at the end.
3. Chain 3: Turn your work.
Step 3: Row 2 – Grape Pattern
1. Change Color: Switch to your white yarn.
2. Shell Stitch: In the first stitch, work 5 dc (this is your shell). Skip the next stitch and single crochet (sc) in the following stitch.
3. Repeat Pattern: Continue this pattern across the row: 5 dc in the next stitch, skip 1, sc in the next. End with a shell stitch.
4. Chain 3: Turn your work.
Step 4: Rows 35 – Continuing the Pattern
1. Change Back to Grape Yarn: For the next row, repeat the pattern as in Row 2, alternating between the white and grape yarn for each row.
2. Continue This Process: Repeat rows 2 through 5, alternating colors and creating shells until your blanket reaches your desired length, typically around 60 inches.
Step 5: Finish the Blanket
1. Final Trim: Once you’ve reached your desired length, finish with one last row of double crochet in the grape color to provide a clean edge.
2. Weave in Ends: Use your yarn needle to weave in the loose ends of yarn to ensure a polished finish.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve made your very own grape blanket. Not only is this crochet pattern simple and manageable for beginners, but it also results in a beautiful, eyecatching piece that will keep you cozy for years to come. Whether as a gift or a personal creation, this grape blanket is sure to bring warmth and joy to your home. So grab your hook, and happy crocheting!