Herringbone Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern

A soft crochet blanket is a lovely way to bring color and handmade texture into your home. This Herringbone Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern uses one repeated stitch to create a gently slanted texture, making it an approachable project for crocheters ready to learn a variation of half double crochet.

The supplied photo provides beautiful color inspiration: aqua, blush pink, pale yellow, and muted lavender. The written instructions begin with a soft pink shade called Meteor. You can make a single-color blanket or choose your own stripes. The exact stripe sequence in the photograph is not provided.

You will find the free PDF download link at the end of this post. The PDF includes the supplied row instructions, stitch guidance, sizing notes, and an optional stripe suggestion. One of the joys of making a herringbone crochet blanket is watching the texture develop as you work. The gently slanted stitches add interest even when you use a single color, allowing the yarn itself to become part of the design. Choose a shade you love, and take time during the first few rows to become comfortable with the stitch sequence.

Herringbone Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern

If you are using several colors, laying your yarns side by side before starting can help you plan a balanced palette. Soft pastel shades create a gentle combination, while a deeper accent can make individual stripes stand out. Keep a simple record of your color changes and completed rows so you can return to the project easily after a break.

For a thoughtful handmade gift, consider choosing colors that suit the recipient’s home or personal taste. Once the blanket is finished, include a small care card with washing and drying instructions from the yarn label. This practical finishing touch helps the recipient care for the blanket and enjoy your handmade work for years to come.

Materials

• Size I crochet hook, 5.5 mm.
• Worsted-weight yarn; the supplied instructions name a soft pink shade, Meteor.
• Scissors and a tapestry needle.
• A removable stitch marker; two markers can make both edges easier to identify.

The original instructions do not specify yarn brand, fiber, total yardage, or gauge. Choose enough yarn after making a swatch rather than relying on an unverified skein count. Use yarns of a similar weight and fiber when combining colors.

Finished Size and Skill Level

The stated finished size is approximately 36 × 45 inches (91.4 × 114.3 cm). Your actual measurements depend on yarn, hook, and tension. This is a confident-beginner project: you should be comfortable with chains, yarn overs, turning rows, and counting stitches.

Abbreviations: US Crochet Terms

• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• YO: yarn over
• HHDC: herringbone half double crochet

How to Work Herringbone Half Double Crochet

Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, and yarn over again. Pull up a loop and draw that newly pulled loop directly through the first loop already on the hook. Two loops remain. Yarn over and draw through both loops to complete one HHDC.

Work through both top loops of each stitch unless otherwise stated. A regular half double crochet finishes differently, so take a moment to practice this pull-through sequence before starting the blanket.

Step-by-Step Blanket Instructions

Foundation: With Meteor or your chosen first color, chain 130. Make the chain evenly and avoid pulling it too tightly.

Row 1: Work one HHDC in the third chain from the hook and in each remaining chain. You have 128 HHDC stitches. Chain 1 and turn. The two skipped foundation chains do not count as a stitch for this pattern.

Row 2: Work one HHDC into the first stitch and each stitch across. You have 128 HHDC stitches. Chain 1 and turn. The turning chain does not count as a stitch.

Continue: Repeat Row 2 until the blanket measures approximately 45 inches, or your desired length. On the final row, omit the turning chain, fasten off, and weave in the ends securely.

Keep Your Edges Straight

Place a marker in the first HHDC of each row. When you turn, that marker identifies the last stitch to work on the following row. Move it into the first stitch of the new row as you progress. Count occasionally to confirm that every row still contains 128 stitches.

Missing the last stitch can gradually narrow the blanket. Adding a stitch into the turning chain can make it wider. Consistent stitch placement is more useful than trying to pull uneven edges into shape later.

Optional Pastel Stripes

For a version inspired by the photograph, try aqua, blush, pale yellow, and lavender. One simple option is to work four rows per color and repeat that sequence until you reach your desired length. This is a suggested variation, not a reconstruction of the photographed stripe counts.

To change color, complete the final yarn over and pull-through of the last HHDC with the new color. Then chain 1 with the new color and turn. Leave tails long enough to weave securely through several stitches.

Customize the Size

There is no stitch multiple to maintain. For this starting method, the number of HHDC stitches is the foundation-chain count minus two. A foundation of 102 chains, for example, produces 100 stitches.

Make a swatch in HHDC and measure its stitch gauge. Multiply your stitches per inch by your desired width, round to a whole stitch, then add two foundation chains. Adjust the length separately by working more or fewer rows; changing the width does not automatically change the height.

Ready to begin? Download the printable Herringbone Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern below, make a swatch, and enjoy building your blanket one row at a time.

Herringbone Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern

Weave in the tails in several directions without tightening the fabric. If blocking is needed, follow the yarn label and check your method on a swatch first. A border is optional and is not included in the supplied instructions.

The repeating rows make this blanket a relaxing project, while color changes offer plenty of room for personal choices. Whether you choose soft pink throughout or a cheerful pastel palette, the herringbone texture gives the finished piece a lovely handmade character.