Hello, beloved My Crafts Ideas blog readers! I hope you’re all doing well. As we all know, crochet is a wonderful art form that allows us to create beautiful pieces through the intricate dance of yarn and hooks. Today, I’m thrilled to present a pattern that has a special spot in my heart – the enchanting Trio Blanket. I’m optimistic that you’ll fall in love with this pattern recommendation just as I have.
Created using three Scheepjes Whirls, this design simplifies the crochet process with a straightforward, repetitive stitch pattern. Despite the vibrant color variations, you’ll only have six loose ends to tidy up! I offer numerous color combination ideas to match your personal taste and surroundings.
This pattern’s two-row repetition allows you to unwind, catch up on your favorite Netflix series, or look after your little ones while crafting something that will amaze your friends. I trust you’ll find this project enjoyable!
It’s truly enchanting, just as I mentioned earlier. The results can vary greatly depending on the colors you select and the sequence in which you use the three yarn cakes.
Now that I hope you’re inspired to create your own masterpiece, let’s dive into the TRIO BLANKET pattern!
I chose to work with a 3.5mm (E) crochet hook, which I found to be ideal for achieving a graceful drape. You’ll need just one cake of each of the three colors. While gauge isn’t extremely crucial for this project, my gauge was approximately 17.5 rows x 22 double crochets = 4 inches (10cm) in this specific stitch pattern.
Size Specifications:
- • Sample A Blanket: 33 inches by 64 inches (84cm by 162cm)
- • Sample B Blanket: 38 inches by 50 inches (97cm by 128cm)
Should you desire to modify the dimensions of your blanket, use a multiple of 6 stitches, and then add 4 more to reach your preferred width. Keep in mind that since you crochet until the yarn is depleted, widening the blanket will result in a reduction in its height.
A couple of helpful tips: • When transitioning between colors, pull the new color through in the final step over the last stitch of the row, allowing the yarn to be carried loosely along the edges while leaving the old color without cutting the yarn. This method is fantastic because it reduces the number of loose ends to weave in to just six! Can you spot the yarn that has been loosely carried along the edge? It remains inconspicuous as long as it’s not pulled too tightly, preserving neat edges. You’ll observe that the black yarn was “dropped,” and the subsequent color in the sequence (white) is gently pulled up during the final step over the last stitch of the row.
All yarn cakes for Sample A were extracted from the center of each cake, while the yarn cakes for Sample B were drawn from the center of A and the outer portions of B and C. Keep in mind that you have the creative freedom to choose where to pull your yarn from, allowing your imagination to flourish!
Stitch abbreviations:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
Blanket Instructions:
Sample A was created with an initial chain of 208 stitches (6 x 34 repetitions + 4); Sample B was crafted with a starting chain of 244 stitches (6 x 40 + 4).
Start with a chain that is a multiple of 6 plus 4.
Foundation Row: Begin with color A. Half-double crochet (hdc) in the third chain from the hook, hdc in the next chain. *Chain 3, skip the next 3 chains, hdc in each of the next 3 chains; repeat from * across, then turn your work. Drop color A and pull color B through the last loops. (206 stitches for Sample A; 242 stitches for Sample B)
Row 1: Using color B, chain 3, skip the next 3 hdc, *working over the next chain-3 space, double crochet (dc) in each of the next 3 skipped chains in the foundation chain, chain 3, skip the next 3 hdc, repeat from * across, single crochet (sc) in the top of the turning chain, and turn. Drop color B, draw color C through the last loops.
Row 2: With color C, work over the chain-3 space, stack a single crochet (sc) in the first stitch two rows below, and dc in the next 2 stitches two rows below. *Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, work over the next chain-3 space, dc in each of the next 3 skipped stitches two rows below; repeat from * across, then turn. Drop color C, draw color A through the last loops.
Row 3: Using color A, chain 3, skip the next 3 dc, *working over the next chain-3 space, dc in each of the next 3 skipped dc two rows below, chain 3; repeat from * across, sc in the top of the stacked sc, and turn. Drop color A, draw color B through the last loops.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3, alternating colors A, B, and C, until there is not enough yarn to complete more than the final row.
Final Row: Work over the chain-3 space, stack a single crochet in the first stitch two rows below, and dc in the next 2 stitches two rows below. *Hdc in the next 3 stitches, work over the chain-3 space, dc in the next 3 stitches two rows below; repeat from * across.
Your final row is a repetition of Row 2, but with a change: Replace the dc that works over the chain-3 space with an hdc. This will give your blanket a slightly straighter edge. If you have enough yarn and prefer to end your final row with a Row 3 repeat, you can certainly do so in the same manner!
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