Free Reversible Interlocking Crochet Blanket Pattern + Video Tutorial
What’s better than one blanket? TWO! This gorgeous blanket made with the interlocking crochet technique makes two beautiful patterns meaning no wrong side! Each side has a different pattern with a strong contrast! You are going to love creating this free pattern for a interlocking crochet blanket, although a challenge it is a very fun project and you can do it with the help of this full step-by-step video tutorial!
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Pattern Description and Crochet Tips
This pattern is designated as an Advanced Skill Level pattern because this special crochet technique is a huge undertaking.
For this pattern I have only written it for one size, however I have included a section below explaining the multiple and how to make different blanket sizes.
When choosing your yarns for this project be sure to pick contrasting colors to really make this beautiful blanket pop.
For mine I chose a solid for my first color (Pound of Love in Vanilla) and a self striping yarn for my second color (Mandala in Centaur) it does all the work for you, giving the effect of crochet color work!
Be sure to place a stitch marker in the last st of the end of each row before switching to the next color so that your stitches do not get dropped.
We never work in the chain spaces in this pattern, we only in the double crochet stitches and the turning chain.
Interlocking crochet is one of a few wonderful crochet techniques that creates a reversible fabric if you do not like the mosaic option.
What is Interlocking Crochet
Interlocking Crochet is a technique that is also called mosaic crochet, double filet crochet, interweave or intermeshing. However you call it, one thing is for sure, it is gorgeous! This special crochet technique creates double-sided designs!
This is a crochet technique where you create two layers of fabric (filet mesh) and work them together at the same time so that the rows are woven or interlocked!
It is important to note that each row is actually two and the patterns are created by some stitches being worked in front and some in back but never mixing the stitches of your two separate colors. Noted as dcb (double crochet in back) and dcf (double crochet in front). These stitches are explained further below.
I hope you enjoy this pattern and be sure to watch my YouTube Video Tutorial if you need some help!
How to Adjust Sizing
There are two multiples for this interlocking crochet blanket pattern.
For Color A the Multiple is 4 plus 4. For Color B it is 2 stitches less than the foundation chain for Color A or 4 plus 2.
So if you notice the gauge swatch is 20 stitches (16 + 4) for Color A and 18 stitches (20 – 2 or 16 + 2) for color B.
Using that gauge swatch you can figure out more sizes even if you use larger or smaller yarn with a different hook.
Feel free to make a baby blanket, couch throw, something simple like a pot holder or hand towels just to get the hang of the different stitch patterns in this special crochet technique.
As far as yardage goes you will need pretty close to even amounts of each color. Always get a bit more than needed so you don’t have to worry about dye lots later.
Yarn Substitutes
This pattern uses two different yarns that are two yarn weights, this is not necessary for this type of crochet technique. Pound of Love (worsted) and Mandala (dk) are just a good match for each other and can gauge similarly. These yarns below are yarn weight matches.
- Vanna’s Choice and Mandala Gradient
- Color Theory and Mandala Ombre
- Wool Ease DK and Mandala
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Materials
- 5.00 mm Crochet Hook
- 2 Skeins of Lion Brand Pound of Love
Vanilla [550-097A] – Color A - 4 Skeins of Lion Brand Mandala
Centaur [525-214R] – Color B - 2 Stitch Markers
OR - #4 Worsted Weight Yarn – 2040 yards
- #3 DK Weight Yarn – 2360 yards
Gauge
- Chain 20 for Foundation Row A
- Chain 18 for Foundation Row B
- Follow pattern for first repeat (Rows 1-6)
- Swatch will measure 4 by 4 inches
Sizing
- One Size: 67 by 50 inches
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
- Chain Stitch – ch
- Stitch(es) – st(s)
- Space – sp
- Skip – sk
- Stitch Marker – SM
- Single Crochet – sc
- Double Crochet – dc
- Double Crochet in Front – dcf – Work your double crochet as your normally would from the front. Sometimes this requires pulling the stitch through the corresponding window of the opposite color. To do this your will yarn over, bring your hook to the front, go through the window to pick up the dc needing to be worked on the back, insert your hook, pull the stitch through the window to the front, then complete your double crochet stitch as normal.
- Double Crochet in Back – dcb – Work your double crochet as your normally would from the back. Sometimes this requires pulling the stitch through the corresponding window of the opposite color. To do this your will yarn over, bring your hook to the back, go through the window to pick up the dc needing to be worked on the front, insert your hook, pull the stitch through the window to the back, then complete your double crochet stitch as normal.
Pattern Notes
- * Designates a repeat.
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch.
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
- “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next stitch to create an increase.
- Ch 4 counts as first dc and ch-1 sp throughout.
- When working rows you will only work your stitches in the color you are currently using (ex. Color A only creates stitches in the previous Color A Row) and work through, in front or in back of the color you are not using, never around the other color.
- Row Instructions give two sets of instructions noted as Row “1A” and Row “1B”. The A and B Reference the color you are working with, so each row is really two rows worked in succession.
Free Interlocking Crochet Blanket Pattern
Foundation Row A
Ch 304, dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next, repeat from * to end, place SM.
Foundation Row B
Ch 302, dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next, repeat from * to end, place SM.
Note: Lay Foundation Row A on top of Foundation Row B with the working yarn at the same side so you may begin working Row 1A below followed by Row 1B.
Note: Be sure to take the working yarn from Foundation Row B and drop it to the front so that you can work your Row 1B on the Front (Right Side) of your project.
Note: Place a SM at the end of each row before starting the next.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 1A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (t-ch).
Note: When working this row for the first time the stitch placement can be tricky before the pattern be comes easy to see. The first stitch (dcb in next dc) will be picked up between the first and second dc of Foundation Row B then the rest of the stitch placements are easy.
Row 1B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 2A
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcf in last dc (t-ch).
Row 2B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Row 3A
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Row 3B
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Row 4A
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (t-ch).
Row 4B
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Back.
Row 5A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to last dc, ch 1, dcb in last dc (t-ch).
Row 5B
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Bring Color B Working Yarn to Front.
Row 6A
Ch 4, dcb in next dc, *ch 1, dcb in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Row 1B
Ch 4, dcf in next dc, *ch 1, dcf in next dc, repeat from * to end.
Turn entire piece.
Repeat Rows 1A/B to 6A/B 17 times, then continue with Rows 1A/B to 3A/B to complete your blanket.
When you are done, using Color A create a Row of single crochet to work Foundation Row A and B together and then create another single crochet row to bring together the final Row 3A/B together.
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