Free Simple Cozy Crochet Lap Blanket -Easy Beginner Pattern

Make this chunky, cozy blanket of staggered clusters to create a simple yet interesting texture using the free pattern in this blog post! This combination of simple stitches gives a wonderful lace effect, adding to its beauty making it perfect to drape over your couch! Crochet this easy project using the written pattern below along side the step-by-step video tutorial and crochet stitch diagram. Enjoy and Happy Crocheting!

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Pattern Description 

This lapghan pattern is designated as an Easy Skill Level Pattern that uses bulky yarn and basic stitches for the entire blanket!

When crocheting this simple blanket you will be using chains, single crochets and double crochet stitches that will create the lovely texture of this blanket.

To create the crooked clusters on this cozy lap blanket you will create a double crochet, 3 chains and then work 3 double crochets around the post of the double crochet before the chains. For a visual, watch the Video Tutorial or use the stitch diagram below.

By using basic crochet stitches, this crochet lapghan is a perfect project for new crocheters or a beginner crocheter who wants to make a warm blanket. 

As stated above a good thing about this easy crochet blanket is that alongside the written free pattern you also have the help of a crochet stitch chart and row by row video tutorial. 

This project is the perfect blanket size to cozy up on the couch in your living room, but if you would like to create other various sizes use the instructions below to create any size for your perfect throw blanket to suit your specific needs.

How to Adjust Sizing

It is simple to create the perfect size for your blanket! The multiple for this blanket pattern is 10 plus 9, so make sure your starting chain matches that after you figure out sizing using the method below.

Using the 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.

To figure out yardage, weigh your skein and measure it once completed. Figure out how many swatches you would need to create the blanket sizes you like. Then multiply that number of swatches by the weight of the one swatch and you will know how much yarn you need by weight.

For example, of your swatch is 4 by 4 inches and weighs 0.1 ounces and you want to make a 24 by 36 inch baby blanket you would need 6 swatches multiplied by 9 swatches which is 54 – 4 by 4 inch swatches. 54 swatches at 0.1 ounces each is 5.4 ounces of yarn!

Hue and Me is 4.4 ounces per skein so you would need two skeins. This is HYPOTHETICAL, you need to create your own swatch and weigh it according to your stitches and tension.

Yarn Substitutes

Feel free to get creative with your yarn choices. Maybe use different colors and do some simple stripes for your cozy throw. Use the info above on sizing to use thicker yarns or go smaller with a dk weight for a baby blanket. Whatever you choose to make your own handmade blanket with just be sure to get enough yarn so that you don’t have to worry about variations in dye lots!

• Homespun
• Scarfie 
• Mandala Impressions

If you don’t want to use a bulky or chunky yarn try these!

• Wool-Ease DK would be a wonderful yarn to use for baby blankets making a perfect gift.
• Vanna’s Choice is a worsted weight yarn and has loads of color options.
• Coboo would be great for a light summer lapghan size blanket!

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Materials

• 6.00 mm Crochet Hook
• 9 Skeins of Lion Brand Hue + Me in Pink Earth [617-195U]
• #5 Bulky Weight Yarn – 1233 yards

Gauge

• 10 sts by 6 rows is 4 by 4.5  inches in dc.
• Pattern is worked in a multiple of 10 + 9 if you would like to create different sizes. 
• If your swatch is too big you need to go down a crochet hook size, if it is too small you need to go up a crochet hook size. 

Sizing 

• One Size: 46 by 48”
• Use the “How to Adjust Sizing” Section above to create your own sizes.

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

• Chain Stitch – ch 
• Stitch(es) – st(s)
• Skip – sk
• Single Crochet – sc
• Double Crochet – dc 
• Turning Chain – t-ch

Pattern Notes

• One Size: 46 by 48”
• * Designates a repeat.
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as a dc.
• Ch 5 at beginning of rows counts as a dc and ch 2. 
• “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.

Easy Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

Chain 149
Row 1 – Dc in the 6th ch from hook, ch 3, 3 dc around the post of the last st made, sk next 2 chs, *dc in each of next 5 chs, sk next 2 chs, dc in next ch, ch 3, 3 dc around post of last st made, sk next 2 chs, repeat from * across to last ch, dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2 – Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 2, sk next dc, *dc in each of next 5-dc, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 2, sk next dc, repeat from * across to t-ch, dc in 3rd ch of t-ch, turn.
Row 3 – Ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, *sk next 2-dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, 3 dc around post of last st made, sk next 2-dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * across to ch-2 sp of t-ch, dc in 3rd ch of t-ch, turn. 
Row 4 – Ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each of next 5-dc, *ch 2, sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in each of next 5-dc, repeat from * across to t-ch, dc in 3rd ch of t-ch, turn. 
Row 5 – Ch 3, sk first 3-dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, 3 dc around the post of the last st made, sk next 2-dc, *2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, 3 dc around the post of the last st made, sk next 2-dc, repeat from * across to t-ch, dc in 3rd ch of t-ch, turn.
Rows 6 to 64 – Repeat Rows 2 to 5, ending with a Row 4 repeat, finish off.

If you loved this lap blanket crochet pattern be sure to chinch out the rest of my Free Crochet Blanket Patterns to find your next project!