Simple EASY Crochet Blanket for Beginners Pattern & Tutorial

This simple pattern for a chunky blanket is a perfect free pattern for new crocheters since it only uses a few basic stitches. A beginner crocheter can definitely make this easy pattern and use the video tutorial for extra help. To make this simple blanket you will need some bulky chunky yarn an 8.00 mm crochet hook. The full pattern instructions are included below in this blog post, happy crocheting!

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About this Beautiful Blanket using a One Row Repeat

So, what is the Simplest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket?

Simple patterns for crochet blankets generally use basic crochet stitches like single crochet, half double crochet or double crochet. 

For this beginner blanket pattern I opted to use a half double crochet stitch because it is a great way to work up a large throw quickly without having larger holes like you might see on a blanket that uses tall stitches like double crochet.

This blanket will not take a long time since it is made with easy stitches and an oversized crochet hook.

The best part about what is sure to become an heirloom blanket is that it is made with a one row repeat and both sides are the right sides, meaning it is completely reversible!

When making this blanket with simple stitches we will use all half double crochet but be working in the third loop. Sometimes the 3rd loop is called the camel back stitch but don’t worry it is easy to do and I think will make this your go-to favorite blanket pattern.

A Few Tips and Pattern Details

If you are an absolute beginner you might wonder “What are common blanket stitch mistakes?” and how can I avoid them in this pattern?

My number one recommendation for this easy crochet blanket pattern is to use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row. For this pattern I do not use a turning chain before placing the first single crochet. Why? Well I feel that it creates a cleaner edge if I omit the turning chain 1 and just pull my loop a little long. 

However, this can make the single crochet hard to see when you come back on the repeat. 

By placing a stitch marker in that first stitch it will make it easier to see when completing the next row so you wont skip it. Stitch markers are you best friend, use them!

Yarn Substitutes

Since I have included easy instructions below to make any size you would like then you really have the option to use any yarn size you would like! If you choose to use something smaller, say worsted weight yarn, make sure to read the yarn label and use the recommended hook to make your swatch. More on this will be explained below but here are some yarns that I think would be great for this pattern!

• Mandala Impressions – A beautiful bulky weight yarn that has stunning color changes!
• Color Theory – A super soft worsted weight yarn that comes in a range of stunning solid colors. You could hold this yarn double to work with it as if it were a bulky weight yarn.
• Cover Story Chainette- A super bulky yarn that glides on larger hooks and has luxurious feel!.

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Materials

• 8.00 mm Crochet Hook
• Lion Brand Hue + Me in Juniper [617-178AA]
• 4 (8) Skeins 
• #5 Bulky Wt. Yarn – 548 (1096) yards

Gauge

• 14 sts by 9 rows in pattern repeat is 6 by 5 inches PRE-blocked.
• Blocking will significantly allow this blanket to grow, especially row-wise.

Sizing 

• Baby (Throw): 25x 32 (50 by 32) inches.

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations

• Chain Stitch – ch 
• Stitch(es) – st(s)
• Single Crochet – sc
• Half Double Crochet – hdc
• 3rd Loop – The 3rd loop is found on the back of a stitch just below the back loop. It can be worked with the right or wrong side facing you, but is always located on the back, or wrong side of the stitch to be used.
• Foundation Half Double Crochet – Fhdc – Chain 3, yarn over, insert hook into 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 1 loop on hook (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops, (1 foundation double crochet with chain at bottom) *Yarn over, insert hook to bottom of the stitch you just made. It will look like the top or “V” of a stitch. Yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops.

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.
• There is not a chain 1 at the beginning of rows to make for a cleaner edge. It helps to pull your loop just a bit long if your tension is too tight. 
• Want to make another size? Use the easy sizing formula below.  

The Easiest Beginner Crochet Blanket Pattern

Row 1 – Fhdc 58 (120).
Row 2 – Turn, sc in both loops of first st, hdc in 3rd loop 56 (118) sts, hdc in both loops of last st.
[58 (120) total sts]
Rows 3 to 58 – Repeat Row 2, finish off and weave in your ends.

How to Make Any Blanket Size

I love writing easy crochet blanket patterns like this one because they are simple to make a modify! Instead of having a lot of different stitches and a confusing stitch multiple this one only uses the one main stitch so it’s easy to customize!

First you will need to meet my gauge OR create your own swatch based on your gauge. Here’s how:

If you are trying o meet my gauge you will need to use the yarn and hook recommended above, then create the swatch. If you match my measurements then you have met gauge. 

If you do NOT match my measurents then you either need to go up or down a crochet hook size. If your swatch it too big you need to try a smaller hook, if it is too small you need to try a larger hook.

To create a new gauge you will start by picking different yarns from what I suggested and start by using the hook size recommended on the yarn label.

Then, create a swatch in the stitch pattern to see if you like how the swatch looks, feels and how the yarn lays. You may have to try crochet hook of different sizes to get the result you want. 

Once you know that you meet gauge, or have created a new gauge, use these steps to make more sizes.

These numbers are set up using the gauge in this pattern. If you want to use a different yarn weight and hook combo you can swap out the numbers after finding your gauge with that yarn/hook combo.

Step 1: Figure out your stitches per inch and rows per inch. 

• 14 sts / 6 inches = 2.33 sts/inch
• 9 rows / 5 inches = 1.8 rows/inch

Step 2: Decide on the size you want to make. Let’s use 24 (stitches-wise) by 30 (row-wise) inches for example.

• 24 inches x 2.33 sts/inch = 55.92 so round up to 56 stitches.
• 30 inches x 1.8 rows/inch = 54 rows. 

So you would start with a Fhdc of 56 for Row 1 and repeat the pattern 54 rows to make a 24 x 30 inch blanket. 

Did you love this simple perfect pattern? Check out the rest of my easy blanket patterns and more complicated crochet patterns for blankets!