Colorful Crocheted Round Blanket
This delightful crocheted round blanket features vibrant concentric circles in shades of pink, green, blue, and brown. Perfect for adding a pop of color to any room, it's cozy and ideal for snuggling on chilly evenings. It's also a lovely gift for a baby or toddler, bringing warmth and comfort.
Colorful Crocheted Round Blanket
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in pink, light pink, green, blue, brown, and white (approximately 150-200 yards each for a full blanket)
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Gauge:
To check your gauge, create a small swatch using double crochet. Your swatch should measure about 4 inches square. If it measures more than 4 inches, try a smaller hook; if less, try a larger hook.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
Instructions:
- Make the center ring: Begin with a magic ring (or ch 4 and join to form a ring). This will be the center of your blanket.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, *2 dc in next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (24 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, *dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (36 dc)
- Continue increasing: For each subsequent round, continue the pattern. Ch 3 and create 1 more dc than the previous round before adding the increase. For example, in Round 4, you will dc in 2 stitches before the increase, and in Round 5, dc in 3 stitches before the increase. The pattern goes: Round 4 (48 dc), Round 5 (60 dc), Round 6 (72 dc). You can adjust the number of rounds based on the desired size of your blanket.
- Color changes: At the end of odd rounds, switch to your next chosen color. For instance, after completing an odd round, cut your yarn, leaving a tail to weave in later. Join the new color in the same stitch where you finished and continue the next round.
- Final round: Once the blanket reaches the desired size, finish with a round of sc around to create a neat edge. This also helps to stabilize the blanket.
- Finishing: Use your tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends from your color changes. You may also want to gently block your blanket to shape it nicely and even out the stitches.
Optional Variations:
- Add a decorative border by creating a shell stitch or a picot edge around the entire blanket.
- Experiment with different color schemes or patterns within the rounds.
This colorful crocheted round blanket will surely brighten up any space and provide warmth and comfort to anyone who wraps themselves in it!
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