Perfect for baby, toddler, child, and adult! This pattern is easy, beginner friendly, provides loads of texture and warmth, plus can be made in any size desired!
I made this blanket roughly 4 years ago – talk about throw back for me! My son was 3 years old and in preschool where they took afternoon naps (those lucky ducks!) so I made him this blanket to snuggle under during those much needed naps.
He’s still able to snuggle under this blanket with his books since I made it extra long for him! I don’t know about you, but I love making sure every inch is covered. 🙂
When I was going through all of my crochet blankets now that the weather is starting to turn (and then going back to hot and humid.. when will the cool weather stick?) and decided that this would be a good one to put up on the blog!
It’s textured, warm, easy to make, fairly quick, and perfect to make for any size! Those are all good qualities for a blanket if you ask me.
The stitch used is called the waffle stitch, which provides a texture as well as thickness to make this the perfect blanket to snuggle under during the fall and winter seasons. And the good news is, it’s easy! If you know how to double crochet, you know how to make this blanket.
Like I said earlier in this post, it’s very easy to make this in any size you’d like. To make it wider, you will just need to add on to the beginning chain in multiples of two. To make it longer, simply keep adding rows until you think it’s long enough!
I love making this waffle stitch and I think you will enjoy it too! Easy enough for a beginner and meditative mindless work for the more experienced crocheter! My favorite thing about it is all the mini squares it makes with such simple stitches – so pretty!
MT Blue
September 5, 2018 at 4:58 pmbeautifully done! Thank you for sharing.
Irene
Pat McKay
September 5, 2018 at 6:01 pmGorgeous in its simplicity
Unknown
September 5, 2018 at 6:17 pmDo you have patterns super easy I'm still learning how to read them thank you
The Okie Lass
September 6, 2018 at 2:23 pm2nd row "Row 2: Ch 2, dc, – now does that mean dc in first stitch/loop before continuing?
Carol Gedert
September 9, 2018 at 4:16 amI just love your patterns!
Barbara Pishioneri
March 19, 2019 at 7:58 pmHow much yarn did you use? Was it regular or bulky? Is the 97 chain give you 34 or 52? I want to make 60 x 90 any idea how many chains I would need for 60″? Thanks much.
Maria Weaber
March 20, 2019 at 12:05 pmFor the crochet blanket, I used one skein of each color in worsted weight yarn. The beginning 97 chains measured the 34″. If you want your blanket to be 60″ across, I would make a few chains and measure how many chains you get for one inch. Multiply that number of chains by 60 and you will get the total amount of chains you need to start! I hope that helps you get started on the blanket!
Melissa
March 28, 2019 at 11:40 pmRow 2 & 3 are the same…is that right?
Maria Weaber
March 30, 2019 at 12:29 amRows 2 and 3 in this blanket pattern are different. In Row 2, you will be making one front post double crochet followed by two double crochets and repeating that across. For Row 3, you will be making TWO front post double crochets followed by a double crochet and then repeating that across. Alternating those rows will give you the waffle effect
Judy
April 27, 2019 at 7:29 pmWhat do you think about adding a crochet border around the perimeter of the blanket? I’ve finished the project and debating whether a border would add or detract from it. I used the exact colors in the pattern, but not sure what (if any) color for a possible border. Loved this project, btw.
StacyF
September 25, 2019 at 1:56 pmDoes the 1st DC on the row 2 go into the very first stitch, or next stitch? Does the chain count as a stitch? I wish that you had done a short tutorial on the first 2/3 rows so we could clarify a couple of these things…but I love the blanket, i downloaded the pattern but the boarder wasn’t on the pattern. What did you do on the weekend me showing on the picture here? Thanks so much!
Maria Weaber
September 30, 2019 at 3:46 pmThe double crochet goes into the very first stitch, the chains will not count as a stitch. Not border here! The stitch just looks that good and even that it didn’t need one. 🙂