Crochet Rustic Patchwork Ridge Blanket Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors: Cream, Olive Green, and Dark Brown
• Crochet hook size J/10 (6.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• bpdc: back post double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch

Gauge:

4 blocks of 6 sts x 6 rows = 4 inches using dc.

Finished Size:

Approximately 60 x 70 inches.

Instructions:

Base Chain:

Using Cream, ch 200.

Row 1: (RS)

Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (198 dc)

Rows 2-4:

Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), *fpdc around the next dc, bpdc around the next dc; repeat from * across, end with dc in top of starting ch, turn.

Changing Colors:

Change to Olive Green.

Rows 5-8:

Repeat Row 2, alternating post stitches (bpdc over fpdc and vice versa) to create a ridge effect.

Changing Colors:

Change to Dark Brown.

Rows 9-12:

Repeat Row 5.

Continue Pattern:

Continue alternating colors every 4 rows: Cream, Olive Green, and Dark Brown, repeating Rows 5-8 for a total of 18 repeats of the color pattern.

Border:

Using Olive Green, work a round of sc around the entire edge of the blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off and weave in all ends.