Crochet Serene Textured Striped Lap Blanket Free Pattern

Materials:

• Category 4 worsted weight yarn in 5 colors (2 skeins each)
• Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 16 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Finished Size: Approximately 40 inches x 60 inches.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions:

1. Foundation Strips: Make 10 foundation chains in Color A. Row 1: In 4th ch from hook, dc; dc in each ch across. Turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. Change to Color B. Turn.
3. Repeat row 2 for a total of 6 rows for Color B.
4. Change to Color C. Repeat row 2 for 4 rows.
5. Repeat steps for Colors D and E, alternating as desired until you reach approximately 60 inches long.

Joining Strips:

1. Lay all strips side by side, aligning edges.
2. With a new strand of yarn (matching your desired border color), use a slip stitch to join the edges of two adjacent strips.
3. Continue to join strips together until all strips are connected.

Border:

1. With the border color, sc evenly around the entire blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner for a rounded effect.
2. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Your lovely Serene Textured Striped Lap Blanket is now complete! Enjoy wrapping yourself in it during a cozy evening at home or give it as a heartfelt gift.