Easy double crochet blanket pattern
If you’re looking for an easy double crochet blanket pattern, this beginner-friendly design is a great place to start. This easy crochet blanket uses only double crochet stitches, and working in the back loops only gives it a soft textured look. The neutral stripes keep it classic and cozy, making it a beautiful crochet throw blanket for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Quick answer
This easy double crochet blanket pattern is a beginner-friendly crochet throw blanket made with worsted weight yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. It measures 51 inches x 62 inches (130 cm x 158 cm) and uses only double crochet stitches, with the texture created by working in the back loops only.
Why you’ll love this pattern
This simple crochet blanket is easy to make and relaxing to crochet. It uses one basic stitch, has a simple stripe pattern, and creates beautiful texture without any complicated steps. If you want a striped crochet blanket that looks polished but is still beginner-friendly, this pattern is a great choice.
How this crochet blanket is made
This double crochet blanket is worked in rows using worsted weight yarn. The entire blanket is made with double crochet stitches, and the texture comes from working in the back loops only. That makes it a simple double crochet blanket with extra interest and a clean, modern look.
Crochet blanket pattern details
Before you begin, take a look at the crochet blanket pattern details below. You’ll find the skill level, finished size, yarn, hook, gauge, and helpful notes you need to make this easy double crochet blanket pattern with confidence.
Skill level
Beginner
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm) — Or the size needed to match gauge.
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In white and tan.
- Yarn needle — For weaving in the ends.
- Scissors — To cut the yarn.
- Stitch markers — Optional, for marking stitches or tracking rows.
Finished size
51 inches wide x 62 inches long (130 cm x 158 cm)
How to adjust the blanket size
It’s easy to change the size of this blanket. Add or remove chains to adjust the width, then work more or fewer rows to change the length. That makes this pattern easy to customize for your space.
Gauge
31 stitches and 20 rows = 8 inches (20 cm) in pattern
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- ch = chain
Pattern notes
- The blanket is made in rows of double crochet stitches.
- The ch 3 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
- Working in the back loops only creates the textured look.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Tips for beginners
If you’re new to crochet blankets, keep your tension as even as possible and count your stitches often, especially at the beginning and end of each row. Since the texture is made by working in the back loops only, it also helps to pause now and then and make sure your hook is going into the correct loop.
Easy double crochet blanket pattern
This easy double crochet blanket pattern is simple to follow and great for beginners. Using only double crochet stitches and back loop texture, this crochet throw blanket works up into a soft, cozy design with a clean striped look.
Start with white yarn.
Row 1: Ch 202, dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn. (200 stitches)
Rows 2-4: Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in the back loop only of each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Rows 6-8: Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Switch to tan yarn.
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in the back loop only of each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Rows 10-12: Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Switch to white yarn.
Row 13: Ch 3, dc in the back loop only of each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Rows 14-16: Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Row 17: Ch 3, dc in the back loop only of each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Rows 18-20: Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn (200 stitches)
Repeat rows 9–20, 11 more times. Fasten off, then use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good blanket pattern for beginners?
Yes. This is one of those crochet blanket patterns for beginners that keeps things simple by using only double crochet stitches.
What size is the finished blanket?
The finished blanket measures 51 inches x 62 inches (130 cm x 158 cm).
What gives the blanket its texture?
The texture comes from working in the back loops only.
What yarn weight does this blanket use?
This blanket uses worsted weight yarn, also called 4 weight yarn.
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— Melissa