Happy Wednesday!

Today I will be bringing you my latest FREE pattern – the Super Plush Blanket! This blanket has all the cozy vibes you will ever need to wrap up in this season, and all year long. As always, it’s a beginner friendly and quick project you can whip up in a few hours while binge watching your favorite Netflix show.

The PDF printable pattern is also available on my Etsy and Ravelry pages if you prefer!

Thanks for visiting and I can’t wait to see the color choices and combos you come up with for this comfy, chunky, and cozy blanket! 🙂

 

Super Plush Blanket – Written & Designed by Little Red Knits

 

Materials

US P-11.5mm Crochet Hook – or hook size to obtain gauge

Sample uses Bernat Blanket Yarn, in color Cloudy Sky, by Yarnspirations, Super Bulky (6) weight, 10.5 oz or 220yds

Approximately 990 yards, or 4.5 skeins

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Tape Measure

 

Gauge

4” x 4” square = 3 rows x 6 sts in double crochet, unblocked

 

Finished Size

Height: 72” (6ft)
Width: 48” (4ft)
Measurements are before blocking

 

Abbreviations

Ch – Chain

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Dc – Double Crochet

Fdc – Foundation Double Crochet

 

Pattern Notes

Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as a double crochet stitch.

It is important to make a gauge swatch before beginning, as different brands of yarn or even different colors in the Yarnspirations line may affect the finished size.

It is a good idea to count at the end of each row to ensure a straight and even edge – the chain 3 may be difficult to see as a stitch, so counting will prevent any accidental increases or decreases.

 

Special Stitches

The Foundation Double Crochet (fdc) is essentially creating a chain and a double crochet all in one motion. This creates a nice stretchy edge that gives you the same consistent tension as your normal double crochet rows throughout the pattern. This will eliminate your chain edge having a tighter tension than the rest of your blanket, creating a very even and beautiful edge on both sides.

  • Make a slip knot around your hook and chain 3
  • Step 1 – Yarn over, insert hook into third chain from hook and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through 1, yarn over pull through 2, yarn over pull through last 2
  • Step 2 – Yarn over, insert hook into third stitch from hook, (the bottom stitch from the previous foundation row), pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 1, yarn over pull through 2, yarn over pull through last 2
  • Repeat step 2 until you have 72 foundation double crochet stitches

This pattern works best when using foundation double crochet, but this method can be substituted with a starting chain of 75, then inserting your hook into 3rd chain from the hook. Please note – if you use the chain method to start your blanket, your tension may be tighter on the starting edge than the finishing edge. If you find your chain edge is to tight, try sizing up on this row only. The foundation double crochet allows for a stretchy edge, but either option will work for this pattern.

 

Pattern

Setup: Fdc 72, turn (72)

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn (72)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across, (ensuring you are counting and not to forget the ch 3 counts as a stitch), turn (72)

Row 3-53: Repeat row 2 (72)

 

That’s it! You have created the Super Plush Blanket!Tag @littleredknits and use the hashtag #SuperPlushBlanket so I can see you living your best cozy lives!

Copyright
The Super Plush Blanket photos and pattern are the property of Little Red Knits, and are for personal use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. Please credit the designer if selling your finished products and use a link back to Little Red Knits if you are selling your finished pieces online.