Although the Beachcomber Blanket crochet pattern is available in three sizes, it can be modified to fit any measurement. A two-row repeat simplifies the process, rendering it an ideal endeavor to complete while traveling.
Together, the fibers and a small amount of texture produce an incredible beachy appearance. Ideal for lounging on the shore during a breezy summer wind or tossing over the back of the sofa in your cottage on the water.
- Crochet Hook: Size J/10 (6 mm)
- Notions: Yarn needle
Gauge: 12sts x 14 rows = 4” in pattern
Difficulty:
Beginner – Uses beginner stitches with no shaping.
Finished Sizes:
- Baby – 31” x 35”
- Throw – 52” x 60”
- Full – 80” x 90”
Yarn: #4 worsted weight
Sample used: Caron Big Cakes in Blue Macaron
- Baby – 1800 yds
- Throw – 3015 yds
- Full – 4522 yds
Notes:
- Blanket size can be adjusted in multiples of 2 + 1.
- When adjusting the size be sure to consider yarn requirements.
- The yarn requirements varied greatly with testers vs what I used, so I rounded up so there is no question about whether you will have enough.
Special Stitches:
- Esc (Extended single crochet) – insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, yo, pull through 2 rem loops on hook.
Blanket
Ch 91 (163, 245)
Row 1: Work 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (2 skipped chs count as hdc), sk next ch, *2 hdc in next ch, sk next ch, rep from * across to last ch, hdc in last ch, turn. (90, 162, 244 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc between first two hdc, ch 2, sk next 2 hdc, *sc between next 2 hdc groups, ch 2, sk next 2 hdc, rep from * across, work sc between last hdc and turning ch, turn. (45, 81, 122 sc) (44, 80, 121 ch-2 sps)
Row 3: Ch 2, *work 2 hdc in next ch-sp, rep from * across, hdc in last sc, turn. (90, 162, 170, 264 hdc)
Rows 4 – 74: Repeat Row 2 – 3 for pattern until blanket reaches approx. 35 (60, 90, 90)” from beginning, ending on a row 3, do not turn. Do not fasten off.
Border
Round 1: 3 sc in corner, sc in each row-end down side of blanket, 3 sc in corner st, sc in each ch across bottom, 3 sc in corner st, sc in each row-end across side of blanket, 3 sc in corner st, sc in each hdc across top, sl st in 1st sc to join.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 esc in same st as beg ch, *[sk next sc, 2 esc in next sc] across to last st before corner, 2 esc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around, sl st in first esc to join.
Fasten off.
