If you love bold texture and ultra-cozy crochet projects, this Free Radiant Lines Crochet Blanket Pattern is a perfect choice.
The design uses thick jumbo yarn and simple post stitches to create stunning raised ridges that look modern and luxurious.
Best of all, this free crochet blanket pattern works up quickly thanks to the oversized yarn and hook.
Finished Size
Approx 50″ x 59″ [127 x 150 cm].
Skill Level
Easy.
Materials
- Yarn: Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick Celeste™ (21.2 oz/600 g; 65 yds/59 m)
- Yarn Weight: Jumbo (Weight 7)
- Color: Celestial Teal (14008)
- Amount: 5 balls or 315 yds / 288 m
- Size U.S. U/50 (25 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® large eyed yarn needle.
Gauge
2.5 hdc and 1.5 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Abbreviations (US Terms)
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue
Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Hdc = Half double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
Note: Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as hdc.
Ch 33.
1st row (RS): 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 31 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcbp around next st. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcbp around next st. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcfp around next st. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for pattern until work from beginning measures approx 59″ [150 cm], ending on a RS row. Fasten off.
Conclusion
The Free Radiant Lines Crochet Blanket is a quick and satisfying project that produces dramatic texture using simple stitches. With jumbo yarn and large hooks, this blanket works up fast while still creating beautiful raised ridges that stand out in any room.
It’s a perfect crochet project for cozy evenings and handmade gifts.
