Looking for a bold, modern blanket with eye-catching texture? This Free Strong Texture Crochet Blanket Pattern features deep ridges and a cozy, chunky feel—perfect for adding warmth and style to any space.
Materials
- Yarn: Bernat® Maker™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 317 yds/290 m)
- Yarn weight: Bulky 5
- Amount: 8 balls (2333 yds / 2133 m)
- Color: Clay (06002)
- Hook: Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook
- Other Tools: Yarn needle
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size & Gauge
- Finished Size: Approx 42 x 52″ [107 x 132 cm]
- Gauge: 10 sc and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain
- 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
- Hdchb = 1 hdc in horizontal bar
- Pat = Pattern
- Prev = Previously
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
Note: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
Ch 133.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. 131 hdc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. [Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below st in prev row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS – 1 hdchb made. See diagram)] 9 times.
*1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. 1 dcfp around each of next 7 sts. Rep from * to last 12 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. (1 hdchb in next st) 9 times. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. (1 hdchb in next st) 9 times. *1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 7 sts. Rep from * last 12 hdc. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. (1 hdchb in next st) 9 times. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until Blanket measures 48″ [122 cm], ending on a 2nd row. Fasten off.
Top and Bottom Edgings
Ch 11.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 9 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. *Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below st in prev row. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Edging measures length (when slightly stretched) to fit bottom edge of Blanket. Fasten off.
Rep for top edge.
Sew Edgings to top and bottom of Blanket.
Final Thoughts
This textured crochet blanket is a beautiful combination of structure and softness. The repeating ridge pattern makes it both relaxing to crochet and visually impressive when finished.
