Add a touch of cozy color to your day with the Drift Lines Crochet Lap Blanket!
This beginner-friendly, free pattern uses soothing stitches and vibrant striping to create a beautiful, lightweight piece — perfect for relaxing evenings, reading nooks, or heartfelt handmade gifts.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: Bernat® Sport Ombre Twist™
- Yarn weight: Light (3)
- Contrast A: Sorbet (50004) – 1 ball (545 yds / 495 m)
- Contrast B: Amethyst (50009) – 1 ball (520 yds / 475 m)
- Total: Approx. 1065 yds / 970 m
- Hook: U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions: Yarn needle
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Finished Size & Gauge
- Size: Approx. 35″ x 39″ [89 x 99 cm]
- Gauge: 16 sc and 19 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue
- Dc = Double crochet
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
Instructions
Notes:
- Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as dc.
- When working in Stripe Pat, carry unused yarn up the side edge, weaving in and out around the post of the first dc.
Stripe Pattern
- With A, work 6 rows.
- With B, work 6 rows.
- These 12 rows form Stripe Pat.
Blanket
With A, ch 140.
Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. (139 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in first sc (counts as 2 dc), *skip next 2 sc, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next sc; rep from * to last 3 sc, skip next 2 sc, 2 dc in last sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of first 3 dc, *1 sc in next ch-1 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc; rep from * to last dc, 1 sc in last dc. Turn.
First 3 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Cont in Stripe Pat and rep last 2 rows until Blanket measures approx. 39″ [99 cm], ending with 6 rows of any color. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts
The Drift Lines Crochet Lap Blanket brings joyful color and comfort to your everyday moments.
Its lightweight texture and relaxing rhythm make it a delightful project for any level of crocheter — and a beautiful gift for someone you love.
