Wrap yourself in warmth and texture with the Farmhouse Blanket, designed by Ali of The Turtle Trunk. This beautiful and beginner-friendly project uses a one-row repeat of the even moss stitch, alternating slip stitches and half double crochets to create a richly textured, reversible fabric.
Customize it with your favorite color palette using large and small stripes, or keep it simple in a solid tone. Perfect as a lapghan or full-size throw, this cozy blanket is easy to size up or down and is finished with a sophisticated crab stitch border.
Contents
Materials
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Yarn: Medium #4 weight
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Recommended: Lion Brand Color Theory in Nutmeg, Ivory, Satellite, and Thunder
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Hook: 6.0 mm (J-10) crochet hook
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
Yardage for 36″ x 48″ Lapghan
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Color A (Nutmeg): 394 yds
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Color B (Ivory): 138 yds
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Color C (Satellite): 135 yds
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Color D (Thunder): 134 yds
Adjust yardage as needed for other sizes.
Size Options
You may create custom sizes using an even number of stitches for the width and working row 2 as many times as needed for the desired length. Stripe patterns alternate between:
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1 large stripe (16 rows)
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2 small stripes (6 rows each)
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Repeated for a total of 19 stripes / 184 rows
Stitches Used
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Slip Stitch (Sl St)
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Half Double Crochet (HDC)
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Single Crochet (SC)
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Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch)
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ch | Chain |
| Sl St | Slip Stitch |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain
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With Color A, ch 112 (or any even number for custom width)
Row 1
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Sl st in 2nd ch from hook
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HDC in next ch, Sl st in next ch
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Repeat from * to * across, ending with Sl st
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Ch 1, turn
Row 2 (One-Row Repeat)
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Sl st into 1st st
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HDC in next st
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Sl st in next, HDC in next
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Repeat across, ending with Sl st
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Ch 1, turn
Repeat Row 2 for the rest of the blanket.
Color Changes & Stripe Sequence
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Change colors at the end of the last row in each stripe
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Use the following stripe pattern:
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1 Large Stripe (16 rows of Color A)
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2 Small Stripes (6 rows of Color B, then 6 rows of Color C)
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1 Large Stripe (16 rows of Color D)
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Repeat the above sequence
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Total: 19 stripes / 184 rows
Border Instructions
Change to Border Color (e.g., Color B)
Round 1: SC Border
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SC around entire blanket:
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3 SC in each corner
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1 SC in each st across top and bottom
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1 SC in the end of each row along sides
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Join with Sl st to first SC
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Ch 1
Round 2: HDC Border
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HDC in each st around
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3 HDC in each corner
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Join with Sl st to first HDC
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Ch 1
Round 3: Crab Stitch Border
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Work 1 reverse SC (crab stitch) in each st around
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Do not increase in corners
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Join with Sl st to the base of the first st (not top) for a cleaner finish
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Fasten off and weave in ends
Finishing
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Weave in all loose ends
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Optionally steam or block your blanket for clean edges
Conclusion
The Farmhouse Blanket is a wonderfully relaxing project that yields a timeless, cozy result. With simple stitches, soft yarn, and a bold stripe layout, it’s perfect for gifts, home décor, or simply curling up on the couch. Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned pro, this pattern is a joy to make from start to finish.
