Wrap yourself in peaceful relaxation with this Gentle Rest Crochet Blanket, featuring a soothing waffle texture that’s cozy and calming.
Whether you’re curling up with a book or gifting a handmade treasure, this free crochet pattern is both easy and satisfying to make.
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® Lattice™
- Yarn weight: Medium (4)
- Color used: Luminous Lime (19025)
- Amount: 8 balls (7.8 oz/220 g; 389 yds/356 m each)
- Total: Approx. 3049 yds / 2788 m
- Hook: U.S. H/8 [5 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. 44″ x 48″ [112 x 122 cm]
- Gauge: 16 sc and 18 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
- 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.
- Dec = Decrease
- Rem = Remains
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Pattern Instructions
Note: Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as a dc.
Foundation
Ch 177 (multiple of 4 + 1)
Row 1 (WS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc), 1 dc in each ch to end. Turn. (175 dc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, *1 dcfp around next st, 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 dcfp around next st, 1 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, *1 dcbp around next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 dcbp around next dc, 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Repeat Pattern
Rep Rows 2 and 3 (waffle pattern) until blanket measures 48″ [122 cm], ending on a RS row. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches
- Weave in all ends neatly with a yarn needle.
- Lightly block if desired to even out the texture.
Final Thoughts
The Gentle Rest Crochet Blanket is a cozy, calming project that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to use.
Whether you’re creating it for yourself or someone you love, this timeless textured piece is sure to bring warmth and peace for years to come.
