Snuggle up in style with this delightful Crochet Blanket With Beautiful Border that comes with the prettiest border you've ever seen! Its soft, cozy warmth is perfect for those chill-out moments on the couch or a peaceful nap on a lazy afternoon. Each stitch is made with love, giving this blanket a homemade touch that turns it into more than just a blanket and it's a hug you can feel. Whether draped over your shoulders or adding a splash of charm to your bedroom, this crochet beauty with its stunning border is sure to be your new favorite comfort companion.
Materials
- DK yarn
- Size 4 crochet hook
Blanket Body
Foundation: Start with a slip knot.
Chain (Ch) 4: Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 double crochet),
- *2 double crochet (dc) into the ring,
- Ch 2,
- (3 dc into the ring, Ch 2) repeat 3 more times.
- Slip stitch into the top of the beginning Ch 3 to join.
- You should have a total of 4 clusters and 4 chains.
Round 2:
- Ch 3, turn, (this counts as the first dc),
- *2 dc in the same corner space,
- Ch 2, 3 dc into the same space (this completes your first corner),
- Move to the next corner space, 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc,
- Repeat for the remaining two corners,
- Slip stitch in the top of the initial Ch 3 to join.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Continue adding rounds by repeating the steps from Round 2.
- In each round, add 3 dc into each chain space on the sides (no chains between these clusters),
- Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc into each corner.
For instance, on Round 3:
- Ch 3 (counts as a dc), turn,
- *2 dc in the same corner space,
- Ch 2, 3 dc in the same corner,
Move to next chain-2 space: 3 dc,
- Continue around, repeating the corner instructions (3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in each corner).
- Slip stitch to the top of the initial Ch 3 to join.
Border
Setup Row
- Make sure the number of stitches on each side of your square is the same.
- Attach the new yarn in any double crochet stitch.
- Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in each stitch around.
- For each corner, add (1 dc, Ch 1, 1 dc).
- Slip stitch to join.
First Fan Row:
- Slip stitch into the chain-1 space of the first fan.
- Ch 3 (counts as a dc),
- 2 dc, Ch 1, 3 dc into the same space forming the first fan.
- *Skip 2 stitches, dc in the next stitch.
- Skip 2 stitches, in next stitch do (3 dc, Ch 1, 3 dc - forming another fan).
- Repeat around and join with a slip stitch to the initial Ch 3.
Second Fan Row:
- Slip stitch into the chain-1 space,
- Ch 3, 2 dc in same chain-1 space,
- Ch 1, 3 dc (thus forming the first fan),
- Continue the round as before,
- In the corners, work (4 dc, Ch 1, 4 dc) instead to increase (works for the second fan row).
- Slip stitch to join and proceed as the first fan row for the big fans with increase corners.
Third Fan Row (Optional)
- Chain pattern increase for next row (increases per each corner: 5 dc, Ch 1, 5 dc),
- Continue the process same around.
Final Border Row:
- Chain space with edge pattern
- Ch 3, single crochet into next space.
- Continue pattern around with single crochet in the double post centerpiece,
- Continue repeat around - on edge single crochet at each side.
Finishing Off:
- Weave in all ends with a yarn needle for security.
