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Pattern for: a modern crochet blanket in worsted weight yarn and 15 sizes!
Yarn used: 100% acrylic worsted weight
Difficulty level: Intermediate – combining the drama of bold cables with the magic of short rows for incredible texture and movement.
Stitches used: single crochet, half double crochet and yarn over slip stitches create an amazing faux cable pattern
Hannah’s Notes: Designed in 15 sizes from baby to bedspread, the Deidra blanket is as versatile as it is stunning. With clear instructions, rhythmic stitches, and a modern finish, this blanket is a joy to make and an heirloom piece you’ll treasure for years.
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The textured, knit-look stitch pattern creates a timeless, elegant blanket, packed full of texture. Perfect for a handmade gift, this modern blanket will look stunning in any home!
It’s part of a collection of short row crochet patterns using this faux cable technique that looks super tricky but is in fact easy to master.
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet this modern crochet blanket step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Yarn
Herrschners Worsted 8, 100% Acrylic, 489yds/448m/226g
It’s a category 4, worsted weight yarn which is what gives this blanket its gorgeous cosy feel. Check out our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
I used the shade Sleet for my afghan but there are so many gorgeous shades to choose from.
See my other aran and worsted weight yarn crochet patterns – you might find your next project there too!
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Brava Worsted by WeCrochet, 100% Premium Acrylic (218yds/200m/100g)
- Premier Anti-Pilling Worsted, 100% Acrylic (180yds/165m/100g)
- Starlette from Mary Maxim, 100% Acrylic (180yds/165m/100g)
Things you’ll love about this textured crochet afghan pattern
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Sizing
BABY/CHILD SIZES
Lovey (Baby, Cradle, Stroller, Receiving, Crib, Swaddle)
WIDTH (INCHES): 10 (14, 14, 30, 40, 42, 48) inches inches
HEIGHT (INCHES): 10 (17, 30, 37, 41, 54, 50) inches
ADULT SIZES
Lapghan (Throw, Afghan, Twin, Full, Queen, King, Super King)
WIDTH (INCHES): 36 (48, 60, 60, 84, 90, 96, 108) inches
HEIGHT (INCHES): 50 (60, 74, 91, 91, 98, 109, 111) inches
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How much yarn do I need for a crochet afghan pattern?
The following yarn amounts are estimated as a total as the pattern is written assuming a single colour is used. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.
If you are using multiple colours you will need to plan the ratio of each within the total amount.
For the baby/child sizes, you will require approximately 83 (128, 240, 618, 915, 1250, 1317) metres, 90 (140, 263, 675, 1000, 1365, 1440) yards of yarn to crochet the blanket.
This is 1 (1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls of the recommended yarn.
For the adult sizes, you will require approximately 988 (1646, 2470, 3086, 4321, 4938, 5925, 6790) metres, 1080 (1800, 2700, 3375, 4725, 5400, 6480, 7425) yards of yarn to crochet the blanket.
This is 3 (4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16) balls of the recommended yarn.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- A 5.5mm(I) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
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Come along as I make this modern crochet blanket pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
If you like this stitch pattern, you might also like this rectangle poncho crochet pattern, which is made using the same gorgeous Deidra faux cables.
Whether you’re heading out for coffee or staying in with a good book, this poncho made from a rectangle brings comfort and style together effortlessly.
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
hdc – half double crochet (UK htr – half treble crochet)
Special Stitches
3rd loop
Extra loop created on hdc or Exhdc from the yarn over. When working in rows this will be the first loop you come to when looking at the stitch.
Yo slst – Yarn over slip stitch
Yoh, insert your hook, yoh and pull through stitch and all loops on the hook.
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
Yoh, insert your hook, yoh and pull through stitch, yoh, insert your hook into next stitch, yoh and pull through stitch, yoh and pull through all loops on the hook.
How do you Make a Modern Crochet Blanket Pattern?
- The blanket is made by first working a Centre Panel in turned rows using the Faux Cable Stitch in short rows.
- Once complete, we add a Join As You Go Top Border using the yo slst.
- After the Top Border is complete, we work a Join As You Go Bottom Border using the yo slst to finish.
- The blanket is then blocked to size and ends weaved in to complete.
Pattern Gauge
Gauge: 15sts and 11 rows = 4″ by 4″
Making a crochet gauge swatch is important when crocheting projects like garments to ensure that it ends up the desired size.
Before you jump into crocheting your modern crochet blanket, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- A ch1 at the beg does not count as a st.
- The pattern is worked in turned rows throughout.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Make sure to use stitch markers at the beginning of each row or round so as not to lose your place.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row.
- The count number referring to each size is laid out as follows: Baby/Child Sizes: Lovey (Baby, Cradle, Stroller, Receiving, Crib, Swaddle); Adult Sizes: Lapghan (Throw, Afghan, Twin, Full, Queen, King, Super King)
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Row 4: ch1, hdc in blo of each st across, turn.
Row 5: ch1, yo slst in blo of each st across, turn.
Row 6: Rep Row 4.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Rows 2-7 create the Main Set Pattern.
Rows 8-19 (37, 73, 91, 103, 139, 127): Repeat the Main Set Pattern a further 2 (5, 11, 14, 16, 22, 20) times.
Row 20 (38, 74, 92, 104, 140, 128): Rep Row 2.
Row 21 (39, 75, 93, 105, 141, 129): Rep Row 3.
Continue with working yarn to create the Top Border, working into the sides of the stitches of the Last Row.
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TOP BORDER
Row 1: ch7, yo slst in 2nd ch from the hook and in each along, ss into next st of the Last Row, turn. [6]
Row 2: yo slst in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, yo slst in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of the Last Row, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 across the width of the blanket to create the Top Border.
Once complete, break yarn.
BOTTOM BORDER
With RS facing, join yarn to the first st of Row 1.
Repeat the instructions for the Top Border.
CENTRE PANEL
Adult Sizes
Sizing are written as follows:
Lapghan (Throw, Afghan, Twin, Full, Queen, King, Super King)
Foundation ch: Ch 139 (181, 229, 229, 313, 337, 361, 409)
Row 1: yo slst in 2nd ch from hook and each st to end, turn. [138 (180, 228, 228, 312, 336, 360, 408)]
Row 2: RS: ch1, hdc in blo of next 6 sts for rib, now begin Faux Cable:
hdc in blo of next 5 sts, TURN
Skip next st, hdc in 3rd loop only of next 4, TURN
Ch1, hdc in blo of next 4, hdc in side of next hdc, hdc2tog in blo of same st and next st,
DO NOT TURN
*hdc in blo next 5,
TURN
Skip next st, hdc in 3rd loop only of next 4, ss in 3rd loop of next st,
TURN
skip ss, hdc in blo of next 4, hdc in side of next hdc, hdc2tog in blo of same st and next st,
DO NOT TURN
Repeat from * to last 6 sts, ss in blo of last 6 sts, turn.
Row 3: ch1, hdc in blo of next 6 sts, *hdc in 3rd loop only of next, yo slst in 3rd loop only of next 5; rep from * to last 6 sts, hdc2tog in side of first faux cable and blo of next st, hdc in blo of next 5 sts, turn.
Row 4: ch1, hdc in blo of each st across, turn.
Row 5: ch1, yo slst in blo of each st across, turn.
Row 6: Rep Row 4.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Rows 2-7 create the Main Set Pattern.
Rows 8-127 (157, 193, 241, 241, 259, 289, 295): Repeat the Main Set Pattern a further 20 (25, 31, 39, 39, 42, 47, 48) times.
Row 128 (158, 194, 242, 242, 260, 290, 296): Rep Row 2.
Row 129 (159, 195, 243, 243, 261, 291, 297): Rep Row 3.
Continue with working yarn to create the Top Border, working into the sides of the stitches of the Last Row.
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TOP BORDER
Row 1: ch7, yo slst in 2nd ch from the hook and in each along, ss into next st of the Last Row, turn. [6]
Row 2: yo slst in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, yo slst in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of the Last Row, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 across the width of the blanket to create the Top Border.
Once complete, break yarn.
BOTTOM BORDER
With RS facing, join yarn to the first st of Row 1.
Repeat the instructions for the Top Border.
Once the Border is complete break yarn and weave in ends to complete.
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