Crochet Modern V-Stitch Blanket in Red, White and Blue

Knitting & Crocheting

Imagine cozying up with the Crochet Modern V-Stitch Blanket in patriotic red, white, and blue hues – the perfect blend of style and comfort for those chilly nights or lazy Sundays. This chic and timeless design adds a touch of classic Americana to any space, making it a must-have addition to your home decor collection. Whether draped over your sofa or snuggled under during movie nights, this blanket is sure to be a favorite companion for years to come. So, go ahead and treat yourself to a dose of cozy charm with this delightful crochet creation!

Materials

Bernat Softee Baby (100% acrylic, 140 g/5 oz, 331 m/362 yds)

1 skein Navy, 2 skeins Little Red Wagon, 3 skeins White

Size G/4.00mm hook, tapestry needle, scissors

Size

Finished size 36 in x 34 in

Stitches

Single Crochet (SC): Insert your hook, yarn over (YO) and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops on hook.

Half Double Crochet (HDC): YO, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through three loops on hook.

Double Crochet (DC): YO, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through remaining two loops on hook.

Pattern

Chain 120 in red.

Row 1: In the fourth chain from the hook work 2 DC. SK the next chain space, *DC 2 in the next chain space, then SK the next chain.* Repeat * across the row and work one DC into the very last chain. Chain 3 and turn. (This will count as your first DC) on the next row.

Row 2: Work 2 DC in between each pair of DC from the row below. Insert your hook in between them. Repeat across the whole row and end with one DC into the top of the first chain three. Chain three and turn.

Continue repeating row 2 for the rest of the blanket, (I’ll list the color changes in a second.) Here is a close-up picture of the stitch. You can see that that two double crochets always go in between the two double crochets from the previous row.

Here are the color changes I used: *7 rows red, 1 row white, 7 rows red, 7 rows white, 2 rows blue, 7 rows white Repeat from the * one more time, and then end with 7 rows red, 1 row white, 7 rows red.

Border:

Weave in all the ends first before you get started.

Start in the upper left-hand corner of the blanket, where you will be working down the left-hand side of the blanket. With white, pull up a loop and chain 3. (This counts as a DC.) DC two more times in that corner. Work 2 DC for each row of V-Stitch. Check your tension and see if you need a smaller hook–you’ll know if your blanket is rippling on you.

In each corner work 6 DC. On the ends of the blanket, work 2 DC in between each group of V-stitches.

When you return to the start, DC 3 and slip stitch to join, CH 1 and turn. SC in each stitch around, working 3 SC into the 3rd DC of the row below to round the corner. SL ST to join the round, CH 2 and turn.

HDC in each stitch around, working 3 HDC into the middle SC stitch of the row below in each corner. SL ST to join the round and CH 1 and turn.

Repeat rows of SC and HDC two more times. Tie off and weave in all ends.

BLOCK your blanket to get it looking awesome by pinning the blanket as straight as you can to a towel, or foam mats if you have them. Use a spray bottle and wet the border and finger press it as close to perfect as possible. Massage those stitches to get them just right! Let the blanket air dry. Unpin and now go find that perfect little baby outfit to match the blanket!

I think this Crochet Modern V-Stitch Blanket in Red, White and Blue will be perfect for a July baby for sure! Perfect for the Fourth of July parade.

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