This is the fifth pattern in the Hugs & Kisses Series. This pretty lapghan blanket is perfect for a chilly afternoon, when you want to snuggle under it with a cup of tea and a good book.
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- Crochet Study of Snow Blanket Pattern
- Crochet Calming Comfort Blanket Pattern
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Hugs & Kisses Around the Block is the rectangle from the middle version of the design, which consists of Xs and Os to represent the Hugs & Kisses. I used 3 Caron Big Cakes to crochet this blanket. You can use your favourite yarn to make it bigger or smaller. You are the artist.
Many crocheters have completed this exciting pattern over the years. It is a timeless stitch sampler that will keep you interested as you crochet.
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Blanket Yarn and Specifications
Caron Big Cakes, 300 g/ 10.5 oz, 551 m/ 603 yds
- Blue Hawaiian - 3 Balls
Hook: 5.5 mm / Size I/9
Gauge: 12 sc and 13 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Blanket Size: 36" x 46"
Pattern Abbreviations
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Pc = Popcorn
- Rep = Repeat
- Rsc = Reverse Single Crochet
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
X-st: Skip next st, dc into next st, cross back and dc into skipped st; 1 x-st made.
Pc (popcorn stitch): Work 4 dc into the next st, drop the loop from the hook, insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group; 1 pc made.
Instructions To Make Blanket
Pattern Note: Rounds 13 & 21 are identical to Round 5. The exception is that they have an extra HDC before each corner. This keeps the pattern in balance.
- Small Repeat is 2nd to 4th rnds.
- Large Repeat is 6th rnd to 12th rnds.
Rnd 1: Ch 26, dc in 5th ch from hook and each ch to next to last ch, (dc, ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch, turn to work in opposite side of ch, dc in next 20 ch, (dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in last ch, sl st to top of beg ch 3, sl st into ch-1 sp. - 52 dc, 4 ch 1.
Small Repeat Begins Here
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, sc in next 22 st, 3 sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next 4 st, 3 sc in ch-1, sc in next 22 st, 3 sc in ch 1, sc in next 4 st, 1 sc in same sp as beg sc, sl st to beg sc. - 64 sc.
This is when I like to place a stitch marker in the middle stitch of each corner from here out to keep track of my place.
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc, now and throughout), 2 dc in same sp as join, [sk next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st (X-st), rep from * to corner st, 5 dc in corner], rep on all 4 sides, ending with 2 dc in same sp as beg 3 dc, sl st to beg dc. - 30 X-st, 20 dc.
Rnd 4: Rep round 2. – 88 sc
Small Repeat Ends Here
Rnd 5: Pc Round. Ch 2 (counts as hdc, now and
throughout), 1 hdc in same sp as join,
[*hdc, pc, hdc; rep to corner, 3 hdc in
corner st], rep on all 4 sides, ending
with 1 hdc in same sp as beg ch 2, sl st
to beg ch 2. - 28 pc, 68 hdc
Large Repeat Begins Here
Rnd 6: Rep round 2. – 104 sc.
Rnd 7: Rep round 3. – 50 X-st, 20 dc.
Rnd 8: Rep round 2. – 128 sc.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp as join, dc in each st around, with 5 dc in each corner to beg, 2 dc in same sp as beg ch 3, sl st to beg ch 3. – 144 dc.
Rnd 10: Rep round 2. – 152 sc.
Rnd 11: Rep round 3. – 74 X-st, 20 dc.
Rnd 12: Rep round 2. – 176 sc.
Large Repeat Ends Here
Rnd 13: Pc round. This is a rep of round 5 except you will have an extra hdc right before you get to each corner. – 56 pc, 128 hdc.
Rnd 14 - 16: Small repeat.
Rnd 17: Rep round 9.
Rnd 18 - 20: Small repeat.
Rnd 21: Pc round. Repeat Rnd 5 with this exception. Ch 2, hdc in same sp as join, hdc [*hdc, pc, hdc] extra hdc before corner, 3 hdc in corner. – 84 pc, 188 hdc.
Rnd 22 - 28: Large repeat.
Rnd 29: Pc round. Rep round 5. – 116 pc, 244 hdc.
Rnd 30 - 36: Large repeat.
Rnd 37: Pc round. Rep round 13. – 144 pc, 304 hdc.
Rnd 38 - 44: Large repeat.
Rnd 45: Pc round. Rep round 21. – 172 pc, 364 hdc.
Rnd 46 - 48: Small repeat.
Edging Round
Rnd 1: Ch 1, rsc in each st around with 3 rsc in each corner. Join with sl st to beg rsc. Fasten off.
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Arlene says
After round three and five it says to do round two. In round two it says to work a stitch in chain one space. I can’t find in either round a chain one space worked. What am I not reading right. Where am I missing the chain one space. Thanks for any help
Mikey says
Can you screen shot and attach where you are reading that. I cannot seem to locate that but it is Monday and I may not be thinking straight.
Debra says
ok am i just dense or what?i'm on row 5 of this pattern and the numbers are NOT adding up for me.it says to have 88 sc on row 4 which i have,then on row 5 the repeat is hdc,pc,hdc ok i got that but the stitch count is 28 pc and 68 hdc. HOW!? there is no way to have just 10 pc per side and 4 on either end without skipping stitches.please help
Jeanne says
The repeat is hdc, pc, hdc... so there will be 2 hdc between each pc. hdc, pc, hdc, hdc, pc, hdc, hdc, pc, hdc... etc.
Barbara Mizelle says
Do you have a diagram that shows the stitch count Per side by Row
Mikey says
Morning Barbara? Are you just wanting a spreadsheet of numbers or a crochet diagram? I'm not quite sure.
Marina King says
I think (not 100% Positive) that I saw that there is plans in the works to do a diagram, It will be a bit before it gets done because there are so many behind the scene steps to go through.
Marina King says
she put out one today for the chevron hugs and kisses I believe, maybe you could take a look at that one?
Marina King says
oh crap, sorry, I do know they have been talking about diagrams, I just don't know how far along in the planning they are right now, there is quite a few projects going on.
Barbara Mizelle says
Are you any closer to getting a diagram or row count stitches for “Hugs & Kisses Around the Block”. I know you are very busy but I would appreciate it. Thanks.
I see that I am not the only person who is having problems with this pattern.
Mikey says
I know Daniel did the Hugs and Kisses for the Chevron. Let me ask Jeanne. I'm unsure if she did a rough diagram in her design notes.
Barbara Mizelle says
Mikey, A diagram would be nice, but I would settle for the total number of stiches per row, as designated in the Small and large Repeat. I had to frog almost my entire blanket because it got so out of "square". Having just the count on the popcorn row is not very helpful.
Mikey says
Thanks. Leave it with me. It takes me about 5 - 8 hours to draw a diagram. I have to find that time in my schedule before I can commit to it. I'm not very fast the computerized diagram stuff.
Jeanne says
Barbara, I'm terribly sorry, but I do not. This was written a couple years ago and I do not still have the blanket.
Pam Taylor says
Well shoot! I am on row 29 and cant go further without some row counts. I have been counting the Xs and 0s from the picture on the pattern but cant make them out now. Is there a formula you used to increase the size of the blanket? Almost anything would help.
Thank,
Pam
Jeanne says
There is no formula, but I'm sure by now you have seen the repeat... sc, X, sc, pc, sc, X, sc, dc. Just keep going and you will be fine! Don't fret over the counts at this point. You are already more then halfway! Just keep your sides even and it will all work out. Fake a stitch if you have to. 🙂
Barbara Mizelle says
Do you have one for the Hugs and Kisses chevron, I would like to that as well. I love the design.
Jeanne says
Yes, here is the link. 🙂
Marina King says
If you go on The Crochet Crowd page and type Hugs and kisses chevron, into the search it will bring up a blanket with the pattern and diagram, I tried linking it here for you, but it wouldn't let me.
Barbara Mizelle says
I do you like to see a stitch count per side. I’ve had a terrible time keeping this pattern even. Do you have a diagram that shows the stitch count Per side by Row
Toula Koutris says
I loooooooove rectangular vs. square!!! Your tutorial would be so much appreciated!!! Have a blessed weekend xoxox
Mikey says
I'm sorry, the project wasn't designed that way. I don't have an immediate answer for you. It requires a mathematics breakdown and research to ensure it will work.
MaryLou says
Would love to see a video. Mikey you have inspired me and lit a fire for crocheting again, as well as wanting to knit. You are such a wonderful, patient and gentle spoken teacher. Please continue doing what you do! My children area also watching you to learn. One of which is only able to use her feet due to nerve damage and losing the use of her hands. Thank you for all of your time you give.
Megan Stutes says
Love all your videos and patterns! Can you please post a video tutorial, and maybe a chart of the pattern also?
Thanks from Cajun country!
Vivian says
Please, please, pretty please do a video!!!
melissa atkinson says
I would love to see a tutorial. I cannot get past round 3 / 4 I am just not understanding the instruction.
melissa says
is there any chance that this is available in a chart format (image)? I am a left handed. The instructions don't always line up for me and I find that I am able to figure it out when looking at a chart better than following written instructions.
Beth Gelormine says
Please do a video of this pattern ??
Diana says
Yes, please do a video of Hugs & Kisses around the block.
Mikey, you have taught me how to crochet! I have made some amazing projects. Would you believe about 8 yrs ago my "2nd" project was "Circular Motif Shawl"!!!!
Thank you for being YOU!
Ann Morris says
Yes please would love you to do a video tutorial.
Ann Morris says
Yes please would love you to do a video tutorial.
Kate says
Yes please Mikey, would love a tutorial on this or the square., would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ☺
Jamie Hackbarth says
Please do a tutorial! I need clarification on rd 3!!
maria sweany says
can you make a video of hugs and kisses
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
This is on Mikey's list to film.
Kate Currah says
Yay!!! Thank you Jeanne for (once again) coming to our assistance. I'm so pleased that Mikey will do a tutorial and this Hugs and Kiss Blanket or even the Beans and Bobbles Blanket. Even using markers I tend to get off track when changing between rows. Much Love, Kate
Becky says
Tutorial Please
Terri Wiklak says
Yes! Tutorial, please!
MISTI BASS says
Tutorial pleeeeeeeeeease Mikey!!! 🙂
Eleanor says
Tuytytytytyty for the patterns any videos are welcome 🙂
Sallie says
Please make a video for this Hugs and Kisses pattern.
Jan says
Yes Mikey, please do a tutorial.
Gregg Stuart says
Tutorials are my best friend and so would you be Mikey if you made one!
Carol Root says
Would love to see a tutorial on this one. It would get lots of visits! Thxs for all everyone on the Team does for us!
Linda S. Michaud says
I would never say no to a video from Mikey, and if he can manage to squeeze one in for this ~ YaY❣️
Celestial Darlene Cox says
Would you make video on the hugs and kisses square blanket please and thank you.