The 5th in the Hugs & Kisses series of patterns. This pretty lapghan blanket is perfect for a chilly afternoon to snuggle under with a cup of tea and a good book.
Hugs & Kisses Around the Block is the rectangle from the middle version of the design that consists of X's and O's 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.
Yarn and Specs
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"
Abbreviations
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Pc =
- 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
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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Tutorial
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.