The Twisting Braids Crochet Blanket brings a feminine touch to Bernat Blanket yarn. This free beginner pattern teaches you how to form chain links by twisting the previous foundation row of the double crochet stitches, to make a braid-like effect. The blanket is finished with an interesting fringe, made by twisting the yarn and letting it coil around itself. The result? A sweet take on extra snuggly Bernat Blanket.
Twisting Braid Crochet Blanket
Designed for Michaels Stores by Yarnspirations.com.
Easy. Approx. 58" x 65" [147.5 cm x 165 cm], excluding fringe. Gauge: 7 sts and 4 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pat.
Materials
Bernat Blanket, 300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards
Contrast A: Salmon Sand Variegated - 8 Balls
Hook: 10 mm / N
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximate(ly)
- Beg = Begin(ing)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double Crochet
Instructions
Note: Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc. Ch 158.
Row 1: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each of next 14 ch. *1 sc in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in each of next 16 ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Turn. 156 sts.
Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 15 dc. *Ch 12. Skip next 12 sts. 1 dc in each of next 16 dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 15 dc. *1 sc in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in each of next 16 dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until work from beg measures approx 65" [165 cm] ending on a 3rd row. Fasten off.
Chain Links: With RS facing, twist 1st horizontal bar at foundation row to form loop. Draw 2nd horizontal bar through 1st bar without twisting. Rep, drawing next bar through previous bar without twisting until all bars have been worked. Sew last loop to second last loop to secure.
STEP 2
Top Fringe: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to top right corner.
Row 1: Ch 1. Work 111 sc evenly across top of the blanket, working 3 sc across top of each Chain Link. Turn. 111 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1. *(Sl st in next sc. Draw up a loop 16" [40.5 cm] long. Twist loop 40 times. Sl st in same st, allowing twisted loop to coil around itself) twice. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * to last st. Sl st in next sc. Draw up a loop 16" [40.5 cm] long. Twist loop 40 times. Sl st in same st, allowing twisted loop to coil around itself. Fasten off.**
Bottom Fringe: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to last ch of foundation ch. Work from ** to ** as given for top fringe.
Kelly says
Is there a way to adjust this pattern as I only have 5 balls of the Blanket yarn.
Bethany says
What type of hook do you use it's not listed?
Mikey says
Thanks for the reminder. It was 10 mm / N Hook. I have updated article.
Jessica says
The link for this blanket doesn't work anymore. Is there somewhere I can find it? Should I search Ravelry for it or will that lead me back to the same site?
Mikey says
I was able to find it and connect it back up. Michaels sometimes moves their stuff around their site.
Jessica Johnston says
Thank you very much! Got it done just in time for gifting 😀