Free Crochet Along – Blues Melody Crochet Hexagon Lap Blanket
The Blues Melody Crochet Hexagon Lap Blanket consists of 12 unique hexagon designs, each design made twice to complete a 24-hexagon lap blanket.
Completed with a Bobble and Front Post border.
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1672729564/crochet-blanket-pattern-blues-melody
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blues-melody-hexagon-lap-blanket
Blues Melody Crochet Hexagon Lap Blanket
This lap blanket consists of 12 unique hexagon designs, each design made twice to complete a 24-hexagon lap blanket. Completed with a Bobble and Front Post border.
Difficulty Level | Skills Required
– Adventurous Beginner – Intermediate
Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing.
You will need to know basic stitches like SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
Special stitches explained and provided in the instructions.
Materials
- Hook – 3, 75 mm (F)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Yarn:
Nurturing Fibres – Eco-Cotton DK (50 grams/136 yards/119 meters)
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light.
Approx 500 grams / 1200-1363 yards / 1097 – 1244 meters (10 balls)
Colours:
- Aqua – A (2 x balls)
- Baltic – B (2 x balls)
- Vanilla – C (1 x ball)
- Mist – D (1 x ball)
- Anvil – E (1 x ball)
- Cobblestone – F (1 x ball)
- Charcoal – G (1 x ball)
- Pecan – H (1 x ball)
Yarn Substitute:
Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn (Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light Worsted), but you are not limited to this type of yarn. Any yarn can be used if you take into consideration your sizing for the project will differ.
Tension | Gauge
With yarn listed and 3, 75 mm (F) hook hexagons should measure approx. 13 cm (5 inches) in diameter. However, gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect but your hexagons need to be all the same size.
Size
Hexagon – 5 x 5 inch (13 x 13 cm)
Lap Blanket – Approx. 60 cm (23 inches) in width and 67 cm (26 inches) in length.
Remember – if you use/choose a different yarn weight/hook size your blanket will be a different size!
Helpful Tips | Hints
- It is recommended to weave in ends as you go.
- Because several pieces need to be joined, it is important to count the stitches to ensure success.
- Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process.
PATTERN SUPPORT
- Full pattern support is available from the Joanita Theron Designs Facebook Group or/and Joanita Theron Designs Ravelry Group.
- Please post a question in the group and remember to TAG me! I will assist as soon as possible or one of my members will gladly jump in to help!
- For questions relating to permission or usage email joanita@creativecrochetworkshop.com
Abbreviations: US Terminology
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
What you will crochet:
Approx 13 cm (5 inches) in diameter hexagon – 12 Designs – Crochet 2 of each; plus 6 half hexagons, joining and border.
This crochet along is divided into 14 parts.
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1672729564/crochet-blanket-pattern-blues-melody
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blues-melody-hexagon-lap-blanket
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