Crochet Blanket Pattern: Lazy Weekend Blanket

What is your go to relaxing and fun item to crochet? I seem to be designing a fun crochet blanket pattern, especially ones with beautiful colors and textures.

This blanket was designed to complement the tiles in our kitchen. Funny how I derive my inspiration, right?

I wanted to add my own twist to this Afghan and added a neutral color in the middle for a beautiful and delicate look. Now I have a cool blanket to cover and cuddle in while glazing over my dining table to the kitchen tiles.

If you have never made a color work before, do not worry, this one is super easy and fun to make. I have even added a color chat to make it super easy.

How long does it take to crochet this blanket?

Since we have different speeds when we crochet, this blanket is a super-fast one, as it uses chunky yarns and a 6 mm crochet hook.

If you are a slow crocheter, you can dedicate a few weekends to making yourself a super comfy blanket.

How easy is this crochet blanket pattern?

The Lazy weekend Blanket is rated a beginner friendly pattern (EASY) as it uses basic stitches like single crochet and half double crochet.

If you love this beautiful blanket, you might also want to check out the other crochet blanket patterns on my blog.

The Bloom Blanket and Fun weekend Blanket

The Lazy weekend blanket is a quick project with beautiful texture and fun color work on both ends. This is a blanket with complex look that works up fast using various stitches and a spot of color work to keep it interesting

Materials for this super easy blanket pattern

Yarn – This prototype was made using Stylecraft Special Chunky #5 weight (100% Acrylic, 157 yards/144m per 3.5oz/100g). In 3 different colors;

Gold, Purple, and Cream.

Any #5 yarn (chunky) can be substituted.

15 sts x 9 rows = 10cm measured over hdc Hook used 6mm

Stitches used

Single crochet

Chains

Half Double Crochet

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Instructions for this easy crochet blanket free pattern

With CC1, chain 171.

Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, hdc across. Turn. 169 sts

Row 2: With CC2, 2 ch (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc across. Turn.
Row 3: With CC1, 2 ch, hdc across. Turn.

Row 4: 2 ch, 1 hdc in CC1, *27 hdc in CC2, 1 hdc in CC1; rep from * 5 more times. Turn.

Row 5: 2 ch, 2 hdc in CC1, *25 hdc in CC2, 3 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 25 hdc in CC2, 2 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 6: 2 ch, 3 hdc in CC1, *23 hdc in CC2, 5 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 23 hdc in CC2, 3 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 7: 2 ch, 4 hdc in CC1, *21 hdc in CC2, 7 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 21 hdc in CC2, 4 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 8: 2 ch, 5 hdc in CC1, *19 hdc in CC22, 9 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 19 hdc in CC2, 5 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 9: 2 ch, 6 hdc in CC1, *17 hdc in CC2, 11 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 17 hdc in CC2, 6 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 10: 2 ch, 7 hdc in CC1, *15 hdc in CC2, 13 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 15 hdc in CC2, 7 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 11: 2 ch, 8 hdc in CC1, *13 hdc in CC2, 15 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 13 hdc in CC2, 8 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 12: 2 ch, 9 hdc in CC1, *11 hdc in CC2, 17 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 11 hdc in CC2, 9 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 13: 2 ch, 10 hdc in CC1, *9 hdc in CCC2, 19 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 9 hdc in CC2, 10 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 14: 2 ch, 11 hdc in CC1, *7 hdc in CC2, 21 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 7 hdc in CC2, 11 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 15: 2 ch, 12 hdc in CC1, *5 hdc in CC2, 23 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 5 hdc in CC2, 12 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 16: 2 ch, 13 hdc in CC1, *3 hdc in CC2, 25 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 3 hdc in CC2, 13 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 17: 2 ch, 14 hdc in CC1, *1 hdc in CC2, 27 hdc in CC1; rep from * 4 more times, 1 hdc in CC2, 14 hdc in CC1. Turn.

Row 18: As Row 16.

Row 19: As Row 15.

Row 20: As Row 14.

Row 21: As Row 13.

Row 22: As Row 12.

Row 23: As Row 11.

Row 24: As Row 10.

Row 25: As Row 9.

Row 26: As Row 8.

Row 27: As Row 7.

Row 28: As Row 6.

Row 29: As Row 5.

Row 30: As Row 4.

Row 31: As Row 3.

Row 32: As Row 2.
Fasten off CC2.

Row 33: With CC1, 2 ch, hdc across, change to CC2. Turn.
Fasten off CC1.

Row 34: With CC2, 2 ch, hdc across, change to MC. Turn. Fasten off CC2.

Row 35: With MC, 1 ch, sc across. Turn.

Row 36: 3 ch, 1 hdc3tog, *1 ch, 1 hdccl, rep from * to end, 1 hdc in last st used. Turn.

Row 37: 1 ch, sc in each st and 1 ch-sp across. Turn.

Row 38: As Row 36.

Row 39: 2 ch, hdc across. Turn.

Rows 40-44: As Row 39.

Rows 45-98: Rep rows 36-44 six more times.

Rows 99-102: Rep rows 36-39.

(Note: For a longer blanket, rep rows 36-44 as desired.)
Row 103: With CC2, 2 ch, hdc across. Turn.

Row 105-106: Rep rows 110-111.
Row 104: With CC1, 2 ch, hdc across. Turn.
Rows 107-134: Rep rows 4-31.
Do not fasten off.

Edging
With CC1, 1 ch, turn to work along edge, 1 sc in each row end to end of color work, change to MC, 1 sc in each row end to next color work section, change to CC1, 1 sc in each rem row end of side.
Fasten off.

Join CC1 to the corner of the opposite edge and repeat edging.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to dimensions.

I would love to see your beautiful makes from this easy crochet blanket pattern. Kindly tag me with your makes.