Easy crochet king size blanket for beginners
Decorate your space with this easy crochet king size blanket for beginners. Crocheting a blanket is a great way to create something warm, cozy, and beautiful. However, for beginners, it can be a daunting task to figure out how to start. That’s the reason why this this step-by-step free pattern has been put together to help you make an easy crochet kind size blanket.
This beginner-friendly crochet king size blanket is a quick project with a repeat of the basic rows. You can customize your blanket to fit your need in terms of size by increasing or decreasing the repeats as written in the pattern below.
This easy crochet king size blanket for beginners is available as a free pattern, simply scroll down for the tutorial.
Getting started – what you need to make this beginner friendly crochet blanket
You would need to choose your yarn and crochet hook. For this free crochet pattern, the recommendation is a chunky-weight yarn and an 8mm crochet hook. This will make it easier to see your stitches and work with the yarn and also complete your blanket as soon as possible.
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Best yarn for a crochet blanket
While the best yarn for a crochet blanket depends on a few factors, including the purpose of the blanket, the season or climate, and personal preference. A chunky weight yarn is ideal when you wan ta quick, warm and soft blanket! For more details on choosing the best yarn for your crochet blankets, see this post.
This prototype was made using a Chenille yarn which is soft and fluffy ideal for cozy and snuggly blankets. It has a velvety texture that feels great against the skin, making it a good choice for blankets that will be used frequently.
Supplies for this easy crochet blanket for beginners
Yarn – Any super bulky weight yarn can be used for this easy crochet blanket pattern.
This prototype was made using Baby Snuggle, Super Bulky, #6 (100% Polyester, 131 yards/120 m per 3.5oz/100g).
Estimated Yardage – 2900 yards
Crochet hook = 8 mm L/11 Crochet Hook
Other materials needed = Yarn needle
Gauge – 9 sts over 8 rows = 10 cm square/4” made in dc
Difficulty Level – Easy
Terms – US Terminology
King size blanket blanket pattern note
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any #6 weight can be used in colors of your choice.
- To ensure comparable size noted, use similar weight yarn.
- Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch.
The perfect crochet blanket for beginners
The major motive behind this blanket is to make it perfect for all level of crocheters. That is, it uses the basic crochet stitches making it beginner-friendly and a combination of these stitches so the experienced crocheters do not get bored.
Depending on how fast you crochet, you could complete this king size blanket over a weekend!
Stitches used for this beginner friendly crochet blanket
Chain – ch
Single crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Stitch – st
Main color = MC
Contrasting color – CC
Finished Measurement – 57” x 60”
Pattern Instructions for crochet king size blanket
Section 1
Row 1: With MC, chain 131, hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn. 129 hdc
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 129 hdc
Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as st here and throughout), dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last st, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch sp, 94 dc
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last st, dc in last, turn. 35 ch sp, 94 dc
Rows 5 – 10: Repeat Row 4.
Row 11: Ch 2, working in sts and in ch-sps, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off MC, join CC.
Section 2: Easy crochet king size blanket for beginners
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * across to end, turn. 33 sc, 32 ch-3 sps
Row 13: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, skip ch 3 sp, *sc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn. 33 sc/ch-2 sps, 99 dc
Row 14: Ch 6 (counts as (sc, ch 3)), *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3; repeat from * across to last ch-sp, sc in 3rd ch, turn. 33 sc/ 32 ch-3 sps
Row 15: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, skip ch-3 sp, *sc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st; repeat from * across to ch-6 sp, sc in 3rd ch, turn. 33 sc/ch-2 sps, 99 dc
Row 16: Ch 6, *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3; repeat from * across to last ch-sp, sc in 3rd ch, turn. 33 sc/32 ch-3 sps
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Section 3: Easy crochet king size blanket for beginners
Row 17: Ch 1, hdc in first st, *3 hdc in next ch 3 sp, hdc in next st; repeat from * across to last ch-6 sp, 3 hdc in ch-6 sp, hdc in 3rd ch, turn.
Row 18: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 129 hdc
Rows 19 – 30: Repeat row 18. Fasten off MC, join CC.
Row 31: Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Row 32: Ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Rows 33 – 39: Repeat Row 32.
Row 40: Ch 2, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Rows 41 – 52: Ch 1, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off MC, join CC.
Row 53: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Row 54: Ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Rows 55 – 61: Repeat Row 54.
Row 62: Ch 2, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Rows 63 – 74: Ch 1, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off MC, join CC.
Row 75: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last st, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Row 76: Ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Rows 77 – 83: Repeat Row 76.
Row 78: Ch 2, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Rows 79 – 90: Ch 1, hdc in each across, turn. 129 hdc
Fasten off MC, join CC.
Row 91: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * across, turn. 33 sc, 32 ch-3 sps
Row 92: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, skip ch-3 sp, *sc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st; repeat from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn. 33 sc/ch-sps, 99 dc
Row 93: Ch 6, *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip next 3 sts; repeat from * across to last ch-3 sp, sc in 3rd ch, turn. 33 sc/ 32 ch-3 sps
Row 94: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, skip ch 3 sp, *sc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st; repeat from * across to last ch-6 sp, sc in 3rd ch, turn. 33 sc/ch-sps, 99 dc
Row 95: Ch 6, *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip next 3 sts; repeat from * across to last ch-3 sp, sc in 3rd ch, turn. 33 sc/ 32 ch-3 sps
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Row 96: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Row 97: Ch 2, dc in next 9 sts, *[ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st] 5 times, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * across to last, dc in last st, turn. 35 ch-1 sps, 94 dc
Rows 98 – 104: Repeat Row 97.
Edging: Easy crochet king size blanket for beginners
Continue with MC.
There are 2 options for the Edging. Sample was made with Option 1.
Option 1 – Using MC or CC, switch colors as appropriate for each section of rows.
This option gives a smooth color transition and an invisible color change.
Option 2 – Choose MC or CC to complete entire Edging section.
With RS facing, work around edge of piece.
Round 1: Ch 2, rotate to work across row ends, hdc evenly across placing 2 hdc in each dc row end and 1 hdc in each sc row end, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each corner, join with sl st to beginning ch.
For Option 1 – Fasten off upon completion of Round 1.
Round 2: With C, ch 2, *hdc in each st until next corner, V puff in ch 2 sp, rep from to end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.
Rounds 3 – 5: In 3rd loop, ch 2, *hdc in each st until next corner, (hdc in first half of puff st, 1 puff in ch 2 sp, hdc in second half of puff stitch) rep from * to end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, rep from * to next corner, (hdc in first half of puff st, 1 puff in ch 2 sp, hdc in second half of puff stitch) **, rep from * to ** until the end.
Round 7: Ch 3, 3 dc in first st, skip ch 3 sp, sc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, rep from * to next corner, (hdc in first half of puff st, 1 puff in ch 2 sp, hdc in second half of puff stitch) **, rep from * to ** until the end, join with a sl st to the end.
Fasten off
Sew in your ends.
Use your beautiful blanket with pride!!!
If you are wondering how to wash and block your finished crochet king size blanket, check this post for detailed tips.
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And there you have it! Your very own easy crochet king size blanket for beginners. With a little practice and patience, you’ll be able to create blankets in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Happy crocheting!
