Cozy Checkerboard Crochet Blanket Pattern

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn (colors: Brown and Cream) - approximately 1200 yards total (600 yards of each color)
• Crochet Hook Size H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

15 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rep = repeat

Instructions

Blanket Size

This pattern will create a blanket approximately 40 inches wide by 50 inches long, but you can adjust the size by increasing or decreasing the number of squares.

Step 1: Create the Foundation Chain

1. With Brown yarn, make a slip knot and then chain 102 (this is for 40 inches wide, adjust as necessary).

Step 2: Establish Rows

1. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, work 1 dc. *Skip the next 2 chains, work 1 dc in the next chain.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the end. Turn your work.
2. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the next dc. *Skip 2 stitches, dc in the next dc.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn your work.
3. Row 3: Change to Cream yarn. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the next dc. *Skip 2 stitches, dc in the next dc.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn your work.

Step 3: Continue Pattern

1. Continue alternating between Brown and Cream every two rows until the blanket reaches 50 inches long. A total of 25 rows will yield the approximate height.

Step 4: Finishing

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
2. If desired, you can create a simple border. To do this, use the Brown yarn, and work 1 round of sc (single crochet) around the entire blanket, adding 3 sc in each corner to keep it flat. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Step 5: Enjoy!

Your cozy checkerboard crochet blanket is ready! Enjoy the warmth and texture it brings to your space.