R1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn.īorder: with Color C, ch 1, sc around the entire outside placing a sc, ch 1, sc in each corner. If you’d like to adjust the width or length of the pattern simply add more stitches to the starting chain and then add more rows in multiples of 3s (so add a row for each block of color.) Simple Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern Instructions You’ll want to fhdc 127 then start the instructions below at Row 2. You can also start this blanket with a foundation half double crochet (fhdc) instead of a foundation chain. If you need a little help on where to place the sc for the border, check out the images in the Easy Baby Blanket post for guidance. Size: 32 x 29 Yarn weight: 6 / Super Bulky. The blanket is gender neutral as is, but you can have a lot of fun with colors and customize it as wanted' - Jessica Mama in a Stitch. Chaining 1 instead of 2 at the beginning of a half double crochet row is a matter of preference. The super bulky yarn and simple wattle stitch pattern makes this an easy and fairly quick crochet blanket pattern. The ch 1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch. Large eye yarn needle (these work great with chunky yarn) Everything you need for this project can be ordered right online