The Harper Blanket is an easy and simple crochet blanket pattern that’s perfect for beginners and a relaxing pattern for experienced crocheters.
This crochet blanket pattern uses double crochet stitches throughout, with simple chain spaces that create a lovely, repeating texture across the blanket. The pattern keeps things clean and structured by starting each row with a small stack of single crochet stitches, giving the edges a straight and polished finish.
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly crochet project that works up quickly and looks timeless in any color, the Harper Blanket is a perfect choice for cozy evenings and thoughtful handmade gifts.
made this blanket using Lion Brand’s Pound of Love Yarn, which is a great yarn to use when you are wanting to help keep things budget friendly and still have a soft feeling blanket that isn’t too scratchy.
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- All pattern info on this page plus the following:
- Linked timestamps row by row for the video tutorial for easy access.
Notes:
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- The finished size is 48” Wide x 58” High (~122 cm wide x 147 cm high)
- If you want to change the width, the initial foundation chain needs to be a multiple of 12 + 11
- If you want to change the height, you can change the number of times the repeat rows (rows 4 – 11) are done.
- Each section of repeat rows (rows 4 – 11) will add about 4 inches (~ 10 cm)
- The start of the row does NOT use initial turning chains; instead, rows start with a single crochet in the 1st stitch of the row and then another single crochet into the top of that single crochet.
- Row 1 is worked in the back loop of the Foundation Chain
- For the Foundation chain, you will want to chain loosely, or you can use a bigger hook size for the foundation chain ONLY to help with making bigger chains (recommended only going up .5 mm to 1mm in size)
- Swatch: 4 inches x 4 inches = 13 sts x 8 rows of double crochet stitches
Materials:
- 1932 Yards of a #4 medium-weight yarn.
- If adding extra repeat sections, each repeat will require another 138 yards of a #4 medium-weight yarn.
- Yarn Used: 2 skeins of Lion Brand Pound of Love Yarn in the color Sugarcookie
- 6.0 mm (J) crochet hook
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Yarn needle to weave in ends.
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations Used (US Terms):
- ch – chain
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
Starting Stitch for the Double Crochet Rows:
Instead of doing a turning chain, to start a row of double crochet you will turn your work and do a single crochet stitch into the 1st stitch of the row and then do another single crochet into the top of the single crochet you just made.
Working in the Back Bump of the Chain:
Video Tutorial:
Written Pattern:
Foundation: Ch 155 (loosely) sample
Row 1: (working in the back bump/loop) sc into the 1st chain, sc into the sc you just made (will count as 1 dc), dc into the next ch, dc into each ch all the way across (155 sts)
Rows 2 – 3: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), * dc in the next st, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Row 4: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), dc in the next st, * ch 1, sk 1 st, dc into each st over the next 2 sts, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Row 5: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), * dc in the next st/ch sp, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Row 6: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), dc in the next st, dc into the next st * ch 1, sk 1 st, dc into each st over the next 3 sts, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Row 7: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), * dc in the next st/ch sp, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Row 8: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), dc in the next st, * ch 1, sk 1 st, dc into each st over the next 2 sts, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Rows 9 – 11: turn, sc into the 1st st, sc into the sc you just made (will count as a dc st), * dc in the next st/ch sp, repeat from * all across (155 sts)
Repeat Rows 4 – 11 13 Times or until you reach your desired length.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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