Crochet this cute and easy blanket pattern – This is the Shanola Blanket which is a simple and fun crochet project, this is also a free crochet pattern! Get the free pattern BELOW!
Or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here which features 15 sizes.
Design
The Shanola Blanket features some super easy crochet stitches and is such a lovely design especially done in rainbow colors but you can crochet it on any color you prefer. This is a 6 row repeat and is really easy to remember when you get stuck into it. I found this one to be pretty quick to crochet the only two rows that seem to be slow going are rows 5 and 6 and that’s just because of the slip stitch but other than that you will whizz through the rows. Perfect for beginners and for the more advanced crocheter.
Here are some common questions about this pattern to help you along with making this beautiful blanket:
What Size Is This Blanket?
This particular crochet blanket is 25.25 x 30 inches (approx) without the border – 15 sizes can be found in the paid version.
Can I Make This Blanket Bigger?
In the paid version of this pattern other sizes are given with yardage so you can make this blanket pattern in 15 sizes. You can find the paid version HERE.
Sizes available in the paid version:
- 20.25 x 24.75 inches
- 25.25 x 30 inches
- 30.5 x 35.25 inches
- 35 x 40.5 inches
- 40.5 x 45.75 inches
- 45 x 49.25 inches
- 50.5 x 54.5 inches
- 55 x 59.75 inches
- 60.5 x 65 inches
- 65 x 70.25 inches
- 70.25 x 75.5 inches
- 75 x 80.75 inches
- 80.25 x 86 inches
- 85 x 89.5 inches
- 90.25 x 94.75 inches
Is A Chart Available For This Pattern?
No. Only written instructions, line by line.
Do I Need To Block My Blanket?
For this crochet pattern you don’t need to block your blanket but it is completely up to you.
What Yarn Did You Use?
For this blanket i used the Stylecraft Special DK which is such a dream to work with, it comes in some really bright and vibrant colors which are so modern and perfect for babies and around the home. This yarn is really soft for an acrylic yarn which i love and it’s really affordable too.
- 100 grams
- 322 yards /295 meters
- 100% Acrylic
- Machine Washable
Buy the yarn for this project HERE
What Hook Did You Use?
For this crochet project i used a G/4mm Clover crochet hook.
Do You Have A Premium AD Free PDF Pattern?
Yes, below you will find the full free crochet pattern with ads, but i also like to offer a nicely formatted ad free PDF version of the pattern as i know many of you like to crochet whilst out and about but this paid version also offers 15 sizes so you can make your blanket larger if you like!
The premium PDF version of this pattern can be purchased HERE!
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Materials:
Size
Width – 25.25 inches (Approx)
Length – 30 inches (Approx)
Gauge
N/A
Needles
Recommended Yarn
Stylecraft Special DK – 924 yards altogether without border
84 yards of each color was used (approx)
- Fondant
- Pomegranate
- Shrimp
- Saffron
- Citron
- Spring green
- Aspen
- Cloud Blue
- Sherbet
- Wisteria
- Clematis
** Scrap yarn was used for the border so no yardage is included for this as it is optional **
Other Supplies
Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
SS – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Beg – Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Notes:
- Ch1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch
- Turn your work at the end of each row
- Repeat the pattern in between the stars from * to *
- This pattern is written for DK yarn
Shanola Blanket
Let’s get to the pattern!
Remember that you can choose the neat ad free, printable PDF version which has even more sizes available HERE.
R1. Ch137, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (136dc)
R2. Ch1, 2dc in first dc, skip next 2dc * Work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next dc, skip next 2dc * Repeat across until last dc, 2dc in last dc, turn
R3. Ch1, 1dc in first 2dc, Work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in each ch1 space across until last 3dc, skip next dc, 1dc in next 2dc, turn
R4. Ch1, 1dc in each dc across and 1dc in each ch1 space across, turn (136dc)
R5. Ch1, 1hdc in first dc st, SS in next dc st * 1hdc in next dc, SS in next dc * Repeat across, turn (136sts)
R6. Ch1, 1hdc in first SS, SS in next hdc st * 1hdc in next SS, SS in next hdc * Repeat across, turn (136sts)
R7. Ch1, 1dc in each st across, turn (136dc)
Repeat rows 2-7 until blanket measures 30 inches approx finishing on row 7. Move on to border (Optional).
Border (Optional):
R1. Join white yarn, Work 1sc evenly around the entire blanket, working (1sc, ch1, 1sc) into each corner of the blanket, join with a slip stitch to beg sc
R2. Ch1, 1sc in each sc around, working 3sc in each ch1 corner space, join with a slip stitch to beg sc, fasten off
R3. Join shrimp yarn, work 1sc in reverse (1sc backwards) around the entire blanket
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Terms of use:
For personal use only. Do not copy, share or sell the pattern in part or whole.
You may sell the finished item made using this pattern.
