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The Galaxy Blanket crochet pattern is super cozy and showcases a couple of my favourite textured crochet stitch patterns.
I’m not going to lie, I use these stitches in many projects. In fact only a few days ago I published a crochet bookmark pattern that featured one of these very stitches!
The Elizabeth Stitch is a favourite crochet stitch for many. It is sometimes called the “mini bean” stitch because of the look of the fabric that it creates. It is worked by working little cluster stitches in the chain one spaces between the stitches below. It is a lovely texture and one that is reversible making it perfect for crochet blankets.
The other technique that I have used in the Galaxy Blanket crochet pattern is working in the “3rd loop.” I will explain how to find the 3rd loop in the pattern notes below. But it creates a ridge of texture that runs along the top of the blanket. The 3rd loop does look a little different depending on what side of your fabric you are looking at. I do give a couple tips in finding it in the free video tutorial below. Be sure to check it out and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
One final thing to note about this blanket is that it is worked all as one piece! You will work the blanket from the bottom up and I will give the stitch multiples down below should you wish to change the size. I have added a fringe to both ends of my blanket.
What materials will you need to crochet this blanket?
For my blanket below I used a soft, super bulky weight yarn called Caron Chunky Cakes by Yarnspirations. They are a 100% acrylic yarn and there are approximately 407 yards per cake. This is the same yarn that I used in my Rice Pudding Blanket and in the Ripple in Time Blanket. It’s very soft, very cosy and comes in a variety of self-stripping colours. You will need about 2400 yards to complete the blanket.
Along with the yarn you will need a 8mm (L/11) crochet hook. In the video tutorial below you will see me working with a Birchwood Hook by Rowan.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! If you love making crochet blankets, you may also wish to check out the Seafarers Throw Blanket or the Log Cabin Blanket. Both are also worked in a super bulky weight yarn.
Happy Crocheting!
Sarah
Galaxy Blanket Crochet Pattern:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gauge: 10 stitches x 8 rows of hdc in the 3rd loop = 4 inches
Finished Size: 45 x 55 inches excluding fringe
Yarn: Caron Chunky Cakes by Yarnspirations (100% acrylic; 8 oz/227g; 407 yds/372 m); 6 balls.
Hook: Size L/11 (8 mm) hook.
Notions: Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations:
3rd loop – When the wrong side is facing, your will see a horizonal bar/loop that runs along under the top loop that is closest to you – this is your third loop and you will work into this loop only. When the front side of your work is facing you, you will see a smaller loop just under the back top loop of your stitch – your will work under this loop only.
Ch – Chain
CL – Cluster (Insert your hook into the next sp or st, yo and draw up a loop, yo, insert your hook into the same sp or st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through all the loops on your hook. Cluster Stitch made.)
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- Pattern is worked in rows.
- Ch 1 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- To change the size of your blanket you will need an odd number of stitches for your foundation chain.
Free Crochet Pattern:
Ch 105
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (104 sts)
Rows 2-6: Working in the 3rd loop across, hdc in 1st st and in each st across. Ch 1, turn. At the end of row 6 only, ch 2, turn.
Row 7: CL in the next st, *ch 1, sk the next st, CL in the next st; Rpt from * across. Ch 2, turn.
Rows 8-12: Sk the 1st CL, CL in the next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL in the next ch-1 sp; Rpt from * across ending with a CL in the final ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn. At the end of row 12 only, ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Hdc in the 1st st and in each st and ch-1 sp across ending with an hdc in the final ch-2 sp. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 14 – 97: Repeat rows 2-13 seven more times.
Rows 98-102: Repeat Rows 2-6 once more.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Add a fringe to each end if desired.
Video Tutorial:
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