Pink Striped Crochet Lapghan Pattern – Blossom Stitch

Today’s free crochet pattern is a pink striped crochet lapghan pattern to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed each year in October.

The crocheted lapghan makes for the perfect gift for anyone battling the disease, as they can use it to keep cozy while waiting for treatments in hospitals. The pink stripes are not only pretty, but they also represent hope, compassion, and friendship, for those battling breast cancer, survivors, and anyone impacted by the disease.

You can adjust the size of the crochet blanket as needed by adjusting your starting chains in the multiple provided. Use this crochet blanket size chart if you’re not sure what size to make it.

Blossom Crochet Lapghan – Pattern Information

The pink stripes in this crochet lapghan represent hope and compassion for those impacted by breast cancer. Size and colors are easy to customize.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Yarn: Loops and Threads – Soft Classic (Worsted Weight (#4) 100% acrylic, 7 oz/198g – 354 yds/324m) CA: Mushroom, 3 balls; CB: Fuchsia, 1 ball.
Crochet Hooks: J-6mm, H-5mm
Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements + Blanket Sizes Chart

Gauge: 13 sts/chs = 4″.
Finished Size: 37″ by 49″ Can be adjusted in the stitch multiple provided within the pattern. Use the blanket size chart below to make adjustments as needed.

Abbreviations

Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Dc = Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right Side
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
V-St = V Stitch

Special Stitch Instructions + Video Tutorial

V-St: (dc, ch 1, dc) in designated chain, stitch, or space.

Tutorial for the Blossom Stitch.

Pink Striped Crochet Lapghan – Pattern Instructions

With J hook, ch 122, or any multiple of 4 + 2.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next ch, v-st in next ch, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn. [30 V-sts]

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 sp), (sc, ch 1) in first v-st, *(dc, ch 1) in next sc, (sc, ch 1) in next v-st; rep from * across to last sc, dc in last sc. Turn. [60 ch-1 sps]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *v-st in next sc, sc in next dc; rep from * across. Turn. [30 V-sts]

Rows 4-104: Rep rows 2-3, ending last rep at Row 2.

Color Sequence

Rows 1-12: CA

Rows 13-14: CB

Rows 15-16: CA

Rows 17-22: CB

Rows 23-24: CA

Rows 25-26: CB

Rows 27-78: CA

Rows 79-80: CB

Rows 81-82: CA

Rows 83-88: CB

Rows 89-90: CA

Rows 91-92: CB

Rows 93-104: CA

Edging

Rnds 1-2: With H hook, sc evenly around working 3 sc into each corner. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten Off at the last round.

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