Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern - Spaced Spider Stitch

Make this simple crochet blanket pattern for every room in your home. The free pattern is available in one size only. However, a size chart is included to help you adjust the size as needed.

While it may be a simple pattern, don’t be fooled by the simple stitches. The gorgeous texture looks great on both sides of the blanket. Shown in only one color, feel free to add as many bright and vibrant stripes as you like. The colors can be customized to match your decor, the season, or gender.

For something colorful already done for you, check out this ball stitch crochet lapghan, which is not only pretty but cozy as well. If you prefer a few stripes, check out the pretty simple lapghan.

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Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern Information

This easy crochet blanket pattern is my kind of crochet pattern. The crochet spider stitch is not only easy and mindless, but it is also pretty, and the end result is a beautiful blanket that you’ll be able to give to everyone. Whether you are expecting a newborn or sending kids off to college, this is an excellent choice for a memorable gift that will keep them warm and cozy. And there is no better time to get started on it than now.

Skill Level: Easy

This is the perfect pattern for beginners who have mastered the single crochet stitch.

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns – Pound Of Love (Medium, #4; 100% Premium Acrylic; 1020yds/932m; 16oz./454g) Color: Pastel Blue, 3 balls
Crochet Hook: J/10-6.00mm
Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Use your favorite worsted weight yarn that you like working with.

Measurements + Size Chart

Gauge: 5 sp-sts and 5 ch-1 sps = 4.25″.
Finished Size: 50″ by 54″.

Crochet Abbreviations

Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
FO = Fasten Off
Rep = Repeat
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
Sp-St= Spider Stitch
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Special Stitch Instructions

Spider Stitch (sp-st): (Sc, ch 1, sc) into designated st or sp.

Simple Crochet Blanket with Spider Stitch – Pattern Instructions

Ch 183, or any multiple of 3.

Row 1: Working into back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and into each ch across. Turn. [182 sts]

Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in first st, sk next st, (sp-st, ch 1) in next st; *sk next 2 sts, (sp-st, ch 1) in next st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sk next st, sc in last st. Turn. [60 sp-sts]

Row 3: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in first st, (sp-st, ch 1) in ch-1 sp of next sp-st and into each sp-st across; sc in last st. [60 sp-sts]

Rows 4-100: Rep Row 3.

Row 101: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk first ch-1, *sc in next sc, sk ch-1 of sp-st, sc in next sc, sc in ch-1; rep from * across to last st; sc in last st. FO, or continue with an edging. [182 sts]