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I finished my mom’s blanket! It’s already been washed, and is wrapped and waiting for later this month so I can give it to her. Too bad it’s the start of summer, she might not get to enjoy it until much later since it’s such a thick blanket.
A friend of mine really liked the blanket and asked for one so that means I actually have to duplicate it! Yikes. So, I wrote down the pattern for myself which means I have a pattern to share with all of you!
Country Flannel Blanket Pattern (PDF) - Printer friendly
This blanket is made in strips each strip containing (10) 7×7 inch squares and 6 strips total. Finished blanket size will be 6×4 feet. The strips are made by using 2 strands of yarn at once. It is a very thick and heavy blanket (6lbs) and it works up very fast. I crochet slowly and the blanket only took me 15 working hours to finish to give you an idea of how fast it goes.
Materials:
(3) Caron One Pound Yarn – Taupe
(3) Caron One Pound Yarn – Forest Green
Size ‘N’ Hook
Size ‘K’ Hook
Darning needle
Strips 1, 3, & 5
Square 1
Row 1 – Using 2 strands of forest green chain a row of 18 with the N hook
Row 2 – DC in 2nd stitch from hook, DC in each stitch to the end, CH 2 and turn (16) Length should measure 7” add/dec stitches if needed
Row 3-? – DC in each stitch to the end of the row, CH 2 and turn (End your square when it measures 7×7 inches)
Last row of square – do not CH2 and cut a 5″ tail off one of your green yarn
(Note: with the exception of the start of the 1st row of the strip, all of your tails will end on the same side of the strip)
Square 2
Row 1 – tie in taupe yarn leave a tail to darn in later – CH2 – DC in each stitch to end of row, CH2 and turn
Row 2-? – DC in each stitch to the end of the row, CH 2 and turn (End your square when it measures 7×7 inches)
Last row of square – do not CH2 and cut a 5″ tail off one of your taupe yarn
Square 3-10
Repeat Square 2 alternating with 2 green and 1 green 1 taupe until all 10 squares are complete
Strips 2, 4, & 6
Follow same instructions above but alternate using 2 taupe and 1 taupe and one green
Darn all your tails into your work and whip stitch the strips together. Take care to line up the squares and check as you go. I had the misfortune of finishing a row and then held it up just miss an alignment half way through the row! Errrr…
Boarder:
Still using the ‘N’ hook but using only 1 strand of green yarn SC all the way around the blanket 2x, Add a SC in each corner so they remain square
Switch to the ‘K’ hook and 1 strand of taupe yarn
Tie your yarn in, Skip a stitch and DC 4x in the next stitch, skip a stitch and repeat 4 DC all the way around the blanket. This boarder is meant to add a very slight ruffle to the edge and soften up the look of all those squares.
I think if I could shrink the squares and work this sideways, this would also make a great sweater for a guy.
Well I liked the look of it and decided I’d make it as a coverlet/blanket for my Qn bed. I’ve just bought the yarn and am excited to start! Thanks for putting your idea online with pattern instructions.
Your blanket is very nice…I especially love the color combination!
This appears to be an exact duplicate of Rose Red’s Lumberjack flannelghan. I do realize that great minds can think alike but this is a little too close for comfort.
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42711&highlight=lumberjack
I agree Darski. This is almost EXACTLY like Rose Red’s Lumberjack Flannelghan.
Well bummer, sorry I wasn’t able to think of anything origional for you guys then
Wow, what happened to if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it at all. The blanket is beautiful and inspiring. So what if you got the idea from another blanket. You didn’t sell the pattern nor the blanket. I don’t even recall anywhere in your post that the blanket is your original. If someone has so much time to criticize someone else they have too much time. Like I said Great blanket, great job.
I saved the pattern too. It’s been a long time since I crocheted anything. But after seeing this complete, I may have to try.
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The blanket is beautiful and so warm!
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Looks great! I’m also thinking of making one after seeing yours…it’s practically an along!
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Wow, what a lovely blanket. I may try this pattern…I don’t crochet much so this would be a great excuse to do something different than knitting.
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Your blanket is GORGEOUS!
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Your blanket is lovely and it’s so nice of you to share the pattern. I know your Mom will love it.
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Thanks for sharing your pattern. I’m keeping it in mind for a possible fall project.
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Beautiful blanket and yes, 6 pounds in heavy but will be so cozy during the winter. I am going to make a square blanket using the samples of my handspun. It might take a few years to make but I like the idea of only having to make little squares at a time…not as overwhelming.
Thanks for sharing your instructions.