DIY Crocheting a Blanket

Have you ever wanted to make your own contribution to the family linen collection? One of the easiest ways to do this is to crochet. The projects go fairly quickly, and the results can be treasured for years to come. Let's get started!

Determine the finished size you want. The size of your blanket will depend on the purpose and the recipient. Here are some common blanket sizes, listed in inches and centimeters:
Infant receiving blanket: 36x36 inches (90x90 cm)
Child's afghan: 36x42 inches (90x105 cm)
Teenager's afghan: 48x60 inches (120x150 cm)
Adult's afghan: 50x70 inches (125x175 cm)
Lap blanket: 36x48 inches (90x120 cm)
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Select your yarn. The size and thickness of your blanket, as well as your crocheting skill, can help you choose a type of yarn. If you're just beginning to crochet, choose a yarn with a smooth texture, a light color (so you can see your stitches clearly) and worsted (medium) weight.
Count on needing 3-4 skeins of yarn for a lap blanket or a receiving blanket. Double that estimation for a larger blanket.
Choose a hook size. Crochet hooks range in size from B (2.25mm) to S (19mm). Here's what to keep in mind when you're selecting a hook:
Choose a stitch. Your stitch will determine the look and composition of your blanket. There's an endless array of stitches to choose from, and you can even improvise on basic stitches to create your own. This article will outline a few easy patterns you can start with.
Simple Row Pattern
Keep the chain loose so you have plenty of room to crochet inside the stitches later. Hint: Make the number of stitches in your chain divisible by 5 or 10. It makes it easier to keep track of whether you're inadvertently increasing or decreasing each round. Know how many "extra" chains you'll need. Depending on the type of stitch you plan to use, you'll have a certain number of stitches that become part of the "turn" when you move on to the second row. For a single crochet, it's one chain; for a double crochet, it's three.
Turn around and start on the second row. Once you're done chaining, turn your work so that you'll be moving from right to left along the top of the chain. For a single crochet, insert the hook into the second loop from the needle. For a double crochet, insert the hook into the third loop from the needle.
Keep crocheting each row until you have the length you want. You can count your stitches as you go, or you can periodically stop and count up the stitches on the row you just finished. Dress it up (optional). Crocheting only into the far side of each loop (instead of through both loops) gives a nice ridged appearance to the finished crochet.

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