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A Wonderful Crochet Blanket

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Check out this stunning blanket!  Sheri LB pointed it out to me.  I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me.  This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help.  It also is a flexible pattern that states it will work up nicely in any yarn using a suitably sized hook.  You can get the details here.

I love the textural look of this blanket and its simple, but effective edging.  Any more elaborate edging would detract from the main design, I think.  This is also one pattern where I think I’d choose a solid cover over my typical favorite variegated or ombre yarn.  Again, I think the multiple colors in a yarn might detract from the overall beauty o the stitch pattern.  What do you think?

I would love to hear from anyone who’s already made this afghan.  Better yet would be a photo of your project that I could add to this post.  This one is special!

Note:  Ravelry shows 17 projects for this pattern, but they do not show when I look for them.  Am I missing something??

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Comments

  1. In your Ravelry search, look at the “Filter these projects” dropdown. Is the “Show projects with no photos” box ticked? That’s normally the option that prevents projects being returned for me when I do queries.

  2. I started this blanket as a baby blanket for a family member and put it on the shelf when I realized it was going to be way too thick. The pattern took me a while to understand but once I got the hang of it (after about 3 rows) it was a nice repetitive pattern to work with. I used a super dark navy blue and I’m having a hard time seeing what I’m doing sometime, so I suggest a nice, solid pastel or like color if you know that FP and BP will be a problem with dark colored yarns.

  6. Jd- I did not make the blanket yet but did make a test swatch washcloth for this pattern and I do love it. As a washcloth it is heavy and sturdy enough for my husbands big hands as well as works great for large pieces. Since that worked so well, I plan on making my DH a blanket with this pattern as his diabetis is giving him problems with cold feet. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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Cropped Chunky Granny Stitch Cardigan Crochet Pattern

There is something about a chunky granny stitch cardigan that just feels instantly wearable, isn’t there? It has that lovely handmade texture we all adore, but it still looks modern enough to throw on with jeans, wide-leg pants, a simple dress, or, if you are feeling a little festival-ready, a floaty boho skirt and boots.

This boho granny stitch cropped cardigan crochet pattern has that perfect relaxed handmade look without feeling too oversized or shapeless. The cropped length keeps it flattering, while the open granny-style stitch gives it plenty of drape and texture. I especially love it worked in a soft sage green, because it gives the whole design a calm, earthy, slightly vintage feel without looking dated.

The design features a boxy cropped body, open front styling, wide sleeves, and a textured granny-style stitch pattern that gives the cardigan its statement look. It is the kind of crochet cardigan that looks impressive but still feels approachable if you are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and joining simple garment pieces together.

This is a lovely project for crocheters who want to move beyond scarves and blankets but are not quite ready for complicated shaping. The beauty of this style is that the relaxed fit is forgiving, which makes it a good first wearable project if you have been wanting to dip your toe into crochet clothing.

The chunky texture is also a bonus for impatient crocheters — and yes, I am raising my hand here. There is nothing worse than starting a cardigan and feeling like you have committed to a six-month relationship with one sleeve. This type of open stitch pattern builds quickly and gives you that satisfying “oh look, it’s actually becoming a cardigan” feeling fairly early on.

For yarn, I would choose something soft but structured enough to hold the stitch definition. A chunky or bulky yarn in cotton blend, acrylic blend, or wool blend would work beautifully depending on the season. Sage green gives it that boho handmade look, but this pattern would also be gorgeous in oatmeal, rust, denim blue, cream, mushroom brown, or a soft dusty rose.

If you are styling it for a modern boho look, pair it with sage wide-leg pants, a simple white tank, layered necklaces, and a crossbody bag. For cooler months, it would also look lovely over a fitted long-sleeve tee with jeans and ankle boots.

What I Like About This Pattern

The cropped length makes it feel fresh and wearable.

The granny stitch texture gives it a beautiful handmade look.

The open-front shape means there is no fussing with buttons or closures.

The wide sleeves add a relaxed bohemian feel.

It is a great project for crocheters who want a wearable garment without too much shaping.

Skill Level

I would place this as an advanced beginner to intermediate crochet pattern, depending on how confident you are with garment construction. The stitching itself appears beginner-friendly if you already know the basics, but assembling a cardigan and keeping your gauge consistent does require a little patience.

If you are new to crochet garments, take your measurements before starting, check gauge properly, and don’t skip blocking. I know blocking is one of those things we all pretend we are going to do “later,” but with a cardigan like this, it really helps the stitches relax and the edges sit nicely.