BACK TO THAT JULY WINNING CAP

April, a kindly blog reader, came up with some clever notations to the pattern that Emme posted of her winning July Giveaway Contest Cute Hat. Emme has reviewed these ‘corrections’ and approved posting them. So, here they are. If anyone else has comments or corrections, please feel free to post below. NOTE that even seasoned, many-times-published crochet designers have to publish errata for their patterns. Thanks, April!

**** Here‘s a link to Emme’s originally posted pattern. ****

ok here are the corrections the “I” hook was more for an adult size but you can change the hook 1 smaller and it is more a child size.

next rnd 1 and 2 were fine but rnd 3 starts to get wavy so here is the correction

rnd 3, ch2,*1hdc in next hdc, 2hdc in next hdc*(24hdc)

rnd 4, ch2,*1hdc in next 2hdc, 2hdc in next hdc*(32hdc)

rnd 5, ch2, *1hdc in next 3hdc, 2hdc in next hdc*(40hdc)

rnd 6, ch2,*1hdc in next 4hdc, 2hdc in next hdc*(48hdc)

rnd 7, ch2, *1hdc in next 5 hdc, 2hdc in next hdc*(56hdc)

rnd 8 there’s no corrections

rnd 8-12, ch2, 1hdc around(56hdc)

rnd 13-16 no corrections

brim: rnd 17 in pink 1hdc around front loops only

rnd 18, ch2 *1hdc in next hdc, 2hdc in next*

rnd 19, ch2 *1hdc in next 2hdc, 2 hdc in next*

edging: no corrections

flowers are fine.

the edging was still alittle off when i did it but it was much improved from what it was.

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

At the moment, the pattern page shows no reviews, so there is not much customer feedback to go on yet. Still, if you enjoy easy crochet blanket patterns, super chunky crochet throws, or quick lap blanket projects, this one looks like a solid freebie to save.

My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.

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