Granny Stripe Blanket in Cotton Pure
We love to look back in order to go forward. Granny squares may have peaked in the 1970s, but for us, this classic crochet motif will always ring modern. Our Granny Stripe Blanket borrows the square’s basic concepts and confirms that we are a granny-square-loving bunch!
An update of one of our very early patterns, we made this version of our Granny Stripe Blanket with just one Cotton Pure on Cone for the main color and one skein of Cotton Pure for the stripes. We used a neutral palette for a modern homespun sensibility, but the beauty of this scheme is that you can swap out the contrast color for a skein of any one of Cotton Pure’s dozens of colors, from Purple Heath to Golden Peach.
The pattern is the same as a traditional granny square with its clusters of three double crochets, but instead of working around and around a center square, the pattern is worked in rows. The uniformity draws attention to the stripes, which impart a graphic pattern on the blanket as a whole.
There is enough yardage (about 2700 yards!) of Cotton Pure on a Cone to make a classic cotton coverlet of generous size; this one is 42 x 61 inches. Apart from the natural beauty of this unmercerized organically grown cotton, there’s its weight. If you’re the type who likes, needs, wants to sleep under a blanket even on the most sweltering nights, this is your answer. It’s heavy, not bulky; cozy, not hot. Perfect.
Materials
- Main Color (MC): 1 of Purl Soho’s Cotton Pure on a Cone, 100% organically grown cotton. We used the color Birch Bark.
- Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Cotton Pure, 100% organically grown cotton. We used Egret White.
- A size G (4.5mm) crochet hook
Gauge
6 double crochet bundles (3 dc per bundle), including 6 spaces = 4 inches
11 rows of double crochets = 4 inches
Size
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 42 inches wide x 61 inches long, after blocking
Note
The pattern stitch is a multiple of 3 + 1. If you want to change the size of the blanket, just make your Foundation Single Crochet with any number that is a multiple of 3, plus 1 stitch.
Pattern
Begin
With Contrast Color (CC)…
Make a Foundation Single Crochet of 181 crochets. (If you haven’t tried this technique, it’s well worth learning! Check out our Foundation Single Crochet Tutorial to learn all about it.)
CC Stripe Row: 1 single crochet (sc) into each sc to the end of row. [181 stitches]
Cut CC.
Granny Rows
With Main Color (MC)…
Granny Set-Up Row: Ch 3 (counts as 1 double crochet [dc]), 1 dc into the first sc, *skip 2 sc, 3 dc into next sc, repeat from * to end of row. [60 groups of 3 dc plus 2 dc at beginning]
Granny Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc into the first stitch, *3 dc into next space between dc groups, repeat from * to last space, 2 dc into last space, 1 dc into 3rd stitch of ch 3 from previous row. [60 groups of 3 dc plus 2 dc at beginning]
Repeat Granny Row 1 twenty nine more times, or until Granny Rows measure 11 ½ inches.
CC Stripe
Carrying MC up the side, join CC and with CC…
CC Stripe Set-Up Row: 1 sc into each dc to end of row. [181 stitches]
CC Stripe Row: 1 sc into each sc to end of row. [181 stitches]
Cut CC.
Continue
Repeat the Granny Rows and CC Stripe sections 4 more times, ending with a total of 6 CC Stripes.
Once complete with final CC Stripe Row, cut CC and pull end through remaining stitch. Cut MC.
Finish
Weave in the ends and wet block.
Do you have a knit pattern for the Granny Stripe Blanket in Cotton Pure?
Hi Arlene,
Thanks for writing in! We do indeed have the pattern for the Granny Stripe Blanket in Cotton Pure and it can be found directly above. If you would like to print this pattern or download it as a PDF, you can follow these instructions!
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
Best,
Cassy
Regarding the knit pattern for granny stripe blanket: I must be missing something, but when you say “it can be found directly above”, I still don’t see a link.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing in and sorry for my confusion! I must have read too quickly! We do not have a knit version of this pattern but I will certainly add your voice to those who have requested it!
Best,
Cassy
Count me in for wanting the knit pattern,also. Thanks.
On the first row after cutting your CC, when you do the first ch3 with MC, is it just hanging there, or does it somehow get attached to the work first? It’s probably obvious to someone who crochets more than I, but I don’t quite see what’s done with those 3 stitches, especially on the return row.
Thanks. Great blanket design!
Hi Judy,
Thanks for writing in! Good question! When you cut the CC, you do not remove the hook from the live stitch. You begin working with the MC by chaining 3 and as you have not removed your hook from the final stitch of the CC, it will already be attached. You will need to weave in your ends once your are finished!
Best,
Cassy
Very pretty!
Are you actually using the full 2700 yards for the blanket or is there some left over?
Thanks!
Hi Meliana,
Thanks for writing in! We used almost all of the cone of Cotton Pure and a good portion of the skein. We used roughly 2,620 yards of the main color and roughly 140 yards of the contrast color.
I hope that that helps!
Cassy
I would love to knit this project, and not crochet. Do you have a pattern for that? Something similar to the look above that is crocheted .
Hi Samantha,
Thanks for writing in! We do not have a knit version of this pattern at present. We will certainly consider your request for the future!
Best,
Cassy
Hi, how big can I make this blanket with one cone?
Hi Trinh,
Thanks for writing in! We used pretty much the entire cone plus 1 skein to make the blanket above (42 inches wide x 61 inches long, after blocking). If you do not get the single skein in addition to the cone, you may be able to make the blanket approximately the same size or an inch or so less depending on your personal gauge.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Do you publish a ‘knit” version of the pattern? Or, is it ONLY crochet?
Hi Holly,
Thanks for writing in! We do not have a knit version of this pattern at present. We will certainly consider your request for the future!
Best,
Cassy
I can crochet, but I’m not an expert. What level of skills are needed for this beautiful pattern? (I really love this blanket and the yarn is fabulous!)
Thanks.
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for writing in! This is not a terribly advanced pattern. If you can crochet a granny square, you can certainly make this lovely blanket! I would suggest trying to crochet a small swatch with scrap yarn that you have and seeing if the pattern works for you!
Best,
Cassy
How much would you need to make a king size blanket, roughly 76 x80? Thank you
Hi Rita,
Thanks for writing in! For a king size blanket of 76×80, you will need roughly 2.5 times the amount of yarn. This will require 3 cones of Cotton Pure in your main color and 2 skeins of the contrast.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
For a ZKing sized blanket how
many stitches would you cast on and how many rows?
Hi Kristen,
Thanks for the question! Your cast on number will really depend on how large you would like to make your blanket. King size blankets can range from 72 x 84 to 120 x 120. Once you have decided how large you would like to make your blanket, you can decide on your cast on based on the gauge here. For this pattern the gauge is 6 double crochet bundles (3 dc per bundle), including 6 spaces = 4 inches and the pattern works over a multiple of 3 + 1 stitches. So for the size that we have worked up a 61 inch wide blanket has a cast on of 181. If you decided on a blanket that is 84 inches wide, you would cast on 250 stitches. For the number of rows, we have a gauge here of 11 rows of double crochets = 4 inches. For a blanket 72 inches high, this would result in 198 rows. This could change based on your personal gauge but I hope that this gives you a good idea where to start!
Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Cassy
Hi
I am looking at doing a knitted version of this blanket. I would use 4.5mm knitting needles. Do you think it would work if I cast on the same number of stitches and worked in seed stitch following the instructions for moving from MC to CC. I would appreciate any ideas you have on producing a similar finish to the crochet version….. I just can’t crochet without being very confused.
Hi Julie,
What a great idea! I think that you will get a gauge in seed stitch of around 7 sts per inch (although I would recommend knitting a gauge swatch). With this gauge, you would cast on roughly 295 stitches to get a 42 inch wide blanket. As crocheting takes a little more yarn, knitting in seed stitch may yield you a slightly larger blanket!
Please let us know how it turns out!
Cassy
I am now inspired to get started. Thank you for your positive response. I must admit I needed to go back to a previous pattern (the ombre cashmere wrap) to find the US term “seed stitch”…. in Australian we call it “moss stitch”…. must be that British heritage we have.
I will keep you posted.
To replicate this look, you might want to try moss stitch instead of seed stitch. Moss stitch is basically the same as seed stitch, but worked in 2s instead of 1s (k2, p2, k2, p2 for 2 rows, then switch to p2, k2, p2, k2 for two rows, etc.) This will create a larger pattern that is more similar to the double crochet used in this pattern.
You might consider making it stockinette and just work in some eyelet holes (maybe even made w/double yarnovers?). Granny stripes in crochet have holes, which is what is making the texture here. You’ll get the texture effect with seed or moss stitch, but it will be solid and may require more yarn to get the same dimensions (I’m really not sure if it will or not, given that crochet generally takes more yarn than knitting). If you like the roughness of the crochet pattern, rather than how smooth stockinette is, you could still do garter or seed stitch plus eyelet holes.
I should say that for moss stitch the final result on the right side is k2 p2 k2 p2 for 2 rows and then p2 k2 p2 k2 for 2 rows. Naturally you have to work the ws opposite of the rs to maintain the pattern. I’m sure there’s a useful web tutorial out there somewhere. Sorry if I caused confusion.
Thanks Amelia, you made perfect sense. I am going with your idea of k2,p2 as I think it will give a more textured look. Now I just have to be patient while I wait for the yarn to arrive.
Yes I would like a knit pattern for this blanket to please .
Yes please, a knit pattern!
Good morning … not sure if anyone else caught it in the comments … but the contrasting color instructions require an edit … from the start … Make a Foundation Single Crochet of 181 crochets … when you get to the contrasting color you are confirming the stitch count at (280) … some peoples will wonder where the number comes from … simple + beautiful + practical = priceless … as for knitting it … the yardage can fit in a bunch of your other samples non?! Cheers!
Hi Ina,
Thanks for writing in! Thanks for catching that! There was a mistake in the initial pattern that we have since corrected! 280 now reads 181.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
What is the 280 stitch count in the cc rows?
Hi Laura,
Thanks for writing in! Thanks for catching that! There was a mistake in the initial pattern that we have since corrected! 280 now reads 181.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
For those interested in a knitted version, I tried both Barbara Walker’s miniature leaf pattern (version 3) and her shell mesh stitch. I think both would work. The ones I found were in her Treasury of Knitting Patterns.
Sally
I would also be interested in the knitted pattern that Purlsoho will be pursuing. Thank you very much.
Hello Joanne,
Thank you for the suggestion! I will be sure to pass it along.
Warmly,
Marilla
Hello! This yarn is gorgeous but way outside my budget… in looking at cones of cotton yarn elsewhere, I can only find them listed as 3/2, 5/2, 6/2, 8/2, 10/2, and 20/2, but I have no idea which would be closest to this cotton yarn. Can you help?
Thank you!!
Hi Alyson,
Thanks for writing in! We hear you! We totally understand that sometimes our yarn suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people. The count on Pure Cotton is 50/2 x 10 which is comparable between 3/2 and 5/2 count.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Knit pattern please!! I’m confused – shouldn’t the actual stitch count be 182, and not 181?? Maybe you got this note earlier from me.
Thanks!
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for writing in! I will certainly add your voice to those requesting a knit version of this lovely blanket! The correct stitch count is 181 for this blanket. Please let us know if you are still having difficulties!
Best,
Cassy
Hi Cassy,
it does count 182 stitches (60 groups of 3 DC – 180 DC, plus 2 DC in the beginning). Unless you don’t count the chain 3 in the beginning as a DC. Can you clarify for me please? I’m almost at the first stripe of CC and, unless I don’t count the chain 3, it will be 182 SC in each stitch of the previous row.
Thank you for your help,
Carol
Hi Carol,
Thanks for reaching out! I think that I can help explain! I just did up a little swatch of this and you don’t count the chain 3 as a double crochet when doing the CC row. It’s a little confusing because the chain 3 does technically count as a double crochet during the granny stripe section but when doing the CC single crochet row there is definitely only 181 single crochets.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I love this pattern and these colours so much! So often crochet granny square blankets look garish and dated. But this one is understated, classy and just beautiful!
Thanks for helping make crochet cool and classy again 🙂
I truly love this pattern and the yarn. Please design this in a knitted version!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in and for your request! I will certainly add your voice to those requesting a knit version!
Best,
Cassy
Good morning, I would love to crochet a baby blanket version of your beautiful blanket. How many stitches should I cast on ? How many grams of each color should I purchase? I would be most grateful if you could guide me.
Hello Astrid,
Thank you for writing us! To begin you will Make a Foundation Single Crochet of 181 crochets. The whole pattern is listed on the page above this comment section. You can also download or print this pattern. If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
As far as yardage you will need approximately 2,734 yards for the main color and 262 for the contrast color.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
Thank you very much Marilla, you have been very helpful
Hi. I have started a knitted version of this blanket as I am not confident with crochet.
It is coming along well. I cast on 296 sts using 4.50mm circular knitting needles (to hold all the stitches) and MC
After casting on….
Knit 3 rows garter stitch
Seed stitch……
Row 4 – knit 3 sts, (k2,p2) to last 3 sts, k3
Row 5 – knit 3 sts (p2,k2) to last 3 sts, k3
Row 6 – knit 3 sts (p2,k2) to last 3 sts, k3
Row 7 – knit 3 sts (k2,p2) to last 3 sts, 3 sts
Repeat rows 4 to 7 until work measures 11.5 inches
Using CC knit 4 rows garter stitch (knit only rows)
Repeat the seed stitch block 5 times using the MC.
Repeat the garter stitch rows 4 times using the CC.
TO FINISH OFF
Include 3 rows of garter stitch as your last rows on your final block using MC.
The garter stitch rows/stitches on the edges give a bordered effect.
I have a photo if there is a way of adding one.
I hope this helps anyone who is looking for a knitted version of this blanket.
Regards Julie
Hi Julie!
Thank you so much for this! I’m sure this will help many!
Happy knitting!
Carly
Julie, what size blanket were you making/how many cones and how did it turn out?
Thanks for the knitted version
Hello Lynn,
Thank you for reaching out and your interest in this pattern! I will pass along your request.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
Hello! Can this be created with your linen quill yarn?
Hi Julia,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly alter this lovely blanket to work with our Linen Quill! Linen Quill is quite a bit thinner than the Cotton Pure that we used here so you will need to use a smaller crochet hook and create a foundation row with more single crochets. I would recommend making a small gauge swatch using a C hook and see if you like the fabric. If it seems too tight, you can go up to a D hook. The pattern stitch is a multiple of 3 + 1. If you want to change the size of the blanket, just make your Foundation Single Crochet with any number that is a multiple of 3, plus 1 stitch. So once you have knit your gauge swatch, you can easily figure out how large to make your foundation chain.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hi there. What a lovely blanket. I am a knitter but dabble in crochet usually for some finishing or small projects such as dish cloths, hats or flowers. I was thinking of attempting this blanket and read the pattern over – not terribly difficult. My question is – why do the row directions not direct us to turn after the chain 3? My experience with row by row crochet (versus in the round) is that you chain so many stitches then turn. Can you explain, please? Thank you!
Hi Deirdre,
Thanks for writing in! We are happy to help! For this pattern, we turn the work before chaining 3 for the beginning of the row. This is really just a preference issue. We end a row and then begin the next row with the chain 3 instead of ending a row with a chain 3.
I hope that this makes sense!
Cassy
I live in Australia, so I can’t afford the shipping on the cotton. What ply of cotton have you used for the Granny Stripe Blanket. I wanted to see if I can purchase something similar her.
Thanks
Megan
Hi Megan,
Thanks for writing in! We certainly understand that international shipping can be prohibitive. Our Cotton Pure is a sport weight at 5-6 stitches per inch. On the UK/Australian scale, I believe that this makes it a 5 ply.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Following on from Megan’s comment above, I am also from Australia- if I was to use a 5 ply yarn, how many balls or weight of yearn would I need for this rug?
Thanks, Kerry
Hi Kerry,
Thanks for reaching out! TO make this lovely blanket, you will need roughly 2,620 yards of the main color and roughly 140 yards of the contrast color!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
How many Granny rows are there between the contrast stripes? The directions read – one Granny Set-up + 30 Granny Row 1 (i.e., 1 + 29 more) = 31 rows. This is what I was following, but then I counted the rows in the images and counted only 30 rows. I’m mid-day through and worried that i might run out of yarn.
Hi Jill,
Thanks for writing in, and good eye! We are still waiting for a final word from the designer, but it does appear that there are only 30 rows in each Granny Stripe section of the blanket! We will be updating the pattern shortly, but in the mean time, if you are at the half-way point of the blanket, I would suggest weighing your blanket to see if you have used less than half your yarn. You will also have to weigh your remaining Contrast Color to figure out how much has already been used in the blanket and subtract that amount from the total weight. Our Cotton Pure On A Cone contains 1,000 grams of yarn, so if you are exactly at the halfway point and have used 500 grams or less, you should have enough to finish the blanket!
I hope that helps, and happy crocheting!
Julianna
I haven’t crocheted in a long time, but I love this blanket. I would like to make a 36″ x 36″ throw. How many skeins of the main and contrasting colors would you estimate, and do I need to dramatically alter the pattern to accommodate the smaller size.
Thanks, Mary
Hello Mary,
Thank you for reaching out! You will not need to change anything in the pattern, other than the amount single crochets you begin with. To change the size of the blanket, just make your Foundation Single Crochet with any number that is a multiple of 3, plus 1 stitch. As far as yardage goes, you will be creating a blanket that is approximately half the size of ours so I would get 5 skeins of the main color in Cotton Pure and 1 for the contrast color.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
Warmly,
-Marilla
I am using the wonderful Cotton Pure to crochet your Granny Stripe Blanket. I crochet loosely and usually use a smaller hook to achieve gauge.
I’m down to a size D and still not quite there. My work is measuring 46 inches wide. Do you build in a bit extra for the cotton to shrink when washed? If not, I may want to leave off a few stitches to make sure I have enough Cotton Pure!
Thanks, Dawn
Hello Dawn,
Thank you for reaching out- great question! In our experience this yarn has little to no shrinkage, so perhaps leaving off a couple of stitches is the way to go.
Happy crafting!
-Marilla
Hi I am starting to work this pattern and as I am not an experienced chrochet-er I’m confused about the direction in the Granny Row that ends with “1 dc into 3rd stitch of ch 3 from previous row.” When I go into that 3rd chain stitch, do I insert the crochet hook into the top and bottom of the stitch or just the top? It’s hard to see and I just wanted to make sure.
Thanks!
Martha
Hi Martha,
Thanks for reaching out! When working into a chain, you actually have three options – you can work into the top loop of the chain, into both loops of the chain, or into the top loop and the back “bump” of the chain stitch. All of these options are equally correct, as long as you are consistent! I usually prefer to work into the top loop and back bump when working into a turning chain, but feel free to experiment to find what method is the easiest to work and looks the best to you!
Best of luck and happy crocheting!
Julianna
Thank so much Julianna! This is really helpful.
Martha
Hello! Any estimate on when Pure Cotton on a Cone in Birch Bark and skein in Ugret White are back in stock? Wanting to start this beautiful throw soon. Cheers from Australia
Trudy
Hello Trudy,
Thanks for writing in! We will certainly be getting more Cotton Pure back in stock! In fact, our mill is currently making it. While we do not have a firm ETA, we are hoping that it will arrive soon. You can sign up to be notified when we get it back in stock. To do so, go to the product page, select the color that you are interested in and enter your email address. When that yarn and color arrives, we will email you right away!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
If I wanted to start with foundation chain instead of your foundation single crochet, would the stitch number stay the same?
Thanks
Hi Miriam,
Great question! If you prefer to skip the foundation single crochet, you will need to chain 182 to include a turning chain, and then, beginning in the second chain from the hook, work 181 single crochets for your first row. You should then be able to follow the rest of the pattern as written beginning with the CC Stripe Row.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Is there a reason why one of your granny stripe blanket patterns calls for a size G hook, and the other calls for size C? Is there a big weight difference between Merino Tosh Light and the Cotton Cone?
Hello Julie,
Thank you for reaching out! Cotton Pure is a Sport weight yarn while Tosh Merino Light is a fingering weight yarn. This means that Cotton Pure is thicker than Tosh Light so you do need to use different sized hooks.
I hope this clears things up for you and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Is there any update to when several of the cotton pure on a cone colors will be in stock? Thanks!
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for writing in! While we don’t have a firm ETA, we are hoping that it will arrive soon. You can sign up to be notified when we get it back in stock. To do so, go to the product page, select the color that you are interested in and enter your email address. When that yarn and color arrives, we will email you right away!
Best,
Julianna
Hi, I’m almost done with my blanket and although it looks amazing, I’m running out of yarn but I am 12 rows short. I followed the instructions to the letter and rechecked throughout the project. Even with the 30 vs 31 rows a previous commenter had posted, I still wouldn’t have finished. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks for your help!
Hi Ashley,
I’m so sorry to hear that you are running short on yarn! We haven’t heard any other reports of this, but is it possible that your gauge was not quite right? In such a large project, a small variation in gauge could really add up and lead to running short on yarn. Either way, this is very unfortunate! Although Cotton Pure is now sold out, please send us an email at customerservice@purlsoho.com and we will see what we can do!
Best,
Julianna
To all crocheters who obsess with even & consistent dc granny edges!
I have crocheted this blanket in wool, cotton, yak blend, you name it. And I know this simple & elegant pattern has been out for quite a while, BUT as a dedicated granny square anything, I have a suggestion/improvement to the pattern: instead of ch 3, ch 2 instead & then work the returning row with dc into top of 2nd ch (not the non-existent 3rd). This creates a much neater and more even & consistent edge on every row. Plus it doesn’t draw the edge in to create a too tight finished edge. And us granny fanatics just ❤️ a mindful smooth edge!
Looks like the color names changed when you made the new cotton pure. Which new colors would I use if I wanted to get the same look as the original blanket?
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for reaching out! That is correct – when we re-released Cotton Pure, our old colors were replaced with the new current colors. I would recommend using a cone of Warm Rock with a skein of Heirloom White for a color scheme similar to the original!
Best,
Julianna
After I 3 dc should I chain 1 before doing the next 3 dc?
Hi Cassandra,
Thanks for reaching out! You will work in the 3 dc into each space between dc groups until you reach the last space, no chain 1 between them!
Warmly,
Gianna
Would Good Wool work well with this pattern? And if yes, would I use a G hook for Good Wool as well?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Good Wool would be great with this pattern! Although Cotton Pure and Good Wool are both sport weight yarns, Good Wool is a bit lighter and we typically suggest an E-F crochet hook, so I would suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch with the original G hook and see how it comes out and compares to the gauge of the pattern, from there you can adjust the hook if needed!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Gianna
Hi,
I’m just wondering since I don’t see you carry Birch Bark and Egret White, if Gray Birch and Heirloom White might be good substitutions for this blanket?
And also, if I were to try the color Warm Rock for the main color, could you give a suggestion for a good contrast?
Thank you,
Ann
Hi Ann,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Gray Birch and Heirloom White would be a perfect substitution! Or if you want to go for Warm Rock I would recommend also Heirloom White, or a color like Wild Lavender, Waterdrop Blue, or even Linden Green!
I hope this helps, happy crafting!
Gianna
Hi Gianna,
Thanks so much for your help. I really like your suggestions and appreciate your help. Now to decide….
Ann
Hi Purl Soho, I would love to make this throw for my son. He is tall and likes to be fully covered with a throw, I will be crocheting it and need to know how much yarn to buy, and how many rows/stitches and changes to the pattern needed. I would like the throw to be 80 inches in length by 52 inches in width. Thanks so much! MK
Hi MK,
Thank you for writing in! To modify this pattern you will want to begin with a gauge swatch. The pattern stitch is a multiple of 3 + 1. If you want to change the size of the blanket, just make your Foundation Single Crochet with any number that is a multiple of 3, plus 1 stitch.
After you have created your gauge swatch you can weigh it in grams and divide the square footage (in inches) of your swatch by the total number of grams. This will give you your grams per square inch which you can then use to calculate your yardage for an 80″ x 52″ blanket.
I hope this helps but please let us know if you have any questions!
Happy making,
Gavriella