spring petal blanket free crochet pattern

Years and Years ago, I learned this simple crochet stitch using sc, chains and dc and absolutely loved making blankets with it.  It is such a quick stitch to work some texture without really thinking much.  I've made some with solid colors, some with stripes, some were baby size and some were full sized throws with fringe.  It's really a great Go-To pattern for any project that you want to work up while on the go or watching your favorite movies!

This was made for one of my childhood friends close to 30 years ago.  She recently posted a photo of her home and this was still placed on her couch in the background.  It's an awesome feeling to have your work valued for such a long time!

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This one was one of my favorites that  made for a neighbor when I was around the age of 17. 
​I loved having the fringe on both ends and the thick stripes.  

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I received a sample of Sweet Swirls yarn from Herrschners to try.  While I didn't use that yarn to make this blanket, I want to be transparent and let you know that I did receive a free sample but I adore the yarn enough to purchase enough for my own project.  

Now, with that out of the way....

Whether you're new to crochet and are familiar with working basic stitches such as the sc and dc or your a pro, this pattern is a good one to have around.

Here's what you'll need to know:

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Materials:  1354 yrds yarn
4 stitch markers (for marking the border)


Note:  I used #3 Light yarn   Herrschners Sweet Swirls yarn for the baby blanket shown at the top.  Previous blankets I've made used 4ww yarn with great results.  If you choose to use 4ww yarn, please note that your final measurements will be larger than noted here.

       
Hook: Size H 8-5mm                                                                            
Gauge: 14 sc & 19 rows = 4”                                   
Finished Size: 36” x 36” or to customize, see notes below                                                     
Skill Level: Easy                                                                                                                                       
US Crochet Terms
Stitch Abbreviations: 
       st(s) – stitch(es)         
       ch – chain 
       sl st – slip stitch 
       yo - yarn over
       sc - single crochet
       dc – double crochet
 Special Stitches:
SC Foundation Chain: 
Video Tutorial: (This tutorial shows sc, hdc & dc foundations) https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial

Petal Stitch: (sc, chain 3, dc in side of sc just made) in indicated stitch  (video below)

Herringbone hdc (hhdc): yo, insert hook in indicated st, pull up a loop and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook

Notes: 

1.If you prefer to work a basic starting chain, chain to your desired width in multiples of 3 +2, turn and sc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across

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Row 1: Sc foundation chain of 124 
To customize, work in multiples of 3 +1 to desired width

Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sc in each st across (124 sc)

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Row 3: Turn, ch 1, Petal st in first st, skip next 2 sts, *Petal st in next st, skip next 2 sts,* repeat from *to* across to end st, sc in end st (41 Petal sts)

Row 4: Turn, ch 1, Petal st in first sc and in top of each sc across to end st, sc in end st 
(41 Petal sts)

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Rows 5-100:  Repeat Row 4 or continue to desired height

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Border:
Notes: 

1. Either rotate to begin working down side of blanket with current yarn or attach new color with a sl st to side of top end stitch of final row
2. Be sure to work the same number of stitches for the top and bottom to keep the edges even and the same number of stitches on each side to keep side edges even
3. Place stitch markers in center stitch of each corner to easily keep track of corner stitch placement

Round 1: Ch 1, work 3 hhdc in side of top end st, hhdc in side of end st of each row down to foundation, work 3 hhdc in side of end corner st, rotate to work across foundation row, hhdc between each foundation st across to next corner, rotate to work up next side, work 3 hhdc in side of end corner st, hhdc in side of end st of each row up to top corner st, work 3 hhdc in side of top corner st, rotate to work across top, work 3 hhdc in sc of each Petal st across to end corner, sl st to beginning hhdc to connect

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Round 2: Turn, [hhdc in each st across to 1 stitch before center corner stitch, work 2 hhdc in each of the 3 corner sts,]4x, sl st to beginning hhdc to connect

Round 3: Turn,  hhdc in next 2 sts, [3 hhdc in next 2 sts, hhdc in each st to center 2 sts of next corner,]3x, 3 hhdc in next 2 sts, hhdc in each st across to beginning,  sl st to beginning hhdc to connect

Fasten off and weave in ends

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Crochet Pattern, Spring Petal Blanket

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