Paintbox Yarns Comedy Cover Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Comedy Cover: Crochet Blanket Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Comedy Cover is a large crochet blanket designed as an easy to intermediate level project. This finished throw measures approximately 51½ inches wide by 72¾ inches long (131cm × 185cm), making it an ideal size for a bed throw or decorative blanket. The pattern uses a multi-colored design created through tapestry crochet techniques, resulting in a vibrant, patterned fabric.

Techniques Used

This project employs several advanced crochet techniques to achieve its finished appearance:

• Tapestry Crochet: The primary technique used in the Comedy Cover, tapestry crochet allows multiple colors to be incorporated into a single fabric similar to Fair Isle knitting. This method involves carrying the unused yarn color inside the stitches as you work, encasing the inactive thread within each stitch. This creates a seamless, integrated colorwork pattern without loose ends.
• Stranded Colorwork: The pattern incorporates stranded techniques where two shades of yarn are used simultaneously on each row, with colors changed strategically to build the overall design.
• Striped Sections: The blanket features striped elements as part of its overall color composition.
• Worked in the Round: The construction method uses circular working techniques to build the blanket seamlessly.
• Seamless Construction: The blanket is worked without seams, creating a unified, professional-looking finished piece.

Stitches Used

The Comedy Cover uses fundamental crochet stitches as its building blocks:

• Double Crochet (Treble in UK terminology): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern. The tapestry crochet technique is worked over double crochet stitches, with each colored square on the provided chart representing one double crochet stitch.
• Single Crochet (Double Crochet in UK terminology): Used as needed within the pattern structure.
• Chain Stitch: Used for foundation and pattern transitions.
• Slip Stitch: Used to join rounds and secure stitches.

Materials and Tools

The Comedy Cover requires specific materials to achieve the intended finished result:

• Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran weight yarn in six coordinated colors. The total yarn requirements are: 1 ball of Raspberry Pink (D), 2 balls of Buttercup Yellow (C), 3 balls of Duck Egg Blue (E), 4 balls of Kingfisher Blue (A), 4 balls of Vintage Pink (B), and 4 balls of Rose Red (F). Each ball weighs 3½ ounces (100g). The pattern specifies that Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished item if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used, as substitutions may affect gauge and final measurements.
• Crochet Hook: US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook is required for this project.
• Additional Tools: A tapestry needle is implied for weaving in ends and finishing the blanket.

Gauge and Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 13 stitches and 7.5 rows over 4 inches (10cm) measured over the tapestry crochet pattern using the US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the blanket to reach its intended finished measurements. A color chart is provided with the pattern, where each square represents one double crochet stitch and indicates which color should be used for that stitch. When reading the chart, begin at the bottom and work upwards, reading all rows from right to left. Color changes must occur on the last step of the previous stitch, meaning when two loops remain on the hook from the previous double crochet, ensuring smooth transitions between colors in the tapestry crochet work.

Skill Level and Construction Details

Rated as easy to intermediate difficulty, the Comedy Cover is suitable for crocheters with basic skills who are ready to advance to colorwork techniques. The tapestry crochet method, while requiring attention to color placement and yarn management, is explained within the pattern to guide crafters through the process. The blanket's seamless, worked-in-the-round construction eliminates the need for seaming, simplifying the finishing process and creating a polished final product.