Sirdar Herringbone Crocheted Blanket in Country Classic Worsted

Sirdar Herringbone Crocheted Blanket in Country Classic Worsted

What Is Being Made

This is a crocheted blanket designed as an easy-to-make throw featuring a herringbone pattern. The finished blanket measures 70 cm x 90 cm (27½" x 35½"), not including the decorative tassels that finish the edges. This one-size design is ideal for adding warmth and style to any room while remaining accessible to crocheters of all skill levels.

Craft and Technique Overview

This project uses the crochet technique, a method of creating fabric by looping yarn with a single hook. Crochet is known for producing textured, dimensional fabrics quickly compared to knitting, making it an excellent choice for blanket projects. The herringbone stitch creates a distinctive diagonal woven appearance that adds visual interest while remaining straightforward enough for beginners to execute successfully.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch used to create the base of the blanket
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the herringbone pattern, providing structure and texture
• Treble stitch: Referenced in the herringbone treble pattern construction

Materials Required

This blanket is worked in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted, a pure merino wool blend yarn in worsted weight. The pattern calls for 5 balls of 100g yarn in shade 673 Moss. You will also need a 4.50 mm crochet hook (UK size 7 / USA size G/6) and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends. The worsted weight yarn is specifically chosen to bring beautiful definition to the textured herringbone stitch while creating a cosy, warm blanket suitable for both functionality and decorative display.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 15 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) when worked with the 4.50 mm hook in the herringbone treble pattern. Achieving the correct tension is essential for the blanket to reach the intended finished measurements and for the herringbone pattern to display properly.

Finishing Details

The blanket features decorative fringing along the edges, created using a specific fringing diagram provided in the pattern. The edging is worked with the right side facing, using chain stitches and double crochets worked into corner stitches to create neat, finished edges before the tassels are added.

About Sirdar Country Classic Yarn

Sirdar Country Classic is a true worsted weight yarn made from a pure merino wool blend. This yarn is specifically formulated to showcase colour work and textured stitches with beautiful definition. The yarn is produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, known for its rich heritage in hand knitting and generations of trusted patterns. The Country Classic line combines classic reliability with contemporary yarn innovations, making it an excellent choice for both traditional and modern crochet designs.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent introduction to crochet blanket projects. The straightforward herringbone stitch and simple construction mean that even those new to crochet can successfully complete this project with the recommended Sirdar yarn and tension specifications.