Valley Yarns Mrs. Trombleys Crochet Blanket Pattern Pattern

Valley Yarns Mrs. Trombley's Crochet Blanket

Project Overview

Mrs. Trombley's Crochet Blanket is a beginner-friendly lace blanket designed by Kathy Elkins. This project creates an elegant throw blanket with intricate visual appeal despite using a straightforward, repeating stitch pattern. The finished blanket measures 27 inches wide by 31½ inches long, making it an ideal size for a decorative throw or lap blanket.

What Is Being Made

This is a crochet blanket worked in a lacey, openwork design. The blanket features a crosshatch pattern stitch that creates an airy, delicate appearance while remaining simple enough for beginners to execute successfully. The pattern is worked flat in rows, allowing crafters to easily adjust dimensions to suit their preferences.

Techniques Used

• Seamless, flat construction: The blanket is worked flat in rows from a foundation chain, eliminating the need for seaming
• Lace stitch work: The crosshatch pattern creates an openwork design that appears intricate but relies on a simple, repeating row structure
• Hook switching: The pattern uses two different hook sizes—a larger hook for the foundation chain and a smaller hook for the body—to achieve proper tension and stitch definition
• Blocking: Light blocking is recommended to enhance the finished appearance and even out the lace pattern

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc): Forms the main structural elements and creates vertical lines within the pattern
• Single crochet (sc): Used strategically to anchor the pattern and create definition between lace sections
• Chain stitch (ch): Creates the foundation and the openwork spaces that give the blanket its lacey appearance

Pattern Structure

The crosshatch pattern stitch is based on a multiple of 7 stitches plus 4 additional stitches, requiring a base chain of 3 stitches for proper construction. Row 1 establishes the pattern by alternating groups of double crochets with single crochets and chain spaces. Row 2 is then repeated until the blanket reaches the desired length, making this a very manageable project for beginners learning to follow stitch repeats.

Materials

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Longmeadow in color #02 natural; 5 balls total (approximately 585 yards)
• Crochet hooks: Size G and Size H hooks

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated for beginner crocheters. Although the finished blanket displays an intricate lace appearance, the actual construction involves only basic stitches and a simple one-row repeat. This makes it an excellent project for those new to crochet who want to create an impressive-looking finished piece while building fundamental skills.