Crochet Northern Ridge Blanket Easy Free Pattern

Crochet Northern Ridge Blanket Easy Free Pattern

Looking for a fun and quick blanket project that’s full of gorgeous texture?

The Northern Ridge Blanket is just what you need! This beginner-friendly pattern works up beautifully with simple stitch repeats and creates a cozy, eye-catching fabric that’s perfect for curling up under.

The pattern includes multiple size options along with approximate yarn amounts for each, making it easy to customize your blanket just the way you like it.

Materials Needed:

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Medium weight (size 4) yarn — I used Yarn Bee Sugarwheel in “Petits Fours Galore”
(7 oz / 199 g – approx. 4.5 skeins for a lap-sized blanket)
Tapestry needle

Grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let’s get started on this beautifully textured project!

Northern Ridge Crochet Blanket Pattern

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Materials:

Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
Medium weight (size 4) yarn, I used Yarn Bee Sugarwheel in “Petits Fours Galore”. 7 oz, 199 grams (4.5 skeins total) for a lap sized blanket (see sizing below).
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

ch- chains

st(s)- stitch(es)

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

sk- skip

BLO- back loop only

Special Stitches:

Third Front Loop Only – Work the stitch into the extra loop located just in front of the front loop of the stitch (facing you as you crochet). This is the opposite of the “third loop only,” which is found behind the back loop.

Multiples:

The body of the pattern is made of the multiples of 4.

Gauge:

13 stitches × 8–9 rows = 4″ × 4 square

Size Chart:

The lap sized blanket I made measures approx. 38″ wide by 41″ tall. I used 4.5 skeins of yarn (it took more because I took out the pink color in the color transition of the yarn), approx. 28 yards. Sizing suggestions are listed below.

Approximate sizing and yardage:

Pattern:

Foundation

Chain 122

Row 1

Dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across.
(120 dc)

Row 2

Ch 2, turn. Skip the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, long double crochet (Ldc) into the skipped st. Repeat from * to * across.
(120 sts)

Row 3

Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st across.
(120 hdc)

Row 4

Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the 3rd front loop only of each st across.
(120 hdc)

Row 5

Ch 2, turn. Hdc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st across.
(120 hdc)

Repeat

Repeat Rows 2–5 for the pattern.

Border:

Round 1: Continue to sc evenly around the blanket with 3 sc in each corner, sl st to join.

***continue to work in the round***

Rounds 2-3: Sc in each st around with 3 sc in each corner, sl st to join.

Round 4: *sl st, ch 1,* repeat from * around, sl st to join.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.