Perfect Picnic Blanket — Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern for Gingham Granny Square Throw
Hi friends!
This post is all about the Perfect Picnic Blanket pattern! It will include everything you need to know about the design. This one is a cute little gingham throw, ideal for your cutesy outdoor lounging, or wrapping up in style indoors.
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All of this info is in the PDF of the pattern, but for those of you who look for more info on a pattern before you buy it, this is for you! You can look at the yardage, unique stitches/crochet methods, etc. so you can make a more informed decision on whether or not to crochet this design. As always, if you have any questions, please email me at sspstitches@gmail.com — I’m more than happy to answer!
Happy crocheting <3
About
The Perfect Picnic Blanket is a tri-tone throw with a gingham pattern that comes together perfectly to give that quintessential picnic-blanket look. It’s perfect as your go-to outdoors companion or as a classic indoors throw to add to your collection.
This pattern is also beginner-friendly, with step-by-step photos for every single part of the pattern.
Count it: this is my seventh blanket pattern! I’m really enjoying this little foray into the world of blanket design. I have about three more lined up for you, don’t you worry — and for my OG followers, I’m still dreaming up clothing designs!
Sizing
The standard blanket size is 46” (117cm) by 46” (117cm); this is the size you see in photos.
Materials
Hook: 10mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions:
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Yarn: Chunky/size 5
Color 1 is your lightest color. I used white. You will need 375 yds (343m).
Color 2 is your medium color. I used light blue. You will need 600 yds (549m).
Color 3 is your darkest color. It is also the border of your blanket. I used dark blue. You will need 300 yds (274m).
I used acrylics and wools like Lion Brand Hue and Me to make this. I recommend using a similar acrylic or wool for your own project; you can find good substitutes on yarnsub.com.
Always make a swatch before beginning to make sure you meet gauge (also important so your pattern isn’t too big or too small) and are happy with the fabric created!
Pattern Notes
Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Sizing: This design is written for one size, as detailed in the “Sizing” section above.
Construction: This design is worked in granny squares, using the join-as-you-go technique for minimal seaming.
Abbreviations
ch: chain
ch-2 sp: chain 2 space
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
st/sts: stitch/stitches
The pattern includes step-by-step photos for every part along the way to ensure you’re on the right track! Here are a few of them:
If you’ve made it this far, thank you so much for reading all this! I hope it’s given you all the info you need on the Perfect Picnic Blanket pattern. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at sspstitches@gmail.com!
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