The Edwards Blanket


More like a recipe than a pattern.

Using the easy to memorize c2c technique and this recipe, you can create this bias stripe blanket in baby, throw, or twin size! The border includes 2 rows of SC and is finished with Crab Stitch.

The Edwards Blanket, enjoying spring Cherry Blossoms. Baby sized shown.

Dimensions (including border):
Baby: 36.5” x 43.5”
Throw: 50.5” x 61”
Twin: 67.5” x 90”

Yarn:
Big Twist Yarns Value Solids (100% Acrylic, 380 yards) in
Color A: Mustard
Color B: White
Color C: Dark Denim

Yardage: 
Baby: 1520 yards total. 3 color totals:  A: 2 skeins (760 yards), B: 1 skein (380 yards), C: 1 skein (380 yards)
Throw: 3040 yards total. 3 color totals: A: 4 skeins (1520 yards), B: 2 skeins (760 yards), C: 2 skeins (760 yards)
Twin: 6080 yards total. 3 color totals: A: 8 skeins (3040 yards), B: 4 skeins (1520 yards), C: 4 skeins (1520 yards)

Hook: I/5.5mm

Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge: each C2C block measures approximately 0.7″ (1.75 cm) square.

Abbreviations Terminology is US/American
C2C: Corner to Corner Crochet
sc: Single Crochet
ch: chain

External Links to Techniques:
Corner-to-corner crochet: Winding Road Crochet Tutorial (has embedded videos) or Craftsy (a short refresher)
Crab Stitch: the Spruce Crafts (straightforward with pictures)

Pattern Instructions:

You will be managing the C2C section and color patterning simultaneously.

Color Pattern (all sizes):
A: 12 rows
B: 6 rows
C: 6 rows

Baby:
52 rows of C2C increase
8 rows no increase or decrease
52 rows of C2C decrease 

Throw:
72 rows of C2C increase
12 rows no increase or decrease
72 rows of C2C decrease

Twin:
96 rows of C2C increase
28 rows no increase or decrease
96 rows of C2C decrease  

Border:
Work 2 round of sc; at corners: sc, ch1, sc
Finish with 1 round of crab stitch, working 4 crab stitches at the corners

Close up of the crab stitch edge and corner.
nested diagram with different sizes.

Some back story: This blanket was created for my spouse’s grandnephew back in 2021. I’ve been sitting on the chart and recipe for over 2 years. At first, I wanted to gift the blanket and it be a surprise to the parents. Then mostly because I thought I needed to reinvent the wheel with C2C instructions. There are SO MANY amazing tutorials already on the internet- some with videos some specifically for left handed crocheters.
I am finally releasing this recipe because I have finally released myself from the idea that I shouldn’t be suggesting the work of others to support my own work. As a creator, I do not live apart from the work of others. I use their tutorials to guide my own journey.

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