This winter lake crochet boxed block stitch blanket is perfect for chilly nights and cozying up on the sofa. An exquisite blanket is the result of a delightful blend of vintage stitches and two skeins of yarn in different hues.
Imagine soft blues flowing into dark blue shades reminiscent of serene winter lakes, accented with a touch of dark navy blue. The result? A classic yet fresh look that’s perfect for chilly evenings by the fireplace.
When working this pattern, I carried the yarn up the side making switching the yarn colors every other row easy. Very few yarn ends to weave in with this large blanket.
Boxed Block Stitch Blanket
The inspiration for this blanket was from a crochet stitch called the boxed block stitch. You can find the free tutorial on how to crochet the boxed block stitch with links to video tutorials.
Pair this with the yarn I have been saving for a while looking for just the right stitch pattern to use these two yarns together. By alternating the yarn color every other row, they complement each other beautifully.
It’s one of those patterns where you can’t wait to see how the looks change as the ombre yarn changes colors. This one was an easy and fun project.
Blanket Sizes
The Winter Lake Blanket is quite long at 70 inches. Making this perfect for that taller person in your life that loves snuggling under a crochet Afghan just as much as the next person.
Here are a few other suggested sizes, yarn yardage, and starting chains for you.
- Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches. Starting chain will be about 65-75 chain stitches. Plan on about 300 yards of yarn.
- Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches. The beginning chain will be about 108 chain stitches. About 900 yards of yarn.
- Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 43 X 48 inches. Starting Chain is 143 chain stitches. Plan on about 1,600 yards of yarn.
- Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Starting Chain is approximately 168 chain stitches. Plan on about 2,200 yards of yarn.
- Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 70 inches. Plan on a starting chain about 203 chain stitches. Plan for approximately 3,500 yards of yarn.
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Directions: Winter Lake Crochet Boxed Block Stitch Blanket
Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheter.
You should be able to read a crochet pattern and work double crochet stitches and chain stitches.
Gauge
13 stitches for every 4 inches and 7 rows for every for inches.
Size
43 X 70 inches.
Make your starting chain in multiples of 5 plus 3.
To adjust the width, use multiples of 5. Therefore, the sample is 3 X 5 + 3 = 18 stitches. Adjust the length by adding or decreasing rows.
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SK = Skip
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SP = Space
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
[ ] = Repeat Between
Materials
Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Navy. 3 skeins or 1,446 yards.
Soft and Shiney Doux Et Brilliant in Denim Jeans. 3 skeins; 2 skeins for blanket body and 1 skein for border or 933 yards.
Total 2,379 yards.
Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 MM
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Crochet Pattern Notes
Turn at the end of the row.
The chain three at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet.
You will be working a series of double crochet stitches around the chain stitches in the row below that were created by the CH 3.
An easy repeat alternating rows two and three throughout the pattern.
You can find crochet video links below the written pattern. I carried the yarn up the side of the blanket making this easy to change colors on each row. The crochet border covers it up nicely.
If you would like video tutorials for the boxed block stitch from the beginning use these links.
This pattern is written in U S Crochet Terms.
Basic Crochet Stitches Used
Single Crochet. Insert the hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE SINGLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Double Crochet (DC). Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Begin
Begin with the Denin Jeans color yarn.
Chain a foundation chain of 143 stitches.
Row 1
Insert hook into the second chain and work a SC and in each stitch across. Turn
Row 2
Change to the Ombre in Navy yarn.
CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). SC in the first two stitches. [CH 3, SK three STs, SC in the next two STs]. Repeat between [ ] to the end. The last two STs will be a SC in each ST.
Row 3
Switch to the denim jeans color.
CH 3 (Counts as a DC). Skip to the CH 3 SP work 5 DC into each space all the way across. End with one DC in the last SC of the row below.
Rows 4 through row138
Switch to the Ombre Navy yarn. When switching to the navy yarn, slip stitch the yarn into the top CH 3 of the starting chains in the row you will be working the stitches in. (This is shown in the video links below).
Continue the pattern repeat of alternating rows 2 and 3. End on a row with the double crochet stitches.
Weave in Yarn Ends
When you have reached your desired length, cut the yarn leaving about a 12-inch yarn tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last stitch.
Use the yarn needle to weave the yarn through the crochet stitches to secure.
Crochet Border
Round 1
After the last row of double crochet stitches. Turn and work a CH 1 (Doesn’t count as a ST). SC in the first ST and each ST across. Work 3 SC in the corner ST. On the side, ease SC stitches working about for every 3 rows. In the next corner work 3 SC and a SC in each ST along the bottom row. 3 SC in the corner and ease 3 SC along the last side ending with 3 SC in the last corner and a SL ST into the first SC ST.
Round 2
CH 2 (Counts as HDC). Work a HDC in each ST around with (2HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC) in each corner ST. Join with a SL ST into the top CH of the first CH 2 STs.
Round 3
CH 2 (Counts as HDC). Work a HDC in each ST around with (2HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC) in each corner CH 2 SP. Join with a SL ST into the top CH of the first CH 2 STs.
Round 4
CH 2 (Counts as HDC). Work a HDC in each ST around with (2HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC) in each corner CH 2 SP. Join with a SL ST into the top CH of the first CH 2 STs.
Finishing
Cut the yarn leaving about a 12-inch yarn tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last stitch. Use the yarn needle to weave the yarn through the crochet stitches to secure.
You can find the video tutorials on our Youtube Channel
Carrying yarn up the sides and crocheting the border
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.