The Hopscotch Crochet Blanket - Revised version
I first created the Hopscotch Blanket a few years back and recently decided to rework the pattern!
I recently purchased some Mandala yarn to make the Beginner One Skein Shawl and fell in love with this self grading yarn; I knew I had to make a blanket with it!
I loved working with a self striping color palette; the end result is a super soft blanket that didn’t cost a fortune to make.
Mandala is a new yarn set from Lion Brand Yarn available in the most upbeat color palettes. It comes in 24 spell-binding colors. This fiber is 100% Acrylic, so it’s safe for sensitive skin. I have attached some of the available color combinations below so that you can take a look!
I went with color 223 Mermaid.
Although I am in love with the Hopscotch Blanket in a baby size gifted to a new mom, I have recalculated this pattern to work for blankets of just about any size!
A fun aspect of this blanket is that it can be made in a solid color, different sizes of color block stripes, more or fewer stripes, a two-tone stripe effect, anything goes. The Hopscotch Blanket is totally customizable making it a perfect weekend project!
ABOUT FILET CROCHET
What is filet crochet?
In filet crochet double crochet stitches and chain stitches are arranged so as to form a grid of blocks and spaces.
What hook and yarn can I use for filet crochet?
Any size of yarn can be used; the size of the yarn will determine the size of the grid. Always use an appropriate size hook for your chosen yarn.
How do I read a filet crochet graph?
Each square in a filet crochet pattern represents either a block that is filled with double crochet stitches or a space that is created by chain stitches.
A block is represented by three double crochet stitches (one side of the block, plus two middle stitches), while a space signifies a double crochet stitch and two chain stitches (one side of the block plus two chain/empty stitches). Adjacent blocks and spaces SHARE a common double crochet stitch.
TIP: When working a block over a space, work the center two double crochet stitches into the chain-2 space rather than into the actual chain stitches.
Start at the bottom right corner of the chart. Follow the first row from right to left; follow the second row from left to right.
Hopscotch Blanket Crochet Pattern
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ORIGINAL FREE PATTERN IN FULL
My modifications:
Size:
30x31 inches (76x80 cm)
Materials:
–1.5 skeins Mandala from Lion Brand Yarn (Weight: 3/Light– 5.3oz, 590 yds)
Color pictured: 223 Mermaid
–Size 5 mm (US H-8) hook
Gauge:
15 sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in double crochet
Foundation Row:
Pattern is worked in multiples of 15 plus 12 sts.
I chained 117 sts for starting chain.
Maintain original pattern for blanket or use chart (see below) for extra help.
Substitute other yarns of any weight by using it’s recommended hook size and following the same stitch pattern with a foundation chain that’s the width of your desired blanket size and working row repeats until you’ve reached the length you desire. Keep in mind that alterations may affect yardage.
That’s all folks! I hope you enjoyed this revised version of the pattern and give it a try! Do not forget to upload your projects on Ravelry! I’d love to see your projects on social media – share them on Instagram using the hashtag #hopscotchblanket!