Easy crochet blanket patterns: 5 stitches compared

Every blanket here is a rectangle worked in rows, so the only real choice is the stitch. Use this page to choose one, then follow the full pattern linked under each stitch.

All five use worsted weight yarn and a 5.5 mm (I-9) hook.

#Side-by-side

#1. Half double crochet

The simplest blanket: one stitch, every row the same.

Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across.

Row 2: Ch 1 (doesn't count), turn. Hdc in each st across.

Repeat Row 2. Good for: a first blanket, bold colour blocks, chunky yarn. Our chunky throw uses it with super bulky yarn.

#2. Moss stitch

Single crochet and chain 1, worked into the spaces below. It lies completely flat and never curls. Full pattern: moss stitch blanket.

#3. V-stitch

(Dc, ch 1, dc) into the centre of each V below. Light and soft, ideal for babies. Full pattern: V-stitch baby blanket.

#4. Granny stripe

Clusters of 3 dc worked into the gaps between clusters, like a granny square in rows. It's quick, uses little yarn and is perfect for stripes. Full pattern: granny stripe afghan.

#5. Ripple

Increases and decreases in the same row make waves. It looks the most impressive, but it's still a one-row repeat once you've got the rhythm. Full pattern: ripple blanket.

#How much yarn?

Rough worsted weight amounts for a 50 × 60 in throw:

Buy every skein from the same dye lot, plus one extra. Leftovers become coasters or a mandala.