Brickwork Blanket

The Brickwork blanket works like magic.Its simple yet stylish brick-inspired pattern adds a modern touch while keeping little ones warm and comfortable. This blanket is exceptionally suitable for cuddles, naps or just on-the-go.

If you are a beginning crocheter, you can make this blanket. The pattern also contains a written diagram to help you visualise the stitches.

Crochet hook

3.5mm (US size E/4).

Measurements

Blanket measures 120 x 93 cm (47 x 36.5in) after blocking.

Gauge/tension

Gauge: 21 sts and 2.5 patt rep measure 10 x 10cm (4x4in).

Body of blanket

With Colour A, ch166.

Row 1 (RS) Starting in second ch from hook, 1sc in each ch, ch1, turn. [165 sc]

Row 2 (WS) 2sc, *ch1, skip 1 st, 9sc; repeat from * another 15 times, skip 1 st, 2sc, cut yarn, turn. [145 sc, 20 ch]

Row 3 Change to Colour B. Join with ss in first st, ch2, 1hdc in first st, 1hdc in each st to end, ch2, turn. [165 hdc]

Row 4 165hdc, cut yarn, turn.

I cut the yarn at every colour change. It has many ends to weave in, but nothing an episode of Netflix can't handle - I find it makes for a neater result.

However, you can also decide not to cut the yarn and carry it along the right side of your blanket. Make sure to crochet over any loose strands while working the first round of your edging!

Row 5 Join Colour A with ss in first st, ch1, 1sc in first st, 1sc, *1tr in skipped st 4 rows below, skip 1 st on current row, 9sc; repeat from * another 15 times, 1tr in skipped st 4 rows below, skip 1 st on current row, 2sc, ch1, turn. [145 sc, 20 tr]

Row 6 7sc, *ch1, skip 1 st, 9sc; repeat from * another 14 times, ch1, skip 1 st, 7sc, cut yarn, turn. [146 sc, 19 ch]

Rows 7-8 Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 9 Join Colour A with ss in first st, ch1, 1sc in first st, 6sc, *1tr in skipped st 4 rows below, skip 1 st on current row, 9sc; repeat from * another 14 times, 1tr in skipped st 4 rows below, skip 1 st on current row, 7sc, ch1, turn. [146 sc, 19 tr]

Row 10 Repeat Row 2.

Rows 3-10 form the pattern repeat. Repeat the pattern repeat until you run out of Colour B. Finish with either Row 4 or Row 8.

Second to last row (WS) Depending on whether you’ve finished with Row 4 or Row 8, repeat Row 5 or Row 9.

Last row (RS) 165hdc, cut yarn. [165 hdc]

Fasten off all ends.

Edge

Round 1 (RS) Join Colour A with a ss in any st on a short side. Ch1, 1hdc in each st to end, ch2, rotate blanket 90 degrees. Continue on long side.

1hdc in same st, 1hdc in the side of each row to end of side. Ch2, rotate blanket 90 degrees.

1hdc in each ch, ch2, rotate blanket 90 degrees.

1hdc in same st, 1hdc in the side of each row to end of side. Ch2, rotate blanket 90 degrees.

1hdc in same st, 1hdc in each st to beginning of round. Join to first round with ss. [216 hdc on long sides, 165 hdc on short sides]

If you feel you have too many stitches in your edge, you can make hdc2tog’s every here and there instead of hdc’s in every stitch. You can also do this in the further rounds, if your edge is still flaring out.

Rounds 2-6 Ch1, 1hdc in same st, 1hdc in each st to end, *(2hdc, ch2, 1hdc) in corner space, 1hdc in each st to end; repeat from * another 3 times, join with ss. [231 hdc on long sides, 180 hdc on short sides]

Fasten off all ends and block your blanket to size.

Adjusting the size

You can easily adjust the size of the blanket. Heightwise, simply add more row repeats as stated in the pattern. Each brick row adds 2.5cm (1in) in height.

To make the blanket wider, add multiples of 10 chains to the starting chain, for example, 176 chains or 186 chains. Each added 10 chains creates one extra brick, which adds approximately 5.5cm (2.2in) to your blanket. You don’t have to alter the pattern when you change the width. Instead, repeat the pattern instructions between * and ; and a different number of times.

Diagram