Summer in Swanage Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Are you sitting at the beach right now, crocheting under a beach umbrella and enjoying the sea and sun…? Or maybe you’ve already been on your holiday and miss the seaside so much…?

If you want to commit your holiday to memory as well as all the natural beauty you’ve seen, the Summer in Swanage Free Pattern by Dedri Uys will be a perfect project. A blue sky, all shades of water, sand at the beach and small beach houses just waiting for you to reflect your lovely memories and give you warmth when winter unfortunately comes around again.

Yarn Recommendations

To recreate the wonderful texture of this crochet blanket, you will use two strands of DK yarn together. The designer suggests choosing Scheepjes Colour Crafter, a soft and strong acrylic yarn that comes in lots of colors. This yarn ensures proper stitch definition and gives the blanket the warmth it needs for cozy comfort.

Pick typical beach colors in different shades to achieve the same graphic seaside design.

Choosing the Right Hook Size

For the Summer in Swanage Blanket pattern, you need two different hook sizes to get the right mix of structure and drape. The main sections of the blanket use a 5.5 mm crochet hook, while the border needs a 6 mm hook for a neat finish.

Since the blanket is large and heavy, your stitches might stretch over time. To avoid too much stretching, it’s a good idea to check your gauge first, particularly if you crochet loosely.

Summer in Swanage Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Stitch Techniques You’ll Use

This blanket combines different stitch techniques for a layered and textured look. Here’s what you’ll be working with:

– Basic Stitches (single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet)
– Treble Crochet
– Decreases
– Back Loop Only Stitching

The blanket is made in three parts: first, the Beach Huts and Sandy Triangles are crocheted and joined together. Next, you’ll work on the Beach, Waves, and Sky, using the Lazy Wave Stitch to mimic ocean waves. Finally, you add a simple yet effective border to bring it all together beautifully.