Easy Lap Blanket Crochet Pattern – Great for Beginners

This easy crochet lap blanket pattern is just the right size for the end of your couch. The tutorial below will show you how to use beautiful stitches to make the perfect throw blanket – there’s even a video tutorial! 

Are you ready to start your next crochet project? This free pattern is an easy project with a great texture.  Make it for yourself or a friend – it makes the perfect gift.

This easy afghan pattern features only a few basic stitches through the entire blanket. Made mostly with double crochet stitches, this blanket is perfect for any crocheter (even you’re a beginner). 

Even though the stitch pattern is easy, this crochet lapghan has an amazing texture and great drape (movement).

When I asked my Instagram followers what I should call this blanket, almost everyone mentioned the beach or waves. With that in mind, I have named this blanket The Sea Glass Throw.

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You can use any type of yarn you want, as long as it’s worsted weight. I love using a soft acrylic yarn or a 100% cotton yarn for blankets (check out the best yarns for crocheted blankets). 

Ready to make this cozy blanket? Use the free pattern below or purchase the ad-free pdf on Etsy.

Materials:

• J/10 Crochet Hook (6.00 mm hook)
• Approximately 1600 yards of worsted weight yarn 
• I used Premier Anti Pilling Every Day Worsted in the following shades 
  • Spa – 5 Skeins
  • Meadow – 3 Skeins
  • Snow White – 2 Skeins
  • Note: Each skein of Premier Anti Pilling Every Day Worsted has 3.5 oz and 180 yards
• Tapestry needle and scissors for weaving ends. 

Pattern Notes:

• The finished size of this blanket measures approximately 37” x 52”. Other sizes included below. 
• The stitch multiple for this pattern is 4+2. Detailed instructions for adjusting the size of this blanket are given at the end of the pattern.
• You will NOT work into the top of the turning chain in this pattern
• There is a video tutorial for this pattern.

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The Sea Glass Throw: An Easy Lap Blanket Crochet Pattern

Using Spa, chain 130. 

Foundation Row: sc in the second chain and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.  (Total of 129 single crochet stitches) 

Row 1: dc in the first st (don’t skip any stitches). Skip the next stitch, work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) into the next stitch. *Skip 3 stitches. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) into the next stitch* across until two stitches remain. Skip the next to the last stitch. Dc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn. 

Row 2: dc in the first stitch. Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) into each ch 1 space across. Dc into the last stitch. Ch 1, turn. 

Rows 3-90: Repeat row 2.

Do you learn better from a video? I get it. Watch the video tutorial to get started! 

The stripe pattern is as follows. 

• 5 Rows Spa
• 1 Row White
• 2 Rows Meadow 
• 3 Rows Spa
• 4 Rows Meadow
• 2 Rows White
• 5 Rows Spa
• 1 Row White
• 2 Rows Meadow 
• 3 Rows Spa
• 4 Rows Meadow
• 2 Rows White
• 5 Rows Spa
• 1 Row White
• 2 Rows Meadow 
• 3 Rows Spa
• 4 Rows Meadow
• 2 Rows White
• 5 Rows Spa
• 1 Row White
• 2 Rows Meadow 
• 3 Rows Spa
• 4 Rows Meadow
• 2 Rows White
• 5 Rows Spa
• 1 Row White
• 2 Rows Meadow 
• 3 Rows Spa
• 4 Rows Meadow
• 2 Rows White
• 5 Rows Spa

How to Change Colors:

On the last stitch of the row, do not pull your working yarn through the final two loops to complete the last double crochet stitch. Instead of pulling the yarn you’ve been working with through those final two loops, place the new yarn on your hook and pull it through the last two loops. Be sure to leave a long tail on both colors so you can weave your ends later. 

If you prefer video instructions, click here for a video tutorial.

Adjusting the Size of This Lap Blanket Crochet Pattern

Here are some common blanket sizes to get you started:

If you want to make a custom size, follow the directions below:

The multiple for this blanket is 4 + 2. 

This means that you will chain in multiples of 4 until you reach the width that you want and then add 2 more chain stitches. 

For example:

    32 x 4  = 128  and  128 + 2 = 130

In order to keep the stripe pattern, the number of rows is in multiples of 17 + 5. 

For example:

     17 x 5 = 85 and 85 + 5 = 90

Each set of 17 adds about 9 inches to your blanket. The final 5 rows adds just under 3 inches. 

The stripe pattern is as follows:  

• 5 Rows Spa
• 1 Row White
• 2 Rows Meadow 
• 3 Rows Spa
• 4 Rows Meadow
• 2 Rows White

Repeat this stripe pattern as many times as you want, then add 5 rows of spa to complete your blanket.

The fun thing about this pattern is how easy it is to play with different colors. Whether you want to stick with my color scheme or choose your own, the simple stripes in this blanket make it a great project! 

Optional Border Instructions (not shown):

Round 1: 

• Using Spa, single crochet evenly around the entire blanket. 
• Work 3 sc stitches in each corner. 
• Sl st to the top of the first stitch to join. Cut yarn and weave ends. 

Round 2: 

• Join Meadow yarn, Ch 1. Hdc evenly around the entire blanket. 
• Word hdc, ch 2, hdc in each corner. 
• Sl st to the top of the first stitch to join. Cut yarn and weave ends. 

Round 3: 

• Join Snow White yarn, ch 2. Dc in each stitch around the blanket. 
• Work dc, ch 2, dc in each corner. 
• Sl st to the top of the first stitch to join. Cut yarn and weave ends.

Find More Free Crochet Patterns

If you’d like to find other free crochet blanket patterns that use simple stitches, check out all of my free patterns here. Whether you’re looking to make a baby blanket or a blanket for a little girl, I have something you’ll love for your next project.  

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