The Merrick Blanket-Free Crochet Pattern
Get ready for some retro style with the Merrick Blanket. This large chevron stitch blanket works up quickly and is sure to become a favorite in your home. The basic stitch yarn is soft yet sturdy and is made to last. Find the free pattern below, a digital PDF in my shop or get the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn!
I was lucky enough to get a first look at the new Skein Tones Yarn from Lion Brand when it released this March and knew it would make the perfect retro throw blanket. What is it about chevron and these colors that get me all nostalgic?
When I was little we had this super thick chevron crochet blanket that we kept in our living room. It wasn’t pretty colors though. It was made with a variegated yarn with creams, browns and reds, but it was so comfy and snuggly and was often used when my sisters and I would build blanket forts. It was the inspiration behind the Merrick Blanket and definitely brought back some fond memories as I made it.
I love the whole skein tones palette. The colors were designed to compliment a wide range of skin tones and the anti-pilling basic stitch base is perfect for all sorts of accessories and garments. I picked out three of my favorites to create the Merrick. The colors were inspired by a super cute sweater I saw on Pinterest. (I may need to get some more to make that sweater too ;)
The wide chevron stitch uses an easy one row repeat and the whole thing is worked in the front loop only. It’s the perfect size for getting cozy with the family for movie nights and the anti-pilling yarn means this baby will be around for generations to enjoy.
I’m so excited to be bringing you this pattern today and can’t wait to see all your Merricks!
The Merrick Blanket Crochet Pattern
Materials:
1290 yards of Lion Brand Skein Tones in Ebony (Color A)-7 skeins
555 yards of Lion Brand Skein Tones in Ivory (Color B)-3 skeins
350 yards of Lion Brand Skein Tones in Adobe (Color C)-2 skeins
Crochet hook size J (6.00mm)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Gauge:
14 sts and 5 rows in dc FLO = 4” square
Size:
53” wide X 69” tall
Notes:
1.Pattern is worked in rows using a large chevron stitch.
2.Ch 2 at beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.
Abbreviations:
st(s)- stitch(es)
sp- space
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
ch(s)- chain(s)
dc- double crochet
dc5tog- double crochet 5 together
dc3tog- double crochet 3 together
FLO- front loop only
Pattern:
With color A, ch 207
Row 1: starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc3tog, *dc 14, (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in next ch, dc 14**, dc5tog, repeat from * ending last repeat at **, dc3tog, turn. (205)
Row 2: working all sts in FLO, ch 2, dc3tog, *dc 14, (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in ch-1 sp, dc 14**, dc5tog, repeat from * ending last repeat at **, dc3tog, turn. (205)
Rows 3-6: repeat Row 2.
Change to color B,
Rows 7-10: repeat Row 2.
Change to color C,
Rows 11-13: repeat Row 2.
Change to color B,
Rows 14-15: repeat Row 2.
Change to color C,
Rows 16-18: repeat Row 2.
Change to color B,
Rows 19-22: repeat Row 2.
Change to color C,
Rows 23-25: repeat Row 2.
Change to color B,
Rows 26-27: repeat Row 2.
Change to color C,
Rows 28-30: repeat Row 2.
Change to color B,
Rows 31-34: repeat Row 2.
Change to color A,
Rows 35-71: repeat Row 2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now go make some popcorn and put on an old movie from your childhood so you can snuggle up with your new Merrick Blanket.
If you make one, I’d love to see it! Make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo on social media and use #themerrickblanket so I can share it.
As always you can find a digital PDF of this pattern in my shop, Etsy or Ravelry. Or better yet, just grab the kit from Lion Brand which comes with all the yarn you need (in the colors of your choice) and a digital copy of the pattern.
Happy Crocheting!
Meghan
