Soft Waves Crochet Blanket

Q: What do I need to make this project?

A: To make this blanket, you will need:

• Yarn - you can use any yarn for this pattern, see notes below on yarn choice and amount.

  • To meet the gauge and use the size reference chart, choose a weight 4 yarn.

  • In the example shown, I used Loops & Threads Eco-brights in peach, yellow, aqua, green, and cobalt blue (1 skein of each)

• Size H (5mm) crochet hook - use hook size needed to meet the gauge OR whatever size is appropriate for the yarn you've chosen (see notes below on adjusting size).

• Tapestry needle

• Snips

Tips, Notes, & Learnings

Yarn & Hook

You can use any yarn at all to make this project. To meet the gauge given (and use the table for sizes below), I suggest using a weight 4 yarn in your favorite fiber. Remember to consider how often you will need to wash the blanket when choosing a fiber. Also consider the physical weight of the final project (multiply the weight of one ball by the number of balls you think you'll need to estimate the weight).

Hook-wise, choose the hook size that matches your yarn. For a weight 4 yarn, this will likely be an H (5 mm) or G (4 mm) hook. Use whatever size you need to meet the gauge if you want to follow the table below. Otherwise, be sure to work up a swatch first to figure out how long to make the starting chain.

Adding Some Texture

To easily add some texture to the blanket, work every other row (right side only) in the back or front loops only.

You can also try working every other row (right side only), with a substitution of (1 dc, 1 bobble or popcorn, 1 dc) for the standard 3 dc between the increases and decreases.

These small changes can add some zest to your project without changing the flow or difficulty of the pattern.

Non-blanket Applications

Soft waves make for excellent blankets because the pattern is so easy and repetitive. This also means it works great for other applications too! Some ideas:

• Scarf

• Pillow covers

• Wall hanging (e.g. think cotton in shades of blue and tan- very beachy vibes)

Soft Waves Blanket Pattern

Short & Sweet Pattern

Same pattern but easier to remember:

Increase in 1st st, (3 plain, 2 decrease, 3 plain, 2 increase) to end of row - last repeat will only have 1 increase in the last st.

Originally published September 17, 2021.