67 TLC Designs 1 2 3

67 TLC Designs 1 2 3 Crochet Blanket by Tricia Crow

Project Overview

The 67 TLC Designs 1 2 3 is a charted crochet blanket designed by Tricia Crow. This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket measuring 44 x 44 inches, making it an ideal size for a throw blanket or small lap blanket. The design features a combination of basic crochet stitches and decorative bobble stitches arranged in a charted pattern, allowing crafters to create a textured, visually interesting finished piece.

What You'll Make

This pattern produces a square crochet blanket with a charted design that incorporates both single crochet and bobble stitch elements. The finished blanket is bordered with single crochet stitches worked evenly around all edges, with increased stitches at each corner for proper shaping. The combination of flat single crochet background and raised bobble stitches creates dimensional texture and visual interest throughout the piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Single Crochet (sc): The foundation stitch used throughout the blanket, creating a dense, sturdy fabric base
• Bobble Stitch: A decorative stitch that creates raised, textured bumps on the surface of the work. Bobble stitches are worked by completing multiple yarn-over and loop-draw sequences in the same stitch, then drawing yarn through all loops at once to close the bobble. These stitches are positioned on the back of the work for the intended design effect
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used for the initial foundation chain and at the beginning of each row
• Slip Stitch: Used to join rounds when completing the border
• Chart Reading: The pattern uses a charted design that must be read from right to left on even rows and worked from bottom to top, requiring attention to directional stitching

Stitch Breakdown

The blanket construction begins with a foundation chain of 164 stitches, which is reduced to 163 single crochet stitches in the second chain from the hook. The pattern consists of 181 total rows worked in rows rather than rounds. Rows 2 and 3 are worked entirely in single crochet across all 163 stitches. Rows 4 through 178 follow the provided chart, where blank squares represent single crochet stitches and black squares represent bobble stitches. The final three rows (179-181) return to single crochet worked across all stitches. Each row begins with a chain-1 stitch. Once the charted section is complete, single crochet is worked evenly around the entire perimeter of the blanket, with three single crochet stitches placed in each corner to maintain proper shaping and prevent curling.

Materials Required

Yarn: Caron One Pound yarn in an aran weight. This yarn provides approximately 3400 yards total, which is sufficient for the entire 44 x 44 inch blanket. Aran weight yarn creates a blanket with good drape and warmth while remaining manageable for intermediate crocheters.

Hook: A size G crochet hook is used throughout the project, which is the standard hook size for aran weight yarn and creates appropriate stitch definition for both the single crochet background and the bobble stitch details.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the basic stitches used (single crochet, chain, slip stitch) are fundamental, the project requires the crafter to execute bobble stitches correctly and follow a charted pattern with directional reading instructions. The large stitch count (163 stitches per row) and extended row count (181 rows total) demand sustained attention and consistency, making this suitable for crocheters with prior experience.

Pattern Notes

The chart is designed to print backwards, requiring careful attention during printing or photocopying. The pattern emphasizes reading the chart from right to left on even-numbered rows and working from the bottom of the chart toward the top. Bobble stitches are positioned to sit on the back of the work, creating a specific textural effect on the finished blanket. After completing all charted rows, the blanket is finished with a border of evenly spaced single crochet stitches and joined with a slip stitch.