Easy Color Block Crochet Blanket
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Materials:
Finished Size: 70 wide x 65 (You'll notice it finishes wider than the foundation chain because of the weight of the yarn it stretches out).
6 skeins of size 5 or 6 yarn in each color. I used Loops and Threads - yarn (sold at Michaels). Bernat Sofftee Chunky is very similar! any other thicker size 5 or 6 yarn with slight texture will give you a similar result. I linked the Bernat, so you can see what it looks like.
-Size Q or 16 mm crochet hook. Also known as a speed hook.
-smaller crochet hook for weaving in ends
-scissors for triming
Q hook, 16mm
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Bernat Sofftee Yarn (very similar to loops and threads)
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Instructions
1. Take 2 strands at the same time and make a slip knot. Tighten around the hook.
2. Chain 70 chains... or 50 inches with very little tension.
3. hdc in 3rd chain from hook and repeat in each chain all the way down, use very little tension at this point, it will help you down the line.
4. Ch 2 and turn.
5. hdc in 2nd stitch over from edge of the blanket and continue in each stitch. Be sure to get the hdc in that last turning chain stitch.
6. Ch 2 and turn
7.Repeat until you run out of that color yarn.
-When you run out of yarn, I did not run out at the same time. Tie the 2 ends (the yarn you are using and the new yarn) and continue. Don't forget to weave in all the little ends later. When you run out of the next skein of yarn, attache the next skein. This way the tails to be weaved in will be staggered and unnoticeable.
8. When you finish a row of color 1 and don't have enough to complete another row, add your new color when you make your last hdc. WHen you have the 3 loops on your hook for that last stitch, add the 2 strands on your hook and pull through. Tighten everything up, chain 2 and turn continuing on like we have been.
9. Continue adding skeins of yarn and change to your 3rd color and crochet until you can fully complete a row and cannot complete another.
10. Weave in all the ends very well.
Who saw the kitty bloopers at the end? Write bad kitty in the comments if you did and made it to the end of reading this... that way I will know that you ROCK!
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This is the first video I ever saw by this lovely woman several years ago and is what really got me going on crochet. My heart just breaks knowing that 💔 😢 this beautiful lady was taken way too soon. Prayers for her family, friends and fans😞Thank you for all of your awesome videos. RIP Melanie
Just hopped on to rewatch this video after many years. I’m so sad to hear of Melanie’s passing and will keep her family in my prayers as I make this blanket. I always felt like a patient friend was helping me as I created. I came to realize that crocheting was helping me deal with anxiety. I always travel with a ball of yarn and a hook.
Same...I did not realize how healing Mel was in her tutorials until now, I found out only about a month ago & haven't been able to put my hook down since. She got me through multiple leg surgeries including leg amputation 8-9 years ago. Mel's tutorials got me through a very dark time. xx
I have made this blanket and it took me about 3 days. I used Loops and Threads Charisma, color was Chocolate Cupcake. This blanket is beautiful and HUGE! It is so soft and cuddly! Thank You Melanie for the video. I am going to use this method for every blanket I make in the future!
cupcakemom135 what size yarn is loops and threads in chocolate cupcakes sounds beautiful. Did you use two strands?
Agree 💯 that this is an excellent advice for making a blanket
Thank you for all of the teaching and awesome how to’s! I’ve made a blanket for mom, my daughter and my newborn niece. Now I’m on my way to make a throw/blanket for the family room! You’re awesome! Thank you again...
Melanie I love your cat playing with your yarn, he is adorable! Thank you for the blanket tutorial.
Hi Melanie, the tip you gave at 2:40 (not getting enough stitches in each row) is incredibly useful. I have been making that mistake for so long and wasn't sure what I had been doing wrong. Now, my blankets turn out perfect. No more uneven rows. Thank you for that tip/reminder. :)
What was the tip?
My grandmother and aunt tried to reach me his to crochet as a young girl could never get the hang of it. I watched a few RUclips video, and in just about 3 days I learned single stitch, double and triple and wow I love crocheting, and watching your video on the baby blanket wow it flippen easy. now I can make blakets and give them away just because I love making them. WOW thank you.
Lisa Binney thats how it was for me. My granfmother tried for years when I was little and I never picked it up. Now a few youtube videos later and I'm making beanies for my family and blankets.
Lisa Binney help me crochet blanket my self it heard for me crochet blanket my self it heard for me crochet blanket I try crochet blanket please
I really wish I was able to do crochet. I desire to donate these blamkets to shelters, local hospitals and people in crisis.
Seeing crochet with jumbo hook and bulky yarn is really helpful. Thank you for posting.
I can not thank you enough for your videos. The way you explain is super easy! I taught myself very recently to crochet. Had the normal problems, too tight, ends not meeting up etc.. and now I have already made another one of your blankets. Thank you soo much for making it very easy and fun!
I’m glad your videos are back on line. Beautiful lady!
Kudos! Great tutorial!
I'm a beginner at crochet, but I know how to knit. So instead of traditional potholder for beginner, I'm challenging myself to make a blanket.
Your instructions were easy to understand.
Modern and easy to follow design! Made this for my daughter who recently redecorated her bedroom in Kate Spade design. Love the color blocking and large open pattern. This makes a wonderful gift with not allot of effort and time. My daughter LOVES her throw! Thank you Melanie!
+shari haynes sounds wonderful!
I saw your " bad kitty ". I have three of those! You have inspired me to try my very first project. I had a stroke a year ago that affected my right hand. I began teaching myself to crochet from utube and it has helped my dexterity in my right hand. I feel confident-we'll see!!
I started basic knitting at about 10 yrs old, but couldn't understand crochet. You are such a great instructor. I look forward to making my first blanket. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Darn why did I watch this as I lay down in bed! Now I wanna crochet all night! Love your tutorials!
Its ok..... you are not alone...
Lots of great tips & I've been crocheting for years! Thank you!!!!!
LOL ME TWO
I have done the same thing to.
melanie, i followed your directions and was able to make 2 blankets! also, your written directions were easy to follow. what i appreciate the most is how you explained how to keep the edges straight 🙏 thank you!!!!
yayableu glad it was helpful! have fun stitching!
This is gorgeous and looks super easy to make. I'd definitely LOVE to make it myself!
I learned some basic crocheting from my mom when I was 13 and I made a blanket. When I later tried picking it up again, I had forgotten a lot and made the common mistakes you mentioned and I got discouraged as it didn't turn out right. Thanks for being so clear in your explanations and pointers. I may pick this hobby back up.
I am so glad I stumbled on this tutorial. I just finished crocheting a blanket for my front room and got so frustrated because it gradually narrowed. Lol so your little tips in this video helped!! I've been crocheting for a year and I've gone to many of your crochet videos! Thank you for them!!!!!
doing pretty good you did excellent on the tutorials. I have disabled hands I use crochet to exercise them. just on second row will send picture when finished with the color blue.
That's awesome you are able to do this. My mom uses this to help her as well. ☺
Great job 💕
Kathy Steiner awesome. I hoped this helped u.
How many skeims of yarn did she use
I mean skeins
just wrote what i needed to buy for this like the 16mm hook and yarn. the is the BEST tutorial i have seen! i made a playlist of 200 videos and i picked yours!!
Jessica Villatoro haha, I hope it goes well! Have so much fun!
Melanie Ham thank you :)
That blanket looks warm and cozy :) thanks for posting .
Bad Kitty ! Loved your tutorial , the colours were lovely . We don't have as many yarn stores in Scotland but I will be looking for something similar as i think this is exactly what I need for a gift and limited time . Thanks 👍🏻
I am so obsessed with this tutorial! I've watched it over 100 times! I'm going start my first one this week after I finish my current project, ordered my hook from Amazon and I've never realized how huge these were :)
Thanks for the video!
God bless your family ! I'm still learning from you while you look down on us from Heaven. ❤ You ARE SO SOOOOOO missed.
Oh Melanie, your kitty is so beautiful. He or she reminds me of my cat Sir Henry. Crazy name. He is now gone and your cat brought back alot of good memories. I LOVE this pattern. Can't wait to get started. Thank you.
you have taught so much all winter ..love the blanket and the fantastic tutorial ..my next project love love the blanket
You are a wonderful instructor. So easy to follow as well. Thank you so much for your video. I am going to make this blanket this week. Thank you.
Melanie I love your tutorials. So well explained and that different yarns can be used. I now crochet better as I was making mistakes at the ends. Thankyou for clarifying that in your tutorials.
Blanket looks so easy have to get more yarn....thanks for sharing I made your boot cuffs for my daughter she loves them!!! Yes that's a bad kitty😊😊😊
This blanket was the first thing I've ever crocheted and I completely learned this video! I finished it during a 18 hr road trip and is for sure beginner friendly! I'm in love! I was super confused on the ends of each row but just decided to wing it and it still turned out ok, so probably pay closer attention on that part!
Love, love, love this pattern.... easy, fast, and gorgeous
At 11:30, I was just seeing the small feet of a sweet cat 💕. It's a lovely blanket. I'm going to try it this summer. 💕Cats can't let us be creative. Always playful.
Made this for my daughter last year for college and she loves it. She told me this past week when she was home for vaca that it keeps her super warm in her dorm which can be cold during the New England winters. Thanks Melanie!
+Melissa Bowen awe love that!!!
Bad kitty!! Haha - I love that. I am always very excited to get a new video from you! I've made a few of your hats - like maybe 4 or 6 - given them for gifts (the beanie with the bow and the slightly slouchy are my favs). You are so pleasant and such a great teacher! Thanks!!!
Melanie, I have a suggestion for the newer crocheters. It would definitely be helpful to put a stitch marker in the turning chain, to keep them from missing the last stitch at the end of each row. Its better than counting each stitch. I noticed you didn't mention, how many stitches they must have each row either. 😊💜
Did you do about 15-20 rows per color??? A lot of people are asking that question! Hopefully you'll answer.
Mzdiana oh my goodness I love the stitch marker idea! I am extremely new to this and get frustrated trying to find the end of rows! I love this idea! Thank you!
Mzdiana *
The stitches per row would be great...are you supposed to still have 70 the whole blanket?
Love this! You are a great teacher 😊 I’m a newbie to crocheting and I actually think I can make this! 👏🏻
I love your tutorials. You make it easy to follow along and that's wonderful beings that I am a beginning crocheted. Again I love your tutorials thank you so very much and please don't stop.
Thank you for making your tutorial so easy to follow. It answered a lot of questions I had regarding my own crochet technique.
Such a great video. Currently making mine. Rest in peace. Forever in our hearts.❤
Thank you so much for this pattern, your easy tutorial and teaching. An absolutely gorgeous blanket. Thanks again.
Simply beautiful! I am starting a blanket using your pattern however I'm redheart yarn.. It's so quick and the texture of the pattern is gogeous!
A new video from you always brightens my day! Love everything about this project!
I just got the supplies to make this blanket, just different colors- can't wait til its done. great video! easy to follow along. I am fairly new to crocheting. thank you
Gotta love big hooked projects!!!! ***** Thanks Melanie love your tutorials!
A fantastic crochet blanket, such clear instructions, love your four legged helper !
Also your new intro video is a delight, thanks Melanie :0)
Beautiful! Lovely!
I am definitely making this and you have just earned yourself a subscriber :)
bad kitty! I love it when your cat makes an appearance! thanks for teaching me how to crochet! I'm hooked ;)
Thank you so much!! I'm just learning to crochet. I'm going to sit with this video tonight and hopefully get the hang of this!
Love this blanket, I am sick with bronchitis & very bored , so my sweet husband went up to Michaels to buy me all the yarn I need, thanks again! 😍
Thanks so much for your tutorial. I made my blanket this past weekend. Worked up so fast. Now my daughter wants one. Thanks again.
Trisha Orend I love how quick this blanket is too! My kids each want one too lol
Bad kitty! Haha. Love your tutorials. You taught me how to make beanies, and now Ill begin making these awesome blanket's! Thanks, Melanie!
I made this blanket for my couch 2-3 years ago. Everyone loved that blanket so much that now I have to make another one because it is worn out. I guess it serves its purpose. Love this video
Hi Mel😜😜
just wanted to let you know that I love how you teach....easy..well explained amazing...I am so green to this but you made me fell like I've been doing it for years thanks and keep them videos coming💕
Hi Melanie, I am new to crocheting and I really like your videos. I found you crocheting mistakes video very helpful. I am looking forward to trying this. Thank you for helping this newbie. Keep up the awesome work. Will keep looking for more videos
Oh I watch your video most of the time you always knit just really great & very slowly I could actually understand the way you always knit again thank you very much God blessings you:) I love your knitting ❤️
These colours are amazing together. The contrast is really great! I would love to make a scarf like this. Scarves are all I make. LOL
Me too, til I had one in about every color & ran out of people to give them to. This was a fun, fairly quick project. I did mine a bit larger, to cover a full size bed. You should go for it!
I love it you were a great teacher on this tutorial. You've made it very clear on what,how and why to do it.
You were great thanks for sharing
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I love when you post a new crochet video. You are a great teacher. From a beginner. Can you do a video on how to read patterns? Keep em coming. Thanks.
LOVE ALL YOUR INSTRUCTION TO CROCHET. MADE SO MANY OF THEM
I love your tutorials! I just taught myself how to crochet via RUclips and I found your channel and it just has given me so many things to do! And though it's frustrating you've given a lot of advice and your videos are super easy to follow :) thank you so much!
thank you for showing me how to do this .a great mother's gift .
Your tutorial is very helpful. I am not very talented with this crochet but as i watched your videos they look more easier to learn. Thanks
Totally just finished my project! You make things so easy on a beginner and I love trying ever project you have!
How many rows per color
Made this blanket for my daughter. She LOVES it.
Awesome!! Can't wait to make the blanket! 😊 I'm loving the Loops & Threads yarn by the way!
Love this. Great tutorial. ON second row. Very easy for my hands. Thank You. Linda
Naughty kitty....beautiful blanket!! It is nice to see stuff made with super affordable yarn...that is much appreciated =)
Love the blanket.. simple and elegant. .
Added to my favorites. Working on a few projects now can't wait to try this one
Bad kitty! I can totally relate to that cat situation there and I have like a totally new closet because of these freaking awesome videos (by the way I'm 16 and have waaaay too much free time). Thanks so much- it's hard to find good videos on RUclips for crocheting- honestly never stop doing tutorials.
Nice easy pattern that looks beautiful! ❤️
Very good blanket ..your teaching technique is awesome ,very easy to follow . I am going to try to market this blanket .
Ohhhh- next project for sure!! I'm loving that purple!! 😍
It's been a few days since you first shared this with us and I'm still thinking about it! Time to head to Michael's and stock up on pretty yarn. :) Thank you, Melanie!
Hello from France ! It was my first big project and I love this blanket ! Thank you for this video, it taught me a lot and now I've made blankets for everyone in my family (literally lol) !
I love this tutorial. I have been following your crochet videos. I'm hooked on crocheting! :)
I am getting the materials tomorrow to start this blanket. I love it! Thanks so much and Great channel!
Nice video. Love you cat. So cute he wanted to play with the yarn and ended up taking a nap at the end. ☺
Hi Melanie,
Super excited to start learning to crochet even if it only took me 42 years to begin, but so far I like your videos, because there’s step-by-step for slower folks like me, I wanted to try my first project with this blanket, if you could tell me what type of yarn I need to get that would help me a bunch! Thank you so much and thank you for everything you do, my future grandbabies thank you!
I'm going to use thus tutorial to make a blanket for my daughter before she leaves for college! She watched the video with me.....
this is my first time watching this video and I really like it. thank you for making it so easy, because my ends never come out right that's why I stop trying to make blankets. after watching your video its much easier now thank you.
I love your tutorials you make it easy for me to learn how to crochet please keep them coming thanks for your help
Thanks for the tip about using lighter yarn instead of darker yarn that really helped me see what I was doing! I have watched this video about 5 times and it's the only one that has helped me! BTW: My cat does the exact same thing!
+AmysWay haha, awe I'm so glad it's been helpful!
I really, really like your tutorials. If this was a crochet only channel, I would subscribe.
wow great tutorial. thanks. I want to make blankets for Christmas. I think your kitty ROCKS :)
I used a 2 strands of 10mm wool so I had to use a 20 mm hook and it worked up so quickly, Thank you for a great tutorial!
You're such a great instructor! thank you for the video! really helpful :)
Thanks for putting this video up! I am starting my blanket tomorrow! I will for sure post a picture of it. Can't wait
Sarah Berkowitz happy stitching!
Melanie Ham So this may be a silly question but, I did my 70 foundation stitches. Then I skipped three for the first row. Should I end up with 67? (for the rest of the blanket) I hope this makes sense
Sarah Berkowitz well, you chain 70 but then you start stitching in the 3rd chain from the hook, so 67 is right!
Okay perfect! Sometimes the math gets to me. Glad I wasn't doing it wrong. Thanks:)
I think the double yarn makes a very pretty fluffy blanket thanks for sharing your project! You did a great job!
Elizren
Awesome blank.
I love it.
Great tutorial video, and especially easy for beginners.
Thank you very much, I appreciate you taking the time to make the videos, you explain things very well.
Rick Tammy Kovacs Thank you very much, I appreciate that!
thank you for this tutorial! I'm wanting to try crochet but needed this visual instruction. I thought your teaching style was perfect, so thank you :-)
Love it!!!! Thank you. I just started my blanket and it looks great!!!!
Bad kitty..love your videos...working on my baby blanket now...this one is my next project..thanks
Wonderful tutorial. I will be doing this one. Thanks Melanie.
This is a great tutorial. I'm so happy that I managed to (accidentally) find one with the size hook I was planning to use, because I was beginning to wonder if I had found some strange hooks when I bought mine. This looks super easy and you were really clear, so I'd like to thank you for that. My question is about the difference would be if I only used one strand instead of two. I know the blanket wouldn't be as thick, but would it be about the same visually or look incomplete?
Thanks for taking the time to give the instructions.
Such a useful video! Really loving learning how to crochet! Thank you ❤️
+hannele lewis-anthony happy stitching!
Bad kitty! Lol
Great video, i loooooove the colors you chose!
xx