The Kindred Blanket is easy to crochet using a medium-weight yarn. Worked in rows, this heirloom blanket combines two different stitch patterns to create a textured fabric that is also reversible.

Each row begins and ends with half-double crochet in the third loop only to create a ribbed texture on either end of the blanket. In the middle of every row, overlapping V-stitches are worked into chain spaces two rows below to create columns of interlocking stitches.

Once the desired length is achieved, a ribbed border is added to the top and bottom. Ribbing is worked in rows perpendicular to blanket top or bottom edge. Ribbing is attached as it’s created by slip stitching to stitches along edge.

Overlapping V-stitches create a dense but flexible fabric, making this a great blanket to curl up under.

This mindful make is perfect for when you need an uncomplicated project to stitch while watching movies or winding down at the end of the day. It’s one of those projects that will look beautiful and inviting in a basket next to your favorite chair.

Skill Level Confident Beginner

Finished Measurements: Choose from 5 Sizes
Lovey: 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Baby: 20 x 20 inches (51 x 51 cm)
Small: 26 x 34 inches (66 x 86.5 cm)
Medium: 36 x 46 inches (91.5 x 117 cm)
Large: 45 x 55 inches (114.5 x 139.5 cm)

Sample shown is size Medium.

If you’re looking to make this blanket in a size other than those listed above, pattern includes brief instructions for how to increase or decrease the width.

Materials
Cascade 220 medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (220 yds/201 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per hank): 1 3, 6, 11, 16 hanks of #9600 Antiqued Heather
Size G/6/4.00 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

Approximate Medium-Weight Yarn for 5 Sizes
Lovey: 200–220 yds (183–201 m)
Baby: 560–600 yds (512–549 m)
Small: 1260–1320 yds (1152–1207 m)
Medium: 2320–2420 yds (2121–2213 m)
Large: 3400–3520 yds (3109–3219 m)

Yarn Notes
• Pattern is designed for medium weight yarn. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted.
• The overlapping V-stitch used in this design requires a yarn with some elasticity. Testers have found that wool and superwash wool yarns are easiest to work with, while cotton and acrylic yarns presented some difficulty and produced a less attractive fabric.
• The most important thing is getting a fabric you like. For this reason, you are encouraged to crochet a gauge swatch with your chosen yarn before beginning the project to make sure that it will produce the desired results. Instructions for making the gauge swatch are included.

PATTERN INCLUDES
• Premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions.
• 4-page photo tutorial will walk you through how to start your blanket with a row of foundation single crochet, and make the half-double crochet in the 3rd loop only, double crochet V-stitch, and overlapping V-stitch.

This pattern listing includes 2 downloadable files:
(1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos.
(2) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. All text is in black.

Stitches Used
Chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet

Techniques Used
Working in rows, working into a chain space 2 rows below, making V-stitches, drawing up loops of double crochet stitches to height of current row

Pattern written in US crochet terms.

This pattern was tested by Debbie Cook.

Technical editing by Debbie Field.