Circle blankets have such a romantic look, and this round crochet blanket pattern is no exception! It has a beautiful lacy texture made up of shells, clusters and cross stitches.

This crochet pattern is available for free (baby blanket-throw sizes) on my website or you can download all 9 sizes here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced

Materials Needed:
6.5mm (K) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
800, (1100, 1400, 1800, 2200, 2700, 3200, 3800, 5200) yds #4 Worsted Weight Red Heart With Love in “Eggshell”, or Red Heart Comfort in “Petal Pink” or the color of your choice.
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers in several different colors

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

Additional Terms:
3dc cluster = dc3tog in same stitch.
Cross Stitch = sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made and dc in skipped st.
Cross Stitch Increase = dc in next unworked st, cross over st just made, dc in previous st.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces

Gauge:
Circle measures 9 1/2” across after round 9.

Measurements:
Approximate diameter:
Small receiving blanket: 40”
Large receiving blanket: 46”
Crib blanket: 53”
Small throw blanket: 60”
Large throw blanket: 67”
Twin blanket: 74”
Double blanket: 81”
Queen blanket: 88”
King blanket: 102”

Additional Notes:
-ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
Stitch markers are going to save you so much time and headache in this pattern, especially the ones that have alternating increases. Use them liberally. Your sanity will thank you later.
-As your blanket gets larger, read through the rounds first--especially the ones with the sc in the ch-4 spaces. This is where stitch markers in different colors will be very helpful. This is where the blanket gets its difficulty rating.
-Seriously, stitch markers in different colors for alternating increases are what you need.
-Having trouble getting your counts right? Have you remembered stitch markers?
-Maintain very relaxed tension when crocheting this pattern.