Add a touch of cozy charm to your home with the Crafters Cottage Blanket. This beautiful, textured blanket features a combination of knitting and crochet stitches, resulting in a unique and eye-catching design. Perfect for snuggling up on chilly nights or adding a decorative accent to your living space.
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Approximately 50 inches (127 cm) wide and 60 inches (152 cm) long.
Cast on 180 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the knit section measures 40 inches (102 cm) from the cast-on edge, ending with a knit row.
Switch to crochet hook.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to end of round.
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *skip next ch-3 space, dc in next sc, ch 1; rep from * to end of round, ending with a dc in last sc.
Repeat Round 2 until the crochet section measures 20 inches (51 cm) from the last row of the knit section.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Block the blanket by wetting it, gently squeezing out excess water, and laying it flat to dry. This will help to even out the stitches and give the blanket a professional finish.
The Crafters Cottage Blanket is now complete and ready to be enjoyed! Snuggle up with it on the couch, or drape it over a chair to add a cozy touch to your home decor.