Rainbow Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern

Create a beautiful rainbow striped blanket with alternating cream yarn using lacy crochet stitches. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking for a fun and colorful project.

Materials Needed

• Medium weight yarn in rainbow colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
• Cream medium weight yarn
• US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Not critical for this pattern

Instructions

Begin with cream yarn.

1. Chain a multiple of 6 + 3 stitches to achieve desired width.
2. Row 1: DC in the 4th chain from the hook. Chain 2, skip 2 chains, DC in the next chain. *Chain 2, skip 2 chains, DC in the next chain. Repeat from * across.
3. Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as DC here and throughout), turn. DC in the first chain-2 space. *Chain 2, DC in the next chain-2 space. Repeat from * across, ending with a DC in the turning chain space.
4. Rows 3-5: Repeat Row 2.
5. Change to rainbow colors following the color sequence: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple.
6. Rows 6-15: Repeat Row 2 with rainbow colors.
7. Switch back to cream yarn.
8. Rows 16-20: Repeat Row 2 with cream yarn.
9. Repeat rows 6-20 until the blanket reaches your desired length, ending with a cream yarn section.
10. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Once you have completed the blanket, weave in all ends and block to shape. Your rainbow striped blanket is now ready to be enjoyed!

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