Step-by-Step Tutorial: Making a Black and White Crochet Blanket

by Amy | October 15, 2023 6:28 am

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How to Crochet a Black and White Blanket! 

Are you in search of a cozy and beau­ti­ful blan­ket pat­tern? Look no fur­ther! In this blog post, we’re delight­ed to share a free cro­chet blan­ket pat­tern with a stun­ning black-and-white col­or scheme. Whether you’re a begin­ner cro­cheter or an expe­ri­enced enthu­si­ast, this pat­tern offers some­thing for every­one. With min­i­mal col­or changes and sim­ple stitch­es, you can cre­ate a gor­geous blan­ket per­fect for snug­gling up with or gift­ing at baby show­ers. Let’s dive into the world of cro­chet blan­kets and get start­ed on this mod­ern and ele­gant project.

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**Mate­ri­als You’ll Need**
- To begin, gath­er the fol­low­ing mate­ri­als:
- Black yarn
- White yarn
- Chunky yarn
- Worsted weight yarn
- Stitch mark­ers
- Met­al yarn nee­dles

**Start­ing Chain and Foun­da­tion Row**
- To start, cre­ate a foun­da­tion chain with your black yarn. The size of your blan­ket is cus­tomiz­able, so chain an appro­pri­ate num­ber for your desired width.
- Work a row of sin­gle cro­chet stitch­es (sc) across the foun­da­tion chain after com­plet­ing the chain. 

**Stitch Pat­tern**
- The stitch pat­tern for this blan­ket con­sists of sim­ple sin­gle cro­chet (sc) 
**Col­or Changes**
- The black and white stripes in your blan­ket are achieved by switch­ing yarn col­ors at the end of each row. Be sure to car­ry the unused yarn along the edge to min­i­mize the num­ber of ends to weave in.

**Repeat Rows for Desired Size**
- Con­tin­ue repeat­ing Rows 1 and 2, alter­nat­ing between black and white yarn, until your blan­ket reach­es the desired length.

If you need more help, then please famil­iar­ize your­self with basic cro­chet stitch­es!

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Black and White Crochet Blanket

 

This cro­chet baby blan­ket can be done in any size hook and yarn. I used medi­um worsted yarn and G hook. I love how easy it is to make so it’s great for begin­ners! So sim­ple, but so pret­ty! Gauge: 1.5 inch­es per 5 stitch­es with a G hook.

In the video, this pat­tern may look like the sides and bot­tom aren’t straight because I for­got chain 1 after the third row, which I explained in the video. Also, my bot­tom chain need­ed to be loos­er, which I also explained.

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
sc=single cro­chet
sl st=slip stitch
Row 1: I used pur­ple in the video (or you can use black and white yarn) with a G hook, then white yarn. Any chain count works for this pat­tern. I did a chain count of 25 for a sam­ple in the video.  
Row 2: sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, and each chain across, Turn.
Row 3: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, Turn.
Row 4: Best show in the video, ch 1, *yarn over insert your hook in the first stitch, grab the yarn and pull up your loop, yarn over, insert your hook in the stitch direct­ly below the first stitch, grab the yarn and pull up your loop, yarn over and pull your yarn through all loops on the hook. *Repeat for each stitch to the end. Turn
Row 5: chain 1, sc in each stitch across
Row 6: sl st in with a white yarn, Repeat row 4, 
Row  7: Repeat row 3. with your white yarn.
Then sl st with pur­ple yarn. So two rows of pur­ple then two rows of white yarn. 
Alter­nate between rows 3 and 4. Fas­ten off and weave in your ends when you have your desired length. 

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**Fin­ish­ing Touch­es**

- To com­plete your project, fas­ten off and weave in any loose ends. Pay close atten­tion to main­tain­ing even ten­sion through­out to cre­ate a visu­al­ly pleas­ing pat­tern.

**Full Video Tuto­r­i­al**
- For those who pre­fer visu­al guid­ance, we’ve cre­at­ed a full video tuto­r­i­al that walks you through every step of this pat­tern. You can find it on our social media or web­site.

**Mod­ern Cro­chet Blan­ket Pat­terns:**
The world of cro­chet blan­kets has evolved, offer­ing many mod­ern cro­chet pat­terns to choose from. This black and white blan­ket afghan design show­cas­es the time­less ele­gance of a mono­chro­mat­ic col­or scheme, mak­ing it a ver­sa­tile addi­tion to your home decor. Whether draped over a couch, used as a styl­ish throw blan­ket, or gift­ed to a friend, its con­tem­po­rary appeal is bound to cap­ti­vate. Plus, with its min­i­mal col­or changes and easy-to-fol­low stitch pat­tern, it’s one of the best cro­chet stitch­es for cre­at­ing large projects like this. Dive into this pat­tern to expe­ri­ence the har­mo­nious blend of clas­sic and mod­ern cro­chet aes­thet­ics.

**Rows of Col­or and Min­i­mal Col­or Changes:**
One of the key fea­tures of this cro­chet blan­ket pat­tern is the strik­ing effect achieved through the alter­nat­ing rows of black and white. With min­i­mal col­or changes, you’ll cre­ate a visu­al­ly cap­ti­vat­ing mas­ter­piece. The sim­plic­i­ty of work­ing only with black and white yarn allows for an exact pat­tern repli­ca­tion, ensur­ing your fin­ished prod­uct reflects your cre­ative vision. More­over, this approach reduces the has­sle of deal­ing with dif­fer­ent yarns and col­ors, mak­ing it a stress-free and enjoy­able project. As you work through each row of col­or, you’ll wit­ness your cro­chet blan­ket trans­form into a cozy and eye-catch­ing addi­tion to your home or a thought­ful gift for a loved one.

**Soft Yarn for Cozy Blan­kets:**
When choos­ing the yarn for your cro­chet blan­ket, opt for soft and cud­dly mate­ri­als to ensure that your fin­ished blan­ket is as com­fort­able as it is beau­ti­ful. Soft yarn, such as che­nille or bulky yarn, not only adds warmth but also enhances the over­all tex­ture of your project. Whether cro­chet­ing a baby blan­ket pat­tern or a giant throw blan­ket, the yarn’s soft­ness will make your cre­ation even more invit­ing. So, pay close atten­tion to your yarn selec­tion and indulge in the lux­u­ri­ous feel of work­ing with the per­fect yarn for your cozy and gor­geous blan­kets. Your fin­ished blan­ket will be a tes­ta­ment to soft yarn’s sooth­ing and tac­tile qual­i­ties, mak­ing it an ide­al choice for wrap­ping up on a chilly evening or adding a touch of ele­gance to any room in your home.

Con­grat­u­la­tions! You’ve just cre­at­ed a gor­geous black-and-white cro­chet blan­ket afghan using a min­i­mal col­or change tech­nique. This project is per­fect for cro­cheters of all skill lev­els and can be cus­tomized to dif­fer­ent sizes to suit your needs. Whether it’s for cozy­ing up on a chilly evening or as a beau­ti­ful gift at a baby show­er, your fin­ished blan­ket will impress. Feel free to explore dif­fer­ent col­or com­bi­na­tions to make it unique­ly yours. Enjoy the warmth and beau­ty of your mod­ern cro­chet mas­ter­piece!

 

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