Fireside Crochet Blanket Pattern

If you’re a crocheter who’s always admired the smooth, classic texture of knit fabrics, you’re going to fall in love with this knit-look crochet blanket pattern. It’s soft, stretchy, and looks just like it was knit—but it’s 100% crochet! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this blanket brings the comfort of hand-knit style with the speed and ease of crochet.

Whether you’re looking to craft a cozy throw for your couch or a heartfelt handmade gift, this pattern is the ultimate go-to.

The written crochet pattern includes three crochet blanket sizes, but instructions are included to make your blanket ANY size.

Why You’ll Love This Knit-Look Crochet Blanket Pattern

• Mimics a knit stitch without picking up a pair of needles
• Beginner-friendly with an easy-to-follow step-by-step photo tutorial
• Modern and minimalistic design that fits any home décor
• Customizable size for throws, baby blankets, or full-size bedding
• Perfect stash-busting project for any weight yarn simply by adjusting your hook size and foundation chain

Related: If you love the look of knit, but are like myself and can’t knit a stitch, make sure to browse our knit-look crochet patterns.

Size & Yardage Chart

Size	Measurements	Total Yardage
Baby	36″ W x 42″ L	1,700 yards
Lapghan	43″ W x 48″ L	2,300 yards
Large Throw	49″ W x 70″ L	3,700 yards

Crochet a Custom Size Blanket

The crochet blanket pictured is lapghan size. The written crochet pattern below includes instructions to make a crochet baby blanket, lapghan, and large throw, but if you are looking for a smaller or larger blanket, this pattern is very easy to adjust.

To make ANY size crochet blanket, simply adjust your foundation chain in multiples of 6. Use my Standard Blanket Size Chart to help you determine how long to make your foundation chain for your intended blanket size.

Make your blanket any length by repeating Rows 8 – 11 until your blanket measures 1″ less than the finished length you desire it to be.

Yarn

This crochet blanket pattern was designed using Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in the colorway Fisherman. Wool Ease is my go-to worsted weight yarn for almost all crochet projects. It’s the best of both worlds with the feel, warmth and softness of wool, and the easy care of an acrylic worsted weight yarn.

You can substitute another worsted weight yarn as long as you’re able to meet gauge and you’re happy with the drape of the crochet fabric of the crochet blanket.

There are several other worsted weight yarns that would make great substitutions. Lion Brand Heartland, Lion Brand Pound of Love, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice… just to name a few.

For help determining what size to make your crocheted blanket, check out my Standard Blanket Size Chart.

Pro tip: For a true knit-look crochet effect, choose a smooth yarn in a solid or tonal color to really show off the stitch definition.

Fireside Crochet Blanket Pattern

The crochet blanket pattern is free below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).

Purchase the Fireside Crochet Blanket kit! (aff): Lion Brand has a full kit of the Fireside Crochet Blanket, available on their website. The blanket crochet kit includes your choice of colors and a digital copy of the crochet blanket pattern!

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Experience Level

• Easy / Intermediate

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• yo: yarn over
• BLO: back loop only
• RS: right side
• Rep: repeat

Gauge

• In BLO sl st with a 6.00mm hook: 12 sts = 3.5″
• Row height isn’t crucial.
• See swatch instructions below.

Sizes

• Baby: 36″ W x 42″ L
• Lapghan: 43″ W x 48″ L
• Large Throw: 49″ W x 70″ L
• Make ANY size blanket using my Standard Blanket Size Chart
• See Pattern Notes below to adjust your blanket size.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Fisherman was used for the sample shown in the photos.
• Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, worsted weight / 4 yarn, 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yards / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
• Changes for Sizes as Follows: Baby (Lapghan, Large Throw)
• Stitch Counts as Follows: (Baby, Lapghan, Large Throw)
• Yardage & Color
  • Fisherman: #620-099 1,700 yards (2,300 yards, 3,700 yards)
• Standard Blanket Sizes can be found in my Blanket Size Chart.
• How to Adjust the Size of your blanket: If you’d like to make a smaller or larger blanket, simply adjust your foundation chain in multiples of 6. Make your blanket any length by repeating Rows 8 – 11 until your blanket measures 1″ less than the finished length you desire it to be.
• How to crochet a blanket: This blanket is crocheted back and forth in rows. You’ll begin with a few rows of back loop only slip stitches to create a bottom edging. Next, you’ll crochet the main part of the blanket with the knit look textured stitch pattern I’ve created. Lastly, you’ll crochet a few finishing rows of back loop only slip stitches.

Make ANY Size Blanket: To make ANY size crochet blanket, simply adjust your foundation chain in multiples of 6. Use my Standard Blanket Size Chart to help you determine how long to make your foundation chain for your intended blanket size. Make your blanket any length by repeating Rows 8 – 11 until your blanket measures 1″ less than the finished length you desire it to be.

Tips for the Perfect Knit-Look Texture

• Keep your tension loose! Slip stitches can get tight.
• Use a slightly larger hook if the stitches are hard to work into.
• Blocking your finished blanket helps smooth and shape the stitches beautifully.
• Practice the stitch on a small swatch first to get the hang of it.

Designer Tip: Make sure to turn your work in the same direction after completing each row. This will keep the vertical edges of your blanket nice and neat.

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Blanket Swatch Instructions

Scroll down to find the step-by-step photos in the written crochet blanket instructions.

Tip: If you find it hard to control the tension of your slip stitches, go up a hook size (or two) when working all BLO sl st rows.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 30 switch to a 6.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (29 sts)

Rows 2 – 4: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (29 sts)

Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO dc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 4 times, then BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (29 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (29 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, dc in the same st as the next sl st from Row 5, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, then BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (29 sts)

Row 8: Rep Row 6.

Row 9: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, dc in the next dc 4 rows below, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 4 times, then BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (29 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 6.

Row 11: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, dc in the next dc 4 rows below, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, then BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (29 sts)

Rows 12 – 23: Rep Rows 8 – 11.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Swatch Finishing Rows.

Swatch Finishing Rows

Rows 1 – 4: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (29 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Swatch size should be approximately 8.5″ W x 6″ L.

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Written Crochet Blanket Pattern

Tip: If you find it hard to control the tension of your slip stitches, go up a hook size (or two) when working all BLO sl st rows.

Changes for sizes are written as follows: Baby (Lapghan, Large Throw)

Stitch counts are written as follows: (Baby, Lapghan, Large Throw)

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 126 (150, 168), switch to a 6.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Rows 2 – 4: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO dc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 20 (24, 27) times, then BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, dc in the same st as the next sl st from Row 5, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 19 (23, 26) times, then BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Row 8: Rep Row 6.

Row 9: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, dc in the next dc 4 rows below, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 20 (24, 27) times, then BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 6.

Row 11: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st, (BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, dc in the next dc 4 rows below, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 19 (23, 26) times, then BLO sc in the next st, BLO hdc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Rep Rows 8 – 11 until your blanket measures 41″ (47″, 69″), or Do not fasten off. Continue on to Finishing Rows. 1″ less than the desired length.

Finishing Rows

Rows 1 – 4: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (125, 149, 167 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Add a professional finishing touch by blocking your blanket.

Crocheting a blanket that looks knit is easier than you think—and incredibly satisfying! Whether you’re curled up with a cup of tea or gifting a loved one, this knit-look crochet blanket brings handmade warmth with a modern twist.

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