Accidental Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern

I like simple crochet patterns than don't require a lot of concentration, but I still want something that will be pretty as well as useful. I was playing with a stitch that I use often for scarves and blankets and wanted something a little different, so I tried crocheting in the back loop only (BLO) instead of both loops like the standard stitch. The result was a slightly ridged effect with just a bit of texture without being too 'bumpy'.

I haven't seen this particular version of the stitch in any of my crochet books, so I'm calling it the Accidental Stitch since that's basically how it came about. I've also published The Accidental Stitch Scarf Pattern.

Using a basic single crochet stitch worked in the back loop only, this blanket or the scarf linked above would make a great project for a beginner to the art of crochet.

Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
SC = single crochet
Sk = skip
BLO - back loop only

Starting ch of 137 with size I crochet hook should give you a blanket approximately 34" wide. Increase or decrease in increments of two to make your blanket larger or smaller. You can complete this blanket using two 7oz skeins of worsted weight yarn and have enough left over to crochet a baby hat and booties.

Accidental Baby Blanket Pattern

With size I crochet hook, ch 137.

Row 1: SC in third ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1, SC next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with SC in last stitch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: SC in BLO of first ch 1 sp (not the turning ch), ch 1, sk 1, SC in BLO of ch 1 sp. Repeat from * across, ending with regular SC in last stitch. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat row 2 until blanket is desired length. Weave in ends.

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