Easy C2C Crochet Lap Blanket (Free Pattern)

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With this easy-to-follow pattern you will learn how to make a beautiful C2C crochet lap blanket. It’s the perfect Lapghan to cuddle with in the couch, while sipping your tea and watching your favorite TV Series.

This is a C2C technique using the granny spike stitch and it’s very simple to learn. Even if you have never crocheted a C2C blanket before. In fact, if you’re ready to take your crochet skills to the next level, this will be the perfect textured project.

I’m calling this blanket The Surf Spray Lap Blanket because this is how one of the colors of the yarn is named. And I thought it was a perfect fit for the look in this stitch texture.

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Best yarn for this crochet lap blanket 

I used Re-Up by Lion Brand, which is a worsted weight (#4), 70% Recycled cotton / 30% Polyester yarn. This yarn has a beautiful color palette and it’s so soft and will give the fabric an amazing drape. 

You will need approximately 37.4 oz (1,060 g), or 1,740 yds (1,592 m). Which is approximately one 14 oz (397 g) cone of each of these colors: Surf Spray, Full Moon and Sea Grass.

But feel free to use any other yarn weight and/or brand you like. And if you don’t feel like dealing with ends to weave-in, this stitch will look beautiful with self-striping yarns as well. 

Can beginners crochet a C2C blanket?

Yes, this C2C technique is very beginner friendly. It might look intimidating at first, due to the texture. But if you know how to chain and double crochet, you will definitely be able to make it. 

However, if you’re new to the C2C crochet technique, I recommend that you practice with a small swatch before committing to a bigger project. It’s a way to make sure you will enjoy it and feel comfortable with the stitch.

What size should a crochet lap blanket be?

A good size for lap blanket (or LapGhan) will range from 30 (76 cm) to 40 (102 cm) wide and 40 (102 cm) to 50 (127 cm) in length.

As the name implies, lap blankets are designed to cover a person’s lap/legs. Therefore, choose your yarn wisely, so they can be comfortable and snuggly.

The pictured blanket size is about 39” (99 cm) x 51” (130 cm). If you would rather make it for other purposes, here is a size chart for reference:

Materials you will need

Here is a list of the basic supplies you will need to make this C2C crochet lap blanket:

• Worsted weight (#4) / Aran or any other yarn you like. See above for amount and other details.
• Crochet hook – I used a 4.5 mm (US 7) Clover Amour hook. 
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle 

About the Design and Construction

This crochet lap blanket was designed with the C2C technique, using the granny spike stitch. This technique can be used for a square and for a rectangle.

You will have instructions throughout the pattern on how to adjust the size and where to make it a square blanket, if you like.

If you go ahead and follow the pattern as is, you will make the blanket in three sections. Section 1 will be for increasing, which add width to the blanket. As for section 2, it is intended to add length to the blanket. And section 3 is for decreasing to finish the last corner of the blanket.

Here is a swatch of what it will look like:

Pattern Notes and Instructions

Here are some important things to know before you dive in to the step-by-step on how to make this crochet lap blanket:

• The pattern was written using US crochet terminology.
• The finished size of this blanket will be approximately 39” (99 cm) x 51” (130 cm), including the edge.
• You can adjust the pattern to any size you like by adding rows to each section as instructed in the pattern.
• Gauge is not important for this blanket, but for reference: 12 dc stitches x 6 rows = 4” (10 cm).

Abbreviations and terms

• C2C: corner to corner
• ch (s): chain (s)
• cluster: 3 double crochet stitches in the same stitch/chain space.
• granny cluster: a group of 3 double stitches in same space
• dc: double crochet
• dc spike: double crochet spike – see “special stitch instructions” section.
• sk: skip
• sp: space between granny clusters
• st (s): stitch (es)
• yo: yarn over

How to change colors

This C2C granny spike stich will benefit greatly from color change. For the blanket pictured, I used 3 different colors of yarn. And changed colors in every two rows using a very simple method. 

Here is how I did it:

1. First, when you have two loops on the hook to finish the last stitch in the row, cut the current yarn. 
2. Next, pull the cut off tail through those too loops so it doesn’t unravel.
3. Then, insert the hook again in those same last two loops in the last stitch and pull up a loop with the new yarn and continue with it for two rows.
4. Repeat the above steps in every two rows, when you add a new color of yarn.

Tip: Self-striping yarn will be a great option for this stitch as well. Especially if you don’t want to deal with weaving in all the ends.

Special stitch instructions

We are using the granny spike stitch for this C2C crochet lap blanket. Here is how you crochet the granny spike stitch cluster:

• Double crochet in the space between the next two clusters (see PHOTO# 1).
• Yarn over.
• Insert the hook in the middle double crochet stitch 2 rows down.
• Yarn over again and pull up an extended loop. 
• Complete that double crochet stitch as normal (see PHOTO# 2).
• Do one more double crochet stitch in that same space to complete the cluster(see PHOTO# 3).

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The Surf Spray Crochet Lap Blanket Free Pattern

Estimated Cost: 40.00 USD

Supply:

• Worsted weight (#4) yarn

Tools:

• 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook

Materials: Scissors, Tapestry needle

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