Gentle Embrace Blanket Strip – Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome to section 6 of the Tranquility Blanket Crochet-Along, hosted by Made by Gootie and The Loophole Fox! I’m excited to introduce the Gentle Embrace Blanket Strip, my contribution to this beautiful collaborative blanket. Inspired by the cozy and warm texture of my Gentle Embrace collection (see the coordinating hat, ear warmer, infinity scarf, and preemie blanket), this crochet blanket pattern adds a touch of softness and elegance to the overall design. Whether you’ve been crocheting along or are just joining in, I hope you enjoy this section as much as I enjoyed creating it.

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Introducing the Gentle Embrace Blanket Strip, Section 6 of the Tranquility Blanket Crochet Along

The Gentle Embrace Blanket Strip carries forward the signature warmth and texture of my Gentle Embrace series. To make your section, you will use a mix of single crochets (sc), double crochets (dc), and front post treble crochet (FPtr) stitches. The post stitches are worked two rows below to bring depth and a beautiful raised effect to the blanket.

You can use any yarn weight with this section, but in keeping with the common crochet blanket, I used worsted weight yarn, such as Big Twist Value, Lion Brand Pound of Love, Caron One Pound, or your favorite type. This is a great relaxing project to work on while enjoying the soft texture forming under your hook. The stitch pattern creates a rhythmic and meditative crochet experience that will add both texture and visual interest to your blanket.

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts.

About the Stitches

Before you can get started with this crochet blanket section, here are some details you need to know.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:

• Medium Worsted Weight Yarn in 1 color, such as Big Twist Value, or Caron One Pound
  • Throw: Burnt Orange – 304 yards (CAL) | 2,964 yards (Standalone blanket)
  • Lapghan: Burnt Orange – 247 yards (CAL) | 1,900 yards (Standalone blanket)
• H-8 (5mm) Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: Double crochet in rows: 12.5 stitches x 7.5 rows = 4″ square

Finished Dimensions:

• CAL Throw: Approx. 50” wide x 5” high (127.0cm x 12.7cm)
• CAL Lapghan: Approx. 40” wide x 5” high (101.6cm x 12.7cm)
• Standalone Throw: Approx. 50” wide x 60” high (127.0cm x 152.4cm)
• Standalone Lapghan: Approx. 40” wide x 50” high (101.6cm x 127.0cm)

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• fdc – foundation double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• FPtr – front post treble crochet
• st – stitch
• rep – repeat
• * – repeat instructions between asterisks as directed
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

Special Stitches

• Front Post Treble Crochet – FPtr – yarn over twice, insert your hook around the designated post from the front of your work, yarn over and pull up a loop, * yarn over and pull through two loops *, rep from * to * two more times.

Pattern Notes:

• US Terms (US to UK terminology conversion)
• Size can be altered by using multiples of 6
• As a standalone blanket, multiples of 6 + 2
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch
• Ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch
• FPtc is made around the dc two rows below

How to Make This Textured Crochet Blanket

Tranquility Blanket CAL

Row 1 (RS): ch 2 (counts as a stitch here or throughout), dc in each st to the end of the row. Turn. [156 sts Lapghan – 156 dc (192 sts Throw – 192 dc)]

Row 2 (WS): ch 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), sc in each st to the end of the row. Turn. [156 sts Lapghan – 156 sc (192 sts Throw – 192 sc)]

Row 3 (RS): ch 2, FPtr 2, * dc 3, FPtc 3, * rep until 3 st remain, dc 3. Turn. [156 sts Lapghan – 77 FPtr, 79 dc (192 sts Throw – 95 FPtr, 97 dc)]

Row 4 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 5 (RS): ch 2, dc 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep until 3 st remain, FPtr 2, dc. Turn. [156 sts Lapghan – 77 FPtr, 79 dc (192 sts Throw – 95 FPtc, 97 dc)]

Row 6 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 7 (RS): rep Row 3

Row 8 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 9 (RS): rep Row 5

Row 10 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 11 (RS): rep Row 3

Row 12 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 13 (RS): rep Row 5

Row 14 (WS): rep Row 2

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Standalone, Full Blanket: Throw Size

Row 1 (RS): fsc 156.
Alternate Row 1: Ch 158, dc in 4th chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn. (156 dc)

Row 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in each st to end of the row. Turn. (156 sc)

Row 3 (RS): ch 2, FPtr 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3, * rep until 3 st remain, dc 3. Turn. (77 FPtr, 79 dc)

Row 4 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 5 (RS): ch 2, dc 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep until 3 st remain, FPtr 2, dc. Turn. (77 FPtr, 79 dc)

Row 6 (WS): rep Row 2

Row: 7-166: Repeat Rows 3-6, ending final repeat on Row 2 (or until desired length)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Standalone, Full Blanket: Lapghan Size

Row 1 (RS): fdc 120.
Alternate Row 1: Ch 122, dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn. (120 dc)

Row 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in each st to end of the row. Turn. (120 sc)

Row 3 (RS): ch 2, FPtr 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3, * rep until 3 st remain, dc 3. Turn. (59 FPtc, 61 dc)

Row 4 (WS): rep Row 2

Row 5 (RS): ch 2, dc 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep until 3 st remain, FPtr 2, dc. Turn. (59 FPtc, 61 dc)

Row 6 (WS): rep Row 2

Row: 7-138: Repeat Rows 3-6, ending final repeat on Row 2 (or until desired length)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Purchase the Gentle Embrace Blanket Strip Pattern

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts.

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