If you have ever wanted to crochet a blanket, make a crochet lap blanket, they are quicker to make than larger twin-sized blankets and are suitable for both adults and babies.
This simple pattern uses basic stitches and colorful yarn to create a blanket that is easy to make for beginners.
Table of contents
About This Lap Blanket Pattern
- To make this lap blanket pattern you will need to know a few basic crochet stitches such as single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. These stitches will be used to form the lemon peel crochet stitch. Learn more about these stitches in our section below titled Crochet Stitches.
- If you are not familiar with the lemon peel stitch and would like to practice before working on this blanket check out a detailed step-by-step guide on how to crochet the lemon peel stitch.
- This blanket uses seven different colors, each separated with a band of white yarn. The finished blanket is framed with a simple white border.
- There are multiple color changes in this pattern. If you don't know how to color change read our guide on how to change color in crochet.
- This simple crochet blanket is quick to make and would be an ideal gift for Mother's Day, Birthdays, Christmas, or more.
- This lapghan is also the ideal size for wheelchairs and is also a great idea for a baby blanket.
- This is a free pattern and you will find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.
Yarn Used For This Blanket
I used 100% acrylic yarn, DK (light worsted, 8ply) yarn for this crocheted lap blanket, but you could use any other similar weighted yarn.
It is crocheted using a slightly larger hook than recommended on the yarn label, which gives the finished fabric a light and soft feel.
Step By Step Tutorial
Learn how to make this quick and easy crochet lap blanket.
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Need
Yarn
100% acrylic yarn, DK (light worsted, 8ply) yarn, 251 yards (230 meters), 3.5 ounces (100 gram) skein.
- Color A (Purple) - 1 skein
- Color B (Dark Pink) - 1 skein
- Color C (Orange) - 1 skein
- Color D (Yellow) - 1 skein
- Color E (Green) - 1 skein
- Color F (Blue) - 1 skein
- Color G (Light Pink) - 1 skein
- Color H (White) - 3 skeins
Hook
- 5 mm or a crochet hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
- 6.5 mm hook (for the foundation chain only) - Optional
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
Finished Size
The size of this crochet lap blanket is about 35 inches (88cm) wide and 50 inches (1.27 meters) long.
Gauge
14 stitches (lemon peel pattern) and 14 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) square using a 5mm hook.
Check your gauge: Use any hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitches Used - US Terms
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- rpt - repeat
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- hk - hook
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Pattern Instructions
Foundation - (Color A) Create a foundation chain of 111 stitches.
Abbreviated version
Foundation - (Color A) ch 111.
Row 1
Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, double crochet in the next chain stitch. * Single crochet in the next chain, double crochet in the next chain, repeat from * across, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch, and turn. = 110 stitches
Abbreviated version
Row 1 - Sc in the 2nd ch from hk, dc in the next ch. *Sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, rpt from * across ending with a dc, turn. = 110 stitches
Row 2
Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch). Single crochet in the first stitch, then double crochet in the next stitch. * Single crochet in the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * across, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch of the row, turn. = 110 stitches
Abbreviated version
Row 2 - Ch 1 (not counted as a st). Sc in the first st, dc in the next st. *Sc in the next st, dc in the next st, rpt from * across ending with a dc, turn. = 110 stitches
Rows 3 - 5 - repeat row 2.
Rows 6 - 7 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 8 - 12 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
Rows 13 - 14 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 15 - 19 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
Rows 20 - 21 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 22 - 26 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
Rows 27 - 28 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 29 - 33 (Color E) - repeat row 2.
Rows 34 - 35 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 36 - 40 (Color F) - repeat row 2.
Rows 41 - 42 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 43 - 47 (Color G) - repeat row 2.
Rows 48 - 49 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 50 - 55 (Color A) - repeat row 2.
Rows 56 - 57 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 58 - 62 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
Rows 63 - 64 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 65 - 69 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
Rows 70 - 71 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 72 - 76 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
Rows 77 - 78 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 79 - 83 (Color E) - repeat row 2.
Rows 84 - 85 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 86 - 90 (Color F) - repeat row 2.
Rows 91 - 92 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 93 - 97 (Color G) - repeat row 2.
Rows 98 - 99 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 100 - 104 (Color A) - repeat row 2.
Rows 105 - 106 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 107 - 111 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
Rows 112 - 113 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 114 - 118 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
Rows 119 - 120 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 121 - 125 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
Rows 126 - 127 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 128 - 132 (Color E) - repeat row 2.
Rows 137 - 138 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 139 - 143 (Color F) - repeat row 2.
Rows 144 - 145 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 146 - 151 (Color G) - repeat row 2.
Rows 152 - 153 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 154 - 158 (Color A) - repeat row 2.
Rows 159 - 160 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 161 - 166 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
Rows 167 - 168 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 169 - 173 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
Rows 172 - 173 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
Rows 174 - 178 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
Fasten off and weave in all ends before crocheting the border.
Border
Using a 5mm hook, join yarn color H.
Round 1 - Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn, single crochet in each stitch across, and single crochet in each row space down the sides of the blanket. In the corner spaces, work a single crochet, chain 2, single crochet. Slip stitch into the first single crochet. Do not turn.
Abbreviated version
Round 1 - ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across, sc in each row space down the sides of the banket. In corner sps (sc, ch2, sc). Sl st in 1st sc. Do not turn.
Round 2 - Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet in each stitch around the border, and work a single crochet, chain 2, single crochet in each of the chain 2 corner spaces. Slip stitch into the first single crochet. Do not turn.
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st around the border, work (sc, ch2, sc) in each corner ch 2 sp. Sl st in 1st sc. Do not turn.
Round 3 - 4 - Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), half double crochet in each stitch around the border and work a half double crochet, chain 2, half double crochet in each of the chain 2 corner spaces. Slip stitch into the first half of double crochet. Do not turn.
Abbreviated version
Round 3 - 4 - Ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in each st around the border, work (hdc, ch2, hdc) in each corner ch 2 sp. Sl st in 1st hdc. Do not turn.
Round 5 - Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), double crochet in each stitch around the border and work a double crochet, chain 2, double crochet in each of the chain 2 corner spaces. Slip stitch into the first double crochet. Do not turn.
Abbreviated version
Round 5 - Ch 3 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around the border, work (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch 2 sp. Sl st in 1st dc. Do not turn.
Round 6 - repeat round 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Printable Pattern
Crochet Lap Blanket For Beginners
What You Will Need
Yarn
- 100% acrylic yarn, DK (light worsted, 8ply) yarn, 251 yards (230 meters), 3.5 ounces (100 gram) skein
- Color A (Purple) - 1 skein
- Color B (Dark Pink) - 1 skein
- Color C (Orange) - 1 skein
- Color D (Yellow) - 1 skein
- Color E (Green) - 1 skein
- Color F (Blue) - 1 skein
- Color G (Light Pink) - 1 skein
- Color H (White) - 3 skeins
Hook
- 5 mm hook or hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
- 6.5 mm hook (for the foundation chain only) - Optional
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Gauge
- 14 stitches (lemon peel pattern) and 14 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) with a 5mm hook.
Finished Size
- 35 inches (88cm) wide and 50 inches (1.27 meters) long.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- rpt - repeat
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- hk - hook
Instructions
- Foundation - (Color A) ch 111.
- Row 1 - Sc in the 2nd ch from hk, dc in the next ch. *Sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, rpt from * across ending with a dc, turn. = 110 stitches
- Row 2 - Ch 1 (not counted as a st). Sc in the first st, dc in the next st. *Sc in the next st, dc in the next st, rpt from * across ending with a dc, turn. = 110 stitches
- Rows 3 - 5 - repeat row 2.
- Rows 6 - 7 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 8 - 12 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 13 - 14 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 15 - 19 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 20 - 21 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 22 - 26 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 27 - 28 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 29 - 33 (Color E) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 34 - 35 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 36 - 40 (Color F) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 41 - 42 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 43 - 47 (Color G) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 48 - 49 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 50 - 55 (Color A) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 56 - 57 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 58 - 62 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 63 - 64 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 65 - 69 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 70 - 71 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 72 - 76 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 77 - 78 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 79 - 83 (Color E) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 84 - 85 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 86 - 90 (Color F) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 91 - 92 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 93 - 97 (Color G) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 98 - 99 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 100 - 104 (Color A) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 105 - 106 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 107 - 111 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 112 - 113 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 114 - 118 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 119 - 120 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 121 - 125 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 126 - 127 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 128 - 132 (Color E) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 137 - 138 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 139 - 143 (Color F) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 144 - 145 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 146 - 151 (Color G) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 152 - 153 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 154 - 158 (Color A) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 159 - 160 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 161 - 166 (Color B) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 167 - 168 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 169 - 173 (Color C) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 172 - 173 (Color H) - repeat row 2.
- Rows 174 - 178 (Color D) - repeat row 2.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends before crocheting the border.
Border
- Using a 5mm hook, join yarn color H.
- Round 1 - ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across, sc in each row space down the sides of the blanket. In corner sps (sc, ch2, sc). Sl st in 1st sc. Do not turn.
- Round 2 - Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st around the border, work (sc, ch2, sc) in each corner ch 2 sp. Sl st in 1st sc. Do not turn.
- Round 3 - 4 - Ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in each st around the border, work (hdc, ch2, hdc) in each corner ch 2 sp. Sl st in 1st hdc. Do not turn.
- Round 5 - Ch 3 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around the border, work (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch 2 sp. Sl st in 1st dc. Do not turn.
- Round 6 - repeat round 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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