"Frederika" the faux-braid Blanket

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Crochet this classic looking faux-braid blanket.  

Frederika the faux-braid blanket

The pattern for this blanket has rows of half double crochet and rows of single and double crochet.  The stitches are very easy however the way that the rows are set up in this pattern will give it a look of a faux braid.

You will create a really classic look with blanket.  Pick out a bulky yarn for this.The yarn that is featured in the pictures was by Buttercream (alpca) in Taupe. It has such a nice soft and heavy feel.  You can pick a different bulky yarn but I would recommend using one color only to achieve the classic look.



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Stitches:  
hdc = Half double crochet ; yarn over and insert your yarn into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all three at once.

dc = Double crochet; Yarn over and insert your hook into the the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

sc = Single Crochet ; insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, you have 2 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through both loops.

Materials: Super Bulky weight (Look for the 6 on the label)
You will need about 1040 yards which is approximately 8 skeins if it's 130 yards per skein.
Make sure that you get enough skeins for your blanket.
   

Hook size 10.00MM / N CLOVER 1057/NP Amour Crochet Hook, Size N/P/10.0mm  Boye 332621800NM Aluminum Crochet Hook, Size N, 10 mm, 6'' Gauge: 7 hdc = 4 inches              5 rows = 4 inches Size 62 x 48 inches To change the size, make your chain in multiples of 5. Chain 105 Row 1:  hdc in the second stitch from the hook, and across all, ch 1 and turn Row 2:  sc and dc (first stitch after the ch stitch), skip 1, sc and dc in next, skip 1, sc and dc in next, repeat pattern across, ch 1 and turn at the end of the row Row 3:  sc and dc first st after the ch stitch, skip 1, sc and dc in ext, skip 1, sc and dc in next, repeat pattern across, ch 1 and turn at the end Row 4:  hdc in third stitch from your hook (skip ch 1 and first stitch) hdc across all, ch 1 and turn Row 5:  hdc across all, ch 1 and turn Row 6:  sc and dc (first stitch after the ch stitch), skip 1, sc and dc in next, skip 1, sc and dc in next, repeat pattern across, ch 1 and turn at the end of the row Row 7:  sc and dc first st after the ch stitch, skip 1, sc and dc in ext, skip 1, sc and dc in next, repeat pattern across, ch 1 and turn at the end Row 8:  hdc in third stitch from your hook (skip ch 1 and first stitch) hdc across all, ch 1 and turn Chicloh Elegant Ball Gown Sleeveless Wedding Dresses Price: $189.00 Chicloth Light Pink Scoop Neck Lace Applique Beaded Wedding Dress Price: $196.00 Chicloth Light Blue Tulle Sheer Back Summer Lace Wedding Dress Price: $196.00 Row 9:  hdc across all, ch 1 and turn Row 10:  sc and dc (first stitch after the ch stitch), skip 1, sc and dc in next, skip 1, sc and dc in next, repeat pattern across, ch 1 and turn at the end of the row Row 11: sc and dc first st after the ch stitch, skip 1, sc and dc in ext, skip 1, sc and dc in next, repeat pattern across, ch 1 and turn at the end Row 12: hdc in third stitch from your hook (skip ch 1 and first stitch) hdc across all, ch 1 and turn Row 13: hdc across all, ch 1 and turn Continue the pattern repeating rows 2 and 3 and then rows 4 and 5 until you have a wide enough blanket. If you have any questions, please leave me a comment. Thanks for looking at my new pattern.  Please consider subscribing to my blog, so you can get updates in your email when I post a new pattern on my website or check out my facebook page. If you want to share your photos of your crochet project, join me in my new facebook group.  I'm just starting it.  I would love to get some active members to join. For more free patterns go to https://www.crochetanyway.com/p/free-patterns.html Check here for Premium patterns  Or check my ravelry store There are patterns and printables in my Etsy store For my daughter's Etsy shop look here. https://www.pinterest.com/crochetlife2/ https://www.instagram.com/crochetanyway/ https://twitter.com/AnywayCrochet If you want to purchase an ad-free pdf version of this pattern, you can purchase it on ravelry or here or on Etsy  Thank you for your support. This post contains affiliate links for which I may make a small commission with no extra cost to you should you decide to purchase. This only keeps the blog going and I'm able to give some recommendations. Thanks for your support. Full disclosure and privacy policy here.