2Stitch Blanket

2Stitch Blanket by Claire Preston

What Is Being Made

The 2Stitch Blanket is a crocheted throw blanket designed by independent designer Claire Preston. This project creates a finished blanket suitable for gifting, personal use, or selling as a handmade item. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and accommodates various sizes through customizable yarn and hook adjustments.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crafters with foundational crochet experience who are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and construction techniques. The pattern uses UK crochet abbreviations and terminology, with US conversions provided for international crocheters.

Crochet Stitches Used

The 2Stitch Blanket incorporates fundamental crochet stitches that form the basis of the pattern:

• Chain (CH) – used for foundation and throughout the pattern structure
• Double Crochet (DC) – in UK terminology, equivalent to US Single Crochet (SC)
• Triple Crochet (TR) – in UK terminology, equivalent to US Double Crochet (DC)

The pattern name "2Stitch" references the primary stitches that form the blanket's construction. Once you master the basic stitch pattern, the instructions encourage experimentation with different yarn weights and types.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The 2Stitch Blanket is designed primarily for DK (Double Knit) weight yarn. For a standard blanket using DK yarn, you will need approximately 300 grams of yarn, equating to roughly 800 meters. The recommended hook size for DK yarn is a 4.5mm hook (UK size 8 / US size 6/G).

Pattern Flexibility and Customization

While the main crochet instructions are written for DK yarn with a 4.5mm hook, the pattern includes detailed notes for adapting to other yarn weights and creating different blanket sizes. This flexibility allows crafters to create smaller or larger versions by adjusting yarn weight and corresponding hook size accordingly. The pattern encourages creative experimentation once the foundational techniques are mastered.

Pattern Support and Usage Rights

The pattern is the original work of designer Claire Preston. While pattern copies should not be sold, crafters are welcome to sell finished blankets made from this pattern. Designer support and pattern clarification are available through direct email contact.