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This pattern creates a wonderfully soft and cozy lap blanket with a gentle weighted feel, perfect for relaxing evenings, reading sessions, or adding extra comfort to your favorite corner of the home. Worked with thick chenille yarn in two contrasting color styles - one solid and one variegated - the blanket features a simple yet striking colorblock effect, transitioning from calm texture to playful color variation.

Designed with beginners in mind, the pattern focuses on relaxing, repetitive stitching and approachable construction. The instructions are written in plain language without abbreviations, making the project easy to follow and enjoyable to crochet at a comfortable pace.

A soothing and satisfying project that combines softness, texture, and color into a warm and comforting handmade blanket.

Instructions are given without abbreviations and in US terms.

Credits
Pattern Design & Photography: Asimina Saranti
Tech Editor: Spyretta Driva

Yarn
Yarn A
Scheepjes Big Dreams
Jumbo / 0-4 wpi / 100% recycled Polyester
22 meters - 24 yards / 200 grams
Colorway: 504 Ambition, 6 skeins

Yarn B
Scheepjes Big Dreams
Jumbo / 0-4 wpi / 100% recycled Polyester
22 meters - 24 yards / 200 grams
Colorway: 707 Fairytale Fantasy, 6 skeins

Hook
19.0 mm or size to obtain gauge

Notions
yarn needle

Gauge
3 sts / 3 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet

Sizes
One Size

Finished Measurements
Width: 80 cm / 31.5 inches
Length: 150 cm / 60 inches

Skills Required/Techniques Used

• Basic crochet stitches
• Working in rows
• US crochet terminology

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