Linked Half Double Crochet Blanket: Hickory Trail Lapghan
Are you ready to make a cozy, lap-size crochet blanket designed for relaxed stitching and everyday use? Then you’ll love the Hickory Trail Lapghan pattern! It features the linked half double crochet stitch paired with simple stitches worked strategically in the front and back loop of certain rows to create subtle texture and clean stripes. Keep reading to find out more about the design and check out the full pattern!
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Linked Half Double Crochet Blanket: Hickory Trail Lapghan
I love combining easy stitches to create great projects. And this one – it’s pretty great! The Willowbrook Lane Scarf features the v-stitch, and since the v-stitch is made of standard double crochet stitches, it’s a beginner-friendly way to add in a fun, decorative element to a project.
When I started designing the Hickory Trail Lapghan, I really wanted to try out a stitch I hadn’t used before. After looking through a lot of options, I settled on the linked half double crochet stitch. It had the great texture I was looking for, and I knew that it would make a good, solid fabric.
In order to show off the really cool texture created by the linked half double crochet stitch, I used alternating rows of single crochet worked in the front loop only. The really great lines it created gave the blanket a classic, textured look that is super easy to create. Add in some simple striping and you have a blanket that makes a great piece of decor while also being cozy and great for everyday use.
The Yarn
Since this blanket was meant to be a quick, cozy make, I chose my favorite a size 5 chunky weight yarn. Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky is a great fit becuase it has great stitch definition and is soft enough to make a finished project with great drape. I went with Light Gray for the main color and Olive for the coordinating color because I wanted it have more of a “neutral” look, but it will look amazing in any color combo that you choose.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
1,140 yds / 1,042 m size 5 chunky yarn, broken down as follows:
- Color A (Light Gray) – 880 yds / 805 m
- Color B (Olive) – 260 yds /240 m
I used 5 skeins of Light Gray and 2 skeins of Olive of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky yarn <5 oz/142 g> <211 yds/193 m>
US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
11 stitches x 10 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: alternating rows of lhdc and scFLO
Finished Size
approximately 33″ w x 41″ h
Stitch Abbreviations – US Crochet Terminology
BLO – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
FLO – front loop only
hdc – half double crochet
lhdc – linked half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of any row does not count as a st.
Starting with Row 3, the first and last st are worked in both loops in all sc rows.
The first st in all lhdc rows is worked as a standard hdc.
Special Stitches
Linked Half Double Crochet
Linked half double crochet (lhdc) – insert hook into the middle horizontal bar of the stitch just worked, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through all three loops on hook.
Front Loop Only
Front Loop Only (FLO) – work 1 st in the front loop of the st in the previous row.
Back Loop Only
Back Loop Only (BLO) – work 1 st in the back loop of the st in the previous row.
Lapghans for Charity Blog Hop
The Hickory Trail Lapghan was a featured design in the Lapghans for Charity Blog Hop hosted by Melanie at Simply Melanie Jane! This event includes 21 lapghan patterns that are designed with donation in mind. These patterns can be used to make lapghans for yourself, loved ones, or to donate to your favorite charity.
On each pattern’s featured day you’ll be able to download the PDF version for free! Click on the “Download Pattern Here” button to download the Hickory Trail Lapghan Pattern. The “Return to Round Up” button will take you to the main blog hop post where you can see all of the other featured patterns in the event.
How to make this linked half double crochet lapghan pattern
Part 1: Blanket Body
With Color A, ch 93
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn <92 sc>
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st, lhdc 91 times, turn <1 hdc, 91 lhdc>
Row 3: ch 1, sc in 1st st, scFLO in each of next 90 sts, sc in last st, turn <2 sc, 90 scFLO>
Rows 4 – 7: repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
Rows 8 – 11: with Color B, repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
Rows 12 – 23: with Color A, repeat Rows 2 – 3 6 times
Rows 24 – 27: with Color B, repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
Rows 28 – 39: with Color A, repeat Rows 2 – 3 6 times
Rows 40 – 43: with Color B, repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
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Rows 44 – 55: with Color A, repeat Rows 2 – 3 6 times
Rows 56 – 59: with Color B, repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
Rows 60 – 71: with Color A, repeat Rows 2 – 3 6 times
Rows 72 – 75: with Color B, repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
Rows 76 – 87: with Color A, repeat Rows 2 – 3 6 times
Rows 88 – 91: with Color B, repeat Rows 2 – 3 2 times
Rows 92 – 97: with Color A, repeat Rows 2 – 3 3 times
Row 98: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across <92 sc>
At the end of Row 98, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Notes:
- The border is worked in Rounds. The side you’re working in is clearly identified in the instructions for Rnd 1 as you lay the foundation for the border.
- The ch-2 at the end of each side of Rnd 1 will be referred to as the corner sp in Rnd 2
Rotate 90 degrees.
Rnd 1:
Left side: ch 1, work 98 sc evenly along the left side of the lapghan by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <98 sc>
Bottom: 1 sc in each of the next 92 chs, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <92 sc>
Right side: work 98 sc evenly along the right side of the lapghan by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <98 sc>
op: 1 sc in each of the next 92 sts, ch 2, sl st in top of sc to join. <92 sc>
Rnd 2: ch 1, scBLO in same st and in each of next 97 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, scBLO in next 92 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, scBLO in next 98 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, scBLO in next 92 sts, 3 sc in corner sp, sl st in top of sc to join. <12 sc, 380 scBLO>
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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