The Crescent Moon Blanket is a corner-to-corner (C2C) afghan pattern that is an easy/intermediate-level pattern because of the moon’s swirls. But I’ve also included at the bottom of this post a one-page free graph for this pattern with the swirls removed for an easy-level pattern, which is not included with your purchase. More about that down below. You can choose which you would prefer to make! Or crochet both. I don’t judge! 😉
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Happy Halloween! Are you ready for a fun project with the cutest of results? It’s also reversible, showing a mirror image of the graph. This crochet pattern would be perfect for any child this holiday season. And, hey, some adults would love this blanket as well.
My son, Caleb, has claimed this blanket for himself, and, as you can see, he is thrilled! (He is showing the reverse of the blanket.) It makes me so happy that I can create such special things for my children that will last a lifetime.
I’m sorry that I don’t have a finished blanket done without the swirls. I hope that you are able to envision it using just the graph that is near the end of this blog post.
In my opinion, the swirls weren’t that difficult. I think my Scarecrow Afghan was more difficult, although not too bad, when it came to changing colors. If you’re up for a challenge, then definitely check out that intermediate-level pattern that you can see by clicking on the name.
My oldest son, Ben, is 6′ tall and had to crouch down to hold this blanket up for me to take a picture. He’s turning 14 this weekend. Poor Caleb wasn’t tall enough to hold it up!
The border is made up of half double crochets and is completely optional. You can choose no border or create a border of your own with a different stitch. I liked the way the stripe of white seemed to frame the design.
This graph will work with any form of corner-to-corner, such as mini C2C and it would also work with cross stitch or any other craft that requires a graph. Just know that if you use mini C2C, your finished blanket will be smaller than the example.
Use the Crescent Moon Blanket Graph for Corner to Corner (C2C), Tapestry crochet (sc), tss, mini c2c, hdc, dc, bobble stitch, cross stitch, diamond art, or any other craft that utilizes a graph. This pattern uses 5 different yarn colors. The graph is 70 blocks (squares) high by 50 blocks (squares) wide.
Since this graph can be used for a wide variety of techniques, I’ve created some calculators for you to be able to determine how much yarn you need as well as an approximate finished size of your project. If you click the links below, you’ll be taken to different blog posts where the calculators are located.
If you have any questions or get stuck on any of my patterns, please don’t hesitate to contact me either through Etsy messaging or by email (highlandhickorydesigns@gmail.com).
Calculator Links:
Finished Project Size Calculator for C2C and Mini C2C
Finished Project Size Calculator for SC/HDC/DC
Amount of Yarn Needed Calculator for C2C or Mini C2C
Amount of Yarn Needed Calculator for SC/HDC/DC
Want to learn corner-to-corner or tapestry crochet?
If you choose to purchase the full pattern through Etsy, here are the PDF’s you’ll receive:
1. The C2C written line-by-line instructions.
2. The SC or tapestry crochet written line-by-line instructions.
3. A one-page graph and a four-page graph with a link to video instructions for assembling your four-page graph into one giant graph. (It’s easier to see!) PLUS the total number of blocks by color and resource links list.
4. The C2C written line-by-line instructions that use color blocks.
5. The SC or tapestry crochet written line-by-line instructions that use color blocks.
Add this project to your Ravelry queue here…
Let’s get started!
Crescent Moon Blanket
Please Note: Basic C2C instructions and a materials list or suggestions are not included with purchased pattern. Only available for free here on my blog.
Materials Used:
- 5 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Soft Navy – 7 oz/198 g – 364 yds/333 m
- 1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in White – 7 oz/198 g – 364 yds/333 m
- 1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in Lemon – 7 oz/198 g – 364 yds/333 m
- 1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in Saffron – 7 oz/198 g – 364 yds/333 m
- 1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in Black – 7 oz/198 g – 364 yds/333 m
- Or any size 4 medium weight yarn
- H/8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook — My favorite hooks that I use daily!
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size Approximately:
37” Width x 57” Length without border
41” Width x 61” Length with border
Skill Level:
Easy/Intermediate
Gauge:
15 double crochet stitches and 6.5 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
Abbreviations:
FC – foundation chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch(s) – chain(s)
sl st – slip stitch
Notes:
- This Crescent Moon Blanket pattern uses the C2C (corner to corner) crochet technique. With C2C, you can either begin using a chain 4 and work half double crochets or chain 6 and work double crochets for your blocks. There are many other stitches you can use for C2C and all of them will work with this graph. This example is worked using the chain 6 and double crochets so if you choose the half double crochets your finished blanket will be smaller than the example.
- When you first start out, you may want to use a stitch marker or scrap of yarn to mark the bottom of the blanket. This will help you keep track of which direction you are working since there is so much Navy.
- Since this Crescent Moon Blanket pattern is a rectangle, you will decrease on one side only for several rows while still increasing on the opposite end. I recommend placing a stitch marker at the first corner to remind you to keep decreasing on that side while you continue to increase on the opposite end.
- The border is optional. It adds 2” to all sides.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Abbreviated Instructions:
FC: Ch 6
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. Turn. (1 block)
Row 2: Ch 6. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. Sl st in the ch 3 space on the first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 space. Turn. (2 blocks)
Row 3: Ch 6. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. *Sl st in the ch 3 space on the next block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 space.* Repeat * to * one more time. Turn. (3 blocks)
Row 4: Ch 6. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. *Sl st in the ch 3 space on the next block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 space.* Repeat * to * 2 more times. Turn. (4 blocks)
Continue along with pattern in same manner, increasing the repeat by one with every row. Change colors according to the chart or written instructions.
For Decrease Rows, sl st in the next 3 sts along the side of the last block from the previous row until you come to the ch-3 space of that same block. Sl st into that ch-3 space and then ch 3 and work 3 dc in that ch-3 space. Continue on with your row.
Do not finish off and don’t turn your work after Row 119 if you are adding a border. If not, finish off and weave in ends.
Border (Optional) *Instructions not included in purchased pattern*
Round 1: Ch 3, @*sc between next 2 blocks, ch 2* Repeat from * to * until you reach the corner. In the corner st, sc, ch 2.@ Repeat the pattern from @ to @ 3 more times. Sc between next 2 blocks, sl st in 2nd ch of initial ch 3 at beginning of Round 1.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), hdc in ch-2 space from previous row, @*hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space* Repeat from * to * to corner st. In corner st, 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next ch-2 space.@ Repeat from @ to @ 3 more times. Hdc in next st, sl st in top of the ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in every st to corner. In center st of the corner 3 from the previous row, work 3 hdc.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Hdc in remaining sts, sl st in top of ch 2.
Finish off if changing colors. With 2nd color (White), attach in same st you ended Navy.
Round 4: Repeat Round 3
Finish off if changing colors. With 1st color (Navy), attach in same st you ended White.
Round 5: Repeat Round 3
Round 6: Repeat Round 3
Finish off. Weave in ends.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Crescent Moon Blanket C2C pattern! If you make one, I would love to see it! Just tag me @highlandhickorydesigns on any social media.
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