Lilly Blanket

The Lilly Blanket is a beautiful Tunisian crochet blanket item that is a pleasure to make and a pleasure to use. It features a popular gingham pattern that is crocheted in columns using 2 colours and join as you go technique.   

This is a fun project for when you would like to work colourwork but not having to have more than 2 balls of yarn on the go at any one time! 

last updated 24/02/2024

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Skills required:

To create this beautiful Tunisian crochet blanket you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:

Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking.

Skill level:

Finished measurements:

The final blanket measurements (blocked):

134.5 cm x 127 cm (approx. 53” x 50”)

Materials and tools:

To get the exact look as on the pictures of my Tunisian crochet blanket, you will need:

Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (100% Acrylic, 22% | Chunky/Bulky | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 116 m (127 yds)), (#2017) Stone 7 skeins (A), (#1708) Petrol 6 skeins (B)   

Tunisian crochet hook size 6.5 mm (US size K/10) with cable (at least 7.5 cm (3”)) or size to obtain the gauge

Tapestry needle

Scissors

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Gauge:

Blocked Gauge:

11 sts x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over tss

Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. So if you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.

If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.

To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.

It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.

Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet. Because it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension at the same time.

Stitch guide:

Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left. The number of sts (lps) increases on the hook during the forward pass and decreases during the return pass.

Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) used in this project as follows : 1 ch, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Edge stitches:

Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.

Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.

  • First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
  • Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.

Tunisian Simple stitch bind-off: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the lp that is on the hook. One lp remains on the hook.

If this is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this blanket matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!

 Abbreviations:   
ch- chain  yrh- yarn round the hook  
st(s)- stitch(es)  pul- pull up a loop  
lp(s)- loop(s)  FP- forward pass  
tss- Tunisian simple stitch  RP- return pass  
RS- right side  approx.- approximately  
ES- End stitchrep- repeat  
  

Notes:

Similar bulky weight yarns may be substituted for this Tunisian crochet blanket; please check gauge.

Number of loops on hook equals number of sts for row counting.

The blanket is worked flat with RS always facing from bottom up and left to right in columns of squares.

When working squares in solid colour, alternate colour is carried at the back and wrapped around the working strand of yarn after every row.

Instructions:

First Column

With A, ch 20 (place marker in last ch made).

Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 20 lps on hook.

Row 1 RP and all other RPs: Standard RP.

Row 2: TSS across to last st, ES.

Rows 3-16: Rep Row 2.

Row 17 FP: TSS across to last st, insert hook as for ES, drop colour A, yrh and pul with colour B.

Row 17 RP: in B, Standard RP.

Row 18 FP: TSS across to last st, insert hook as for ES, drop colour B, yrh and pul with colour A.

Row 18 RP: in A, Standard RP.

Rows 19-32: Rep Rows 17-18.

Rows 33-48: Rep Row 2.

Rows 49-112: Rep Rows 17-48 twice.

Row 113: TSS bind-off.

Fasten-off.

Second Column

With B, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 20 (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).

Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch except for 1st ch (connecting second column to first column), insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul, drop colour B.

Row 1 RP: yrh and pull through 2 with colour A, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook. 21 lps.

Row 2 FP: TSS across, insert hook through bottom and back loop of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul, drop colour A.

Row 2 RP: yrh and pull through 2 with colour B, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Row 3 FP: TSS across, insert hook through bottom and back loop of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul, drop colour B.

Row 3 RP: yrh and pull through 2 with colour A, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Rows 4-15: Rep Rows 2-3.

Row 16: Rep Row 2.

Row 17 FP: TSS across, insert hook through bottom and back loop of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.

 Row 17 RP: * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Rows 18-32: Rep Row 17.

Row 33: Rep Row 3.

Row 34: Rep Row 2.

Rows 35-48: Rep Rows 33-34.

Rows 49-112: Rep Rows 17-48 twice.

Row 113: TSS bind-off.

Fasten-off.

Third Column

With A, insert the hook through bottom and back loop of ch 22 (starting ch; marked with marker), ch 22 (place marker in last ch made).

Row 1 FP: Pul in the back bump of second ch from hook and in each ch except for 1st ch (connecting working column to the one on the left column), insert hook through bottom and back lp of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.

Row 1 RP: * yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook. 21 lps.

Row 2 FP: TSS across, insert hook through bottom and back loop of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul.

 Row 2 RP: * yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Rows 3-16: Rep Row 2.

Row 17 FP: TSS across, insert hook through bottom and back loop of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul, drop colour A.

Row 17 RP: yrh and pull through 2 with colour B, * yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Row 18 FP: TSS across, insert hook through bottom and back loop of corresponding row of column on left, yrh and pul, drop colour B.

Row 18 RP: yrh and pull through 2 with colour A, * yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.

Rows 19-32: Rep Rows 17-18.

Rows 33-48: Rep Row 2.

Rows 49-112: Rep Rows 17-48 twice.

Row 113: TSS bind-off.

Fasten-off.

Repeat columns 2 and 3 twice.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block to final measurements.

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Did you enjoy the Lilly Blanket pattern? Why not try my other crochet and Tunisian crochet Blanket and Throw patterns:

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Sophina Throw

Ahavah Baby Blanket

Marks In The Snow Throw

Abimal Blanket

Gilal Diamond Throw

Elsam Blanket

Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.

Happy crocheting!