I’ve been wanting to use the new Bernat Future Hope yarn for a nice throw for my grandkids when they visit, since it’s so cozy! They love snuggling in a soft blanket when we curl up and watch their shows together. 

I sampled this yarn first with our Twist Headband pattern, which turned out so amazing, I knew it would probably make a great blanket. 

For this project however, I wanted it to be extra thick and cozy so I did work with two strands at a time. I pulled from the center of two different skeins at a time. It can be challenging for a beginner to do that, so feel free to switch to the hook size recommended on the package if you just want to use this as a single-strand project. 

However, if you do use two strands, I recommend putting the yarn in a basket or container as you use it. You do not want it to tangle. I use a diaper carrier tote for all the yarn. I will share *the link to the ones I use. I bought the extra-large with pockets, and it is my favorite project tote I have found. The fabric is nylon so the yarn does not stick to it, the sections hold the large skeins of yarn and makes it so easy to keep the yarn tidy, and, it has pockets all around the outside for hooks, tape measures, etc.  

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Next time I have a project started I will try and remember to take a photo of how the yarn stacks so nicely in the tote. I do show you it in the Youtube tutorial. If you want to watch, it’s at the first part of the video. 

The center of the blanket is the fabulous Even Moss Stitch that we love to use. It’s a combo of half double crochet and slip stitch. It’s very beginner-friendly and one of those relaxing fast patterns to make. The border is mostly double crochets. 

Just make sure you catch both strands of yarn as you go, and you will have a fabulous throw in the end! Have fun.

Materials

Bernat Future Hope (100% recycled polyester, 170 g/6 oz, 305 meters/333 yards)

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8 skeins in Cafe Latte or any color you choose

Size L 8mm hook or size needed for gauge, scissors, tapestry needle

Stitches

Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert your hook, yarn over (YO), pull up a loop and pull directly through loop on hook. 

Single Crochet (SC): Insert your hook, yarn over (YO) and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops on hook.

Half Double Crochet (HDC): YO, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through three loops on hook. 

Double Crochet (DC): YO, insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through remaining two loops. 

Size

approximately 50 x 40 inches

Gauge: 4 inches = 10 sts and 12 rows taken from pattern

Pattern

Using 2 skeins of yarn, pull from the center of each skein and work with two strands of yarn, chain 120 or any even number to 50 inches or size needed for height.

ROW 1: Begin in the second chain from the hook with HDC. *SL ST into the next chain. HDC into the next chain. Repeat from * across the row, the last stitch will be HDC. CH 1 and turn. (119)

ROW 2: *Work HDC into the HDC from the previous row. SL ST into the SL ST of the previous row. Repeat from * across the row. Work HDC into the last HDC, CH 1 and turn. 

Repeat Row 2 instructions until you have the width desired. Do not tie off. 

BORDER

Round 1: Work 2 SC into each HDC, skip over SL STs. Work 3 SC into each corner. Work 2 SC and the end of every other row, join with a SL ST to the first SC of the round, CH 2 and turn. 

Round 2: Work 2 DC into first st of the round, *work 3 DC into next st, work 2 DC into next st. Repeat from * around the entire blanket, join with a SL ST to the first DC. CH 1 and turn. 

Round 3: Work SL ST into the front loop of each DC around. Join with a SL ST to the first st and tie off and weave in the ends. 

Tip: tie the ends into a square knot first, then weave in each strand around the stitches. 

Printable pattern coming soon! Please check back in a day or two.