You are going to love the interlocking crochet blanket pattern. It’s a great reversible crochet blanket that looks amazing on both sides.
This interlocking crochet project uses two different yarn colors to create a lovely and interesting patterning.
It most likely looks more complex than it actually is, as with the interlocking crochet technique you work with one color at the time just like you do with the mosaic crochet technique.
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Pattern overview
How to crochet the Interlocking Crochet Blanket
The interlocking crochet blanket uses a special crochet technique called the interlocking crochet technique, sometimes also known as the double filet crochet.
The stitches you need to know is the double crochet stitch and chain stitches. The double crochet stitches are worked in the front or in the back, to interlock the two yarn color pieces together.
What’s so great about this technique is that you get a reversible fabric, with two different patterns on each side.
You will work each row twice, starting with the first color and then you will work the second color before you turn your work.
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About the Interlocking Crochet Blanket
The interlocking crochet blanket is a stunning crochet blanket with 21 sizes and a reversible crochet fabric.
With this technique you get two different stitch patterns on each side, which makes it even more exciting to give as a crochet gift.
Pick two contrasting colors and enjoy trying the interlocking crochet technique!
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Sandnes Garn – Merinoull in color 6052 – Blue (CA) and 1002 – White (CB)
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% merino
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size LOVEY | ||||
| Color A | 1 | 41 | 86 | 94 |
| Color B | 1 | 37 | 77 | 85 |
| Total | 2 | 78 | 163 | 179 |
| Size BASSINET | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 113 | 237 | 260 |
| Color B | 3 | 103 | 215 | 235 |
| Total | 6 | 216 | 452 | 495 |
| Size SECURITY BLANKET | ||||
| Color A | 2 | 79 | 166 | 181 |
| Color B | 2 | 72 | 151 | 165 |
| Total | 4 | 151 | 317 | 346 |
| Size SMALL CRADLE | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 146 | 305 | 333 |
| Color B | 3 | 133 | 278 | 304 |
| Total | 6 | 279 | 583 | 637 |
| Size PREEMIE | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 131 | 273 | 299 |
| Color B | 3 | 120 | 251 | 274 |
| Total | 6 | 251 | 524 | 573 |
| Size LARGE CRADLE | ||||
| Color A | 5 | 210 | 440 | 481 |
| Color B | 4 | 193 | 404 | 442 |
| Total | 9 | 403 | 844 | 923 |
| Size CAR SEAT | ||||
| Color A | 4 | 153 | 321 | 351 |
| Color B | 3 | 141 | 295 | 322 |
| Total | 7 | 294 | 616 | 673 |
| Size STROLLER BLANKET | ||||
| Color A | 8 | 355 | 747 | 817 |
| Color B | 7 | 330 | 691 | 756 |
| Total | 15 | 685 | 1438 | 1573 |
| Size RECEIVING BLANKET | ||||
| Color A | 11 | 527 | 1105 | 1208 |
| Color B | 10 | 489 | 1027 | 1123 |
| Total | 21 | 1016 | 2132 | 2331 |
| Size CRIB BLANKET | ||||
| Color A | 17 | 807 | 1694 | 1853 |
| Color B | 15 | 750 | 1574 | 1722 |
| Total | 32 | 1557 | 3268 | 3575 |
| Size BABY BLANKET | ||||
| Color A | 15 | 720 | 1511 | 1652 |
| Color B | 14 | 669 | 1405 | 1536 |
| Total | 29 | 1389 | 2916 | 3188 |
| Size SWADDLE | ||||
| Color A | 16 | 753 | 1583 | 1731 |
| Color B | 14 | 702 | 1473 | 1611 |
| Total | 30 | 1455 | 3056 | 3342 |
| Size LAPGHAN/TODDLER | ||||
| Color A | 12 | 590 | 1234 | 1350 |
| Color B | 11 | 546 | 1146 | 1253 |
| Total | 23 | 1136 | 2380 | 2603 |
| Size YOUNG CHILD | ||||
| Color A | 15 | 744 | 1562 | 1708 |
| Color B | 14 | 692 | 1452 | 1588 |
| Total | 29 | 1436 | 3014 | 3296 |
| Size SMALL THROW/TEEN | ||||
| Color A | 19 | 946 | 1986 | 2171 |
| Color B | 18 | 880 | 1848 | 2021 |
| Total | 37 | 1826 | 3834 | 4192 |
| Size MEDIUM THROW | ||||
| Color A | 23 | 1141 | 2396 | 2620 |
| Color B | 22 | 1063 | 2232 | 2441 |
| Total | 45 | 2204 | 4628 | 5061 |
| Size LARGE THROW | ||||
| Color A | 28 | 1396 | 2930 | 3204 |
| Color B | 26 | 1301 | 2732 | 2988 |
| Total | 54 | 2697 | 5662 | 6192 |
| Size TWIN | ||||
| Color A | 36 | 1774 | 3725 | 4074 |
| Color B | 34 | 1655 | 3474 | 3799 |
| Total | 70 | 3429 | 7199 | 7873 |
| Size DOUBLE | ||||
| Color A | 53 | 2645 | 5554 | 6074 |
| Color B | 50 | 2472 | 5190 | 5676 |
| Total | 103 | 5117 | 10744 | 11750 |
| Size QUEEN | ||||
| Color A | 57 | 2810 | 5899 | 6451 |
| Color B | 53 | 2626 | 5515 | 6031 |
| Total | 110 | 5436 | 11414 | 12482 |
| Size KING | ||||
| Color A | 69 | 3418 | 7176 | 7848 |
| Color B | 64 | 3196 | 6711 | 7339 |
| Total | 133 | 6614 | 13887 | 15187 |
One skein is 50 grams · 105 meters · 115 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over stitch pattern crocheted in rows:
18 stitches & 9 rows per 10 cm / 4".
*The 9 rows is counted so you count only one color, since you do work each row 2 times, once with each color.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 21 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: Lovey (Bassinet) Security Blanket (Small Cradle) Preemie (Large Cradle) Car Seat (Stroller Blanket) Receiving Blanket (Crib Blanket) Baby Blanket (Swaddle) Lapghan/Toddler (Young Child) Small Throw/Teen (Medium Throw) Large Throw (Twin) Double (Queen) King. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
Each of the sizes of these crochet blankets are based on the sizes found on the crochet blanket sizes blog post. The stitches and rows given in the crochet pattern are the closest you can get to the common measurements, while also getting the correct multiples.
| Sizes | Width Cm / Inches | Length Cm / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| LOVEY | 30 cm / 12 inches | 30 cm / 12 inches |
| BASSINET | 33 cm / 13 inches | 71 cm / 28 inches |
| SECURITY BLANKET | 36 cm / 14 inches | 43 cm / 17 inches |
| SMALL CRADLE | 36 cm / 14 inches | 76 cm / 30 inches |
| PREEMIE | 50 cm / 20 inches | 50 cm / 20 inches |
| LARGE CRADLE | 50 cm / 20 inches | 80 cm / 32 inches |
| CAR SEAT | 50 cm / 20 inches | 61 cm / 24 inches |
| STROLLER BLANKET | 76 cm / 30 inches | 89 cm / 35 inches |
| RECEIVING BLANKET | 102 cm / 40 inches | 102 cm / 40 inches |
| CRIB BLANKET | 102 cm / 40 inches | 152 cm / 60 inches |
| BABY BLANKET | 107 cm / 42 inches | 132 cm / 52 inches |
| SWADDLE | 122 cm / 48 inches | 122 cm / 48 inches |
| LAPGHAN/TODDLER | 92 cm / 36 inches | 122 cm / 48 inches |
| YOUNG CHILD | 107 cm / 42 inches | 136 cm / 54 inches |
| SMALL THROW/TEEN | 122 cm / 48 inches | 152 cm / 60 inches |
| MEDIUM THROW | 136 cm / 54 inches | 168 cm / 66 inches |
| LARGE THROW | 152 cm / 60 inches | 182 cm / 72 inches |
| TWIN | 152 cm / 60 inches | 228 cm / 90 inches |
| DOUBLE | 214 cm / 84 inches | 244 cm / 90 inches |
| QUEEN | 228 cm / 90 inches | 244 cm / 96 inches |
| KING | 244 cm / 96 inches | 274 cm / 108 inches |
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- crab st = crab stitch
- dc = double crochet
- dcib = double crochet in back
- dcif = double crochet in front
- RS = right side
- sk = skip / skipped
- st = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Techniques You Will Need
Interlocking Crochet
This crochet pattern uses the interlocking crochet technique, also known as the double mesh technique.
This means you will work each row 2 times, first with color A, then with color B.
With this technique you create a two sided project, that can show different patterning on each side.
The crochet stitches are simple, double crochet, chain one and skip one stitch. However, you will either work the double crochet in front (dcif) or double crochet in the back (dcib).
That simply means that you will either go from the front of the work to crochet the double crochet, or reach behind to crochet the double crochet, interlocking the crocheted mesh together as you go.
You will only turn your work after working each row with both colors.
Instructions for the Interlocking Crochet Blanket
Foundation Row With CA: Ch 52 (60) 68 (68) 92 (92) 92 (140) 188 (188) 196 (220) 172 (196) 220 (244) 276 (276) 388 (412) 444 st, dc 1 in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, lay to side and crochet next foundation row (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Foundation Row With CB: Ch 50 (58) 66 (66) 90 (90) 90 (138) 186 (186) 194 (218) 170 (194) 218 (242) 274 (274) 386 (410) 442 st, dc 1 in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 47 (55) 63 (63) 87 (87) 87 (135) 183 (183) 191 (215) 167 (191) 215 (239) 271 (271) 383 (407) 439 st).
Place CA layer in front of CB layer, working yarn on same end.
Row 1 with CA (RS): Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcib in next dc, ch 1, dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 1 with CB (RS): Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 47 (55) 63 (63) 87 (87) 87 (135) 183 (183) 191 (215) 167 (191) 215 (239) 271 (271) 383 (407) 439 st).
Row 2 with CA (WS): Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1, dcib in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcib in last st (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 2 with CB (WS): Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 47 (55) 63 (63) 87 (87) 87 (135) 183 (183) 191 (215) 167 (191) 215 (239) 271 (271) 383 (407) 439 st).
Row 3 with CA: Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1, dcib in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcib in last st (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 3 with CB: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 47 (55) 63 (63) 87 (87) 87 (135) 183 (183) 191 (215) 167 (191) 215 (239) 271 (271) 383 (407) 439 st).
Row 4 with CA: Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcib in next dc, ch 1, dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 4 with CB: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 47 (55) 63 (63) 87 (87) 87 (135) 183 (183) 191 (215) 167 (191) 215 (239) 271 (271) 383 (407) 439 st).
Row 5 with CA: Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcib in next dc, ch 1, [dcif in next dc, ch 1] 3 times*, repeat from *to* until end of row (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 5 with CB: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), dcif in next dc, *[ch 1, dcib in next dc] 2 times**, [ch 1, dcif in next dc] 2 times*, repeat from *to* until end of row, ending last repeat at **, turn (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 6 with CA: Drop CB to front. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), [dcib in next dc, ch 1] 2 times, *dcif in next dc, ch 1, [dcib in next dc, ch 1] 3 times*, repeat from *to* until you have 2 left, dcif in next dc, ch 1, dcib in last st (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Row 6 with CB: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st, turn (= 47 (55) 63 (63) 87 (87) 87 (135) 183 (183) 191 (215) 167 (191) 215 (239) 271 (271) 383 (407) 439 st).
Row 7 – Row 20 (56) 32 (64) 40 (68) 48 (76) 84 (132) 112 (104) 104 (116) 132 (144) 156 (200) 212 (212) 240: Repeat row 2-4 with CA and CB.
Row 21 (57) 33 (65) 41 (69) 49 (77) 85 (133) 113 (105) 105 (117) 133 (145) 157 (201) 213 (213) 241 – Row 22 (58) 34 (66) 42 (70) 50 (78) 86 (134) 114 (106) 106 (118) 134 (146) 158 (202) 214 (214) 242: Repeat row 5-6 with CA and CB.
Row 23 (59) 35 (67) 43 (71) 51 (79) 87 (135) 115 (107) 107 (119) 135 (147) 159 (203) 215 (215) 243 – Row 26 (62) 38 (70) 46 (74) 54 (82) 90 (138) 118 (110) 110 (122) 138 (150) 162 (206) 218 (218) 246: Repeat row 2-4 with CA and CB.
Fasten off & cut CB.
Row 27 (63) 39 (71) 47 (75) 55 (83) 91 (139) 119 (111) 111 (123) 139 (151) 163 (207) 219 (219) 247 with CA: Drop CB to back. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), *dcif in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dcif in last st (= 49 (57) 65 (65) 89 (89) 89 (137) 185 (185) 193 (217) 169 (193) 217 (241) 273 (273) 385 (409) 441 st).
Finishing
Crochet 1 round of crab st around the edge of the blanket using CA, working the stitches into both CA & CB.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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