Crochet Fall Into Autumn Blanket – Elegant Jacob’s Ladder Design

Celebrate the changing seasons with a crochet masterpiece that captures all the warmth and beauty of fall. The Fall Into Autumn Blanket isn’t just another cozy wrap; it’s your gateway to creating a piece that tells a story of crisp weather, falling leaves, and vibrant colors. This design will not only fill your home with a touch of seasonal charm but also give you a project to cherish.

Crochet Fall Into Autumn Blanket

This blanket features the unique Jacob’s Ladder technique, elevated with perfectly placed loops that bring a braided, textured dimension to your creation. Its seamless combination of earthy, contrasting tones enhances the rich visual appeal, making it both fashionable and artistic. Whether you’re crafting as a gift or sprucing up your space, this pattern offers endless opportunities for customization with colors, textures, and creative touches.

Credit Ophelia Talks Crochet

Step By Step Pattern

Materials

To make the Fall into Autumn Blanket, gather the following:

Mandatory Materials:

• Yarn: DK (Double Knit) weight yarn (specific colors are available in packs on Ana’s website; or use your own stash for customization).
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm hook (or your preferred hook size for DK yarn).
• Stitch Markers: You’ll need plenty to help count chains and keep track of loop locations.

Optional Tools:

• Printed pattern (available on Ana’s website for exact color order).
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle (for sewing in ends).

Stitch Guide

Here are the essential stitches and techniques used in this project:

• Slip Knot: The starting knot on your hook, used to begin all crochet projects.
• Chain (ch): Simply loop yarn around your hook and pull through the current loop on your hook.
• Double Crochet (dc):
  1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch.
  2. Pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
  3. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the last 2 loops.
• Slip Stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
• Jacob’s Ladder Looping Technique: Chains looped together throughout the blanket to create a braided effect.

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Notes

• Gauge: Ensure that your first row (foundation chain) is flat and consistent. Use stitch markers every 50 chains to keep track.
• Customization:
  • Feel free to choose your own color palette if you’re using stash yarn.
  • Prioritize contrasting colors to emphasize Jacob’s Ladder braids.
• Helpful Tips:
  • Take care during row counting in the beginning; accurate stitching ensures pattern consistency.
  • For missed braids or misplaced loops, Ana provides a separate troubleshooting video.

Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Create the Foundation

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Chain 187. Use stitch markers every 50 chains to organize counting.

Step 2: Begin Row 1 (Base of Jacobs Ladder Loops)

1. Chain 1 (turning chain, not counted as a stitch).
2. Double crochet (dc) into the 187th chain.
3. Place a dc in the next 4 chains, for a total of 5 double crochets.
4. Make a loop:
   • Chain 10, slip stitch into the last double crochet.
   • Begin another set of 10 double crochets in the next chains.
5. Repeat the sequence:
   • dc → chain 10 (loop) → slip stitch into last dc → 10 dc until the end of the row.
6. At the end, you should have 17 loops.

Step 3: Row 2 (Securing Loops)

1. Stay with the same color yarn.
2. Chain 1 (turning chain) and turn your work.
3. Place one double crochet into every double crochet of Row 1 (total 187 dc).
4. For loop locations, insert your double crochet into the hidden “V” inside the loops (without tangling them).

Step 4: Row 3 and Color Change

1. On Row 3, you’ll need to repeat Row 1’s pattern entirely (dc, loop, slip stitch, 10 dc across).
2. Change yarn color:
   • Stop at final pull-through of the last dc.
   • Attach new yarn color.
   • Chain 1 and turn your work.

Step 5: Follow the Color Pattern

1. Repeat Row 2 and Row 1 alternately using the color table provided in the printed pattern (or your own custom order).
2. Continue crocheting until the blanket measures 135 rows.

Step 6: Loop the Jacobs Ladder Braids

1. Lay out the blanket with all loops visible.
2. Begin at the bottom of the blanket:
   • Take the first loop and insert it into the second loop.
   • Continue inserting each next loop into the previous until reaching the top.
3. Secure the last loop with a stitch marker for anchoring while attaching the border.

Step 7: Attach the Loops

1. Begin a new row of double crochets in a contrasting color.
2. As you crochet along this row, attach each loop as follows:
   • Remove the stitch marker.
   • Pull the loop and insert it into the stitch.
   • Complete a double crochet as usual while anchoring the loop into the stitch top.

Step 8: Creating the Border

1. You’ll need three contrasting colors for the border (Ana suggests Mocha, Claret, and Stone).
2. First Round:
   • Begin with Mocha.
   • Single crochet around the blanket, skipping every alternate stitch.
   • Corner stitches: 2 sc, 2 ch, 2 sc in one corner space.
3. Second Round:
   • Switch to Claret yarn.
   • Chain 1 and single crochet around the previous row, working around each chain space from the first border row.
4. Third Round:
   • Use Stone yarn and repeat the second round process for a polished finish.

Step 9: Final Touches

1. Sew in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
2. Double-check the loops to ensure they’re secure throughout.
3. Lay out the blanket to admire the vibrant contrasting loops and braided pattern.

Video Tutorial