Crochet Enchanting Phoenix Rising Blanket

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Easy
• Finished Size: Approximately 60" x 60"
• Yarn Weight: Worsted weight (4)
• Hook Size: 5.5mm (I-9)

Materials

• 2 skeins of cream yarn
• 2 skeins of fiery orange yarn
• 1 skein of deep red yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)

Pattern Instructions

Starting the Blanket

1. Using the cream yarn, create a foundation chain of 160 ch (or desired length for a larger blanket).
2. Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook, sc. Sc in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc), dc in next stitch, work 2 dc in each remaining ch across. Turn.

Phoenix Motif

1. Switch to fiery orange yarn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, *[2 dc in next st, 1 sc in next st]* repeat until end. Turn.
2. Row 4: Contour the shape of the phoenix by following the chart provided for a visual guide (design consists of 10 rows of varying stitches; adapt stitches as needed to create the wings and flames).

Finishing Touches

1. Once the phoenix motif is complete, switch back to cream yarn.
2. Work around the entire blanket with a border of sc, adding a decorative edge with deep red yarn every fourth stitch (ch 3 for a picot finish).
3. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Care Instructions

Hand wash with cold water and lay flat to dry to maintain the shape and colors of your blanket.