This easy crochet blanket is a simple rectangle throw made from the center out with double crochet stitches!

Are you looking for a beginner-friendly crochet project that’s equal parts relaxing and rewarding? Meet the DC All Day Rectangle Blanket! This pattern is as straightforward as it gets, featuring double crochet stitches worked in a classic rectangular shape. With bold pops of color and charming tassel accents on the corners, this blanket is perfect for cozy nights, stylish décor, or a thoughtful handmade gift.

My Rectangle Granny “Square’ Blanket is so popular if you love the classic granny stitch, but many of you asked for a rectangle blanket without the gaps especially for babies. 

The DC All Day Rectangle Blanket takes my Solid DC Granny and turns it into a rectangle shape! Really easy and perfect for a newbie crocheter.

This crochet blanket is great for the beginning crocheter using basic stitches throughout – single crochet (base foundation row only), double crochet and chain stitches.

This easy crochet blanket makes a delightful baby crochet blanket either in solid colors, stripes or blocks of color! Choose your favorite colors or coordinate with baby’s nursery for the perfect look.

How to Make this Easy Crochet Blanket Rectangle

For the full written pattern instructions for the DC All Day Rectangle Blanket, scroll down below. You can purchase the ad-free PDF of this easy crochet blanket pattern for a small fee. Or, become a Lifetime Member and never pay for a PDF again!

1. The foundation chain along with yarn weight and hook size will determine the finished size of your rectangle blanket. I have a complete tutorial to show you how to determine the chain length for the finished blanket size you are aiming for. The photos in this post show the baby blanket size of approximately 32″ x 37″. The free pattern instructions includes resize instructions for 4 different sizes: baby, lapghan, twin & queen sizes. 

2. For this stitch pattern you can adjust your foundation chain with any number of chains – no multiples needed for this all double crochet blanket.

3. Once you have determined your chain length and chained the necessary number of foundation chains, work a row of single crochet stitches. Place a stitch marker in the space between the first sc of the row and the skipped chains. This stitch marker is marking the space where you will work your corners on one end of the rectangle.

4. Once you have worked a row of single crochet, turn. The remainder of the blanket will be worked in non-turning rounds.

5. The beginning ch-3 will count as a stitch at the beginning of each round. In the same stitch work your first corner.

6. Then work a double crochet stitch in each st. Do not miss the last sc stitch from the previous round! Then work two corners in the space marked by the stitch marker. 

7. Begin working in unused loops from the foundation chain and work a dc st in each loop to end. 

8. In last loop work the final corner, then slip stitch in top of ch-3 from beginning to finish the round.

9. If you have adjusted the foundation chain to another number of chains and you need to figure the stitch count after this round you will subract 2 from foundation ch for the stitch count for row 1, then double that number and add 12 for the stitch count for round 2.

For example, i you chained 25: After row 1 25-2 = 23. Round 2 = 23+23+12 = 58.

The remaining rounds will each increase by a total of 16 stitches from the previous round.

10: This rectangle blanket is an easy to memorize one-round repeat!

I have a complete video tutorial for this easy crochet rectangle blanket and I will walk you through each step including how to change colors for a round or how to continue in the same color if not changing colors.

I added tassels on each of the corners for a classic and elegant touch.

I hope you enjoy making this rectangle crochet blanket!

Tonya

Supplies for the DC All Day Rectangle Blanket

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I am using Yarnspiration Caron Simply Soft which is an acrylic medium worsted weight yarn. It has a lovely soft shimmer which is so gorgeous and soft and a delight to work with.

You can use any weight yarn with a corresponding crochet hook. If you are substituting with another yarn/hook size I recommend that you check out my tutorial on how to make a rectangle blanket in any size as it will guide you on adjust the foundation chain.

I use the Clover Tassel Maker to make all of my tassels – so easy to use and my tassels are the perfect size every time!

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You may also like the following free crochet blanket patterns by Nana’s Crafty Home:

• 1. Aurora Skies Baby Blanket free crochet pattern
• 2. Wrap Me in Sunshine Blanket free crochet pattern
• 3. Rectangle Granny Stitch Blanket free crochet pattern

DC All Day Rectangle Blanket Free Pattern Instructions

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Caron Simply Soft Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic, 6.0 oz / 315 yds) 

•   (3) Off White 14.0 oz / 735 yds (Cream) 
•   (1) Gold 3.5 oz / 185 yds (Gold)
•   (1) Fuchsia 4.0 oz / 210 yds (Pink)    

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Approximate finished size: 

Baby: 32” x 37”
Lapghan: 40” x 47”
Twin: 66” x 90”
Queen: 96” x 108”

Gauge: First 3 rounds = 2 1/2” x 7 1/2” 

Abbreviations:

• RS = right side
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• dc = double crochet
• beg = beginning
• sp(s) = space(s)

Pattern Notes:

• Ch 3 at the beginning counts as first stitch.
• Rectangle can be easily resized by adjusting foundation chain by any number of chains.
• Stitch count increases by 16 stitches each round.
• Stitch counts are listed according to size baby (lapghan, twin, queen)

Recommended Tutorials:

DC All Day Rectangle Blanket Tutorial

How to Make a Rectangle Any Size + DC all Day Rectangle Blanket Tutorial

Pattern Instructions

With cream, ch 21 (29, 94, 48).

Row 1: 1 sc in third ch from hook (place a stitch marker in sp from skipped chs) and in each ch to end. Turn. 19 (27, 92, 46)

Round 2: (RS) Ch 3 (counts as first st), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, dc in each st to end, in the sp of the skipped chs from the beginning work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp, now working in unused loops of beg foundation ch, dc in each loop to last st, work (2 dc, ch 2, dc) in the last st, sl st in top of ch-3 from beg. 50 (66, 196, 104) + 4 ch-2 sps

Round 3: Sl st in next st, sl st in ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp (beg corner), *dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp,* repeat from * to * twice more, dc in each st to end, sl st in top of ch-3 from beg. 

Fasten off cream.

Round 4: Join gold with sl st in ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, *dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp,* repeat from * to * twice more, dc in each st to end, sl st in top of ch-3 from beg.

Round 5: Sl st in next st, sl st in ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, *dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp,* repeat from * to * twice more, dc in each st to end, sl st in top of ch-3 from beg.

Fasten off gold.

Continue repeating round 5 in colors as shown below. When changing colors for a round, join new color in any ch-2 sp and continue with beg corner instructions.

Rounds 6 – 9: Cream

Round 10: Pink 

Rounds 11 – 12: Cream

Rounds 13 – 14: Gold

Rounds 15 – 18: Cream

Round 19: Pink

Rounds 20 – 22: Cream

Rounds 23 – 24: Gold

Rounds 25 – 28: Cream

Round 29: Pink

Rounds 30 – 31: Cream

Stop here for baby size.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

If making larger sizes, continue repeating round 5 with same color scheme:

Two rounds of gold, 4 rounds of cream, 1 round of pink, 2 rounds of cream and repeat until size desired.

40 rounds = lapghan

67 rounds = twin

97 rounds = queen

Optional Tassels (make 4):

Using a 7” tall piece of sturdy cardboard, wrap pink yarn around height of cardboard approximately 40 times.  Fasten off.

Cut 3 extra pieces of yarn approximately 12” – 2 pink and 1 cream.

Slip yarn off cardboard keeping the circle shape, thread 1 cream 12” piece of yarn through the circle and tie a tight knot to secure.

Tie another 12” piece of yarn approximately 2” below first tie around both sides of circle.

Tie last 12” piece of yarn in same place as last piece to secure.

Cut through yarn at bottom of tassels and trim as desired.

Attach 1 tassel to each corner of blanket.

Weave in remaining ends.

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