A crochet lap blanket pattern that is both simple and repetitive! This cozy blanket pattern is wonderful for gifting and donating!
This project would be a great crochet lap blanket for seniors or someone who may be in a wheelchair. They seem to fit perfectly into the chair over the person’s lap!
This blanket would also make a great crochet baby blanket! It has a nice solid stitch and would look great in any color to match baby’s nursery!
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Pattern Inspiration
The Ferguson Lap Blanket crochet pattern uses the same great textured stitch combo as the Ferguson Hat and the Ferguson Scarf.
I just love this texture and the stitch combo is so easy and repetitive. It’s a wonderful project to work on in the car or while watching television.
This blanket makes a wonderful gift for adults and children alike!
Pattern Details
The Yarn
This crochet lap blanket pattern calls for worsted (#4) weight yarn.
I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love this Yarn. for my Ferguson Lap Blanket. It is a great acrylic yarn that comes in a variety of colors. It is also machine washable and dryable, so it’s easy to use for gifts because the recipient won’t need to put a lot of thought into the care of the yarn!
Another great yarn for this project would be Brava 500 from WeCrochet. Any of your favorite worsted weight yarns should work for this blanket project.
To make the blanket as I made mine in the photos, you will need 4 colors, 2 skeins of 3 of the colors (or 533 yards), and one skein of the last color (or 300 yards).
The pattern is rated Easy in pattern difficulty. Only a few basic crochet stitches are used throughout the workup.
The lap blanket is worked in a simple stitch multiple as well, so you can make it any size you prefer. You will work in rows. A trim is optional and there are some options for trim within the pattern.
Stitch Tutorial for the Crochet Lap Blanket
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Ferguson Lap Blanket Crochet Pattern
Copyright © 2026 Michelle Ferguson – Two Brothers Blankets
All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, sold, or tampered with, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher.
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Yarn:
1899 yards
Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in 4 Colors:
Blue Spruce 533 yards (1.5 skeins)
Toasted Almond 533 yards (1.5 skeins)
Burnt Pumpkin 533 yards (1.5 skeins)
Ivory 300 yards (1 skein)
100% Acrylic
199g/355yards
Hook:
I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
Difficulty
Easy
Gauge
14 sts (within st pattern) x 11 rows = 4”
Sizing
36″ x 48″
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
st(s)- stitch(es)
ch(s)- chain(s)
fsc- chainless foundation single crochet
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
*- repeat from
C1 – color 1
C2 – color 2
C3 – color 3
C4 – color 4
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is in US terms.
Starting ch does not count as first stitch.
Yardage is for blanket crocheted with 4 colors and no trim, as pictured above. Please prepare accordingly if you plan to crochet a different color sequence or a trim.
Measure often, as I find tension changes easily with big projects like this. Adjust as needed.
FSC Stitch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/0J7oS1lRTZE?si=rD_9aj86thLT79J2
Stitch Combo Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OIKJdTDI8e4?si=4mqLyZKB6zq0qD0Q
Blanket
With C1:
Row 1: FSC 126. (126)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, skip 1st st, (sc, dc) in next st, *skip next st, (sc, dc) in next st*, repeat from * across. (126)
Rows 3-20: repeat Row 2.
Change to C4.
Rows 21-24: repeat Row 2.
Change to C2.
Rows 25-44: repeat Row 2.
Change to C4.
Rows 45-48: repeat Row 2.
Change to C3.
Rows 49-68: repeat Row 2.
Change to C4.
Rows 69-72: repeat Row 2.
Change to C1.
Rows 73-144: repeat rows 2-72. (20 rows of each color 1-3, with 4 rows of C4 in between each one.)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. (Do not fasten off if you’ll be adding a trim.)
Optional Trim
SC around entire blanket, working 2 sc in each corner. For a thicker trim, do several rounds of sc.
For a little bit of texture, work 2nd round and on in the back loop only of your stitch.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
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I’ve got a new great granson coming in March. This looks keep a good crib blanket. Thanks for the pattern.
I’ve got a new great grandson coming in March. This looks keep a good crib blanket. Thanks for the pattern.
Beautiful pattern
Thank you for all your wonderful patterns
It’s beautiful in these colors.
What is the stitch multiple for this?
Is it just any multiple of two?
Yep.
multiples of 2
This pattern is such a great one for projects ‘on the go’ – I love working working on blankets with this pattern at my son’s soccer games and practices, super easy to pick up where I left off!
What is the official name forthis stitch?
I’m not sure.
To change colors do you break off the existing color before starting the new one?
Yes, I join my yarn mid stitch and then pull through. Then I usually cut the previous color and weave the ends into the blanket.
Could this be made with a heavier yarn? Like a bulky 5?If so would there be any adjustments that would need to be made?
You could. You would just need to use the multiples and chain until you get the length you desire.
how do you do a chainless foundation single crochet
Here’s a link to a tutorial: https://www.twobrothersblankets.com/chainless-foundation-single-crochet-tutorial/
For some reason I am ending up with an extra stitch every other row. What am I doing wrong? Thanks
Are you skipping the first stitch in each row? If not, that would give you extra stitches.
Hi! Are there no instructions for the tassels?
Thanks!
No, my tester added them on her own. Here’s a great tutorial though: https://youtu.be/THGfiIFnhjI
Hi I bought your pattern on etsy but I need a little bit of clarification. Should the (sc,dc) stack on top of each previous row, or do they alternate? For some reason I’m having a really hard time figuring that out. Thank you!
You’ll be working them into each sc in the row.
Just double checking, at the end of the rows after I skip a stich, do I do a sc and dc in the very last stich before I turn and chain 1?
yes
What is the finished size of the blanket?
36″ x 48″ You can find it listed in the Sizing section.