Double Wedding Ring Blanket
crochet pattern | $8.00 USD
This blanket was inspired by the popular quilt design of the same name. With its interlocking rings symbolizing marriage, Double Wedding Ring quilts are traditionally made by mothers and grandmothers as a gift to their children on their wedding day or anniversary. Heirlooms in many American households, these blankets are often passed down from generation to generation.
How This Blanket Is Made
The Double Wedding Ring crochet blanket is made up of motifs that are worked in the round. When the motifs are assembled using the join-as-you-go (JAYGO) method, the Double Wedding Ring design emerges across the fabric. Each motif, after the first one, is joined to previous motifs on either one or two sides in the final round. Slip stitches and a special front-post join help align the stitches for a seamless connection. Finally, once all motifs have been joined, a wide border is added to complete the lace-filled almond shapes on the outer edge.
Six sizes are included so that you can make this heirloom blanket for a variety of special occasions. Whatever life event it commemorates, may this blanket bring joy to you and your loved ones for years and years to come.
Pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Concentration Level
Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of several special stitches (see list below), so depending on your experience level, a fair amount of focus may be required for the first few motifs you make.
Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, cluster, front-post treble crochet, treble crochet decrease (tr2tog), front post treble crochet join, reverse single crochet
Techniques Used
Adjustable ring (aka magic ring), working in the round, join-as-you-go assembly
Finished Measurements (approximate sizes after blocking)
Lovey: 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm)
Baby: 32 x 32 inches (81 x 81 cm)
Small: 40 x 40 inches (102 x 102 cm)
Medium: 48 x 48 inches (122 x 122 cm)
Large: 56 x 56 inches (142 x 142 cm)
X-Large: 64 x 64 inches (163 x 163 cm)
Medium (CYC #4) Weight Yarn
Lovey: 640–660 yds (585–604 m)
Baby: 1040–1080 yds (951–988 m)
Small: 1560–1620 yds (1426–1481 m)
Medium: 2220–2300 yds (2030–2103 m)
Large: 3000–3100 yds (2743–2835 m)
X-Large: 3900–4000 yds (3566–3658 m)
The sample shown here is the Large size (56 x 56 inches) and was made with a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook and Universal Yarns Clean Cotton medium-weight cotton/polyester yarn (131 yds/120 m; 2.65 oz/75 g per skein) in the color #108 Peach Rose.
Any of the sizes may be made longer (in other words, to make a rectangle instead of a square) by adding motifs. Each motif adds about 8 inches to the length of the blanket. The border instructions will also apply to any size or length. Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.
Suggested Yarn Substitutions
Sample was made with medium-weight cotton, but feel free to substitute the medium-weight yarn of your choice. Acrylic and wool would also be good options. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may also be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. Working with a thinner or thicker yarn may result in different gauge measurements, which will affect the Finished Measurements.
• Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme
• Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton!
• Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
• Garnstudio DROPS Paris
• Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran
• Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 Ply
• Cascade 220
Additional Tools and Materials
Size G/6/4.00mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
4 stitch markers
Scissors
Gauge
Rnds 1–4 = 4 inches (10 cm) square
Motif = 8 inches (20 cm) square, blocked
PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 14-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• 4 stitch charts: single motif, join-as you go on 1 side, join as you go on 2 sides, and border.
• Sizing Sheet with number of motifs and joining sequence for all 6 sizes.
This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Video tutorial covering how to join motifs using the join-as-you-go technique (see link below).
• 13-page photo tutorial will walk you step-by-step through how to make the motifs and assemble them using a join-as-you-go method.
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!
Videos
“This is the most detailed project I’ve tried and I was sooo intimidated by the pattern at first but it’s made me feel so confident in my crochet skills and I cannot wait to give this as a wedding gift!”