Crochet can be an incredibly calming activity, especially during times of anxiety and stress. And so the Keep A Light On Blanket was designed to be as soothing to make as it is to use. Like most comforting projects, this uncomplicated design includes a variety of stitches that will keep the mind busy, while being repetitive enough to be meditative as well. The thick and puffy stitches will feel so soft in your hands as you work. And when it’s complete, you’ll have a wonderfully comfy blanket to wrap around yourself and the ones you love.

What a relief it is to return home at night to find that someone has left the light on for you. I hope that this project will bring you comfort and be a light you can return to whenever you need it.

How This Blanket Is Made
The Keep A Light On Blanket is a relaxing crochet project using medium-weight yarn. Worked in rows, this blanket combines three different stitch patterns to create a textured fabric that is also reversible. This intermediate level project is also great for the adventurous beginner who is ready to tackle spike stitches. Be sure to check out the photo tutorials at the end of the main pattern for help with making these unique stitches.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Concentration Level
Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of special stitches (see list below), so depending on your experience level, some focus may be required. In addition, care should be taken when making the spike double crochet (spk dc) stitches in the center panel section. It’s very important to make these stitches loosely.

Stitches Used
Chain, single crochet, double crochet, spike double crochet, spike extended double crochet

Finished Measurements (approximate sizes after blocking)
Lovey: 13 x 17 inches (33 x 43 cm)
Baby: 20.5 x 29.5 inches (52 x 75 cm)
Small: 27 x 35 inches (68.5 x 89 cm)
Medium: 32.5 x 40 inches (82.5 x 102 cm)
Large: 40.5 x 50 inches (103 x 127 cm)
X-Large: 48 x 60 inches (122 x 152.5 cm)
XX-Large: 60 x 72 inches (152.5 x 183 cm)

Medium (CYC #4) Weight Yarn
Lovey: 270–300 yds (247–275 m)
Baby: 780–820 yds (714–750 m)
Small: 1220–1260 yds (1116–1153 m)
Medium: 1660–1700 yds (1518–1555 m)
Large: 2500–2560 yds (2286–2341 m)
X-Large: 3700–3800 yds (3384–3475 m)
XX-Large: 5500–5600 yds (5030–5121 m)

The sample shown here is size Large and was made with a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook and Cascade 220 medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (220 yds/201 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per hank) in the color #1038 Dusky Violet.

**If you’re looking to make this blanket in a size other than those listed above, please note that this pattern is NOT easily adjustable.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Sample was made with medium-weight wool, but feel free to substitute the medium-weight yarn of your choice. Acrylic would also be good a option. 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.

Additional Tools and Materials
Size G/6/4.00mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge
In spike extended double crochet: 22 sts and 16 rows = 5 inches (12.5 cm), blocked
Though exact gauge is not essential, for best appearance it should be close.
I used a G/6/4.00mm hook. Select the hook size that gives the best appearance for your choice of yarn and your tension.
A significantly different gauge may require more or less yarn than listed. 

PATTERN INCLUDES
• An 8-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.

This Pattern Comes with Additional Resources to Help You Along
• Detailed photo tutorials will walk you through how to make the Spike Double Crochet and Spike Extended Double Crochet stitches.
• Pattern support. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help!