Lichen Lap Blanket

This beginner-friendly lap blanket crochet pattern is easy to customize for any gender, for kids, and for adults. Use solid or multi-color yarn for different looks. The blanket uses the same 1-row repeat throughout and a puff stitch border adds pop at the end. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][1].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing Crocheting in the back loop (includes link to video tutorial) Crocheting in chain spaces, changing colors, working with a long foundation chain, crocheting over yarn tails (includes video tutorials) Special stitch: pf (with written instructions and video tutorial in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** Lap Blanket: 33.5" (85 cm) x 47.5" (120.5 cm). **Materials** [King Cole Safari Chunky][2] yarn (100% acrylic, 5.3 oz/150 g, 312 yd/285 m) – 4 skeins each in 5011 Rain Forest (CA) and 5000 Elephant (CB), *or approximately 975 yd (891.5 m) in each of two colors in any bulky weight yarn*. US Size K-10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook, o*r any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. Yarn needle. **Gauge** 12 sts = 4" (10 cm) across in pattern for Row 2. *Exact gauge is not critical for this project.* [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/02/10/lichen-lap-blanket-crochet-pattern/ [2]: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/king-cole-safari-chunky?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=35c8ae00