Crochet Blanket for a Tall Man with a Cat - Free Linen Stitch Blanket Pattern
Searching for the perfect gift idea for a tall man who owns a cat? Look no further!
Meet Larry. He’s my brother’s adorable cat. When I was making my brother a blanket for his new home, he requested no tassels, no holes, no border. You know, because of the cat. And it has to be extra tall since he’s about 6’ 3". And it has to be a lighter weight so he doesn’t just sweat all winter under the thing. Voila! I made up my own pattern that hit all the marks and showed off the stunning Mandala Tweed Stripes yarn.
This pattern is super simple, great for beginners, and repetitive. It’s easy to pick up and put down with no counting involved past the first couple of rows. Once you get the rhythm down you are off to the races. When you fasten off and weave in any ends, you are completely finished.
For yarn, I chose Lion Brand Mandala Tweed in Dragonfly, but you can choose any worsted weight acrylic or blend that is soft. You can find Mandala Tweed Stripes at Joann stores, Joann online, on Amazon, or here. If you can’t start your project today, Pin the image below for easy access later. You can also follow me on Pinterest for more crochet patterns!
*Some of the links in this blog may be affiliate links, which means if you shop through the link, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you*
Before we get into the pattern, I wanted to mention a few things. This beginner-friendly blanket has wonderful drape, is fairly light for a blanket this size, and you could make it in any colors, even using scrap yarn. It is great for one person to snuggle under from neck to feet, plus a cat (or maybe a small dog).
Also, this blanket took forever to make. I started this blanket in the fall and worked on it every single week. I wanted to have it done by Christmas but it was only half finished… So I presented him with a half finished project, which got some laughs. I was able to give the finished blanket to him in February and he loves it. If you are looking for a quick make, try my Lexington Blanket made with chunky yarn instead. It can be made in baby blanket, full size throw or any other size you choose.
One more note: With all my moss stitch/linen stitch projects, they end up wider on the ends and skinnier in the middle (where I get to my “comfort crocheting”). This may be something to be aware of with your tension throughout the project. I have had to frog many projects (at least one end or the middle) because my tension changed so much. Blocking can also help with the overall shape of your piece. For more about blocking, see this post. Make sure and look up the best blocking method for your fiber.
Supplies:
G (4.25mm) hook or hook to meet gauge (this ergo set is my absolute favorite!)
7 skeins or 2,982 yards (for size specified in pattern) of Lion Brand Mandala Tweed Stripes or other soft worsted weight yarn
Skill Level: Beginner
Language/Terms: English/US Terms
Finished Measurements (if following pattern as written): 45” wide x 77” tall
Gauge: 4" x 4" = 20 sts by 20 rows (be sure to work up a piece large enough to exclude the edges and starting row). Gauge is not essential to this project. Chain 25 and follow instruction for blanket, with a 23 stitch count for each row.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sts = stitches
ch sp = chain space
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
* * = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
If you want to adjust the size of the blanket, make sure you start with an odd number of chains. You can have any number of rows that you want.
Instructions
Ch 227.
Row 1: Sc in 3rd st from hook. *Ch 1, sk next st, sc* across to end. Turn. (225 sts - count ch 2 at beginning of row as 1 st here and at every row)
Row 2: Ch 2. Sc in 1st ch sp. *Ch 1, sc into ch sp* across (your last sc will be placed between the last sc and ch 2 from previous row). Turn. (225 sts)
Row 3 - 385: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Congratulations! You have finished your Tall Man Blanket!
I’d absolutely love to see your projects - use hashtag #tallmanblanket and tag me @icrochetsohard on Instagram & Facebook. Bonus points if your pics include a cute animal :)
If you love this stitch, try the Modern Striped Table Mat! Click here to read the post.
Let's stay connected
Don't forget to join my email list for exclusive discounts, sneak peeks of new patterns, and more! Click here to subscribe. Join our Facebook community here to crochet a long with us! We have crocheters of all skill levels and interests and a lot of fun.
