Free Crochet Wearable Blanket with Pocket Pattern 1 of the Live Book Lover’s Mystery CAL
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Curl up with your next read in this free crochet wearable blanket pattern. The ultimate cozy layer for both crocheters and book lovers, it even has a pocket for storing your latest read or project.
Welcome to my very first Book Lover’s Mystery CAL! From February 2nd to February 13th, I’ll be releasing 6 new free patterns that are perfect for book lovers. Each pattern will have its own live tutorial with a chance to win prizes!
The first free pattern is this oh-so-cozy blanket with sleeves. There’s cozy… and then there’s “I have a book, a warm drink, and zero plans to move.” This free crochet wearable blanket pattern was made exactly for those moments.
Designed with comfort-first reading and crafting sessions in mind, this crochet wearable blanket keeps your shoulders, arms, and lap wrapped up while your hands stay free for flipping pages, crocheting stitches, or reaching for snacks.
It’s basically a hug you can crochet, and yes, it’s just as comfy as it sounds. Think snuggie vibes, but handmade, customizable, and way cuter than anything you’d find in a big box store.
Ready to get started?
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Get the PDF of the Crochet Wearable Blanket Lounger Pattern
This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below on Ravelry and Etsy for only a small fee.
So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this fun project.
Free Crochet Wearable Blanket Lounger Pattern
Materials you will need
Gauge
4 sts x 3 rows = 2 square inches
Size
One size fits all
Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE (US crochet terms and abbreviations)
- st/sts = stitch(es)
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- atc = alternative turning chain
Live Video Tutorial
The live video tutorial for the crochet wearable blanket pattern will be on 2/2/2026 at 12 pm PT. The replay will be available after the event, but you will want to be there for the live if you can, because it will be a ton of fun.
The video tutorial will not only provide instructions for how to make the pattern but we’ll also be playing bingo and giving away prizes during the live video, so you don’t want to miss out!
Be aware that there was a mistake IN the video about the numbers for the armholes. They are CORRECT in the written pattern!
Free Crochet Wearable Blanket Pattern – Written Instructions
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Ch 118
R1: start from the 3rd ch from the hook, 1 dc per st, turn (115 sts)
First dc per row is either ch 3 or ATC
R2-68: 1 dc per st, turn
You will now break up the next row into 5 sections to create arm holes.
R69-79:
Section 1: R69-79: 1 dc in 21 sts, turn
Then fasten off
Section 2: skip 17 sts
Section 3: R69-79: 1 dc in 39 sts, turn
Then fasten off
Crochet Wearable Blanket Instructions Continued:
Section 4: skip 17 sts
Section 5: R69-79: 1 dc in 21 sts, turn
Then fasten off
R80: right side facing, 1 dc per st, sl st to the next section, 1 dc per st on the next section, sl st to the next section, 1 dc per st on the last section, turn
R81-83: 1 dc per st, turn
Fasten off
Arms (per arm hole)
First dc per round is either ch 3 or ATC
R1: 62 dc sts evenly around the hole, sl st
R2-14: 1 dc per st, sl st
R15: *(1 dc, dc dec), repeat from * all around, dc in last 2 sts (42 sts)
R16-29: 1 dc per st, sl st
Fasten off
Crochet Wearable Blanket Instructions Continued:
Ch 38
R1: start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st, turn
R2-10: 1 sc per st, turn
R11-12: 1 sc dec, 1 sc dec, 1 sc per st until 4 sts left, 1 sc dec, 1 sc dec, turn
R13-21: 1 sc dec, 1 sc per st until 2 sts left, 1 sc dec, turn
Then fasten off, and sew the pocket start 20 rows down from the top (short edge of the pocket). Keep the diagonal edges free as the opening of the pocket. Sew the bottom long edge to the blanket as well.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
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