I love sitting on my front porch almost any time of the year. It is one of my favorite places to be. I sit out there and crochet while my kids run through the sprinkler. In the mornings, if I manage to wake up before my children, I try to have some quiet prayer time on the porch with a cup of coffee. Even in a rainstorm, you can find me on my porch enjoying the misty breeze and waving at my neighbors as they run into their houses.

I’m always on my porch.

And if I’m not on my porch, I’m probably laying in the grass with my kiddos, watching the clouds go by, or having a popsicle picnic.

Enter the Porch n’ Picnic Blanket. I think this summery blanket is perfect to keep on your porch for cool morning mediations or hot afternoon picnics on the lawn. We all need a blanket like that, why not crochet one for yourself??

The Porch n’ Picnic Blanket is a pattern I designed for the August 2022 issue of Crochet Foundry magazine.

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If you make the Porch n’ Picnic pattern be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes, and use the hashtags #juniperandoakes and #jaoblanket. I would love to see your work!

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Inspiration behind the pattern

The Yarn

The yarn I used for this pattern is called Wander acrylic yarn from Furls Crochet. This yarn was provided to me for use in the magazine. Originally I had envisioned a blanket in yellow to pink hues but was pleasantly surprised by the light blue and green yarn chosen in place of the yellows. The five colors are: Surf, Tundra, Sandbar, Dragonfruit, & Velvet.

This was the first time I used this yarn, and I really love how vivid the colors are! I also loved the texture – so soft & shiny! I envision many more projects using this yarn. & there are so many more colors to choose from as well. I did find that were was some fraying and knots in the skeins of yarn, and at times it did get annoying. I know that can be normal for yarn, but this was more than I was used to… Oh well! I did like the yarn overall. Perhaps I will do a full review of this yarn sometime.

I also used this yarn in my Striped Moss Plant Pot Cover and my Simple Mesh Mug Rugs.

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The Hook

The hook I used to work up this pattern is a Supernova Streamline Swirl size J/6.0mm hook from Furls Crochet. This is a beautiful hook isn’t it! I think it matched the yarn perfectly! Each hook has a different consistency to its swirls, so each hook looks different than the next.

These Streamline hooks by Furls are made out of resin, and they are super-lightweight. The same is ergonomic, and this hook felt so good in my hand. I have used Furls hooks before, and I will definitely keep using them. I recommend them for sure!

Unfortunately, my toddler dropped this hook on my hardwood floors, and the tip broke off… a good thing I have more Furls hooks in my stash for backup!

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Stitches used

Puff Stitch

Mesh Stitch

 

More Details about the pattern

Materials

• Other than the yarn & hook I previously mentions, you will obviously also need a yarn needle & scissors.
• Plus a pom-pom maker. I used the largest one in this set: click here.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Approximately 60 inches x 48 inches

Where to get the pattern:

Crochet Foundry August 2022 Issue

You can find this pattern in the August 2022 issue of the Crochet Foundry digital magazine.

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Interested in my other blanket patterns?

• Nordic Winter Afghan
• Monstera Leaf Afghan
• Oversized Cozy Heirloom Throw
• Striped Moss Lapghan
• JJ’s Baby Blankie
• Piper’s Baby Blankie

 

The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.

You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtags #juniperandoakes and #jaobookmark. If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.

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Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.