Simple Tunisian Crochet Stitch Blanket for Beginners – Mihir Blanket

I love the response that my blanket collection has received so far, thank you! And now, to share the third blanket in my textured Tunisian crochet stitch blanket series with you all – the Mihir Blanket! If you’ve enjoyed making the Roshan and Aditya Blankets, you’ll definitely love this one too.

Just like the previous blankets, the Mihir Blanket is designed to be simple and straightforward, by making the most of two basic Tunisian crochet stitches. I feel that it’s perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With just two stitches, you’ll create a beautiful texture, and a blanket or lap rug that feels amazing to the touch.

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The Yarn

In crafting Mihir, the third blanket in the collection, I opted for the versatile and reliable Pound of Love by Lion Brand Yarn once again. This time, I chose the enchanting shade of Straw, which adds a touch of timeless elegance to the design.

The softness of this yarn range really shows off the unique qualities of the two Tunisian crochet stitches used for this design. With its excellent stitch definition, it makes the finished textured blanket warm and inviting.

The color palette offered by Pound of Love yarn provides endless possibilities for personalization, making your creation a true reflection of your own style.

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Tunisian crochet hooks

I used a hook from my Denise Interchangeable Hook Set to stitch this cozy blanket.

Click through to discover a whole lot of other Tunisian crochet hooks that I use! ⬇️

You can read a review of all the hooks I use here.

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How to Avoid Curling

Say goodbye to the frustration of curling with the beginner-friendly Mihir Blanket pattern! Understanding that curling is a common challenge in Tunisian crochet projects, I’ve designed this easy pattern with a built-in solution.

By strategically using the Reverse Tunisian crochet stitch, I’ve created a beginner-friendly textured blanket that naturally resists curling. This way, you can enjoy a smooth and flat blanket without the need for additional borders or adjustments. Just follow the pattern, and you’ll be on your way to a beautifully finished, curl-free blanket!

If you have projects where you are struggling with curling, check out this post where I discuss different ways to deal with curling in Tunisian crochet!

Mihir Blanket Pattern

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This Tunisian crochet stitch blanket is perfect for beginners because it requires very few supplies and is easy to learn. To get started, you’ll need a Tunisian crochet hook and yarn. Then, you’ll need to know only two easy Tunisian crochet stitches to create the blanket – in your desired size.

Just like the Roshan and Aditya blanket crochet patterns, this Tunisian crochet blanket features one single color, letting the stitches do the work. My priority with this one was to enjoy the relaxing process of mindfulness when hooking a blanket. So, this Tunisian crochet blanket intentionally has no color changes or detailed instructions.

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What you will need (with clickable affiliate links)

1. Yarn: 1 skein of Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn – The pictured sample was made with color Straw and  used  14 oz / 400 g / 900 yds / 810 m of yarn.
2. Hook: 8 mm (L – 11) Tunisian crochet hook with a cable.
3. Scissors
4. Tapestry needle to weave in tails
5. Measuring Tape

Yarn requirements are just estimates. If you choose to make a different size or if your yarn, hook size, crochet style, or gauge differ, you might need more / less yarn than mentioned above.

Experience Level

Easy – The pattern expects basic knowledge of starting and ending a Tunisian crochet project and how to make Tunisian Knit and Reverse Stitches. 

Gauge

13 rows of 12 stitches in the center stitch pattern make a 4 inch square (blocked).

Gauge is not important in this pattern, you can use any yarn you like with an appropriate hook and the pattern will not change.

However, keep in mind that the size of your blanket will vary depending on your style of crocheting and tension.

Sizing And Adjustments

This crochet pattern is written for a 35” x 34” (89 cm x 86 cm) blanket but it is easily adjustable.

To adjust height: Add / remove rows in multiples of 10 
To adjust width: Add / remove stitches in multiples of 10

You could make an afghan, lap rug, baby blanket or throw with this sure to be popular Tunisian crochet blanket pattern! All you need to do is change up the size.

Resources

1. How to make a Tunisian Reverse Stitch
2. How to make a Tunisian Knit Stitch
3. How to make a Foundation Row
4. How to bind off and end a project
5. Tunisian Crochet Hooks
6. How to block a crochet project

Abbreviations

1. fs – First Stitch – Skip the first vertical bar of the previous row (the one right under the one on the hook). The loop on the hook will count as the first stitch for every row. 
2. ls – Last Stitch – Pick up the two vertical bars of the last stitch of the previous row, yarn over, pull through both the vertical bars into a loop on the hook.
3. tks –  – Tunisian Knit Stitch – Insert hook in the space between the two vertical bars of the next stitch, pull through into a loop on the hook.
4. trs – Tunisian Reverse Stitch – Insert hook in the back vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop on the hook.
5. FR – Foundation Row
6. BOR – Bind Off Row

Pattern Notes

1. This Tunisian crochet blanket pattern is written in US terms.
2. This project is worked flat and does NOT require a double ended hook.
3. Refer to the Sizing section to adjust the size of your blanket.
4. The instructions below are only for the forward pass. The return pass for every row is the same:
   • ch1, (yo, pull through two loops)* until one loop remains on the hook.

Instructions

FR: Chain 105. 
This is the foundation row, make the stitches in the back loops of the chain.

Rows 1 – 6: fs, 103 trs, ls.

Row 7: fs, 7 trs, (4 trs, tks, 5 trs) * 8, 4 trs, tks, 11 trs, ls

Row 8: fs, 7 trs, (3 trs, 3 tks, 4 trs) * 8, 3 trs, 3 tks, 10 trs, ls

Row 9: fs, 7 trs, (2 trs, 5 tks, 3 trs) * 8, 2 trs, 5 tks, 9 trs, ls

Row 10: fs, 7 trs, (trs, 7 tks, 2 trs) * 8, trs, 7 tks, 8 trs, ls

Row 11: fs, 7 trs, (9 tks, trs) * 8, 9 tks, 7 trs, ls

Row 12: fs, 7 trs, (9 trs, tks) * 8, 16 trs, ls

Row 13: fs, 7 trs, (tks, 7 trs, 2 tks) * 8, tks, 7 trs, tks, 7 trs, ls

Row 14: fs, 7 trs, (2 tks, 5 trs, 3 tks) * 8, 2 tks, 5 trs, 2 tks, 7 trs, ls

Row 15: fs, 7 trs, (3 tks, 3 trs, 4 tks) * 8, 3 tks, 3 trs, 3 tks, 7 trs, ls

Row 16: fs, 7 trs, (4 tks, trs, 5 tks) * 8, 4 tks, trs, 4 tks, 7 trs, ls

Row 17 – 106: Repeat rows 7 – 16

Row 107 – 111: Repeat rows 7 – 11

Row 112 – 116: Repeat Row 1.

BOR: Repeat Row 1.
You will make a slip stitch every time you pick up a loop on your hook. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

As this crochet pattern uses two different basic Tunisian crochet stitches, it is highly recommended to block the blanket before use.

Steam blocking has been found to be the most suitable method for acrylic yarn; therefore, my blanket was stretched, pinned to a blocking board, and then steam blocked.

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