Free Crochet Simple Framed Blanket Pattern

Simple pattern, hard to count

The pattern isn't written clearly, instead of including a stitch number to complete in the center section of each row, it's written to "stitch to last #x last stitch". This is incredibly confusing & makes it nearly impossible to verify I have the correct number of stitches each row without counting them all up every couple of rows. The pattern itself is fast to work up & only requires 2 stitch types. But it's hard to get into a rhythm because of regularly having to stop & count the full row to make sure I've still got the correct number.

Quality of Product

3

Value of Product

3

• Thank you for sharing your experience with the Simple Framed Blanket. We appreciate that you took the time. Since most of the stitches are worked in blocks, often the previous row can be a helpful indicator. We suggest using locking markers that you can us to identify the last 25 stitches before working the row. You can count these out before working the row, and mark the appropriate stitch.

  spinrite2025-11-10T15:30:08.000+00:00

Poor Pattern

I’ve suspected AI is being used to write Bernat patterns and this is pattern is a clear indication they are not being reviewed or paid attention to by humans. It doesn’t tell you the number of HDC to do in the middle of row 15, which is extremely weird. And they didn’t bother updating their yard labels even in 2025, when the very first direction has a math error.

Quality of Product

1

Value of Product

1

• Poor PatternI’ve suspected AI is being used to write Bernat patterns and this is pattern is a clear indication they are not being reviewed or paid attention to by humans. It doesn’t tell you the number of HDC to do in the middle of row 15, which is extremely weird. And they didn’t bother updating their yard labels even in 2025, when the very first direction has a math error.https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/fae22a62-33b9-5755-8210-079f69b8fa47

• Thank you for your feedback regarding the Crochet Simple Framed Blanket. Yarnspirations does not use AI to produce patterns, and this pattern was written before 2022 (before AI). We will not be utilizing AI to write our future patterns. When it is necessary to correct a pattern after the labels have already been printed, we update the pattern on our website. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to reach out to all consumers who had previously purchased the product with the incorrect label. We appreciate that you brought this forward, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. As for the 15th row, let’s take a look at a breakdown of the instructions. We are happy to help! 15th to 20th rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 4 hdc. —Work the following instructions inside the parentheses over and over a total of 8 times. (Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 8 times. —The following states to work 1 hdc in each stitch (both hdc stitches and ch-1 spaces count as stitches) until you have 19 left to work in the row. You could count 19 stitches from the edge and place a stitch marker in the stitch to make it easier on yourself. 1 hdc in each st to last 19 sts (hdc and ch-1 sps). —Work the following instructions inside the parentheses over and over a total of 8 times. (Ch 1. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 8 times. 1 hdc in each of last 3 hdc. Turn. Happy stitching!

  spinrite2025-06-11T15:13:00.000+00:00

Like the pattern but read carefully

I really loved the look of this pattern, so I dove in and started the pattern. The pattern works, but i think a lot of the confusion for me happened when they decided to instead of doing the math on how many half double crochet (hdc) to do in the middle of the chain one and hdc sections. I got so confused by the "to last 19 sts" written in the pattern, I took that as they wanted 19 hdc then go back to the chain one hdc. When I finally realized that they mean do hdc till you get to 19 sts from the last stich of the row you then switch to the chain one hdc. i just would recommend possibly re writing the pattern to say how many hdc are actually in the mid sections not this to last x amount of sts it makes it confusing and i think thats where some get confused and the math doesn't make sense until you flip your thinking on the pattern.

Quality of Product

4

Value of Product

4

Has so much potential….

Imagine being a newbie and trying to follow this ridiculous pattern. My pattern arrived with zero abbreviations (list of abbreviations does not include full confusing instructions). What the heck. These reviews are old. I’ll not use another pattern from Yarnspirations again. A safe waste. Do better.

Quality of Product

4

Value of Product

4

• We were very sorry to see your review. We value your feedback and always wish to do better when opportunities are presented to us. We are sorry to hear that the file you downloaded did not download properly. We reviewed the abbreviations and they appear to be correct. This pattern uses a combination of hdc (half-double crochet stitches) and ch (chain) to create the look of the blanket. We are always happy to provide pattern support, so please feel free to email us at inquire@yarnspirations.com should you require assistance.

  spinrite2023-12-15T15:49:20.000+00:00

Typical Yarnspiration Debacle

Yarnsprations yarn patterns habitually a waste of time and effort. This pattern needs reworked into a proper pattern so we are not halfway through and instinctively know how bad the pattern is written. Update and do better.

• Thank you so much for your feedback about our patterns. We work tirelessly to ensure that our patterns are accurate, easy to follow and fun to make. If, at any step of the process, you find that you have concerns about your Yarnspirations project, please reach out to us at inquire@yarnspirations.com. We would be happy to help!

  spinrite2023-11-28T16:23:30.000+00:00

Don't use the pattern on the skein!

As mentioned in previous review, there are mistakes in the pattern on the skein. I see they've corrected the mistake in row 27 on the online instructions. I wonder where else there are mistakes. Do I need to rip out everything I've done so far or just until row 27? What a waste of time! Love the Forever Fleece, but I wonder why they don't have better editors.

• We are sorry for your trouble with this pattern. We work tirelessly to ensure that our patterns are accurate, easy to follow and fun to make. If you have any further questions about this or any other pattern, please feel free to reach out to us at inquire@yarnspirations.com

  spinrite2023-02-02T19:34:27.000+00:00

Easy, but don't follow the label pattern

I purchased the Forever Fleece yarn that had this pattern printed on it. The math wasn't mathing, so I double checked with the downloadable pattern from the website. All of the labels on all 5 skeins of yarn are wrong. If you're as confused as I was, this is probably why.

• Easy, but don't follow the label patternI purchased the Forever Fleece yarn that had this pattern printed on it. The math wasn't mathing, so I double checked with the downloadable pattern from the website. All of the labels on all 5 skeins of yarn are wrong. If you're as confused as I was, this is probably why.https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/d5e46c30-5b7d-560c-8245-3f7c88ed291c