Steve Minecraft-inspired Blanket

Minecraft-inspired Steve Blanket

Over the past few days I have been working on a Blanket for one of my son's closest friends. He is a Minecraft aficionado and I, a complete stranger to the world of Minecraft, was amused to find that it is based on large pixel portrayals of characters. I also learned that Steve is a popular character from the game, and so, I proceeded to figure out a way to make a Blanket representing Steve. For what it is worth, I am not in any way, shape, or form affiliated with Minecraft, so please understand this is just Minecraft-inspired work!

Without further ado, let me write out the pattern for the blanket:

Minecraft-inspired Steve Blanket

Approximate finished size: 60"x 48"
Hook: J/6.00 mm US
Yarn: Worsted Weight; Red Heart Super Saver (RHSS) or Bernat Super Value (BSV), based on colors that I needed and could find.

Colors and skeins used:

1. Dark Heather (tan) - BSV = 3 skeins

2. Black - BSV =  2.5 skeins

3. Sky blue -RHSS = 3/4th skein

4. Dark Brown - BSV = 1/2 skein

5. Medium Brown - BSV = 1/4th skein

6. White - RHSS = 1/4th skein

This blanket is created by forming basic solid granny squares and joining them using the as-you-go method. The Join-As-You-Go method is well explained in this video:

The video shows the method of creating basic solid granny square as well, but I am writing up the pattern below for those who would like it written up. If you don't want to do a Join-as-you-go afghan, simply create the squares and join them up using the method of your choice!

Solid Granny Squares (Create a total of 80):

1. Use Magic Ring to begin or else CH4 and attach with sl st in 1st chain to create a ring.

2. ROUND 1: CH3, DC2, CH2; Repeat [DC3, CH2] 3 times. Join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round.

3. ROUND 2: CH3, Repeat [DC in each stitch up to next corner space (CH2 from previous round); (2DC, CH2, 2DC) in corner space] 4 times. DC in remaining stitches and join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round.

4. ROUND 3: (Same concept as Round 2, just more stitches). CH3, Repeat [DC in each stitch up to next corner space (CH2 from previous round); (2DC, CH2, 2DC) in corner space] 4 times. DC in remaining stitches and join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round.

5. ROUND 4: If you are using the Join-as-you-go method that I used for my blanket, pay attention to the rows that require you to join to other squares. If you are not using join-as-you-go method, you can complete this round in the same way as the previous rounds without worrying about joining - CH3, Repeat [DC in each stitch up to next corner space (CH2 from previous round); (2DC, CH2, 2DC) in corner space] 4 times. DC in remaining stitches and join in top loop of CH3 with sl st to complete round. 

Number of squares per color:

1. Dark Heather (tan) = 40

2. Black =  18

3. Sky blue = 12

4. Dark Brown = 6

5. Medium Brown - 2

6. White = 2

This is a chart I created for following the order of the squares to join. Following this joining sequence will ensure that all of the joins on the right side of the blanket will look uniform. 

FINISHING: I usually tuck in ends as I crochet, but once all squares are joined, trim all extra yarn ends and/or tuck them in properly. Then proceed to create outside border by stitching 1 SC in each stitch of the granny square outer rims, 1 SC each in the small square corners where they are joined, 3 SC each in the 4 blanket corners and sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the pattern, please feel free to contact me or comment on this post. 

PLEASE NOTE: You are free to create and sell any products from this pattern. However, this pattern itself is not to be sold anywhere. Thank you!