Bring a touch of the outdoors into your next cozy project with the Cuyahoga Valley Lapghan, a free crochet lapghan pattern inspired by peaceful walks through pine tree-lined trails. This textured design uses a puff-style stitch to form rows of evergreen trees, with warm golden-brown stripes in between that resemble winding walking paths through the woods. Even more special, this lapghan is featured in my Lapghans For Charity Blog Hop, where each design is created with comfort, warmth, and giving back in mind. A meaningful project whether you’re crocheting for donation or for someone you love.
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Materials Used in this Free Crochet Lapghan Pattern:
#4 worsted weight
Lion Brand Heartland in Color A “Canyonlands” @540yds and Color B “Cuyahoga Valley” @1400 yds}
US H Hook-5 mm
Stitch markers
Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
16 sts x 12 rows = 4”
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Finished Size:
approximately 32” wide by 40” long
Abbreviation Used: US Terms
BLO = back loop only
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
Fsc = foundation single crochet
hdc in 3rd lp = half double crochet in 3rd loop
Ps – pineapple cluster stitch
rep – repeat
RS = right side
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches Used in this Free Crochet Lapghan Pattern
Ps {pineapple cluster stitch}: *yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through* Rep between * 3 more times, yo, pull through the first 8 loops on your hook, yo, pull through the 2 remaining loops on hook. Make sure you keep your loops loose so you can pull through 8 easily.
Stacked Sc: (optional to replace the beginning ch 3) sc in first st, insert hook into the left loop of the sidebar, yo, pull through, yo over pull through 2 loops {essentially creating a second sc on top of the first, mimicking the height of a dc}
Hdc in the 3rd lp: hdc in the 3rd (furthest from you) loop
Notes:
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch
- 18 stitch multiple
Pattern Instructions-Free Crochet Lapghan Pattern:
Row 1: (RS): With Color A, Fsc 108 Or ch 109, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, turn [108 sc]
Row 2: ch 3, dc in each st across, turn [108 dc]
Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Row 4: With Color B, ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, *Ps in next 2 sts, dc in next 16 sts; rep from * 4 more times, Ps in next 2 sts, dc in last 8 sts, turn [12 Ps, 96 dc]
Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 sc]
Row 6: ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, *Ps in next 8 sts, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * 4 more times, Ps in next 8 sts, dc in last 5 sts, turn [48 Ps, 60 dc]
Row 7: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 sc]
Row 8: ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, *Ps in next 6 sts, dc in next 12 sts; rep from * 4 more times, Ps in next 6 sts, dc in last 6 sts, turn [36 Ps, 72 dc]
Row 9: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 sc]
Row 10: ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, *Ps in next 4 sts, dc in next 14 sts, rep from * 4 more times, Ps in next 4 sts, dc in last 7 sts, turn [24 Ps, 84 dc]
Row 11: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 sc]
Row 12: ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, *Ps in next 2 sts, dc in next 16 sts; rep from * 4 more times, Ps in next 2 sts, dc in last 8 sts, change to Color A in last st made, turn [12 Ps, 96 dc]
Row 13: With Color A, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 dc]
Row 14: ch 3, dc in each st across, turn
Row 15: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Rows 16-24: With Color B, rep Rows 4-12
Row 25: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color A in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Rows 26-29: With Color A, dc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made at end of Row 29, turn [108 dc]
Rows 30-38: With Color B, rep Rows 4-12
Row 39: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color A in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Rows 40-43: With Color A, dc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made at end of Row 43, turn [108 dc]
Rows 44-52: With Color B, rep Rows 4-12
Row 53: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color A in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Rows 54-57: With Color A, dc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made at end of Row 57, turn [108 dc]
Rows 58-66: With Color B, rep Rows 4-12
Row 67: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color A in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Rows 68-71: With Color A, dc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made at end of Row 71, turn [108 dc]
Rows 72-80: With Color B, rep Rows 4-12
Row 81: With Color A, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 dc]
Row 82: ch 3, dc in each st across, turn
Row 83: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Rows 84-92: With Color B, rep Rows 4-12
Row 93: With Color A, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn [108 dc]
Row 94: ch 3, dc in each st across, turn
Row 95: ch 1, sc in each st across, change to Color B in last st made, turn [108 sc]
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
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Border:
Rnd 1: Join Color B in a middle st on Row 95 (RS), ch 1, hdc in each st until the corner, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in corner st, now working in ends of the rows, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next corner, hdc in each st across Row 1, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next corner, now working in ends of the rows, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next corner, hdc in each st across Row 95, sl st in beg st
Rnds 2-4: ch 1, hdc in BLO around with (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each corner sp. At end of Rnd 4, change to Color A in final sl st
Rnd 5: With Color A, ch 1, hdc in each st around with (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each corner sp, sl st in beg st
Rnds 6-9: ch 1, hdc in 3rd lp in each st around with (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each corner sp, sl st in beg st
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
This Free Crochet Lapghan Pattern Featured in Lapghans For Charity
This pattern is part of the Lapghans For Charity Blog Hop, a collaborative event bringing together designers who believe in the power of handmade comfort. Lapghans are the perfect size for donating to nursing homes, hospitals, shelters, and community outreach programs, offering warmth without feeling bulky or overwhelming. If you’re looking for a project that’s both relaxing to make and deeply meaningful to give, this lapghan is a beautiful way to crochet with purpose.
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