The Palmer Blanket | Crochet Leaf Hopper Stitch Pattern

Discover the Palmer Blanket, a crochet pattern that beautifully showcases the intricate Leaf Hopper Stitch, perfect for adding a sophisticated, textured touch to your home décor.

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

The Palmer Crochet Blanket Pattern

Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Seward, Alaska, where I was visiting my son and his girlfriend, the inspiration for the Palmer Blanket was born.

Surrounded by the incredible beauty of Alaskan nature, this blanket is not just a labor of love but a fusion of memories and my love of crochet.

The Palmer Blanket, featuring the sophisticated crochet Leaf Hopper Stitch, is more than just a cozy addition to your home; it’s a tangible piece of the warmth and connection shared during my time in Alaska, meticulously crafted into every stitch.

The Yarn

When I ordered this yarn from Amazon, I had no intention of turning it into a holiday-looking blanket. In fact, I thought I was creating another crochet camping blanket pattern.

I saw a gorgeous green camping blanket and decided I wanted to add to our ever-growing list of camping blanket patterns.

Needless to say, after experimenting with stitches, it turned into a blanket perfect for the holiday season.

I enjoyed working with the Tweed Twinkles yarn. It held up to all of my testing and frogging, which is always a bonus for yarn.

I was about halfway through with the blanket when I decided it was looking more holiday-ish and less camping-ish. That’s when I decided a faux fur border was a must.

Given that I was in a tiny town in Alaska in the winter where I couldn’t just walk into a store and buy yarn, I knew Amazon was my only option if it was going to arrive before I left. This was the only faux fur yarn that could be delivered in a few days.

My favorite faux fur yarn to work with is from Lion Brand, which will also work perfectly for this pattern.

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

The Crochet Leaf Hopper Stitch

Have you tried the Leaf Hopper Crochet Stitch? It is so much fun!

This stitch is made with cluster stitches and is actually quite easy to learn. If you know how to do double crochets and front post double crochets, you can easily learn this stitch.

Description: The crochet Leaf Hopper Stitch is a distinctive and textured pattern known for its resemblance to a series of small leaves or petals.

This stitch is achieved by combining basic crochet techniques to create a raised, leaf-like motif that adds a charming and intricate look to any crochet project.

The Leaf Hopper Stitch is ideal for blankets, scarves, and other accessories. It is visually appealing and enjoyable to work with. Its repetitive nature makes it meditative and suitable for intermediate crocheters, offering a delightful way to bring nature-inspired beauty into your crochet creations.

Leaf Hopper Stitch Written Instructions

lcl (Leaf Hopper Cluster Stitch)

yo, insert hook under stitch from the row below (fpdc stitch) , yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook under same stitch, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), pull through four loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), sk next st, yarn over, insert hook under stitch from the row below (fpdc st), yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into same stitch, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), pull through 4 loops on hook (3 loops left on hook), yo, pull through all 3 loops.

Video Tutorial for the Leaf Hopper Stitch

The Palmer Crochet Blanket Pattern

You can purchase a printable PDF of this pattern at our shop here or Etsy here.

Description: Discover the charm of the Palmer Blanket, a crochet masterpiece that brings the essence of nature into your home. This pattern features an intricate leaf-like design, creating a textured and visually stunning blanket perfect for cozy evenings. Ideal for intermediate crocheters, this blanket is a delightful project to add warmth and style to any room.

Notes:

• Finished size measures 43″ wide x 43″ long
• To change the length, simply add more rows
• To change the width, chain a multiple of 4 + 3
• Video tutorial for the Leaf hopper stitch HERE
• Ch 3 for the blanket does count as a stitch

Materials:

HOOK(S)

5.0 mm crochet hook for blanket

8.0 mm crochet hook for faux fur border

YARN A

Weight 3• approx. 2,088 yds

Tweed Twinkles Soft Acrylic Baby Yarn with Flecks, 24 skeins

Color: Hunter Green

From Amazon

YARN B

Faux Fur Yarn, approx 64 yards

Color: White

From: Amazon

NOTIONS

Scissors

Tapestry needle

GAUGE (4″ x 4″)

4 cluster stitches x 9 rows

Abbreviations

h chain

rep repeat

yo yarn over

sc single crochet

dc double crochet

lcl leaf hopper cluster Stitch

fpdc front post double crochet

sk skip

st(s) stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Foundation row with yarn A and 5 mm hook, Ch 143

Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across to last ch (141 sts), ch 3, turn

Row 1 dc in 2nd st (ch 3 counts as first st), *lcl stitch, sk dc, dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * until3 sts remain , lcl stitch, dc in last two sts, ch 3, turn

Row 2 dc in 2nd st, dc in each st across, ch 3, turn (141 sts)

Row 3 dc in 2nd st, dc in next 2 sts, *lcl stitch, sk dc, dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * until 5 sts remain, lcl stitch, dc in last 4 sts, ch 3, turn

Row 4 dc in 2nd st, dc in each st across, ch 3, turn (141 sts)

Rows 5 – 90 Repeat rows 1-4, ending on a leaf hopper stitch row

Do not fasten off yarn, proceed to border instructions.

For Border

Side 1: 2sc in first side st, working scs evenly along the side of the blanket, ending with 2sc in last st

Side 2: 2sc in first st, working scs in each st, ending with 2sc in last st

Side 3: rep side 1

Side 4: rep side 2

sl st to first sc from side 1

Fasten off; weave in all ends

Attach Yarn B to one corner

Round 1: With size 8 mm hook, sc into every other st around entire blanket

Round 2: sc into every st around entire blanket, sl st to first st

Fasten off; weave in all ends

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