If you love a textured crochet blanket with a modern rustic feel, you’re going to fall head over hook for the Highland Neamh Blanket. This cozy and beautifully structured crochet blanket pattern uses an easy, rhythmic stitch combination that creates rich texture without complicated techniques.

The lapghan size is available here as a free crochet blanket pattern, and the printable PDF includes 10 sizes from security to king, making it perfect for everything from charity makes to heirloom home décor. In this post you’ll find yarn guidance, hook size, pattern specifics, tutorial links, and the full free lapghan crochet blanket pattern to get you started right away.

Part of the Highland Neamh Collection

The Highland Neamh Blanket is the newest addition to my growing Highland Neamh Collection — a coordinated set of modern rustic crochet patterns that all use the same textured stitch combination.

Patterns in the collection include:

• Wrap – This is more like a snood I guess, but it has been a popular pattern in my shops!
• Cowl and Infinity Scarf – This design is written for both 3 (DK) and 4 (aran) weight yarns and you can choose between a cowl or infinity scarf! It covers all sizes from age 3 to adult.
• Scarf – this is a free pattern on the blog in both 3 and 4 weight yarn.
• Washcloth – another free on the blog post pattern that has a video tutorial for how to work the stitch combination.
• Tee – written in adult sizes from XS to 5XL this is a great layering piece for the summer or your holiday wardrobe!
• Cocoon cardigan – the short sleeved version of this cardigan is available free not eh blog post in sizes XS to 5XL.
• Blanket (this pattern)

Once you learn the stitch combo, you can move between patterns with confidence. Even better — I’ve created additional video tutorials demonstrating the stitch combination while working the washcloth pattern on my YouTube channel, so you’re never left guessing about stitch placement.

This makes the collection ideal for crocheters who enjoy building skills while creating cohesive handmade pieces.

Why Crocheters Will Love This Crochet Blanket Pattern

This is one of those projects that looks impressively complex but is secretly very approachable — my favorite kind.

You’ll love this crochet blanket pattern with texture because:

• It uses easy stitches arranged for maximum texture
• The pattern is built on a simple 6-row repeat
• Perfect for confident beginners ready to level up
• Relaxing and satisfying for intermediate crocheters
• Creates a modern rustic crochet blanket look
• Works beautifully in solid, tweed, variegated, and cake yarns
• Works up quickly thanks to the repeating structure
• Includes video tutorial support for stitch placement

It’s tactile, cozy, and has that timeless, heirloom-style crochet blanket feel without the headache.

Yarn Requirements for This Textured Crochet Blanket

This rustic crochet blanket pattern is designed for:

• Yarn weight: #4 / Worsted / Aran weight yarn
• Hook size: 5 mm crochet hook

Because this is a high texture crochet blanket, yarn choice really changes the personality of the finished piece:

Great options include:

• Solid colors for bold stitch definition
• Tweeds for a farmhouse-style crochet blanket look
• Variegated yarns for movement and color play
• Cake yarns for long gradient shifts
• Rustic wool blends for extra depth

I made my sample using a pink tweed in Women’s Institute Aran yarn (400g skeins). It gives gorgeous stitch definition, although it’s currently only available in the UK at HobbyCraft! Any comparable aran/worsted yarn will substitute well.

Lapghan yardage:
👉 Insert yardage here

Prefer All Sizes of this crochet blanket pattern? Get the Printable PDF

While the lapghan crochet blanket pattern is free in this post, the ad-free printable PDF includes 10 sizes from security to king — perfect if you want to make matching blankets or plan gift projects.

The PDF includes:

• All size calculations done for you
• Clean, printer-friendly layout
• Stitch tutorial links
• Pattern notes and sizing guidance

Purchasing the PDF helps support my designs and allows me to keep creating free patterns for you.

Featured in the Lapghans for Charity Event

This pattern is featured in the Lapghans for Charity Event, hosted by Simply Melanie Jane and running through February 2026.

During the event:

• A new lapghan pattern is released daily by a different designer.
• Each design includes a free PDF download for 24 hours only
• All patterns are ideal for donation and gifting

If you enjoy making crochet blankets for charity, this is a wonderful event to follow — lots of beautiful patterns and a great cause behind every stitch.

Pattern Specifics – Highland Neamh Blanket (Lapghan Size)

Materials Needed

• #4 weight / aran yarn
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape

Finished Size – Lapghan

👉 Approximately 36″ wide by 48″ tall.

Gauge

👉 For blankets gauge is not as important as having an even tension. For reference my gauge was 17 sts and 10 rows of repeat in 4”

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Special Stitches

This crochet blanket uses the Highland Neamh stitch combination throughout the pattern to create raised, tactile texture.

Cross Stitch (X st) :  This stitch is worked over 2 sts. *YO, sk 1 st, insert hook into next st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook (DC made). YO, working behind the st you just made and into the skipped stitch insert your hook from the front of the st to the back (it may feel a little awkward) and complete a DC in this st. X st is made. Video tutorial – the cross stitch is at 3 minutes into the video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT5lUQ0rI1M&t=181s Note: for this stitch you can work in front of the first dc made if you find it easier – just stay consistent throughout your blanket.

Video tutorials for the stitch combination:

Pattern Notes

• This crochet blanket stitch pattern is written in US terms
• Pattern uses a repeating 6-row sequence
• All chain starts at the beginning of the rows DO NOT count as a stitch, but the Ch1 spaces in row 3 DO count as stitches.
• Stitch counts are noted in row 1 only and will remain the same for each subsequent row.
•  Please read the pattern and ensure you are comfortable with it before starting your project.
• Great project for practicing textured crochet stitches for blankets

Free Crochet Blanket Pattern – Lapghan Size

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Highland Neamh Blanket Pattern: 

Row 1: Ch 150, dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across.  OR Fdc 148.  (148 sts)

Row 2: Turn, Ch1, DC in first st and each st across. (148 sts).

Row 3: Rep row 2

Row 4: Turn, Ch1, dc in first st, *sk the next st, dc in the next st, working behind the dc just made dc into the skipped st*

Rep from * across until you have 1 st remaining. Dc in last st..

Row 5: Ch4 (counts as a dc, ch1) *sk next st, dc between the two posts of the X St from the previous round, Ch1. Rep from *across until you have worked a dc, ch1 into the last X st from the previous row. Dc in last st. Turn

Row 6: Turn, ch1, dc into the first st, working only into the ch1 spaces, sk the first ch1 space, *dc into the next ch1 space, working behind this st dc into the skipped ch1 space.  Rep from * across until you have worked the last ch1 sp. DC in last st.

Note: You will start the next X st in the very next ch1 sp which will result in the second stitch of the X st sharing the ch1 sp with the previous X st. and will mirror how rows 4 and 5 work together. This will keep your stitch counts correct. So make sure to work that last X st!

Row 7: Ch3 (counts), Dc in next st and each st across 

Rows 8-9: Rep row 7 

Rows 10 on: Rep rows 4-9 until your blanket is approximately 47” tall making sure to end with row 9.

Do not fasten off.

Finishing your Rustic Crochet Blanket:

For this blanket I went with a super simple 1 round double crochet border. The texture of the blanket itself is very striking and I did not want to take away from that.

Round 1: Turn, ch1, dc in first st and each st across until you reach the final stitch of the side. [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in the final stitch. 

Turn your blanket so you are working down the side, dc evenly down the side of your blanket until you reach the corner. Note: I found that working 2dc in each row worked well for me. If you have too many stitches your border will start to ruffle, too few and it pucker. 

[2dc, ch1, 2dc] in corner st, turn your work so that you are working along the bottom edge. DC in next st and each st across until you reach the corner st. [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in corner st, turn your work so you are working up the final side of your blanket. dc evenly up the side of your blanket until you reach the corner until you reach the corner stitch. [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in final stitch.

SS to top of first st to join.

Tips for Best Results with This Textured Crochet Blanket

• Use yarn with some loft — the texture will pop more.
• Block lightly to relax the fabric without flattening texture.
• If using variegated yarn, let the stitch pattern be the star.
• For a farmhouse or modern rustic crochet look, choose muted or tweed shades.
• This pattern is excellent for mindful, relaxing crochet sessions.

Conclusion

The Highland Neamh design is a free crochet blanket pattern that combines rich texture, simple structure, and a modern rustic aesthetic into a project that’s both satisfying to make and beautiful to use. With its easy 6-row repeat and video tutorial support, it’s ideal for confident beginners building skills and intermediate crocheters wanting a relaxing, fast-moving project.

Whether you’re making a lapghan crochet blanket for charity, a cozy throw for your home, or working through the full Highland Neamh Collection, this pattern gives you texture, warmth, and timeless style — one repeat at a time.