Afro Woman Training Crochet Blanket Pattern (Single Crochet)

Yarn type: Medium worsted or Aran weight yarn, 10 ply
Blanket size: 51 × 65 inches (130 × 165 cm)
Grid size: 180 × 260 squares
Recommended hook size: 5.5 mm
Fiber content: suitable for blended fibers, cotton blends, or 100% acrylic yarn.
Total yarn needed: 1550 g

Woman with Dumbbells Blanket Pattern Single Crochet SC is a bold tapestry crochet colourwork design inspired by fitness, strength training, and modern gym aesthetics. The composition features an Afro woman in a strong athletic pose holding dumbbells, highlighting confidence, movement, and body strength through clear graphic shaping.
The SC pattern uses tapestry crochet, and colourwork techniques with chart-based guidance for accurate stitch placement and smooth silhouette definition. The structure supports clean transitions between skin tones, clothing, and equipment details, keeping the design sharp and visually balanced.
The finished piece can be created as an afghan, lapghan, throw, graphgan, or stroller blanket depending on yarn choice and final size. The theme focuses on Afro woman empowerment, gym training, fitness workout culture, dumbbell strength training, athletic leggings style, and strong back posture, resulting in a dynamic crochet design with clear visual impact and modern sports energy.

Finished 51″x65″ design uses 7 colours (Red, Oil, Black, Dark Gray, Red-Brown, Copper, and Brown), and the pattern consists of a 48-page PDF that includes full-color charts (1-page and 16-page formats), written row-by-row instructions, and a detailed colour block guide.

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MULTI-USE PIXEL CHART (сan also be used for)
– cross stitch
– knitting
– perler or hama beads
– diamond painting
– quilting or appliqué projects

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👉 The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
If you’re following UK terminology, be aware that some stitch names differ even though they sound the same! For example, a UK double crochet is equivalent to a US single crochet, and a US treble corresponds to a UK double treble.
Please pay attention that the pattern is available in the 🇬🇧 English language.

⌗ Gauge Swatch Recommendation:
It’s recommended to crochet a tension square with your chosen yarn before starting, to ensure that your finished piece turns out the correct size.

⚠️ Important Notes:

This is a digital download (PDF) and not a finished product.
The pattern includes written row-by-row instructions in English only.
The pattern is designed for crocheters familiar with the SC technique and reading SC charts.
Includes both graph and row-by-row written instructions for easy reference.