After a lot of searching on the internet looking for holly leaf patterns I couldn't find any that were easy enough/neat enough for my liking ... Right, on with the hooky then.....here's a little ...

You could also use a bigger hook size (try a 4.5mm or a 5mm). You will also need to purchase extra yarn if you make a bigger size blanket. As with all my crochet patterns, I'm writing using UK crochet ...