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Primrose Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

May 7, 2018| Crochet

Primrose Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Do you have a little one on the way? Perhaps you’ve got a baby shower coming up? If so, this may be the perfect handmade gift. I’m here with my newest baby blanket crochet pattern – this time I’m using the very pretty crochet primrose stitch.

If you want to learn how to crochet an easy baby blanket, look no further. This pattern uses simple basic crochet stitches and gives you a lovely repeating subtle texture.

This striped crochet pattern is easy to customize with any color you’d like – I went with this fun Neopolitan color scheme this time and love it!

With a simple 2 row repeat of just 2 basic crochet stitches, you can have a beautiful blanket for gift-giving done in a day or two!

Make up this easy crochet blanket and wrap up your bundle of joy. You really can’t go wrong, and it always helps to have extra blankets around – especially with little ones. Your crochet baby blanket will be cherished for years to come.

Make a note, this easy crochet baby blanket pattern is free and suitable for beginners.

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

MATERIALS:

Hook: K/6.50mm

Yarn: Bulky Size 5 Yarn – 3 skeins Cascade 128 Superwash – Ecru, 1 skein Cascade 128 Superwash – Tutu, 1 skein Cascade 128 Superwash – Rosebud, 1 skein Cascade 128 Superwash – Tuffet

Tools: Darning Needle & Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

SPECIAL STITCH: Primrose stitch. See the tutorial here. If you’d like to make this blanket larger or smaller, the multiple is 3 + 2.

FINISHED SIZE: Approx. 28” x 28”

PATTERN:

Chain 92

Row 1: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, [sc, ch2, sc] into the chain, *skip the next 2 chains and in the 3rd chain [sc, ch2, sc]*, repeat * to * until the end of the row. You’ll end up with 2 chains left and in the last chain, end with a hdc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, 3dc into the 2 chain space from the row below, *skip until the next 2 chain space and add 3dc into the 2 chain space*, repeat * to * until the end of the row ending with a dc in the top of the ch 3 turning chain from the end of the previous row. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, [sc, ch2, sc] into the 3rd stitch (the center double crochet in the shell from the previous row), *skip the next 2 stitches and in the 3rd stitch (the center double crochet) [sc, ch2, sc]*, repeat * to * until the end of the row, ending with a hdc in the last stitch. Turn.

Rows 4 – 57: Repeat rows 2-3 changing yarn color according to the color pattern below.

Row 1-2: Color A
Row 3-6: Color B
Row 7: Color A
Row 8: Color C
Row 9-10: Color A
Row 11-14: Color D
Row 15: Color A
Row 16: Color C
Row 17-41: Color A
Row 42: Color C
Row 43: Color A
Row 44-47: Color D
Row 48-49: Color A
Row 50: Color C
Row 51: Color A
Row 52-55: Color B
Row 56-57: Color A

Cut the yarn, weave in ends.

Looking for more great crochet patterns: Color Block Crochet Tote Bag, Simple Shells Light Weight Wrap, Button Up Squares Cowl Neck Warmer, Easy Breezy Buttoned Cowl, Big Chunky Scarf, Winter Wonderland Scarf, Hooded Crochet Scarf, Geometric Crochet Basket

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Cross-Over Block Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

December 2, 2017| Crochet

Cross-Over Block Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

One of my favorite crochet projects to work on is the humble and sweet crochet baby blanket. Not only are baby blankets adorable, but they’re also super quick and easy to make.

Learn how to crochet a baby blanket and it just might become an heirloom. They mean the world to the parents who receive your beautiful gift and will likely treasure their beautiful blanket for years to come. I had a family member give us a handmade crochet baby blanket when my daughter was born and it was one of the most precious gifts that we received.

This Cross-Over stitch crochet blanket is super easy to make and like many of my patterns, once you get started, you can practically make it with your eyes closed.

P.S. If you love working with the cross-over stitch, check out my popular cross-over stitch infinity scarf.

Cross-Over Block Stitch Baby Blanket

NOTES: Pattern in U.S. crochet terminology

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

MATERIALS:

Hook: U.S. 8.00mm
Yarn: Size 5 Bulky – you need approx 400 yards.
Darning Needle & Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch
ch = chain
sl = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

PATTERN NOTES:

Cross-Over Block Stitch – to see my video crochet tutorial of the cross-over click HERE

FINISHED SIZE: 28″ x 30″

PATTERN:

Start by chaining 78 + 2 (80) or use multiples of 3 + 2 to make the blanket smaller or larger.

Row 1: Insert your hook into the 5th chain from the hook, dc in each chain until the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2: Ch3, then in between the 3rd and 4th dc (the dc under the ch DOES NOT count as the 1st dc), do 1sc, ch2, *skip 3 dc and do 1sc, ch2 between the dc from the previous row * rep until the end of the row, ending with a sc in the last dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch3, 2dc into the ch space below, plus 1dc crossed-over to the sc at the bottom of the turning ch. *2dc into the next ch space, plus 1dc crossed back over (to the right) into the sc from the previous row*. Rep until the end of the row ending with an additional dc in the last ch space (no cross-over).

Repeat Rows 2-3 until you reach Row 61 or until you have reached the desired length for your project.

Cut the yarn, weave in ends.

Looking for more crochet baby blanket patterns: Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket, Primrose Baby Blanket, Star Stitch Striped Baby Blanket, and the Easy Done in a Day Crochet Baby Blanket.

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Easy ‘Done in a Day’ Crochet Baby Blanket

September 9, 2017| Crochet

Easy ‘Done in a Day’ Crochet Baby Blanket

One thing I love about crochet is the ability to gift it to others. I’m constantly making gifts for others. But most recently, I wanted to tell you about a crochet baby blanket I made for some family friends. I found out that the couple who have been helping to clean our Airbnb suite was going to be taking a break. They had a great reason – they’re having a baby!

Crochet baby blanket patterns are so versatile. They come in different sizes and colors and shapes. That’s why they’re such great presents.

This pattern is perfect if you don’t know how to crochet a blanket. It’s very beginner-friendly. This easy crochet baby blanket is super fast to make. Hence why it’s called “Done in a Day.” In under 24 hours, my project was complete and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out – especially with yarn that I already had and in such a short amount of time.

It was the perfect baby blanket crochet pattern for me because I only had a couple of days to prepare something. It was important that we show our appreciation and I decided a baby blanket crochet gift was the perfect way to do so.

This chunky blanket is about as easy as it gets. As long as you can chain and double crochet, you can make this baby blanket. Feel free to change up the colors and customize this for either gender or to go with the nursery decor.

Easy ‘Done in a Day’ Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

NOTE: Pattern in U.S. crochet terminology

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

MATERIALS:

Hook: U.S. L/8.00mm
Size 5 Bulky Weight Yarn (Loops & Threads Charisma used) – You need approx 750 yards
Darning Needle & Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet

FINISHED SIZE: 32” x 32”

PATTERN:

Chain 66 in White (made in multiples of 2 if you’d like it smaller or larger)

Row 1: 2dc in the 4th ch from the hook, *skip 1 ch, 2dc in next ch*, repeat across entire row ending with a dc in the last ch. turn.

Row 2: Ch 3. Skip the first dc and dc twice into the space between the next group of 2 dcs. *Go to the next group of 2 dc’s and dc twice into the space between*, repeat until the end of the row ending with a dc in the last dc.

Rows 3 – 52: Repeat row 2. Bind off and weave in ends.

COLOR CHANGES:

Rows 5-6: Taupe
Rows 7-8: Denim
Rows 9-12: White
Rows 13-14: Taupe
Rows 15-16: Denim
Rows 17-20: White
Rows 21-22: Taupe
Rows 23-24: Denim
Rows 25-28: White
Rows 29-30: Taupe
Rows 31-32: Denim
Rows 33-36: White
Rows 37-38: Taupe
Rows 39-40: Denim
Rows 41-43: White
Rows 44-45: Taupe
Rows 46-47: Denim
Rows 48-52: White

Looking for more crochet baby blanket patterns: Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket, Primrose Baby Blanket, Star Stitch Striped Baby Blanket, and the Crochet-over Block Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern.

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Easy Cozy Crochet Blanket

April 2, 2015| Crochet

Easy Cozy Crochet Blanket – a great crochet pattern for beginners.

There’s still a nip in the air at this is the time of year, so it’s a perfect time to grab a cozy blanket and cuddle up on the couch with a good book.

I was getting a bit bored of always making baby hats so I decided I needed a new crochet project. When my daughter Noelle saw me looking at blanket ideas she begged me to crochet her a blanket. I knew Noelle would really enjoy and appreciate a blanket that I made just for her.

I formulated a plan and took Noelle to the store to pick out some yarn. She picked out this fun and colorful yarn by Bernat that’s super chunky and has great colors. I also picked up a size P/11.5mm crochet hook and went to town on my newest crochet project.

This blanket was inspired by Melanie Ham’s “Easy Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket Tutorial” on YouTube.

This easy crochet blanket pattern works up really quickly. I’m not a fast crocheter and it took me a little less than a week to finish it off.

Noelle loved the finished crochet blanket and uses it all the time now. It’s great because it’s cozy without being too warm. I’ve used this blanket on occasion myself and it really is the best of both worlds.

My finished blanket is 44″ x 55″ which is the perfect size for my daughter.

Easy Cozy Crochet Blanket Pattern

Materials:

Hook: U.S. P/11.5mm
Size 6 Super Bulky Weight Yarn – Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Peachy – 4 x 300 grams balls (approx. 840 yards total)
Scissors

Directions:

Ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, dc = double crochet (U.S. terminology)

If you choose to make this blanket smaller or larger, for the initial chain, make in multiples of 6. For example 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72. etc.

Ch 60.

Row 1: In the 4th stitch from the hook, *2dc, skip a ch,* repeat until at end of row with 1 dc in the last chain. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in first ch, *skip 1 st, 2 dc in the next st* and repeat until the end of the row with 1dc in the top of the turning chain (making sure the 2 dc should be in between the “v” stitches from the first row). Turn.

Row 3 – 50: Repeat Row 2

Fasten off.

ADDING FRINGE

When adding the fringe the crochet blanket, cut the yarn to about double the length you want the fringe to be (mine were 8 inches each total length). Fold your yarn in half and take the side with the loop and push it through the gap on each side of the 2 dc along the border of your blanket. Then get the side with the loose ends of the yarn and pull them tightly through the loop to secure. Continue until both ends of your blanket have fringe across the entire width of the blanket.

Looking for more great crochet patterns: Crochet Fingerless Gloves, Done In A Day Baby Blanket , Easy Crochet Can Cozy , Tulip Textured Crochet Dishcloth , Colorful Solid Granny Square Dishcloth , Crochet Beach Bag , Outland Cowl

Quick and Easy Cozy Crochet Blanket

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