Crochet baby blanket patterns

Free Crochet Pattern: How to be a wildflower blanket (part 3)

21/09/2019 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet baby blanket patterns, Crochet blankets, Free crochet patterns 1 Comment

How to be a wildflower blanket free crochet tutorial

And here it is, the final part of the How to be a Wildflower blanket tutorial. Hope you’ve already tried to make some squares and joined them together.

You can find the tutorial for the square here. When you learn how to make a square, click here to see how to join them together.

And now, we’re going to learn how to make this simple border.

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1. Start the border at the last ch-6 space before the left corner of the blanket. Make standing sc.

2. Make ch-5, sc into the next ch-4 space, ch-5, skip the next 3 tr, sc in the next tr, ch-7, sc in the next tr, ch-5, sc in the next ch-4 space;

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3. *[ch-5, sc in the next chain-6 space] 3 times, ch-5, sc in the next ch-4 space, ch5, skip the next 3 tr, sc in the next tr, ch-5, sc in the next tr, ch-5, skip the next 3 tr, sc in the next ch-4 space; Repeat from * around the blanket. In corners repeat the procedure from picture 2.

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4. When you reach the beginning of the row, join with slip stitch to standing sc.

5. Make 7 sc in the next 2 ch-5 spaces, 9 sc in the next ch-7 space (the corner), 7 sc in the next 2 ch-5 spaces;

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6. Continue making 7 sc in each ch-5 space and 9 sc in corners, until you reach the beginning of the row.

7. Join with slip stitch to the next sc, and make slip st in the next 3 sc.

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8. Make ch-5, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc, ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc,ch-6, skip the next sc, sl st in the next sc, ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc;

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9. * ch-5, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc;

10. Repeat from * around the blanket; In corners repeat the steps from picture 8;

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11. When you reach the beginning of the row, make ch-3, dc in the fourth sl st (look at the previous picture);

12. Begin the next row by making 3 sc over the post of dc we’ve just made;

13. Make 7 sc in the next ch-5 space;

14. Make 8 sc in the next 3 ch-6 spaces;

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15. Continue making 7 sc in each ch-5 space and 8 sc in ch-6 spaces of the corners,

16. until you reach the beginning of the row.

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17. Make 4 sc in the next ch-3 space.

18. make ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc;

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19. ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc, ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc, ch-6, skip the next 2 sc, sl st in the next sc, ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc;

20. *ch-6, skip the next 6 sc, sl st in the next sc; Repeat from * around the blanket. In corners repeat the steps from the previous picture;

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21. until you reach the beginning of the row;

22. make ch-3, skip the next 6 sc, make tr in the next sc;

23. work 4 sc over the post of tr you’ve just made;

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24. make 4 sc in the next ch-6 space. Now, we’re going to make a picot stitch, so make ch-3. The needle indicates where you should make sl st, it’s the fourth stitch from the hook.

25. Insert the hook through both loops of that stitch, yo and draw the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.

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26. Make 4 sc in the same space;

27. * make [4 sc, picot, 4 sc] in the next ch-6 space; repeat from * around the blanket,

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28. and in corners,

29. until you reach the beginning of the row.

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30. Make 4 sc in the last chain space, then picot stitch.

31. Now, we’re going to make an invisible join, so cut the yarn and pull it through the stitch. Thread the tapestry needle. Skip the first sc, and insert your needle through both loops of the next sc, from back to front and pull it through.

32. Insert your needle back through the last stitch you made, through back loop only and pull it through.

33. Wave in the yarn end.

Hope you’ll like the tutorial. If you make your own How to be a wildflower blanket please share it on Facebook or Instagram using #howtobeawildflowerblanket hashtag.

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I would really, really, really appreciate it if you also added your finished blanket into your Ravelry projects. I will chose the best photos and post it among the other pictures on the pattern page, so everybody will be able to see it.

This pattern is written & designed by me, Dragana Savkov Bajic. Please do not claim the pattern as your own, do not share, translate, or publish this pattern or parts of this pattern anywhere without my permission. You can sell the finished product for this pattern. Please give credit to me as a designer for the pattern and if you sell them online, please provide a link to my website.

The first part of the tutorial: How to make the square is available here.

The second part of the tutorial: How to join the squares is available here.

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Fenya Blanket pattern

13/12/2018 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet baby blanket patterns, Crochet blankets 33 Comments

Do you remember my Vintage style blanket? I noticed that it’s very popular on Pinterest, and the blog post about it with a free pattern is one of the most visited posts on my site. I don’t know how many of you tried the pattern, but I received several emails from inexperienced crocheters who asked me to make a step-by-step tutorial. Since I really love that pattern and think that every beginner could make it with a detailed pattern, I decided to make a step-by-step picture tutorial. I made some minor changes to the pattern during the process, added one round, so it is not exactly the same pattern as my Vintage style crochet blanket.

I named it Fenya blanket. Fenya was my first dog. My first big victory. My sister and I have always loved animals, and since we were little we wanted to have a dog. Our working parents didn’t want any additional obligations, like walking a dog when their daughters get bored with an active puppy full of energy. They always categorically rejected us when we asked to get a dog. But we were persistent. We went to dog shows, read dog magazines, and we asked and begged. Again and again. My older cousin told me once that when you want something so badly you have to think, pray and to draw it. So I thought about my future dog, and I drew it. And one day our parents relented: “Yes, you can have a dog” Just like that! I was 16 at the time, and I couldn’t believe that after so many years of asking and begging our prayers were answered! So, we bought an Airedale terrier. Our first dog. Her name was Fenya.

She was my first big victory. Something I had to fight for. For years. And let me tel you, our parents didn’t have to walk or feed her, or to do anything for her. Never. We didn’t get bored with her.

Fenya blanket measures approximately 105 cm x 105 cm (41” x 41”) and it consists of 16 squares. You can make the blanket bigger simply by adding more squares. The squares are quite big, 22 x 22 cm (8,7” x 8,7”). The whole blanket weighs 940g.

I made it with 100% cotton yarn “Cotton Classic” by St. George – 120m/50g but you can use whatever yarn you like. I chose this yarn primarily because of that pale powder pink color which I seriously adore.

I used Alize “Cotton gold” yarn for my previous blanket. It is a mix of cotton and acrylic, very soft and fluffy. And it looks great in this blanket.

I made a pdf pattern and step-by-step tutorial with more than 90 photographs. The pattern includes detailed explanation on how to make the squares, join the squares and make a border. I also made a crochet chart for the square.

The printable pdf pattern is now available for only $3.97 in Dada’s place shop (payment options: PayPal and credit cards). You can also buy it in my Ravelry shop and my Etsy shop (payment option: PayPal).

I would really, really like to see your finished blankets, to see your own versions, so if you post it anywhere on the Internet please tag me and use hash tag #fenyablanket

Update: Fenya blanket pattern is now available in German.

Click here to get Fenya blanket pattern for only $3.97!

Free Crochet Pattern: Lily’s Blanket

21/05/2018 by Dada Filed Under: Crochet baby blanket patterns, Free crochet patterns 9 Comments

If you love crochet blankets, stripes, simplicity and ease, then please continue reading, because this blanket is as simple and easy to make, as it is beautiful and stylish. And stripes surely add that modern touch to it.

You can make Lily’s blanket in just two colors (and I honestly think that gray-white combination might be the real winner), three colors, four colors (like I did), or as many colors as you like. By making every row (or every 2 or 3 rows) in different color it might be the ideal crochet project for going through all of the remaining yarn from your stash, which you don’t know what to do with.

Regarding the yarn, this pattern is not demanding at all. Although I used quality cotton yarn, you can make it with any beautiful, soft yarn. Even with acrylic yarn.

This blanket is worked back and forth in rows, and can be made in any size.
If you’d like to make a different size blanket, simply work the foundation chain to the desired width in a multiple of 6.

Crochet terms: Pattern is written using US crochet terminology. If you prefer UK terminology instead of double crochet make treble crochet, and that’s it! It’s that simple!

Level: Beginner
Size: 70 cm (27.5”) width, 100 cm (39”) length
Crochet hook: 4 mm (USA – G/6)
Gauge: 10 stitches and 9 rows in 10 cm (although gauge is not critical to this project)

Yarn:
Yarn Art – Ecco-cotton
100g/220m
85% cotton 15% polyester

● 3 skeins of gray (763)
● 1 skein of pink (766)
● 1 skein of yellow (764)
● 1 skein of turquoise (765)
or any Light worsted yarn (3 or Light)

So, let’s get started!

* To start, make a slip knot on your hook; (Picture 1)

* continue making foundation chain. Count your chains as you go, and stop when you reach the desired width in multiples of 6. I made ch-x. (Picture 2)

* Count fifth chain of your hook, (Picture 3)

* and make dc in that st. (Picture 4)

* Skip the next two chains, and make dc in the next ch. (Picture 5)

* Make one more dc in the same stitch; (Picture 6)

* Make ch-1, 2 dc in the same stitch. (Picture 7)

* skip the next two chs and make dc in the next ch, skip the next two chs and make [2 dc, ch-1, 2 dc] in the next ch. (Picture 8)

* Repeat from * until you are left with only 4 chs. Skip the next two sts, and make dc in the next two sts. We will make 2 dc at the end of each row. We will make ch-3 (which counts as dc) and dc at the beginning of each row. (Picture 9)

* Make ch-3 (counts as the first dc), (Picture 10)

* turn your work over, (Picture 11)

* and make dc in the next dc. (Picture 12)

* Skip the next two dc and make [2 dc, ch-1, 2 dc] in the next ch-1 space; (Picture 13)

* next dc, skip the next two dc and make [2 dc, ch-1, 2 dc] in the next ch-1 space; (Picture 14)

* Repeat from * until you’re left with only four sts. (Picture 15)

* Skip two dc, make dc in the next dc, and at the end make dc in the last dc. (Picture 16)

* And this is the all you need to know in order to make this blanket. Repeat this row until you reach the desired length.(Picture 17)

Written pattern row by row:

With gray color: Make foundation chain of 150 stitches.
Row 1: Make dc in the fifth chain from the hook, *skip 2 chs, [2 dc, ch-1, 2 dc] into the next ch, skip 2 chs, dc in the next ch; repeat from * 23 more times, dc in the last stitch.
Row 2: ch-3, dc in the next dc, * skip two dc, [2 dc, ch-1, 2 dc] into the next ch-1 space, skip 2 dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * 23 more times, dc in the top of the initial ch-3.
Row 3 – 6: Repeat row 2. Change the color to pink in the last stitch of the 6th row.
Row 7 – 14: With pink color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 14th row.
Row 15 – 20: With gray color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to yellow in the last stitch of the 20th row.
Row 21 – 28: With yellow color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 28th row.
Row 29 – 34: With gray color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to turquoise in the last stitch of the 34th row.
Row 35 – 42: With turquoise color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 42nd row.
Row 43 – 48: With gray color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to pink in the last stitch of the 48th row.
Row 49 – 56: With pink color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 56th row.
Row 57 – 62: With gray color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to yellow in the last stitch of the 62nd row.
Row 63 – 70: With yellow color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 70th row.
Row 71 – 76: With gray color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 76th row.
Row 77 – 84: With turquoise color: Repeat row 2. Change the color to gray in the last stitch of the 84th row.
Row 85 – 90: With gray color: Repeat row 2. At the end of the 90th fasten off. Weave in the yarn end.

And now you have it! Very simple, but beautiful crochet blanket pattern! Hope you will like the pattern, and if you make it, please share it using the tag #lilysblanket. I would be thrilled to see your own creations of this pattern.

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Happy crocheting!