Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing my newest crochet pattern, the Lilac Dreams Baby Blanket. This super soft, handmade baby blanket is made using beginner stitches with a fun ribbed border. It is the perfect baby afghan for a newborn baby and would also be an excellent baby shower gift that would be treasured for years to come.
For the Lilac Dreams Baby Blanket, I used Premier Anti-Pilling DK. However, you can use whatever #3 light-weight yarn you’d like. I also used a size H-8 (5.0mm) crochet hook. I highly recommend using my favorite crochet hooks, Clover Amour. You will also need a tapestry needle and a pair of scissors. Gather your supplies and let’s begin!
Lilac Dreams Baby Blanket
Materials:
- (4) skeins of Premier Anti-Pilling DK in African Violet
- (1) skein of Premier Anti-Pilling DK in White
- H-8 (5.0mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Size:
30 x 35
Notes:
- To change the width of this blanket, you will chain an even number of chains.
- Whenever you see parenthesis, you will follow the instructions inside the parenthesis into the stitch indicated.
- Chain stitches never count as stitches.
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Lilac Dreams Baby Blanket Video Tutorial:
Lilac Dreams Baby Blanket Pattern:
With African Violet, CH 130
Row 1: In 2nd CH from hook, SC. SC in each CH across, CH 1 and turn (129 stitches).
Row 2 (SC, DC) into the very first stitch. *Skip next stitch (DC from previous row) and work (SC, DC) into the next stitch (SC from previous row). Repeat from * across until you have 2 stitches remaining. Skip one stitch and make a SC in the last stitch. CH 1 and turn. (129 stitches).
Rows 3-111: Repeat Row 2 for pattern. Fasten off and change to White. Continue to blanket border.
BORDER
Round 1 CH 1, do not turn.
SIDES: SC evenly along the sides of your blanket
CORNERS: 3 SC in each corner
TOP/BOTTOM: SC in each stitch across
Make your final corner and SL ST to beginning of the round. CH 2, do not turn.
Round 2: CH 2, do not turn. DC in each stitch around. For each corner, work 9 DC into the center of the 3 SC from the previous round. Before closing your round, be sure to count your stitches. You will need to have an odd number of stitches. If you have an even number, add 1 DC in the last stitch. SL ST to beginning. (NOTE: Your corners may “balloon” out, but that will be fixed as the border grows).
Round 3: CH 2, do not turn. FPDC around the first DC, BPDC around the next DC. Repeat around entire blanket alternating FPDC and BPDC. SL ST to beginning FPDC.
Round 4: CH 2, do not turn. FPDC around the FPDC from the previous row, BPDC around the BPDC from the previous row. Repeat around entire blanket. SL ST to beginning FPDC. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Thank you so much for joining me today as I show you how to make the Lilac Dreams Baby Blanket. I hope you enjoyed learning this fun crochet project. Let me know in the comments below if you plan on making this project or what you’re currently working on. I’d love to hear from you!
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