Showing posts with label Baby Blankets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baby Blankets. Show all posts

Sunday 12 July 2020

The Jacob Blanket - Textured colour block baby blanket pattern...

Hello friends.  Today I have a blanket pattern to share with you that was previously only available in my store.  The blanket features a colour block design that would look great in many colour combinations.  It's such a simple pattern and is suitable for beginners.





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Jacob


Materials

2 100g balls each in colours Dixie, Haze & White of Stylecraft Jeanie Aran
Darning needle
5mm (H) hook



Size

90 x 70 cm (35 x 27 inches)


Ability

Advanced beginner


Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
hdc - half double crochet
ch – chain
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip


About the Yarn
Stylecraft Jeanie Denim Look
100g / 210m
60% cotton 40% acrylic
Machine washable


With White ch 117.

Row 1 *Sk2 ch (first ch counts as turning ch), [sc, ch1, dc] in next ch* repeat from *to* until last 3 chs, sk2 chs, hdc in last ch.  Turn.

Row 2 Ch1, *[sc, ch1, dc] in next ch sp* repeat from *to* across, hdc in turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Rows 3-32 repeat row 2, changing colour on last row by pulling new colour through last st of row.

Rows 33-64 With Haze repeat row 2, changing colour on the last row.

Rows 66-96 With Dixie repeat row 2.  Fasten off.







Single Crochet Border

Sc evenly around blanket, changing colours when necessary to keep colour block effect correct.  How many sts you work will depend on your tension.  If your border makes your edges “wavy” you have too many sts, if your sides are “pulling in” you have too few, adjust accordingly.

This is what worked for me…

Along sides 2sc around each hdc post, sc in side of each turning ch, 95sc evenly across top, 95sc evenly across bottom, 1sc in each corner.







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Sunday 10 May 2020

The Dolly Stripe Blanket - Pretty linen stitch blanket inspired by sweets from my childhood...

Hello friends.  I have a new pattern to share with you today, this pretty striped baby blanket.  The blanket is made from 100% cotton yarn making if perfect for baby in spring and summer or you could make a slightly larger blanket for a throw.  This would make a great picnic blanket if made in a larger size.






The colours I chose for this blanket were inspired by the Dolly Mixture sweets my mum used to buy us when we were children.  If you are from the UK perhaps you had them too.  You could of course use any colours for your blanket, a great opportunity to use up your stash.


Dolly Mixtures...


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The Dolly Stripe



Materials

Aran / worsted cotton yarn 500g (750m) in white and 20g (15m) each in pink, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown
5mm hook
Darning needle


Size

Appros. 100cm (39 inches) x 70cm (27 inches)


Ability

Easy 


Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
ch – chain
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip






Other notes:  Pretty Linen Stitch blanket, the colours in the stripes were inspired by the Dolly Mixture sweets we used to have as a child.  I used Drops Paris to make my blanket in colours, White, Light Pink, Light Turquoise, Strong Yellow, Pistachio, Apricot, Light Purple and Dark Beige. 

When substituting yarns, make sure to choose a yarn of the same weight.  The blanket is worked back and forth in rows.  Change colours by pulling the new yarn through the last stitch of previous row.  Do not fasten off the white, carry up side of work.


Colour sequence (repeat twice)

8 rows white
2 rows pink
8 rows white
2 rows blue
8 rows white
2 rows yellow
8 rows white
2 rows green
8 rows white
2 rows orange
8 rows white
2 rows purple
8 rows white
2 rows brown



With mc, ch 116 (or desired width in multiples of 2)


Row 1 (commence colour sequence) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch1, sk1, sc in next st] repeat to end, turn.



Row 2 Ch2, [sc in next sp, ch1] repeat to last sp, sc in last sp, turn.



Repeat row 2 keeping colours correct, until you have worked through the colour sequence twice, finishing with a final 8 rows in white, or until blanket reaches desired length.  Fasten off and weave in ends.






Linen Stitch Border

The border is a simple round of Linen Stitch.  Join mc anywhere along the top or bottom of blanket, [Sc, ch1] in each sp around the blanket.  In each corner [sc, ch1, sc], join with sl st to 1st sc.  Fasten off and weave in remaining ends.








I hope you enjoy this pattern and I will be back again very soon...

Take care
Catherine
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Monday 28 October 2019

The Beginners Blanket - Just learned to crochet and ready to make your first blanket? This is the pattern for you...

Everyone loves a granny square and if you know me, you know, they are my favourite things to crochet.   I just love granny square blankets.  Whether they are lots of squares joined together, or one giant granny square.   Crochet squares are also great for beginners too and if you have learned the basic stitches and would like to make your first blanket, then this is the one for you.  This granny square blanket was one of the first patterns that I wrote and was previously only available to buy in my Etsy store.  I hope you enjoy this free version.



The Beginners Blanket


Materials

1 ball each Stylecraft Special DK in colours, Cream, Mocha, Duck Egg, Soft Peach, Pale Rose & Parchment

Hook


Size

Approx 70 x 70 cm

Abbreviations / (UK conversion)

US terms used throughout 
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
st - stitch
sp - space

Other notes: US terminology is used throughout.  The beginners blanket is worked in rounds.  Finish every round by joining with a slip stitch to the top of chain 3 from beginning of round.  You will start each round with a new colour (unless otherwise stated), working in the following colour sequence Cream - Mocha - Duck Egg - Soft Peach - Pale Rose – Parchment.  Work is turned over after each round.  This ensures no twisting of the corners as the blanket gets larger, it also gives a lovely texture.   This pattern is designed for babies but the blanket can be easily adapted to make any size.

 Ch4 and join with sl st to form ring

Round 1 (right side) ch3, 2dc into ring, ch2, [ 3dc into ring, ch2] 3 times, join.  Turn.


Round 2 join new colour in any corner sp, ch3, 2dc into same sp, ch2, 3dc into same sp (corner formed), [ 3dc into next sp, ch2, 3dc into same sp] x3, join.  Turn.


Round 3 join new colour in any corner sp, chain 3, 2dc in same sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp, [3dc in next sp, 3dc in next sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp] x 3, 3dc in next sp, join.  Turn.


Rounds 4-30 continue working 3dc in each sp and [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner.


Rounds 31-36 continue as before using cream only.


Shell Edging 


Round 1 sl st in corner sp, ch3, 8dc in same sp, *[sc in next sp, 7dc in next sp] repeat until next corner ending with sc**.  In corner 9 dc.* Repeat from *to* twice and from *to** once, join.  Weave in ends



Optional – divide ribbon into 4 equal pieces and thread in between the stitches along the side of blanket and tie with a bow in each corner.



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You can make this blanket bigger, just simply keep adding more rounds until you reach your desired size.  The Shell Edging must be made on an odd numbered round.  You can also easily substitute yarn too, just use the hook size recommended on the ball band.  Giant granny square blankets look fabulous crocheted in chunky yarn and make a great quick and easy project.


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Saturday 27 April 2019

Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern

My Blanket Stitch tutorial has been very popular and many people have asked for a full pattern for one of the blankets featured in that post.  So by popular demand here is the Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket.  I have designed the blanket in two different sizes and two colourways, you can of course use any colours you like and create a truly individual blanket.





Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket


Materials


For the pram [cot] blanket, 2 [4] 100g balls in each colour Stylecraft Special Aran - White, Silver, Baby Pink, (Baby Mint).  You may substitute any Aran or Worsted yarn if you wish.
Darning needle.

Hook


5mm (H) hook.

Size


The pram [cot] blanket measures approximately 65 x 85cm (25 x 38 inches), [85 x 110 cm (25 x 43 inches).

Ability


Advanced beginner.

Gauge


Not essential for this project.

Abbreviations / Terms


US terms are used throughout (UK terms)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(s)
sp - space
sk - skip

Other notes:  Stripe sequence as follows - 4 rows silver, 4 rows Baby Pink (Baby Mint), 4 rows White.  Work stripe sequence a total of 7 [9] times.  If you need help changing colours, watch this video.

With Silver ch 94 [124].  Commence colour sequence.

Row 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk2, sc in next ch, 2dc in same ch*repeat from *to* until last 3 st's, sk2, sc in last ch.  Turn.



Row 2 ch3, dc in 1st st (same st as ch3), *sk2, sc in next st (sc from previous round), 2dc in same st* repeat from *to* until last 2 st's, sc in sp between ch3 and dc of last round.  Turn/


Repeat row 2 until stripe sequence is complete.


Shell Border


With Baby Pink (Baby Mint) join with sl st to any corner, ch3 (counts as dc).  Using photos as a guide and working into spaces along sides, top and bottom of blanket, commence shell border as follows -

In each corner 7dc, along each side [sc in next sp, 5dc in next sp] repeat across, ending with sc in last sp.  Join with sl st to starting ch3.


You should have a shell in the sp where a new colour starts and a sc in the centre sp of a colour stripe...


Place your st's in the spaces between each group of 3 st's...


Fasten off and weave in ends.









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Spring Garden Blanket Pattern

Saturday 6 April 2019

Spring Garden Baby Blanket - Free Pattern (Cath Kidston inspired)

The Spring Garden Baby Blanket has been a popular pattern of mine and now you can enjoy this pattern free, here on my blog.  The blanket was inspired by the gorgeous colours Cath Kidston uses and is aimed at an advanced beginner, available in 2 sizes.  The larger size is great for a cot or even a sofa throw.  The smaller size can be used for the car seat, buggy or crib.

Spring Garden Baby Blanket



Materials

Cot [pram] blanket:  Stylecraft Special Aran 1 ball each in shades Lemon, Baby Pink, Fondant, PomegranatePistachio (or Meadow) and 4 [2] balls Cloud and Cream.  You may substitute any other Aran (Worstead) yarn for this project.

Hook


Size

Approximately 110 x 110 cm for the cot  and 65 x 65 cm for the pram blanket.

Ability

Advanced beginner

Abbreviations / Terms

Us terms are used throughout (UK terms)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet)
dc2tog - double crochet 2 together (treble crochet 2 together)
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
sp - space

Notes:  The motifs are worked in rounds begin each round with a ch3 or a chainless dc whichever is your prefered method, unless otherwise stated.  Finish every round by joining with a sl st to the top of the ch3 (or chainless st) from the beginning of the round.  Rounds 4 and 5 are worked in Cream, round 6 is worked in Cloud and for rounds 1-3 choose colours at random from the remaining colours.  Please read the pattern in its entirety before beginning.

Cot Blanket
follow the motif pattern from rounds 1-6.  Make 36

Pram Blanket
Follow the motif pattern work rounds 1-4 and 6 (omit round 5).  Make 16


Granny Flower Motif



Ch 4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 12dc into ring.


Round 2 2dc into each sp between the st's from previous round.


Round 3 3dc into the sp's between each pair of st's from previous round.


Round 4 Starting in any sp ch4, 2tr, ch2, 3tr in same sp (corner Made), [3dc in next sp] x2, *3tr, ch2, 3tr in next sp, [3dc in next sp] x2* work from *to* 2 more times.


Round 5 In each corner 3dc, ch2, 3dc and along each sp along side 3dc.


Round 6 As round 5 (if you are planning on using the join as you go method to join your squares 
omit this round).


Joining your motifs

Use your preferred method and Cloud yarn to join the squares.  You can sew them together with a darning needle or you can single crochet them together from the back.  If you prefer to use the join as you go method this can be done by omitting round 6 from your motifs and joining with Cloud.  For the cot blanket you will need to join your squares 6 x 6 and for the pram blanket 4 x 4.  I will add some links to Youtube videos with different joining methods at the end.


Border:  With Cloud

Round 1 In each corner 3dc, ch2, 3dc.  Along each side 3dc in each sp.  Where 2 squares meet dc, dc2tog, dc across the join.

Round 2 In each corner 3dc, ch 2, 3dc.  Along each side 3dc in each sp.

Round 3 As round 2.

Round 4 With Cream as round 2.

Round 5 In each corner 9dc.  Along each side sc in 1st sp after corner, [in the next sp 7dc, sc in next sp] repeat to next corner.  Weave in ends.


You will end up with something like this...


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