Crochet blankets are like a warm hug that wraps you up, making you feel cozy and comfortable. Especially for babies, these blankets are a soft cuddle that helps them drift into peaceful naps. The Eyelet Stripes Crochet Blanket Pattern is a wonderful example of this comfort. Made with luxurious yarn, this blanket uses simple crochet stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, and chains. These techniques come together to form a beautiful fabric adorned with charming eyelet pinstripes in contrasting colors. Plus, its customizable color options make it an ideal baby shower gift, ensuring it beautifully matches any nursery theme. So, follow the simplest pattern given below and start crocheting!
MATERIALS
- Bernat® Forever Fleece Finest™ (9.9 oz/280 g; 888 yds/812 m)
- Main Color MC Aqua Heather (18001) 1 ball or 475 yds/432 m
- Contrast A Sandy Heather (18002) 1 ball or 475 yds/432 m
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- Rem = Remaining
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
MEASUREMENTS
- Approx 32″ x 38″ [81 x 96.5 cm].
GAUGES
- 16 sc and 20 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
- 16 sc and 10½ rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pat.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Notes: To change color, work to the last 2 loops on the hook and draw a new color through the last 2 loops, then proceed in a new color.
- Ch 3 at the beg of rows counts as dc. With MC, ch 150.
- 1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. 148 sts. Turn.
- 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc to end of row. Join A. Turn.
- 3rd row: With A, ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in first sc. *Skip next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. Skip next 2 sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
- 4th row: Ch 3. *1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Rep from * to last ch-3 sp. 1 sc in last ch-3 sp. 1 dc in last sc. Join MC. Turn.
- 5th row: With MC, ch 3. 1 dc in first dc. 1 dc in next sc. *2 dc in next ch-3 sp. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to the last dc. 2 dc at the top of turning ch. Turn. Rep 2nd to 5th rows for pat until Blanket measures approx 31″ [79 cm], ending on a 2nd row of pat. Fasten off.
- Top Edging: 1st row: (RS). Join MC with sl st in the top right corner of Blanket. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly across the top edge to the opposite corner. Turn.
- 2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each sc across. Fasten off. Bottom Edging: Work as for Top Edging, joining MC in the bottom left corner.
Outer Edging:
- With RS facing, join A with sl st in the bottom right corner of the Blanket. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) All in the same sp. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in the side of next sc of Bottom Edging. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in the next rem loop of foundation ch. Skip the next 2 loops. Rep from * across side ending with (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in the last loop. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in the side of the next dc of Top Edging. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in top of the same dc. **Skip the next 2 dc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in next dc.** Rep from ** to ** to next corner dc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in the next corner, dc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all sides of the same dc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in next st of side. Rep from ** to ** ending with (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in last st. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in the side of next dc of Bottom Edging. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in top of the same dc. Rep from ** to ** across Bottom Edging ending with (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc) all in last st. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.