This beautiful, flower-inspired circle blanket makes a gorgeous gift to crochet for a baby or toddler. The pattern instructions are also include directions to crochet a larger round throw as well. Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
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Circle blankets have such a romantic look, and this round crochet blanket pattern is no exception! It has a beautiful lacy texture made up of shells, clusters and cross stitches. In between each textured round is a round of single crochet. This is where the majority of your increases will be done.
I crocheted this blanket in two different colors: Red Heart with Love in “Eggshell”, and Red Heart Comfort in “Petal Pink” but still can’t pick a favorite! It looks good in either don’t you think? I’m in love with the texture of this blanket and I hope you will be too!
The stitches are easy to crochet, however the increases could prove to be challenging, so I highly recommend you use stitch markers to help you keep track of your place when crocheting this round blanket.
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Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
Materials Needed:
6.5mm (K) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
800, (1100, 1400, 1800, 2200) yds #4 Worsted Weight Red Heart With Love in “Eggshell” or Red Heart Comfort in “Petal Pink” or the color of your choice.
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
Additional Terms:
3dc cluster: YO, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops (1st stitch of cluster made), YO, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop, YO draw through 2 loops (2nd st of cluster made), YO, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 2 loops (3rd st of cluster made), YO, draw through all loops on hook.
Cross Stitch = sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made and dc in skipped st.
Cross Stitch Increase = dc in next unworked st, cross over st just made, dc in previous st. If you’re not sure how to crochet this there is a short tutorial at the bottom of this page.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
Gauge:
Circle measures 9 1/2″ across after round 9.
Measurements:
Approximate diameter:
Small receiving blanket: 40″
Large receiving blanket: 46″
Crib blanket: 53″
Small throw blanket: 60″
Large throw blanket: 67″
Additional Notes:
-ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
*Stitch markers are going to save you so much time and headache in this pattern, especially the ones that have alternating increases.* Use them liberally. Your sanity will thank you later.
-As your blanket gets larger, read through the rounds first–especially the ones with the sc in the ch-4 spaces. This is where stitch markers in different colors will be very helpful. This is where the blanket gets its difficulty rating.
-Seriously, stitch markers in different colors for alternating increases are what you need.
-Having trouble getting your counts right? Have you remembered stitch markers?
-Twin, Double, Queen, and King sizes are included in the paid PDF pattern on Ravelry.
-Maintain very relaxed tension when crocheting this pattern.
Secret Garden Round Blanket Pattern (US Terms):
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Using 6.5mm hook,
Ch 4, join with sl st to first ch forming a circle,
Round 1: 12 sc in circle, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 2: ch 1, *(3dc cluster, ch 2); repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (12 3dc clusters, 12 ch-2 sps)
Round 3: ch 1, *4 sc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 4: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (12 shells)
Your piece will be a bit puckered after this round. It should start to flatten out shortly.
Round 5: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (12 ch-4 sps)
Round 6: ch 1, 5 sc in each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Round 7: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 4 sts, cross stitch increase, cross stitch across next 6 sts, cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (70)
Round 8: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (84)
Round 9: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (42 3dc clusters, 42 ch-1 sps)
Round 10: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 3 ch-1 sps, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 2 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (96)
Round 11: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (24 shells)
Round 12: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (24 ch-4 sps)
Round 13: ch 1, *5 sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (120)
Round 14: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 8 sts, cross stitch increase, cross stitch across next 10 sts, cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc.(132)
Round 15: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (144)
Round 16: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (72 3dc clusters, 72 ch-1 sps)
Round 17: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 5 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (156)
Round 18: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (39 shells)
Round 19: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (39 ch-4 sps)
Round 20: ch 1, 4 sc in each of the next 2 ch-4 sps, *5 sc in each of the next 2 ch-4 sps, 4 sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * around, until you have 1 ch-4 sp left, then work 4 sc in next ch-4 sp, join with sl st to first sc. (180)
Round 21: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 14 sts (7 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (192)
Round 22: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (204)
Round 23: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (102 3dc clusters, 102 ch-1 sps)
Round 24: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 7 ch-1 sps, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 8 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (216)
Round 25: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (54 shells)
Round 26: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (54 ch-4 sps)
Round 27: ch 1, *[4 sc in next ch-sp, 5 sc in next ch-sp] 4 times, 4 sc in next ch-sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (240)
Round 28: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 18 sts (9 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase, cross stitch across next 20 sts (10 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (252)
Round 29: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 20 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (264)
Round 30: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (132 3dc clusters, 132 ch-1 sps)
Round 31: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 10 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (276)
Round 32: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (69 shells)
Round 33: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (69 ch-4 sps)
Round 34: ch 1, *4 sc in each of the next 2 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * around, work 5 sc in each of the last 2 ch-4 sps, join with sl st to first sc. (300)
Round 35: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 24 sts (12 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (312)
Round 36: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 25 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (324)
Round 37: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (162 3dc clusters, 162 ch-1 sps)
Round 38: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 12 ch-1 sps, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 13 ch-1 sps; rep from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (336)
Round 39: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (84 shells)
End receiving blanket here. Approximate diameter should be 40″.
Round 40: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (84 ch-4 sps)
Round 41: ch 1, *4 sc in each of the next 2 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp, 4 sc in each of the next 3 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (360)
Round 42: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 28 sts (14 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase, cross stitch across next 30 sts (15 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (372 sts)
Round 43: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 30 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (384)
Round 44: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (192 3dc clusters, 192 ch-1 sps)
Round 45: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 15 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (396 sts)
Round 46: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (99 shells)
End large receiving blanket here. Approximate diameter should be 46″.
Round 47: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (99 ch-4 sps)
Round 48: *4 sc in each of the next 3 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp; rep from * around omitting 5 sc in next ch-4 sp from final repeat, join with sl st to first sc. (420 sc)
Round 49: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 34 sts (17 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (432 sts)
Round 50: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 35 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (444)
Round 51: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (222 3dc clusters, 222 ch-1 sps)
Round 52: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 17 ch-1 sps, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 18 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (456 sc)
Round 53: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (114 shells)
End “crib” sized blanket here. Approximate diameter should be 53″.
Round 54: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (114 ch-4 sps)
Round 55: ch 1,*[4 sc in each of the next 4 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp] three times, then [4 sc in each of the next 3 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp]; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (480 sc)
Round 56: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 38 sts (19 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase, cross stitch across next 40 sts (20 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first dc. (492 sts)
Round 57: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 40 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (504 sc)
Round 58: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (252 3dc clusters, 252 ch-1 sps)
Round 59: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in next 20 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (516 sts)
Round 60: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (129 shells)
End small “throw” size blanket. Approximate diameter should be 60″.
Round 61: sl st up the next 2 dc sts, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell, *ch 4, sl st between 2nd and 3rd dc of next shell; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (129 ch-4 sps)
Round 62: ch 1, *[4 sc in each of the next 4 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp] seven times, [4 sc in next 6 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp]; repeat from * around, working 4 sc in each of the remaining 3 ch-4 sps, join with sl st to first sc. (540 sc)
Round 63: ch 1, *cross stitch across next 44 sts (22 cross stitches made), cross stitch increase; repeat from * around, join with sl sto to first sc. (552)
Round 64: ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 45 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (564)
Round 65: ch 1, *3dc cluster in next st, ch 1, sk st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first 3dc cluster. (282 3dc clusters, 282 ch-1 sps)
Round 66: ch 1, *3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 22 ch-1 sps, 3 sc in next ch-1 sp, 2 sc in each of the next 23 ch-1 sps; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (576 sts)
Round 67: *sk st, 4 dc in next st, sk st, sl st in next st; repeat from * around, final sl st counts as join. (144 shells)
End large “throw” size blanket. Approximate diameter should be 67″.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
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I’m stuck on round 20 first try, I just did the 2, 4 single crochet into the chain 4 space
Then I repeated with 5 single crochet then worked around doing 2 5 single crochet and 3 4 single crochet and ended up with like 170
Then I tried again but did one chain into the 2nd loop of the last row and worked into the loop and still have 170
Hi Caity,
For round 20, after you work 4 sc into each of the next 2 ch-sps you’ll do a repeating pattern of 5, 5, 4. You’ll do that *5, 5, 4* all the way around, and then work only 4 sc into the last ch-4 sp. If you’ve been working “5, 5, 4, 4, 4” then your stitch counts will not come out right. I hope this helps! 🙂
Hi, I’m stuck on round 10. I have the 42 clusters and 42 ch1 spcs. I can’t seem to get the pattern right. Is the 96 counting the ch-1s or just the sc? Do you have a diagram for this round?
Hi Mack,
You will be working round 10 into the top of each cluster and in each ch-1 sp. If you have made groupings of separate 3 dc stitches instead of 3dc clusters you will have a stitch count much larger what it should be. I hope that helps!
How do you think this would work in a color changing yarn, such as Caron Cakes in Buttercream?
Vicki,
You can see what other people have done with this pattern over on the Ravelry projects page. There are several done in multiple colors. 🙂 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/secret-garden-round-baby-blanket/people
Im stuck on Round 28. Round 27 is right with the correct number of stitches. But row 28 is coming up 4 stitches (2 cross stitches) short. I’ve redone it twice. It’s 9 cross stitches, increase, 10 cross stitches increase, right? Alternate that all the way around? I ended with 9 sets of 9
That should be right. Are you making all of your cross stitch increases correctly?
I did. I redid it so many times! I ended up sneaking the missing 4 stitches in throughout the round and moving on. I’m almost done now! Its such a beautiful blanket!
I’m glad you got it to work eventually! 😅
I’ve just finished your blanket, I’m so happy with it as I’m new to crochet, do I need to block the blanket to sit flatter?
This blanket should sit flat without blocking if your tension is even, but if you wish then you are welcome to block it. 😊
Hello, i am re awakening my crochet mojo with this lovely design, and, having reached round 21, I am struggling to understand how I can develop 192 stitches from a base of 180, as per round 20. The first ‘layer’ went beautifully, but I am really struggling with this time round. Any idea where I may be going astray??
The cross stitch increases are what make the stitch count go from 180 to 192. Each increase round in this project will jump by 12 stitches to keep the blanket flat. Stitch markers are very useful to help keep track of increases. I hope that helps!
For round 34 I found that 2 sets of 4 sc followed by 4 sets of 5 sc gave me well over 320 stitches so I worked out that it should be 2 sets of 5 sc followed by 4 sc. this adds up to 299 and then you can do the last set with 5 sc to make the 300 stitches. Just thought that might be helpful for someone else.
It’s supposed to be 2 sets of 4, followed by only 1 set of 5–not 4 sets of 5. 😅 Like it says in the repeat: *4 sc in each of the next 2 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp; and repeat from * until the last 2 sps when the pattern tells you to do something different. I hope that helps clear up the confusion!
Do you have a video tutorial for this blanket?
I do not, I’m sorry. 😅
Love this pattern! I am making a crib blanket for my best friend’s baby shower this upcoming January, I think it is so beautiful and it has been so much fun to make!!
That’s wonderful! I am so glad you have been enjoying this pattern! I hope your friend loves the blanket!
On row 27 how many times are you repeating the 5sc in the 4-chain space? I did it as 4sc in the 4-chain space, then 5sc in the 4-chain space repeated 4 times. So 20 stitches over four 4-chain spaces. I ended up with 19 extra stitches and I know that the row before it was correct.
You will want to repeat this sequence around the entire blanket: *[4 sc in next ch-sp, 5 sc in next ch-sp] <‐‐ do that part in the brackets 4 times, next, work 4 sc in the next ch-sp; then start over at the beginning of the sequence where the * is. I hope that helps! You may wish to use stitch markers to mark the end of each repeat before you get started to help keep you on track. 😊
Thank you so much! This helps a lot 😊
You’re welcome! 😀
Hello, I need to increase the blanket by another section (for a color pattern). I have worked the math for the additional rounds, but I am having trouble working round 69. [4 sc next 4-ch 4 space, 5 sc in the next]. I know it should end with 600 stitches. However, I can’t seem to make it work evenly. I do not want my blanket to be lopsided. Would you be able to help me figure the stitches for round 69? Thank you.
Hi Sandi,
The math on this blanket isn’t easy and I had to hire my tech editor do the math to get it as big as it is and still lay flat. 😆 If the larger sizes (twin-King) of the blanket, available for purchase on Ravelry, and/or LoveCrafts, don’t get you to the size you need then I’m sorry I can’t be of more help. 😔
Thank you so much for your help. I will just have to play around with the stitches. Thank you again.
Good luck! I hope you can figure something that works. 😊
I have a beautiful yarn I want to use for this project, the only problem is that it is a #3 weight yarn where this pattern calls for #4. Any suggestions on what hook size would give me a similar gauge? I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask before just trying bunch of different size hooks.
Thanks!
You will probably need to follow a larger pattern to get the blanket size you want using a thinner yarn. You can try using the recommended hook size for the yarn listed on the label and see where you get. 😊
I love this so much but would like to see I could make it end up square or rectangular. Do you have any directions for that?
Hi Brooke,
I don’t have a square blanket pattern, but I do have a couple of 12″ blocks that feature the same stitch design: https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2021/08/secret-garden-square-free-crochet-pattern.html 🙂
Hi could you please clarify row 55 no matter how many times I recount it I still end up with 4 ch4 spaces left after completing 480 stitches. Am I missing something? The pattern is 4sc x4,
5sc x3,4sc x3,5sc x1,repeat right?!
Hi Renee,
This is the sequence to work: *[4 sc in each of the next 4 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp] do the part in the brackets three times. Then [4 sc in each of the next 3 ch-4 sps, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp] one time; Place a stitch marker to help you keep track. Now keep repeating the whole sequence from * to ; until the end of the round. Hopefully that fixes things!
Hi I’m having trouble with row 7 I’m getting 84 stiches I have redone and still can’t find my mistake!
You are probably increasing too often. You will alternate increases after every 2 cross stitches and then every 3 cross stitches all the way around (each cross stitch takes up 2 sts).
It 2 cross stich and then 3 cross stiches right
Yes, with 1 single increase worked between each set of cross stitches. Take the pattern one comma at a time and don’t work any more increases than the single increase it calls for. 😊 The increase is explained in the Additional Terms section of the pattern.
I hope that helps!
Hin I can’t get my head around row 7 can you explain the cross stitch increase please
Hi Karen,
The increases are worked just like the regular cross stitches and are described in detail in the “Additional Terms” section of the pattern. 🙂 The only difference between a regular cross stitch and a cross stitch increase is that you start the first part of the stitch in the very next unworked stitch without skipping any stitches, then you cross back into the stitch you previously worked and make the second part, effectively ending up with 2 stitches in the same stitch which makes the increase. I hope that helps! 😊
Excited to start this pattern. I noticed you reply back to comments and love that. Thank you for taking your time!
You’re welcome, Mel! Have fun crocheting the blanket! 😊
How many skeins of yarn to make the 60” small throw?
You’ll need 1800 yards, so if you use the Red Heart Comfort you’ll need 2 1/2 skeins, or if you use the Red Heart With Love you’ll want approximately 5 skeins.
Do you have a video making this beautiful blanket?
I’m sorry, I only have the written pattern for this blanket.
Hi, I’m having trouble with round 20. My count so far has been correct and I’m using multiple stitch counters and have redone the round to be sure but I’m getting 171 stitches and not 180. I don’t really know where I’m going wrong.
Thanks ☺️
You have 39 ch-sps from the previous round, correct? You’ll start out by doing 4 sc in each of the first 2 ch-sps, then you’ll switch to crocheting a pattern of *5 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc; until you get to the last ch-sp where you’ll work only 4 sc. I hope that helps! 😊
Round 16 is correct for stitch count but I can’t get round 17 to be correct. I have 72 3dc clusters and ch1 spaces. Even had someone else count for me. Just can’t figure out what’s happening that I’m not getting the correct stitches on round 17.
What stitch count are you coming up with in round 17?
Hi. I was wondering about the instructions for Row 7. When it says ” cross stitch across next 4 sts” does that mean do 2 cross stitches? Or does it mean 4 cross stitches?
Hi Tannis,
Each cross stitch takes 2 stitches to make so yes, you will make 2 cross stitches across 4 stitches. I hope that helps! 😊
Having problems with row 48, don’t quite understand omitting on the final 5sc on final ,
Hi Abbey,
You will only work 4 sc in the final space. The pattern repeat calls for a 4, 4, 5 sc sequence, but for that one space you will omit the 5 sc and replace it with 4 sc otherwise you will have one extra stitch and the math won’t come out right in the next round. I hope that helps!
i wish i could follow a crochet pattern so i could make this blanket! it’s gorgeous.
You may enjoy this article that teaches how to read a crochet pattern:https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2018/04/how-to-read-crochet-patterns-terms-for-beginners.html
I am confused by the ‘cross stitch increase’. Do you have a tutorial for this stitch?
If you are a member of my Facebook group you can see a short tutorial I did in the middle of Live demonstrating this stitch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1959772917589390/media/videos/
It’s really just as simple as dc in the next unworked stitch, then cross back and dc in the previous stitch where you made your last cross stitch. 😀
Hello, I’m hoping for more information about Row 7. I’ve tried this multiple ways using both the placemat and the baby blanket. Although Row 6 is accurate, as I have to alloted 60 stitches, when I get to Row 7, I cannot work it out and always come up short….roughly 64 stitches. Is it possible there is errata? I could not find anything referencing mistakes, but in all my years crocheting, I’m am stumped. Thank you in advance. BTW, the link you have above does not work.
Are you working the cross stitch increases correctly? If you are not working them in the right spots it could cause your counts to be off. Also, make sure you are not counting “cross stitch across next 4 stitches” as 4 complete cross stitches. Each cross stitch will take up 2 stitches. Hopefully that helps!
Is that a correct to cross stitch across, increase, then cross stitch across next 6?
Cross stitching across the next 6 stitches will give you 3 complete cross stitches.
I was having the same issue as described. Your explanation is I think where the problem lies. It seems to mean that each “cross” (2 dc) counts as 1, so I was doing 4 cross stitches for a total of 8 dc and 6 cross stitches for a total of 12 dc.
Yes, 4 cross stitches = 8 dc, and 6 cross stitches = 12 dc. 🙂 I’m sorry if the pattern wording was confusing to you.
Thank you for this pattern! I’m excited to find you and have subscribed to your newsletter and your facebook group! I love to make things for people and my favorite are baby blankets and prayer shawls so I can’t wait to make this!
Blessings to you!
You’re welcome! Enjoy crocheting the blanket! 😁
Gorgeous blanket! Love that it’s round rather than the usual square/rectangle
Thank you Alexandra! I love round blankets too! It’s much more fun to go with an unusual shape for crochet afghans!
Making round blankets is my speciality! I LOVE this pattern and can’t wait to begin working this!
Thank you again for sharing another gorgeous pattern!!!
You’re welcome, Karen! Have fun crocheting the blanket! 😁