This classic crochet baby blanket pattern is a vintage yet modern accessory for any nursery. It comes in several sizes for babies, and includes 2 throw sizes. Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
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This blanket uses post stitches, shells, puff stitches and cross stitches to create a perfectly vintage-style texture that is elegant and interesting. I kept the border simple so as not to detract from the beauty of the stitches, but if you have a different trim that you’d prefer to use, that’s fine too.
In order to keep the design at the ends of the blanket the same, this project is crocheted in 2 pieces and then sewn together. This also makes it easy to customize! Almost every size is just a little different, but I’ve tried to write the crochet patterns so that the ends of the blanket are easily distinguishable from the middle section or sections. The most import thing to remember is to keep both pieces of the blanket facing the same direction (front side up, or back side up) when sewing them together after making the 2 different panels. The ribbed texture should only show up on one side.
I have used Bernat Baby Sport yarn to crochet this blanket since it is easy to work with and easy to care for (which is always important for baby blankets and accessories). It is soft and comes in large skeins which are prefect for crocheting blankets with!
Want to make a layette set? Here are a couple of matching crochet patterns:
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Difficulty:
Easy/Intermediate
Techniques used: post stitches, puff stitches, cross stitches, half-double crochet in the 3rd loop.
Materials Needed:
2000, 2250, 2500, 3750, 5400 yards #3 light weight Bernat Baby Sport in “Baby Taupe”
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FPsc = front post single crochet
FPtr2tog = front post treble crochet 2 together
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
prev = previous
Additional Terms:
Working in the 3rd loop of hdc: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.
Seed Stitch: alternate sc and dc stitches across the designated row, then on the next row work a dc stitch in the sc stitch from the previous row, and a sc stitch in the dc stitch from the previous row.
Hdc puff st: YO, pull up a stitch 5 times, pull through 10 loops on hook, YO, pull through final 2 loops.
Cross st: sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made, dc in skipped st.
Shell: 4 dc in same st
Gauge:
13 sts using the seed stitch pattern in 4″. Each row 2-34 repeat measures approximately 12″ tall before blocking.
Measurements:
(These are approximate dimensions)
Receiving Blanket: 40″ by 40″
Crib Blanket: 36 x 50″
Toddler Blanket: 40″ x 50
Small Throw: 50″ x 60″
Large Throw: 60″ x 72″
Additional Notes:
-Ch 1 at beginning of new row does not count as a stitch.
-Ch-2 and ch-3 at beginning of a new row do count as stitches. You may replace the ch-2 with a hdc, and the ch-3 with a dc if you prefer. Ch-1 to turn if you decide to make that substitution.
-This blanket is worked in 2 separate pieces and then sewed together so that the pattern on both ends of the blanket is the same.
–This blanket will require some blocking to even out the side edges.
-This pattern is easily adjustable! It is worked in multiples of 4 + 6, + 1, plus 1 more for the turning chain.
–You could turn this blanket into a poncho! Decide if you want a 36”, 40” or 50” wide poncho (See “Measurements” section to see which size blanket pattern you should start). Make two panels following rows 1-34, then 2-33 for each panel. Sew the two panels together leaving space for a head hole in the middle of the row. Row 1 on both panels will be the bottom of your poncho. Work a trim of your choice around the entire poncho (or follow the blanket’s trim). Block to finish.
Modern Classic Baby Blanket Pattern (US Terms):
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Crochet a Receiving Blanket:
Ends:
Ch 132,
Row 1 (RS): sc in second ch from hook, sc in each remaining st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 2), turn. (131)
Row 2 (WS): sk 2 sts, shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in final st, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 3), turn. (32 shells, 2 dc)
Row 3 (RS): sk 2 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, *sk 4 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in top of ch 3, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of row 4), turn. (32 shells, 2 dc)
Row 4 (WS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across (note: final hdc will be worked in top of ch-3 from prev row), ch 1, turn. (32 hdc puff sts, 66 hdc)
Row 5 (RS): *sc in next 2 hdc sts, sc in ch-1 sp, sk puff st, sc in ch-1 sp; repeat from * across putting 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (131)
Row 6 (WS): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (131)
You will now be working on 2 different rows. Your sc sts will be worked on row 7 as normal sts, and your FPtr2tog sts will be worked around the hdc sts you made in row 4. They should form peaks over top of the hdc puff sts. Remember to skip a stitch when you start making the sc sts again-the FPtr2tog counts as a st so you need to make room for it!
Row 7 (RS): sc in next 3 sts, *FPtr2tog placing first leg around hdc next to first puff st from row 4, place second leg around next hdc on other side of puff st from row 4, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 8), turn. (32 FPtr2tog, 99 sc)
Row 8 (WS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 64 times, sk st, dc in final st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 9), turn. (130)
Row 9 (RS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 64 times, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 10), turn. (130)
Repeat row 9 3 more times, on final repeat ch 1 to turn.
Row 13 (RS): sc in each st across, 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (131)
Row 14 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (131)
Row 15 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (32 hdc puff st, 35 hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 16 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (131)
Row 17 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (131)
Row 18 (RS): sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, sc in final st, ch 1, turn. (131)
Row 19 (WS): dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, dc in final st, turn. (131)
Repeat rows 18 and 19 7 more times.
Row 34 (RS): sc in each st across ch 1, turn. (131)
Repeat rows 2-33.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Make second end panel following rows 1-34, then repeat rows 2-17.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Sewing the panels together:
Make sure both panels are facing the same way, either front side up or back side up. Row 1 on both panels should be at the very outside ends. Sew panels together with whip stitch, then begin trim (see bottom of page).
Crochet a Crib Blanket (or Toddler) Blanket:
(Note: Crib blanket stitch counts are first, toddler blanket stitch counts are in parentheses/brackets)
Ends:
Ch 116, (132),
Row 1 (RS): sc in second ch from hook, sc in each remaining st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 2), turn. (115 [131])
Row 2 (WS): sk 2 sts, shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in final st, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 3), turn. (28 [32] shells, 2 dc)
Row 3 (RS): sk 2 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, *sk 4 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in top of ch 3, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of row 4), turn. (28 [32] shells, 2 dc)
Row 4 (WS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across (note: final hdc will be worked in top of ch-3 from prev row), ch 1, turn. (28 [32] hdc puff sts, 58 [66] hdc)
Row 5 (RS): *sc in next 2 hdc sts, sc in ch-1 sp, sk puff st, sc in ch-1 sp; repeat from * across putting 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Row 6 (WS): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
You will now be working on 2 different rows. Your sc sts will be worked on row 7 as normal sts, and your FPtr2tog sts will be worked around the hdc sts you made in row 4. They should form peaks over top of the hdc puff sts. Remember to skip a stitch when you start making the sc sts again-the FPtr2tog counts as a st so you need to make room for it!
Row 7 (RS): sc in next 3 sts, *FPtr2tog placing first leg around hdc next to first puff st from row 4, place second leg around next hdc on other side of puff st from row 4, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 8), turn. (28 [32] FPtr2tog, 87 [99] sc)
Row 8 (WS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 56 [64] times, sk st, dc in final st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 9), turn. (114 [130])
Row 9 (RS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 56 (64) times, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn. (114 [130])
Repeat row 9 3 more times, on final repeat ch 1 to turn.
Row 13 (RS): sc in each st across, 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Row 14 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (115 [131])
Row 15 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (28 [32] hdc puff st, 31 [35] hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 16 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Row 17 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Row 18 (RS): sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, sc in final st, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Row 19 (WS): dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, dc in final st, turn. (115 [131])
Repeat rows 18 and 19 7 more times.
Row 34 (RS): sc in each st across ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Repeat rows 2-34
Middle section:
Row 68 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (115 [131])
Row 69 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (28 [32] hdc puff st, 31 [35] hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 70 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Row 71 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (115 [131])
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
For Crib and Toddler blanket, make a second end panel following rows 1-67.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Sewing the panels together:
Make sure both panels are positioned the same way, either front side up or back side up. Row 1 on both panels should be at the very outside ends. Sew panels together with whip stitch, then begin trim (see bottom of page).
Crochet Small Throw Blanket:
Ends:
Ch 164,
Row 1 (RS): sc in second ch from hook, sc in each remaining st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 2), turn. (163)
Row 2 (WS): sk 2 sts, shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in final st, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 3), turn. (40 shells, 2 dc)
Row 3 (RS): sk 2 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, *sk 4 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in top of ch 3, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of row 4), turn. (40 shells, 2 dc)
Row 4 (WS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across (note: final hdc will be worked in top of ch-3 from prev row), ch 1, turn. (40 hdc puff sts, 82 hdc)
Row 5 (RS): *sc in next 2 hdc sts, sc in ch-1 sp, sk puff st, sc in ch-1 sp; repeat from * across putting 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 6 (WS): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (163)
You will now be working on 2 different rows. Your sc sts will be worked on row 7 as normal sts, and your FPtr2tog sts will be worked around the hdc sts you made in row 4. They should form peaks over top of the hdc puff sts. Remember to skip a stitch when you start making the sc sts again-the FPtr2tog counts as a st so you need to make room for it!
Row 7 (RS): sc in next 3 sts, *FPtr2tog placing first leg around hdc next to first puff st from row 4, place second leg around next hdc on other side of puff st from row 4, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 8), turn. (40 FPtr2tog, 120 sc)
Row 8 (WS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 80 times, sk st, dc in final st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 9), turn. (162)
Row 9 (RS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 80 times, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn. (162)
Repeat row 9 3 more times, on final repeat ch 1 to turn.
Row 13 (RS): sc in each st across, 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 14 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (163)
Row 15 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (40 hdc puff st, 43 hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 16 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 17 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 18 (RS): sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, sc in final st, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 19 (WS): dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, dc in final st, turn. (163)
Repeat rows 18 and 19 7 more times.
Row 34 (RS): sc in each st across ch 1, turn. (163)
Repeat rows 2-34
Middle section:
Row 68 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (163)
Row 69 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (40 hdc puff st, 43 hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 70 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 71 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 72 (RS): sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, sc in final st, ch 1, turn. (163)
Row 73 (WS): dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, dc in final st, turn. (163)
Repeat rows 72 and 73 7 more times.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Make second end panel following rows 1-71.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Sewing the panels together:
Make sure both panels are positioned the same way, either front side up or back side up. Row 1 on both panels should be at the very outside ends. Sew panels together with whip stitch, then begin trim (see bottom of page).
Crochet a Large Throw Blanket:
Ends:
Ch 200,
Row 1 (RS): sc in second ch from hook, sc in each remaining st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 2), turn. (199)
Row 2 (WS): sk 2 sts, shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in final st, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 3), turn. (49 shells, 2 dc)
Row 3 (RS): sk 2 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, *sk 4 sts, shell between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row; repeat from * across, when there are 3 sts left in row, sk 2 sts, dc in top of ch 3, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of row 4), turn. (49 shells, 2 dc)
Row 4 (WS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st between 2nd and 3rd dc of shell from prev row, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across (note: final hdc will be worked in top of ch-3 from prev row), ch 1, turn. (49 hdc puff sts, 100 hdc)
Row 5 (RS): *sc in next 2 hdc sts, sc in ch-1 sp, sk puff st, sc in ch-1 sp; repeat from * across putting 2 sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 6 (WS): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (199)
You will now be working on 2 different rows. Your sc sts will be worked on row 7 as normal sts, and your FPtr2tog sts will be worked around the hdc sts you made in row 4. They should form peaks over top of the hdc puff sts. Remember to skip a stitch when you start making the sc sts again-the FPtr2tog counts as a st so you need to make room for it!
Row 7 (RS): sc in next 3 sts, *FPtr2tog placing first leg around hdc next to first puff st from row 4, place second leg around next hdc on other side of puff st from row 4, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 8), turn. (49 FPtr2tog, 150 sc)
Row 8 (WS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 98 times, sk st, dc in final st of row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of row 9), turn. (198)
Row 9 (RS): [Cross st across next 2 sts] 98 times, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn. (198)
Repeat row 9 3 more times, on final repeat ch 1 to turn.
Row 13 (RS): sc in each st across, 2 sc in final st or row, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 14 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (199)
Row 15 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (49 hdc puff st, 52 hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 16 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 17 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 18 (RS): sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, sc in final st, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 19 (WS): dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, dc in final st, turn. (199)
Repeat rows 18 and 19 7 more times.
Row 34 (RS): sc in each st across ch 1, turn. (199)
Repeat rows 2-34
Middle section (repeat 3X total):
Row 68 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (199)
Row 69 (RS): hdc in next st, *ch 1, sk st, hdc puff st in next st, ch 1, sk st, hdc in next st; repeat from * across, put hdc in final st of row. (49 hdc puff st, 52 hdc)
*Fasten off*
Working on right side,
Attach yarn to top of ch-2 from prev row,
Row 70 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 2 hdc sts, *sc in ch-1 sp, sc in puff st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in hdc; repeat from * across, sc in final st of row, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 71 (WS): FPsc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 72 (RS): sc in first st, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across, sc in final st, ch 1, turn. (199)
Row 73 (WS): dc in first st, sc in next st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, dc in final st, turn. (199)
Repeat rows 72 and 73 7 more times.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Make second end panel following rows 1-71.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Sewing the panels together:
Make sure both panels are positioned the same way, either front side up or back side up. Row 1 on both panels should be at the very outside ends. Sew panels together with whip stitch, then begin trim (see bottom of page).
Blanket Trim (All sizes):
With right side facing, attach yarn to corner of blanket,
Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around entire blanket, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: ch 1, hdc in each st around working (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each corner, join with sl st to first hdc.
Round 3: ch 1, working in 3rd loop of hdc, sc in each st around, work (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in each st around working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
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Stella Sowell says
Can I do a foundation chain or is it better to just do the regular chains?
Kirsten says
Stella,
You could do FSC to begin this blanket if you wanted. 🙂
Amy says
This blanket is so beautiful! I always try to look for patterns that aren’t the usual style repeat rows! This pattern has an heirloom look about it! I made the receiving blanket which is fairly large. I used a different border of one row single crochet, 1 row double crochet then 2 rows of alternating backpost front post double crochet. I like this border option because it doesn’t tend to roll on the edges for me… it plays flat without any effort. I also recommend steam blocking this blanket. It really opens up the stitches beautifully! I am going to attempt the throw size next in a different color way. Thank you for this pattern!! All your stuff is beautiful!!!
Kirsten says
I’m so glad you like your blanket Amy!
Ronél says
This is such a beautiful blanket that I really would like to try my hand at! I live I. Germany and cannot get my hands currently on Bernat Sport Baby and what I found are not colors I like! Could you please help me with a substitute? My knowledge doesn’t extend that far to know how to find a substitute! Thanks in advance
Kirsten says
Hi Ronél,
The yarn is a #3 light weight yarn, so just about any #3 yarn should work ok. Have you checked out YarnSub? They have some search options to help you find something that might work better if you’re not able to get your hands on the original yarn. https://yarnsub.com/yarns/bernat/baby_sport_solid I hope that helps! 🙂
Krista says
Question: I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’ve counted over and over on each row to make sure I have to correct amount of stitches before I move on to another row. All was going well until it was time to fasten off and start over. Now it seems my stitch count is off and I’ve taken this project apart more times than I should have… please anyone can you help me? Thank you ☺️
Kirsten says
Hi Krista,
Which row are you on? It may be helpful to use stitch markers to keep track of your place. 🙂
Rose says
Hi it says I should have 163 stitches on row 4 and 5. I only get 125 stitches but have correct amount of puff stitches on previous row. This is for the short throw blanket.
Kirsten says
Hi Rose,
I’m sorry the count isn’t coming out correctly for you. Each puff stitch should get 4 sc worked between them. That alone should put you well over 125 stitches if you have 40 puffs. I hope that helps! If you have more questions you are welcome to join my Facebook group and ask questions there. Sometimes it’s easier to problem solve if we have pictures to look at. 😊
Lisa says
I’m making the receiving size. Row 34 says to ch1 , then repeat rows 2-33. Should it read ch 3 instead?
Kirsten says
Yes, You will ch-3 when crocheting the repeat that starts at row 2 again.
Marley says
I am doing a large throw but want it bigger so for counting help I am adding the delivery blanket. On row 8 I have 205 cross stitches. If I add the two blankets I should have 162. My row 7 matches. Is this okay or am I stitching in places I’m not suppose to?
Kirsten says
If you want a larger blanket I recommend purchasing the print optimized PDF which includes blankets up to King size. The math has already been done for you in those larger sizes. 😊
Erin says
She’ll stitch is usually comprised of 4 dc, however, as row 3 calls for the subsequent row of shells to be placed between 2nd & 3rd stitches of the previous rounds this leaves things a bit uneven w/ 2 stitches on one side & 3 on the other. Is this the intention or should the shells only be comprised of 4 dc? TIA!
Kirsten says
In this pattern the shells only have 4 dc stitches. This should mentioned in the “additional terms” section right before the pattern begins. 😊
Azi says
Hi, I’m making toddler blanket. I’m a bit confuse on row 18. It said that the final stitch end with sc. i got sc on the second final stitch, then i need to sc again? Or is there something wrong with my number of stitches? But i do get 115 stitch (including ch 1 at the end of previous fpsc row)..
Kirsten says
Hi Azi,
This is the ‘seed stitch” section. You should be alternating sc and dc stitches across the entire row. You may have crocheted two dc or two sc stitches side-by-side if you are not ending with a sc in the final stitch of row 18. Look over that row and see if that is the case. The next row you will alternate dc and sc so that each sc from the previous row (18) gets a dc in the top in row 19. I hope that helps!
Azi says
Sorry for confusing. I mean, i got dc on the second last stitch (stitch 114). Anyway, does the total 115 stitch includes the chain 1 at the end of the row too?
Kirsten says
Ch-1 turning chains do not count as stitches.
However, a ch-2 turning chain will count as the first stitch of the next row and will not be included in the current row’s stitch count.
Karin says
Thank you so much for this pattern. It’s beautiful.
I’m working on the trim. I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong. Do I work round 4 into round 3 or 2? If I work round 4 into round 3 the ridge will be on the ‘wrong’ side of the blanket. I did start with the right side facing me.
Kirsten says
Make sure you are not turning at the end of each round. The front side of the blanket should always be facing you. Also, Work into the 3rd loop at the back of the hdc stitch–not the front. Working into the 3rd loop at the back of the stitch will push the ridge to the front side.
I hope that helps!
Karin says
Ah! That’s it! I was working into the front 3rd loop! Thank you so much!!!
Kirsten says
You’re welcome! 😊
Candy Benteu says
I just love this pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.
Kirsten says
You’re welcome, Candy! 😊
Em says
Hi Kirsten,
If I didn’t want to make two panels, could I just reach the end and then continue working the rows in reverse?
Thanks!
Kirsten says
The pattern will not look as nice and symmetrical if you only crochet one large panel. It’s up to you what you want to do though. 😊
Victoria says
Hey! My mom was going to make this for my sister in law but we were going to use Bernat Blanket yarn. How many yards will she need to make the toddler blanket?
Kirsten says
Bernat blanket is several times thicker than the #3 weight yarn. Your mom will need to make a gauge swatch and figure out the math from there. I don’t have an easy formula that can be passed along, I’m sorry.
Hillary says
I really want to make this blanket work- but I am STUMPED! I have started this blanket over and over again- after row 2 it says there should be 3 stitches after the last shell- but there are always 4- if I skip 2 and then do a DC, there is an extra chain…. By the time I get to row 7 my stitches are way off. Am I missing something? Is it for sure 115 for the receiving blanket size? Or am I missing something else? Thank you!!
Kirsten says
I’m sorry you are having trouble with this blanket. Are you counting your turning chains as the first stitch of the new row? When you see a ch-2 or ch-3 to turn you need to skip the first stitch of the next row because that’s where the turning chain is supposed to stand in for the first stitch. I hope that helps!
Bridget says
Hi there! If I didn’t want to sew panels together (I am terrible at sewing and nothing I’ve ever made that has required it has turned out well) can I just double the first section of the pattern for the receiving blanket size? It doesn’t particularly matter to me if the blanket isn’t symmetrical the way it would be with the two panels.
Kirsten says
You are welcome to do whatever works best for you since it’s your blanket. 😊
Cathy says
By chance, would you or have you done this in video? I have a hard time readings patterns but can definitely catch on quick with a video. Thank you.
Kirsten says
Hi Cathy,
I do not have a video tutorial for this blanket and I probably will not be making one any time soon due to how time consuming blankets are. I do have a guide for learning to read patterns though that you may find helpful: https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2018/04/how-to-read-crochet-patterns-terms-for-beginners.html 😊
Kirstie says
Hi Kirsten,
I’m stuck in Row8 of the receiving blanket. I’m ending up with about 80 cross stitches. Can you help me confirm how many stitches I should skip before I start a cross stitch?
Based on the directions, I wasn’t sure if k should start the cross stitch in the “second” stitch or the “fourth” stitch, if that makes sense.
I look forward to your thoughts and feedback!
Kirsten says
Hi Kirstie,
You should have 64 cross stitches which will take up 128 stitches total (64 x 2 = 128) you should begin them in the second stitch of the row because the ch-3 at the end of the previous row counts as the first stitch of the row with the cross stitches. 😊 I hope that helps!
Kirstie says
Kirsten,
Thanks for the quick reply! I ran the tow again and still ended up with 83 cross stitches. 😔
I double checked row 7 and everything is adding up exactly as you have it written in the pattern.
Any other suggestions for row 8? I’d hate to move forward with the wrong number of stitches in this row.
I look forward to your thoughts and feedback. Thank you for your time!
Kirsten says
How many stitches do you have in the previous row? Each cross stitch should take up the space of 2 regular stitches, so if you have 130 sts in the previous row then the most cross stitches you should end up with is 65. 130/2=65. However, you should be counting the ch-3 from the end of the previous row as the first stitch of row 8, and there should be another dc at the end of the row. 😊
Stacey says
Thank you for the beautiful pattern. I just finished making a toddler blanket in teal yarn for my nephew-to-be & it turned out great.
Kirsten says
Stacey,
I’m glad you love how your blanket turned out! 😊
Valerie says
Love this pattern! I have a question on row 3. Does each shell go into the top of a stitch in the row 2 shells, or does it literally go between the “legs” of the 2nd and 3rd stitches in the lower shell?
Kirsten says
The next row of shells goes between the “legs” of the shell below it. It’s very similar to the Iris stitch but it doesn’t have the ch-1 sp between the 2nd and 3rd dc. I’m glad you like the blanket! 😊
Valerie says
Thank you! That’s helpful.
Kirsten says
You’re welcome!
Isabelle Schmitt says
Thank you so much. I just finished my large throw, I love it. Its a gift for Christmas and I don’t know if I’ll be anle to keep it a secret until then…
Kirsten says
You’re welcome! I’m sure the blanket you crocheted will make a beautiful gift! 😊
Alissa Faw says
I’m working on the crib blanket, but very confused. After row 7, I have 28 FPtr2tog, just like the pattern says with the proper amount of sc stitches. The next row says to make a cross stitch 56 times, but somehow I’m ending up with 70? I didn’t miss or add any stitches, so I’m confused as to what is wrong.
Kirsten says
Each cross stitch should take 2 stitches as described in the terms section before the pattern, so 56 cross stitches should be come up to 112 stitches total. I hope that helps! 😊
Jen says
I really want to love this pattern, but I find the way it is written extremely confusing. I’m making a receiving blanket, and for instance- row 5 says 131 stitches, but following row 5’s sc pattern- there are way more than 131 single crochets in that row.
Also, the puff stitch pops out on the wrong side of the blanket in row 16, and I am making sure I am crocheting in the correct row on the correct side.
Other than that, I do love the variety of stitches in the blanket. The pictures are very pretty
Kirsten says
Hi Jen,
I’m sorry you are having trouble understanding the instructions.
Row 4 says there should be 66 hdc, and 32 puff stitches. Each puff stitch should have a ch-1 sp made on either side. If you take the 66 hdc, plus 32×2 (equals 64) you should get a count 130 sc for row 5 (66+64=130), plus there is a ch-2 at the end of row 4 that counts as the first stitch of row 5, so adding that 1 should get you to 131. Make sure you are skipping the puff stitch like the pattern calls for though because working in that stitch could definitely throw your stitch count way off. 😅
As far as puff stitches go they are not like bobbles and should look about the same from either side. A fellow designer has a nice video tutorial that shows how to crochet these if you want to take a peek: https://youtu.be/N83f0OPlzFQ
I hope these tips help! 😊
Isabelle says
I meant middle section (repeat3 X total) once or on the 2 panels? (Large throw) thanks . ( I feel dumb, there can be only one middle section but I want to make sure…
Kirsten says
Yes, you will repeat the whole middle section which is rows 68-73 (including the additional 7 row 72-73 repeats in that section) 3 times. 😊 I hope that helps!
Kala Ravi says
I love this pattern but sadly I am more of a visual learner. Do you have any videos to help with the stitches on this pattern? I do want to make this! Thanks 🙂
Kirsten says
Hi Kala,
I only have the written pattern for this blanket. You may find individual stitch tutorials for the cross stitch, puff stitch, and diamond stitch on YouTube which might be helpful though. 😊
Chasten says
Hello,
Did you use “Bernat Baby Big Ball Sport Yarn, 12.3 oz, Gauge 3 Light yarn?
Also, can you tell me what color of that yarn you used to make the blanket pictured?
Thank you!!
Kirsten says
I have linked the yarn and listed the color I used in the Materials Needed section. 😊 I hope that helps!
Morella says
Is this a UK or American Pattern?
Kirsten says
It is written in US terms.
Cindy vd Westhuizen says
Hi hi,
I started with the blanket, just want to find out… wat do you mean with
Middle section (repeat 3X total):
what do I repeat 3 times?
Kirsten says
You will repeat everything in that section a total of 3 times. (That is, rows 68-73, including the repeats of rows 72-73.) I hope that helps!
Cindy says
Thanks a lot!! Love the pattern and blanket its beautiful.
Kirsten says
You’re very welcome, Cindy!
Isabelle says
Sorry to inconvenience, but that middle section ( repeat 3X total is only for the first panel or for the 2 panels?
Kirsten says
Which blanket size are you crocheting? I believe this is referring to the first panel only since the second panel will usually tell you to repeat certain rows, but if you let me know which size you’re looking at then I’ll double check and make sure. 😊
Linda says
Hi Kirsten, I’m wondering the same. I’m doing the largest size and when it comes to the middle section it says Repeat X3. Am I repeating rows 68 to 69 3 times or rows 68 to 73 3 times, after I’ve repeated rows 72 to 73 3 times. Does that make sense?
Kirsten says
The middle section is from row 68 all the way down to where it says “Repeat rows 72 and 73 7 more times.” 😊
Emma H says
Why is there one less stitch in rows 8 and 9?
Kirsten says
It’s to do with the pattern multiples switching up a bit. Otherwise you’d have 1 dc at one end of the row and 2 dc at the other end of the row of cross stitches. 🙂 Just keep following the pattern the way it’s written.
Paige says
Hi! I’m working on a crib blanket. I keep getting 56 HDC on row 4. Am I supposed to start and end the row with 2 HDC? At the beginning of the row, isn’t it only 1 HDC? Thanks!
Kirsten says
You will start the row with 2 hdc, but one of those hdc is a ch-2 that stands in from the previous row (there should be a note saying that at the end of the row), and you should also end the row with a hdc in each of the last 2 stitches.
Jennifer says
Beautiful thank you. I’m quite new to crochet and i can’t work out the multiples. I wanted to make a slightly smaller blanket. Do I minus 11?
Kirsten says
The pattern is worked in multiples of 4+6+1+1, so pick a multiple of 4 (which would be worked: 4*x) then add 6 to that number, then chain 2 more (one of those will be your turning chain). I don’t know which size blanket you are wanting to make, but I have a 36″ wide crib/toddler blanket version that is a little smaller than the 40″ wide receiving blanket version. Those numbers are in the crib blanket pattern. 🙂
Kiley Casey says
I have been loving working on this blanket! I am a little confused about how to sew the panels together, I am working on the small throw so do I make the two panels and sew them side to side, or above and below each other? I was going to lay my first panel with row one closest to me, the last row furthest from me, and lay the last row of the second panel along the same side as the last row of the first panel so that row 1 of the serving panel will be furthest away in the end. Is this the correct way?
Kirsten says
Sew them so the right sides are facing up and row 1 of each panel is facing away from each other at the ends. I hope that helps!
Tania van der Merwe says
so lovely-thank you for sharing
Kirsten says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like the blanket!
Misty says
On the smallest size blanket (and I think the others as well, but on a different row) you have us finish off and then reattach the yarn an the beginning of that row. I understand that some rows must be worked specifically on a right side or a wrong side for the texture to work out. But in this case, couldn’t I just add one extra row of Sc to get back to the right side. On a blanket, that small addition to the length, even with the section repeats, wouldn’t change the dimensions drastically.
Kirsten says
Misty,
The reason you are fastening off and creating another panel is so that the ends of the blanket look right. 😊
Lisa says
This is such a pretty blanket and I will be making it for my niece. I’m confused, though, about the sizes and amount of yarn needed for each blanket. I am wanting to make the blanket that requires 3750 yds. of yarn. Will this make a toddler blanket or small throw? Thank you!!
Kirsten says
I believe that will make the small throw blanket. 🙂 I just realized the receiving blanket was missing its yardage requirements so I added it in.
Hazel Anderson says
II am starting with the receiving blanket. Just beginning. On row 2 you say, skip 2 stitches, shell in the next stitch. But there is no explanation of what you mean by shell. Is it a stitch? An if so, is there any explanation for this stitch?
Kirsten says
The shell is described as 4dc in the same stitch in the additional terms listed before the pattern begins. 😊 I hope that helps!
Terri Parnell says
Hi Kristen!
I am so in love with this blanket! Beautiful!!!!
What are your thoughts of using something like Caron One Pound or a medium 4 weight yarn? Would I need to do a lot of adjusting to the size? Or do you think the larger yarn would not turn out as nice?
Kirsten says
Hi Terri,
You could use a heavier worsted weight yarn, but it will turn out larger than what I’ve calculated in the pattern. You will need to figure out how wide to make it and how much yarn to use by crocheting a swatch. If anything you should end up with more stitch definition in your blanket by using a thicker yarn. 🙂
Alessandra says
Ciao Kirsten, I just finished the crochet at receiving blanket in pink color! Is it better to do the edging before or after blocking the blanket? Thanks!
Alessandra
Kirsten says
I blocked my blanket first and then added the trim since I wasn’t sure how even it would be if I did things the other way round. 😅
Alessandra says
Thanks, now I can go on! This blanket is very, very beautiful!
Kirsten says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it!
Cindy says
I jumped on this one! Love the vintage look. I am making the large throw. Having a hard time with the middle. It states to do the 2 rows of the middle 3 times. Completed the first time. Having just did hdc and hdc puff stitches, how do you do the fpsc on the prior row of hdc and hdc puffs? Help 😳
Kirsten says
Im glad you are loving the look of the blanket, Cindy! Which size are you working on? There should be another row of sc stitches worked before you start the FPsc stitches.
Cindy says
I figured it out right after I hit the “send” button to you! 1 panel done, 1 more too go. Will post photo when done.
Kirsten says
I’m glad you got it figured out!
Natalie Tardif says
I’ll be making 2 of these 1 baby and 1 lg both using 4ply variegated.. can’t wait to start… thank you for this pattern 💜💜💜
Kirsten says
Enjoy making them! The variegated colorway may hide a lot of the texture so I don’t recommend it for this particular blanket, but the choice is up to you. 🙂
Andrea Mamma says
This is beautiful!
Kirsten says
I’m so glad you like the blanket pattern, Andrea!
Kristy Barrett Crawford says
Wow, lady, you did it again! This is absolutely gorgeous.
Kirsten says
I’m so glad you’re loving the blanket pattern, Kristy!
Linda says
This blanket is absolutely beautiful!
Kirsten says
Thank you, Linda! I’m so glad you love the crochet pattern!