Try this easy lightweight crochet baby blanket pattern using category #3 yarn. This pattern has an easy repeat and uses the DK weight yarn Lion Brand Mandala.
This pretty yarn makes for a soft blanket with lots of color for the stripes. The second color is Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in a sport weight.
This pretty blanket has a delicate white border. The lightweight yarn makes it perfect for a summer baby or for babies that live in a warm climate.
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Supplies
- 1 – 5.3 oz (150 g) Lion Brand Mandala Baby Yarn in Narnia or any lightweight category #3 yarn 590 yd (540 m)
- 1- 10.5 oz (300 g) Bernat Baby Sport Yarn in White or any lightweight category #3 yarn 1077 yd (984 m)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations – US Terms
- st/sts – stitch
- sl – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- dc– double crochet
- hbdc- herringbone double crochet
special stitch -herringbone double crochet stitch- yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch. yo and pull back through the stitch and the next loop on the hook. yo pull through 1 loop on the hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
You can make a larger or smaller crocheted blanket by using a multiple of 2 + 3 for the chain. Chain stitches count as the first stitch of each row.
Free printable pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Size of blanket: 35 in x 42 in (89 cm x 107 cm)
Chain 113 in white
Row 1: hbdc in 4th ch from hook and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: hbdc in 2nd st and each chain across. Chain 1 and turn. Change to color
Row 3: *dc in 2nd st, sl in next*. Repeat ** across. Your last sl is worked in the top of turning ch 3. Ch 2 and turn. Change color to white. Don’t cut yarn. Carry yarn up the side.
Row 5: hbdc in 2nd st and each chain across. Chain 2 and turn.
Row 6: hbdc in 2nd st and each chain across. Chain 1 and turn. Change to color.
Repeat row 3-5 until you have 107 rows or until you have the length you want. Last 2 rows are herringbone double crochet.
Border
- Round 1: single crochet in each stitch around on the top and bottom. On the sides, space the single crochet stitches evenly. Put 2 single crochet stitches in each corner on either side. Slip stitch to the first stitch.
- Round 2: sc in each stitch around. Put 2 single crochet stitches in each corner on either side. Slip stitch to the first stitch.
- Round 3: * 1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc, skip 2*. Repeat **
- Knot, cut end and weave ends with a tapestry needle.
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