Looking for a new crochet blanket pattern to try? This one is perfect for those who love the color purple! Using bulky weight yarn, this free crochet blanket pattern is easy to follow.
The finished product is sure to keep you warm and cozy all winter long. So grab some yarn and get started!
The herringbone crochet stitch and the double crochet together stitch is used in this pattern. The two stitches are easy variations of the double crochet stitch.
The crochet pattern is an easy blanket project. This chunky pink, lilac, and white baby blanket works up fast too using Bernat Blanket Yarn, a super bulky weight 6 yarn.
The Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch
This specific stitch is quite beautiful and unique. It is definitely worth giving a try! The Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch looks intricate, but it’s actually quite simple to do.
Plus, it’s a perfect stitch for all kinds of projects, from blankets and hats to sweaters and shawls.
This herringbone stitch crocheted baby blanket pattern is the perfect way to add some soft texture to a blanket. This stitch with chenille yarn creates a slight herringbone woven texture.
Other Free Crochet Patterns Using the Double Crochet Herringbone Stitch
- Double Crochet Herringbone Dishcloth
- Herringbone Baby Stripe Blanket
- Chunky Herringbone Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern
- Chunky Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern
- Chunky Herringbone Crochet Throw Pattern
The Bernat Blanket Yarn
I love the soft fuzziness of this Bernat Blanket Yarn. The yarn is easy to find and inexpensive.
There are lots of color choices too: pinks, blues, greens, grays, lavender, and more. There are also solid colors, as well as, other multi-colored yarn choices.
The multicolored chunky chenille yarn is great because you get lots colors without having to change colors. There are less ends to weave in.
I found this super bulky yarn is a little hard to work with because it is fuzzy. You have to feel with your hook or your finger for the next stitch space.
Looking for a lot of crochet blankets with chunky yarn? Try 73 Free Bulky Yarn Blankets, 11 Chunky Crochet Blanket Patterns, and 25 Crochet Patterns with Bernat Blanket Yarn.
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How to Make a Soft Lilac Dream Bulky Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- 10 mm crochet hook
- 1- 10.5 oz (300 g) Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Lilac or any gauge 6 yarn 220 yd (201 m) each
- 1- 10.5 oz (300 g) Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Pretty Girl or any gauge 6 yarn 220 yd (201 m) each
Lilac Dream Stripe Bulky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dctog – double crochet together
- hbdc – herringbone stitch double crochet
special stitch, double crochet together: YO, insert hook into first stitch from row below, yo and pull through drawing up three loops on hook, yo, pull through two loops, yo, insert hook into same stitch from row below, yo and pull through to draw up three loops on hook, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through last 3 loops.
special stitch -herringbone stitch double crochet – 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. See below for written and photo tutorial of the herringbone double crochet stitch.
Approx. size: 30 in x 37 in (76 cm x 94 cm)
Chain 68
row 1: hbdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain to end. Chain 2 and turn.
row 2: hbdc in 2nd st and in each st to end. Chain 3 and turn.
row 3: in 3rd st dctog. Skip next st. *dctog in next st, skip 1 st.* Repeat ** to the end. Last st dc. Chain 2 and turn.
row 4: in ch sp dctog. skip next st. *dctog in next ch sp.* Repeat ** to end. chain 3 counts as a sp and the last dc in the row. Chain 2 and turn.
row 5-6: hbdc in 2nd st and in each st to end. Chain 2 and turn. 2nd row Chain 3 and turn.
row 7: in 3rd st dctog. Skip next st. *dctog in next st, skip 1 st.* Repeat ** to the end. Last st dc. Chain 2 and turn.
row 8: in ch sp dctog. skip next st. *dctog in next ch sp.* Repeat ** to end. chain 3 counts as a sp and the last dc in the row. Chain 2 and turn.
Repeat 5-8 until you have 26 rows ending with 2 rows of hbdc.
Change colors every 2 rows.
Free Printable Lilac Dreams Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Lilac Dreams Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Try this easy crochet baby blanket pattern. It uses the herringbone double crochet stitch and a cluster stitch. There is a easy repeatable stripe
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- 10 mm crochet hook
- 1- 10.5 oz (300 g) Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Lilac or any gauge 6 yarn 220 yd (201 m) each
- 1- 10.5 oz (300 g) Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Pretty Girl or any gauge 6 yarn 220 yd (201 m) each
Instructions
Chain 68
- row 1: hbdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain to end. Chain 2 and turn.
- row 2: hbdc in 2nd st and in each st to end. Chain 3 and turn.
- row 3: in 3rd st dctog. Skip next st. *dctog in next st, skip 1 st.* Repeat ** to the end. Last st dc. Chain 2 and turn.
- row 4: in ch sp dctog. skip next st. *dctog in next ch sp.* Repeat ** to end. chain 3 counts as a sp and the last dc in the row. Chain 2 and turn.
- row 5-6: hbdc in 2nd st and in each st to end. Chain 2 and turn. 2nd row Chain 3 and turn.
- row 7: in 3rd st dctog. Skip next st. *dctog in next st, skip 1 st.* Repeat ** to the end. Last st dc. Chain 2 and turn.
- row 8: in ch sp dctog. skip next st. *dctog in next ch sp.* Repeat ** to end. chain 3 counts as a sp and the last dc in the row. Chain 2 and turn.
- Repeat 5-8 until you have 26 rows ending with 2 rows of hbdc.
- Change colors every 2 rows.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dctog – double crochet together
- hbdc – herringbone stitch double crochet
special stitch, double crochet together: YO, insert hook into first stitch from row below, yo and pull through drawing up three loops on hook, yo, pull through two loops, yo, insert hook into same stitch from row below, yo and pull through to draw up three loops on hook, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through last 3 loops.
special stitch -herringbone stitch double crochet – 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. See below for written and photo tutorial of the herringbone double crochet stitch.
Approx. size: 30 in x 37 in (76 cm x 94 cm)
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American Standard Baby Blanket Sizes Crochet
- Lovey: 14 in x 14 in – great for cuddling (35.56 cm)
- Large Lovey: 20 in x 20 in – great for cuddling and covering a newborn in the car seat (50.8 cm)
- Preemie Blanket: 18 in x 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Receiving Blanket: 30 in x 30 in – a great size for a newborn (76.2 cm)
- Baby Blanket: 29 in x 35 in – a great size for a new baby with room to grow (73.66 cm x 88.9 cm)
- Swaddling Blanket: 40 in x 40 in- for wrapping a newborn up tight usually made of gauze or flannel (101.6 cm) but a lightweight yarn would work
- Crib: 45 in x 60 in (114.3 cm x 152.4 cm) – a great blanket size for growing into, toddlers, or a throw for older children
Of course, these sizes are just standard blanket sizes and you wan make them to fix your needs and size. My size choice also depends on how much yarn I have left and the repeat of the pattern.
I hope this helps you decide what size of baby blanket to crochet.
Free Blue Dreams Crochet Bernat Yarn Baby Blanket Pattern
A classic white and navy blue color combo, made with super soft Bernat Blanket Yarn. There are rows of large bobbles that make rows of puffy white clouds in this chunky baby blanket.
I love the texture of the navy border using front and back post stitches. Change to pink and it would make a perfect gift for a little girl.
Ocean Stripes Free Crochet Bernat Yarn Baby Blanket Pattern
A simple bulky Bernat yarn blanket using ocean, a pretty multicolored yarn. This pretty chunky crochet baby blanket pattern uses just 2 easy stitches so it would be great for your first project using Bernat Blanket Yarn.
GRAY & GREEN EASY STRIPED BABY BLANKET CROCHET PATTERN
More Free Crochet Blanket Patterns
- Blue Dapple Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
- Free Gray Blue Skies Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
- Easy Gray & Pink Stripe Crocheted Baby Blanket
- Herringbone Stripe Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern – Bernat Blanket Yarn
- Dainty Dot Crochet Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
- Navy Blue Clouds Baby Blanket
- Pink Dreams Baby Blanket – free pattern
I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.