When we put most of our stuff in storage for a year, I was already
pregnant, which means I knew I would need the white baby blanket I
crocheted for my other boys' blessings. So why did I put it in a box
that is now in the depths of our storage unit 1800 miles away? I blame
pregnant brain--it's a real thing. Who's with me? Oh well, it just gave
me an excuse to crochet a new and improved blessing day afghan for my
newest baby boy. It's so warm and cozy I have a hard time not using it
for myself! Here you'll find the pattern for a super quick and easy baby
afghan that is great for boys or girls. Even better, it's a great way
to practice the "looks like knit" crochet stitch, which can take some
time to perfect (it's all in the tension, baby).
Ch 71.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 - 70: Sl st in blo in 1st ch from hk and in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 71: Sc in blo in 1st ch from hk and in each st across. Fasten off.
Notes: Be sure to keep stitches loose and even. The pattern stitch is easily worked too tight. Be sure to block your blanket for best results. (Blocking tutorial coming next week!) Approximate size is 35" x 35". Easily make it bigger by adding more chains in the beginning and adding rows until it looks square.
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11 Responses to “faux knit crochet baby blanket {free pattern}”
Love how this looks! Can you believe I've been crocheting for 10 years and JUST heard about blocking. Can't wait to see how you do it. :)
Such an adorable baby boy! The blanket is nice, too!
Are you holding two strands at once? It liked like.that in the video, but I didn't see that in the directions. Thanks for the free pattern!
Jill of oursevendwarfs.com
I will be rummaging through my yarn stash to try this pattern for myself. Thank you! That last pic of sweet little baby made me smile!
Mandy---He is sooo adorable!
Thanks for sharing this pattern. I have never seen one where the majority of the blanket is completed with slip stitches before, so I definitely want to give this a try! I too was wondering if you need to hold two strands of yarn at once.
I wish I crocheted, love the blanket and the baby is adorable.
No, I am not holding two strands together for this pattern. It's just one big, fat, chunky yarn. The video does show two strands held together (it was made to show another project).
Thanks for the baby love--he is a darling, isn't he? I'm in love. :)
Awaw what a handsome little man! I'm still a newbie at crocheting but this looks easy and the results are amazingly cute & beautiful! :)
I would love to crochet this for my best friend who is having her first baby this Fall - do you think this would be easy enough for a first-time crochet-er to do this?
I was reviewing your disclaimers and I see that your patterns and ideas are not to be sold, reproduced, etc.; however, can you please clarify if finished products from your pattern(s)can be sold if also linked to your website and credited back to you? Thank you for sharing your pattern with the world!
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