Baby Plaid Blanket Pattern

Welcome, fellow crafters, to another delightful crafting adventure! Today, we’ll be diving into the heartwarming world of baby blankets with a special focus on a charming Baby Plaid Blanket Pattern. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a newbie with a passion for creating, this easy-to-follow pattern will have you crafting a cozy masterpiece in no time.

Explore a unique twist on a timeless favorite with our latest creation – the Baby Blanket Pattern. Elevate your crafting experience by opting for Cotton Baby Yarn in an array of vibrant hues.

We’ve provided comprehensive instructions to guide you through the process, and for added support, check out our helpful video tutorials. Give it a go and share your experience with us! Embrace the joy of crafting with this delightful project. Enjoy!

This unique baby blanket pattern features 11 distinct color blocks both horizontally and vertically. Each rectangle is 10 stitches wide and 10 rows long, with each row of color blocks using two different colors. The colors change every 10 stitches while carrying the yarn through the work. To assist you with this technique, a helpful video tutorial has been created for your convenience.

Gauge: 16 sc and 20 rows with a 4.0 mm (U.S. G/6) crochet hook

Abbreviations:

• Ch: Chain
• Sts: Stitches
• Slst: Slip stitch
• Sc: Single crochet
• Sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together
• SK: Skip
• DC: Double crochet
• Hdc: Half double crochet

Measurements: Approx. 35in x 40in

Pattern:

With Cotton, Ch 131

Rows 1 – 10: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in the next st, repeat sc and dc for the next 8 st. Before completing the final dc, change color to Dusk Sky, pulling through Dusk Sky to complete the dc loop. Work the next 10 sts in Dusk Sky with the sc, dc stitch repeat while carrying the Cotton yarn through the stitches. Before finishing the last dc, change color back to Dusk Sky that you carried through, complete dc. Repeat the sc, dc pattern alternating between Cotton and Dusk Sky, always carrying the opposite color through the stitches. End with a Cotton block. C1, turn.

Rows 11-20: Switch to Dusk Sky, Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, dc in the next st, repeat sc and dc for the next 8 st. Before completing the final dc, change color to Jade Frost, pulling through Jade Frost to complete the dc loop. Work the next 10 sts in Jade Frost with the sc, dc stitch repeat while carrying the Dusk Sky yarn through the stitches. Before finishing the last dc, change color back to Jade Frost that you carried through, complete dc. Repeat the sc, dc pattern alternating between Dusk Sky and Jade Frost, always carrying the opposite color through the stitches. End with a Dusk Sky block. C1, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-20 five more times, then Rows 1-10, creating 11 color blocks wide and long.

Bind off, weave in ends.

Border: With Cotton and starting at the bottom right corner, sc evenly along the side edge, (sc, ch1, sc) in the corner st, sc in each st along the top edge, (sc, ch1, sc) in the corner st, sc evenly along the other side edge, (sc, ch1, sc) in the corner st, sc in each st along the bottom edge, (sc, ch1, sc), join with a slst to the first st, ch 1.

Row 1-4: Working in rounds, sc in BLO, in every sc to corners, (sc, ch1, sc) within corners, repeat within ** around, join with a slst, ch1. At the end of the round, join with a slst and bind off.

Weave in ends and enjoy your beautiful plaid baby blanket!