It’s no secret that I love to make baby blankets as gifts. I made this easy baby blanket using a simple stitch pattern so I could work on it during my commute and while watching a tv (but still get it finished in time). The stitch pattern creates a classic look, so when you make it in a solid, neutral color, like I did, you end up with an heirloom-quality blanket. Or, add stripes or use a multicolor yarn for a more vibrant look!

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This blanket is named after Grace, the baby would I gifted it to. I did not know too much about the nursery (or even the decor in her parents’ home), so I chose a neutral, pale yellow color.

The stitch pattern is the same one I used in the Piggyback Stitch Warm Up America Block, and I really liked it. I wanted to make the blanket a little fancier than the block, so I added a border inspired by Edie Eckman’s Around the Corner Crochet Borders.

The nice thing about this pattern is that you can really change up the look with your yarn selection. You can choose a neutral, like I did, for a classic, heirloom look. Or, make a bright and bold blanket with stripes in contrasting colors. Or, try a multicolor yarn and be surprised by the final result! Really, the options are endless.

I will mention that I forgot to measure the final blanket before giving it away to the new mommy, so my measurements are estimates. Since I’ve shared the stitch count, you can also adjust the pattern to make a larger or smaller blanket (though you will may need more or less yarn).

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Little Gracie Baby Blanket

Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter

Combine this simple stitch pattern with a solid yarn for an heirloom quality baby blanket. Or, create something whimsical using stripes or a multicolor yarn.

Finished Size

• Adjustable. Photographed sample measures approximately 32” (81.5 cm) square.

Materials

• Cascade 220 Superwash yarn (100% acrylic, 4.5 oz/128 g/268 yd/245 m) – 6 skeins in 1915 Banana Cream, or approximately 1,315 yd (1,202.5 m) in any light medium weight yarn.
• US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• 4 locking stitch markers.

Gauge

• Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Choose a hook that is recommended for the yarn you select.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• dec – decrease – Yo, insert hook in same st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, sk 2 sts, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw 3 loops.
• pm – place stitch marker
• rep – repeat
• Rnd – Round
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• *+ Repeat instructions after asterisk or plus sign as indicated.

Pattern Notes

• Blanket is crocheted flat in rows. Edging and Border Rows are crocheted in the round.

Pattern Instructions

Blanket

• Ch 152 (or any multiple of 3 sts, + 2).
• Row 1: Turn, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, *ch 2, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. (151 sts)
• Row 2: (Right Side) Turn, ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout), dc in first st, sk ch-2 sp, *3 dc in next st, sk ch-2 sp; rep from * across to last st, 2 dc in last st.
• Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * across.
• Rep Rows 2 & 3 until blanket measures approximately 30” (76.5 cm), ending after Row 3.
• Do not fasten off, turn to face Right Side.

Edging

• Edging Rnd: Ch 1, sc in first st, *2 sc in ch-2 sp,** sc in next st; rep from * across, ending after ** before last st of row, 3 sc in last st, pm in second sc to mark corner, turn to work along edge,*** sc in side of same row, +2 sc in side of next dc row,++ sc in side of next sc row; rep from + across, ending after ++ before side of first row, 3 sc in side of first row, pm in second sc to mark corner, turn to work along foundation row, sc in first st, rep from * to ***, +++sc in side of next sc row, 2 sc in side of next dc row; rep from +++ across to side of first row, 3 sc in side of first row, pm in second sc to mark corner, join with sl st to first sc.

Border

• Border Rnd 1: Sl st in next 2 sts, ch 3 (counts as dc), sk 2 sts, dc in next st, *ch 2, dec,** ch 2; rep from * across, ending after ** with dec in marked corner st, dc in same st;+ rep from * to + around to final corner, ending after ** with dec in marked corner st, dc in same st, ch 2, join with sl st to top of first ch 3.
• Border Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next st,** 2 sc in ch-2 sp; rep from * across, ending after **, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st;+ rep from * to + around to final corner, ending after +, sc in ch-2 sp, join with sl st to first sc.

Finishing

• With yarn needle, weave in ends.

© 2018 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: http://undergroundcrafter.com/2018/01/25/crochet-pattern-little-gracie-baby-blanket. Thanks for supporting indie designers!

If you make your own Little Gracie Baby Blanket, I’d love to see it! Share your progress and questions by tagging me on Facebook as @Underground Crafter, Instragram as @ucrafter, or Twitter as @ucrafter. You can also share a picture in the Underground Crafters Facebook group. Sign up for my weekly newsletter and get a coupon code for your choice of one of my premium patterns and other subscriber goodies. Plus, you’ll never miss one of my free patterns again!

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If you want an easy print format, you can buy an ad-free PDF version on Craftsy.