Among the ever fancier crochet projects projects, it’s sometimes nice to deal with a simpler, more classic pattern. The classics have become classics precisely because they are beautiful, versatile and are a stylistic anchor in the ever changing tides. They are an appropriate accessory for any rustic or ultra modern setting. One area for which they are particularly well suited are baby blankets/pram covers.
Baby Crib Blanket
The Baby Crib blanket is a gently-hued, lightly stitched blanket that harkens back to those used by our parents on us, and will keep the chill off your baby while still leaving lots of air to breathe. It’s beautiful, gently textured blanket with a lovely drape and an adorable interwoven ribbon border. This blanket will not only be a very useful baby accessory, but a treasured memory later in life. A link to the free patterns is under the photos.
Skills: Easy Designer: Crochet ‘n’ Create
Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
This is a beautiful and classic example of how the shell stitch can be used to build a baby blanket. It’s dense enough to be warm, but not so heavy as to make the baby overheat: the two essentials of baby blankets. Also, the lovely texture will give little fingers lots of area to explore. And lastly, the 32 by 32 size is perfect for wrapping the littlest ones, or using this as a bassinet cover.
Skills: Easy Designer: Amy Ramnarine
Baby Blanket
Skills: Easy Designer: Crochet ‘n’ Create
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One Skein Baby Blanket
Another classic, and a very cost effective baby blanket you can make in a short time is the single skein baby blanket. Just like it says on the box, it uses a single skein and a simple repeating pattern to quickly work up this delightful baby blanket. A link to the free pattern is at the end of the post.
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