This is a beautiful baby blanket pattern from Janet-Marie Etherige. The multi-coloured yarn that makes up the bulk of the work is nicely offset by the lavender picot edging. Whether you need a blanket for your own baby or you want to give someone else a beautiful gift, this project is a surefire success!
What Stitches Are Used in This Pattern?
While it looks very intricate, this project is relatively simple and will allow you to work up your crochet baby blanket quickly.
You’ll find an easy-to-remember pattern with repeats of double crochets, chain spaces, and single crochet. The border uses double crochet clusters along with a fancy picot shell stitch, giving the blanket a nice decorative edge.
Best Yarn Options for a Soft and Cozy Baby Blanket
For a soft touch, pick a lightweight sport or baby-weight yarn. The pattern suggests Red Heart Baby Sport Pompadour Solids for the main body, which is a machine-washable acrylic yarn that’s great for baby things. For the trim, it uses Lion Brand Jamie, giving a nice border contrast.
If you want a more luxurious feel, you might opt for cotton blends like Bernat Softee Baby or Paintbox Yarns Simply DK. Using pastel shades or classic gender-neutral colors can make the final piece even more special.
Can I Adjust the Blanket Size?
The width of the blanket relies on the initial chain count, which needs to be a multiple of two. You can make it wider or narrower by changing the starting chain. To make the blanket longer, just keep repeating the pattern rows until you get the size you want.
Hello..I was trying to understand the border…the first row is it 3 double crochet between space and the second row is the shell stitch the picot stitch ….cant wait to do this pattern…THANKYOU