The Sedge Stripes Baby Blanket from Daisy Farm Crafts is squishy, cozy, and simply fabulous! If you are looking for a nice, warm project to make for your baby, this one will surely capture your heart. Follow the beautiful striped design in a soft colorway of grey, white, and purple, or go for your own shade combination. This crochet blanket will also make a wonderful handmade gift for a baby shower. Would like to start it today? See how fast it works up!
What Is a Sedge Stitch and Why Use It for Baby Blankets?
There are so many beautiful crochet stitches, and the sedge stitch is definitely one of them! It results in a gorgeous, thick texture, which you can see in the photos. The fabric created with this stitch is quite packed without holes, and that makes it a great choice for baby blankets.
It’s actually very easy to master because it’s a clever combination of single crochets, double crochets, and half double crochets. Therefore, beginners who already know the basics will tackle this baby blanket crochet pattern with ease!
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Crochet this baby blanket using 100% acrylic bulky-weight yarn to produce that chunky fabric, incredibly soft to the skin. The original was made with Red Heart Soft Essentials, which has been discontinued, so you won’t be able to buy it. Instead, you can choose, for example, Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, available in a whole range of colors.
To make a blanket that measures 30×32 inches, make sure to work it with a 6 mm crochet hook. A handmade covering of this size will perfectly fit in the cot or stroller, keeping your baby warm.
Free Sedge Stripes Baby Blanket Pattern
This crochet baby blanket pattern starts with a foundation chain. Want to make it bigger or smaller? To change its width, you can use any multiple of 3 for your starting chain. Once done, all you need to do is continue working the second row with sedge stitches until your blanket reaches the desired length.
The blanket’s design consists of a beautiful arrangement of stripes in different widths. The designer specifies the exact number of rows you need to make in a given color to recreate this look. If you want, you can play around with their placement and size to create your own personalized version of this blanket.
