Unusual & Pretty Crochet Stitch for Baby Blankets – Free Pattern
Certainly! Here’s a unique and pretty crochet stitch pattern for a baby blanket. This stitch creates a beautiful textured design that’s perfect for keeping your little one cozy. I’ll provide a basic pattern for a baby blanket using this stitch.
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors (baby-friendly and soft)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually size H/5mm or as recommended on the yarn label)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Stitch Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Fpdc: Front Post Double Crochet
- Bpdc: Back Post Double Crochet
- Sk: Skip
Instructions:
Foundation Row: Chain a multiple of 3 stitches + 2 (e.g., 30 + 2 = 32 for a small sample).
Row 1 (Right Side):
- In the 3rd chain from the hook, make 1 dc.
- Skip the next 2 ch, make [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] all in the next ch. Repeat from * to * across.
- End with 1 dc in the last ch.
Row 2 (Wrong Side):
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), turn your work.
- Skip the next dc, make [1 fpdc around the next dc, 1 bpdc around the next dc]. Repeat from * to * across.
- End with 1 dc in the top of the turning chain.
Row 3 (Right Side):
- Ch 3, turn your work.
- Skip the next fpdc, make [1 bpdc around the next bpdc, 1 fpdc around the next fpdc]. Repeat from * to * across.
- End with 1 dc in the top of the turning chain.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your blanket reaches the desired length, finishing with a Row 2 repeat.
Edging (optional):
- For a clean edge, you can make a simple border of single crochet stitches around your blanket.
- In each corner, make 3 sc in the same stitch to turn the corner smoothly.
Finishing:
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Feel free to adjust the size of your starting chain to make the blanket larger or smaller as needed. You can also experiment with different color combinations to make it even more unique and pretty. Enjoy crocheting your beautiful baby blanket!