This pattern was created to celebrate the birth of my niece, Savannah. I wanted to make her a lovely, lightweight baby blanket which was large enough to hang over the top of her stroller or carrier to protect her from the sun and still allow air to move through. Summer babies need blankets too!
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This free crochet pattern is available in the following sizes:
- Swaddle Blanket (30″x30″),
- Crib Blanket (30″x36″),
- Newborn Baby Blanket (32″x36″),
- Receiving blanket size (34″x36″),
- Baby Blanket (36″x36″),
- Lapghan (36″x48″) and
- Child blanket size (42″x48″)
Gauge: 4 stitch sets/6”, 11 rows/4”Stitch Set = (chn3, 1sc in the next dc, skip 2sts, 3dc in the next sc)
Yarn: Snuggly Wuggly mini dots by Loops & Threads (wpi =11)
Hook: US 7/4.50mm (3-6 balls)
Abbreviations: sc: single crochet, st: stitch, sts: stitches, ch: chain, dc: double crochet, FO: finish off, wpi: wraps per inch
This is a very simple blanket pattern and it is easily adjusted. Please choose a size and then continue to the instructions below. Please note the *total rows* indicated do not include the edging.
Savannah’s Baby Blanket
Swaddle Blanket (30”x 30”)
Chain 139 and proceed to R1
Chain 139 and proceed to R1
78 rows total
Crib Blanket (30”x36”)
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
78 rows total
Newborn Baby Blanket (32”x36”)
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
84 rows total
Receiving Blanket (34”x36”)
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
89 rows totalBaby Blanket (36”x36”)
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
95 rows total*Lapghan (36”x48”)
Chain 223 and proceed to R1
95 rows totalChild (42”x48”)
Chain 223 and proceed to R1
111 rows total
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
89 rows totalBaby Blanket (36”x36”)
Chain 167 and proceed to R1
95 rows total*Lapghan (36”x48”)
Chain 223 and proceed to R1
95 rows totalChild (42”x48”)
Chain 223 and proceed to R1
111 rows total
Choose the size you wish to crochet and chain the specified number of stitches.
R1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, skip the next 3 sts, 3dc in the next st, (*ch 3, skip the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, skip the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st*) repeat (*) across
R2: ch1, turn, sc in the 1st dc, skip the next 2 dc, 3 dc in the next sc, (*ch 3, sc in the next dc, skip the next 2 dc, 3 dc in the next sc*) repeat (*) across
Repeat R2 for the specified number of rows for the size blanket you have chosen.
Finishing:
R1: sc around the outer edge of the blanket
R2: 4 dc in each sc stitch around, FO and weave in ends
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Beautiful baby blanket! Would make for my grangirlie…know she would love it…is big enough for a cozy lil’ Throw too! Thanks for the Tutorial! 🙂
I’m happy you like my free pattern for Savannah’s Baby Blanket! It is still Savannah’s favorite blankie!