Do you ever go on a crochet binge and just keep making a lot of the same type of project over and over? I do that a lot and lately my binge has been baby blankets! I hope you enjoy blankets, because the Lilac Meadows Baby Blanket is one of my favorites.
There is something so sweet about crochet baby blankets. I love the way they feel and the Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta is amazing for baby makes! I’ve made a couple of baby sweaters, hats and mittens with it and it is a wonderful yarn for babies.
The colors of Feels Like Butta are so wonderful for babies, too. I chose this Lilac and White combo and am so happy with how it has turned out. I’m already planning another blanket with this yarn (although different colors and stitch!).
What about you? Do you love baby blankets or find them boring? I’ve talked to people in both camps. I used to be in the “boring” camp but now I love them because I can take him in the car when I’m riding or watch Netflix and have a project that is so easy to put down and pick back up.
I always have multiple projects going, anyways, so it’s nice to have one that is relaxing and easy with no shaping or complicated row and stitch counts.
I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for the Lilac Meadows Baby Blanket!
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Lilac Meadows Baby Blanket
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta, 1 skein each Lilac and White (9.7 oz Bonus Bundle Skeins from Michael’s) or 3 skeins each of the 3.5 oz size *See all the colors of this yarn here!
Hook: Size J (6.0mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Gauge: 16 sts and 12 rows = 4″ in stitch pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: Approximately 24″ x 32″
Notes
The Sedge Stitch is always worked into the single crochet.
The ch-1 at the beginning of a row counts as a single crochet, you will always work your last sc into this ch-1.
Stripe Pattern
20 rows MC
4 rows CC
20 rows MC
4 rows CC
20 rows MC
4 rows CC
20 rows MC
Pattern
With MC, ch 93 (or any multiple of 3 if you would like to make it larger or smaller).
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, dc into same ch, *skip next 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) into next ch; repeat from * to end, sc in last ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as sc), (hdc, dc) into first sc, *skip next hdc and dc, (sc, hdc, dc) into next sc; repeat from * to end, sc in last st; turn.
Rows 3-92: Repeat row 2, changing colors as indicated in stripe pattern.
Border
Change to CC.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around blanket edge, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, join to first sc with slip st; do not turn.
Change to MC.
Round 2: Repeat round 1, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 corner space, join to first sc with slip st; turn.
Change to CC.
Round 3: Slip st into ch-1 space of corner, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, *skip next sc, sc in next st, skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc; repeat from * around, working ch 5 shell in each corner. End 2 dc in same ch-1 space as beginning, join with slip st to ch-3; do not turn.
Change to MC.
Round 4: Ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *ch 3, skip sc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, making sure you are working into the first, third, and fifth dc of each shell with a ch-3 in between. Join to first st with slip st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
That’s it! This blanket turned out so well and the sedge stitch was just perfect for this yarn. I hope you will give it a try!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
Beautiful blanket. I only wish you had pictures of it open instead of just folded. It’s hard to see it in it’s full glory that way and one can’t refer back to the photo to reassure you that you are making it correctly. Just a thought.
Thanks for the idea Lynn! I’ll try to get some more pictures of it this weekend. 🙂
What is the multiple if I wanted to make a bigger blanket?
Hi Emily! This stitch is in multiples of 3 🙂
This is a very old pattern. I started making these blankets with this stitch back in 1957. I used to make one for each new baby that came in the family. ( and there were lots). My pattern finally wore out so I am glad you reprinted it. Thank you.
Hi Olive! I’m sure blankets have been made with this stitch for a long time, but the exact pattern is unique to me. I didn’t use a vintage pattern when I created this one. 🙂 I’m glad you like it!
I so appreciate when I see a pattern I like that a video is included. I love how detailed you are explaining your stitches, it makes it so easy to follow your patterns. Thanks so much.
Thank you Judy! 🙂
Hi
I thought I followed the pattern but it doesn’t seem that I am going to have enough yarn to make 93 rows. I purchased 3 rolls each of the 3.5 weight rolls. Please help. Thank you Rosie
Hi Rosie, not sure why it wouldn’t be enough yarn but your best bet is to either make the blanket smaller or order another skein.
I am a bit confused. the pattern talks about a stripe pattern. I do not see a stripe. also what does MC and CC mean. thank you
This blanket has two colors and it does alternate so there is a stripe pattern. MC stands for main color and CC for contrasting color.