Babies are on the brain here at the Saladin household. We welcomed our fourth little guy into the family a couple of weeks ago! I know, I know, I have all boys so why am I making a pink blanket?? Well, I have a friend at work who is having her first and it’s a girl so I decided a nice lacy blanket was in order. This blanket worked up quickly and I love the way it turned out. It could easily make a nice heirloom gift for a little one in your life – although, it doesn’t have to be pink. 😉
Pretty in Pink Heirloom Baby Blanket
What You’ll Need
Yarn: 2 skeins Plymouth Galway Worsted in Bubblegum
Hook: US J/10/(6.5mm)
Gauge: Not crucial for this project
Finished Size: Approximately 32″ x 24″
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Pattern
Ch 100.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * to end;turn.
Rows 2-72: Ch 3, dc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from *, end ch 1, dc in top of t-ch of row below; turn.
Do not fasten off for border.
Border:
SHELL – 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip next dc, *sc in next dc, skip next dc, shell in next dc; repeat from * to corner, shell in corner; repeat from * working in every other row around edge of blanket to last corner, dc 3 in corner, ch 1, join with sl st to t-ch; turn.
Round 2: Sl st in ch-1 sp, *ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in last dc of shell, ch 3, skip sc, sc in first st of next shell, ch 3, sc in ch-1 space; repeat from * to end.
Fasten off.
That’s it! Quick and easy with a great result. I hope you’ve enjoyed this free pattern – be sure to check out my other FREE baby blanket patterns!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
Aw that’s so pretty. And Congratulations on your new addition to the family..
Thank you Lucille!! 🙂
Hi Amanda, Is there a Multiple for this pattern so I can make it wider.
Thanks in advance. Barbara Ann.
Absolutely! This pattern is a multiple of 2 sts plus 4.
Amanda,
I have made several of tour patterns and they turn out beautifully. Your patterns are so clear and precise. You are my favorite site to follow! You are so patient with each new pattern.
Congratulations on your new baby boy!
Thank you Patti! 🙂
What does t-ch stand for? Ch means chain. The t is what has me stumped. Could you explain please. This is in the body of your instructions.
Hi Rebecca,
The abbreviation t-ch stands for turning chain. You just work into the chain from the row before, treating it like a dc.
I have just discovered your site and LOVE the patterns and easy-to-understand instructions! Congrats on your new little one…
Thank you so much Bibi!! 😀
What is the shell stitch ?
Hi Kathy! Under the border heading it tells you how to make a shell. It’s just – 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc 🙂
I found a yarn like that is medium (4) weight. It suggests using a 5 mm needle. Should I still use the 6.5 mm in your pattern? If I use the 5 mm should start by using more ch stitches? I started using the 6.5 needle and the stitches are a little wide apart, maybe not as close together as you picture if that makes sense. Thanks! Bobette
Hi Bobette, I would suggest trying it out with the 6.5mm recommended in the pattern. I often will go up in size from what the yarn recommends when I am making a blanket. It gives it more of a drape than the smaller hook. You can go down if you like and then just work on a larger chain. 🙂
Is this UK or US crochet I would like to make this beautiful Blanket Maggie
Hi Maggie! All of my patterns are in US terms 🙂
Would you be able to make a video tutorial of this?
Hi Kimberly! I’m going back and adding video tutorials to my older patterns as I can. 🙂
I am having trouble figuring out how to make the border for the pink Heirloom baby blanket. I dont understand after the chain 3 at the beginning and where to begin the dc etc. Almost done and beginning the border. I have cone too far to quit now.
Thank you
You are wonderful. Congrats on the birth of your baby. And you still gave all this time to help people. I’m an old timer. Have been crocheting and knitting for a long time. (I’m 73)European taught. There is so much I still don’t know but your tutorials are great. Keep it up. Lots of people lean on you. Monica
This pattern does not say how much yarn it takes. Is there a way to purchase the pattern???
Hi Diana, it says it takes 2 skeins of the yarn listed to make this size blanket. I do have a pdf of this pattern in my subscriber Resource Library. Just sign up for the email list (or if you are already on it the link and password are at the bottom of the email). 🙂
Sorry. The pattern doesn’t say what size crochet hook to use. Is there anyway I can purchase this pattern without all the ads???
The pattern calls for a size J hook. It does give the amount of yarn and the hook size in the post. This pattern is free in our resource library if you are a subscriber – it is not one that I sell in my shops. You can sign up in the box below the post.
Would you be able to make a tutorial for the border please? I’m finding it very confusing (face palm).
I’m trying to add tutorials for all my patterns, it’s just taking a while. 🙂
I just started round 2 of the border and I’m a little lost. A little back ground – this is the first thing I’ve ever crocheted so I’m sure I have made mistakes along the way. When the pattern says “ch-1 sp” for round 2, is that the space in the bulk of the blanket or in the first round of the border? How do I know which space?
A ch-1 sp is the space where you chained 1 in the previous round. It should be in between stitches on the first round of the border.