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Pretty in Pink Heirloom Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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Free Crochet Pattern - Pretty in Pink Heirloom Baby Blanket

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″

Free Crochet Pattern - Pretty in Pink Heirloom Baby Blanket

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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

Free Crochet Pattern - Pretty in Pink Heirloom Baby Blanket

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  1. Lucille Klocek

    December 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    Aw that’s so pretty. And Congratulations on your new addition to the family..

    • amanda

      December 10, 2017 at 1:58 am

      Thank you Lucille!! 🙂

  2. Barbara Ann Berry

    December 9, 2017 at 11:54 pm

    Hi Amanda, Is there a Multiple for this pattern so I can make it wider.
    Thanks in advance. Barbara Ann.

    • amanda

      December 10, 2017 at 2:00 am

      Absolutely! This pattern is a multiple of 2 sts plus 4.

    • Patti

      September 3, 2020 at 12:23 am

      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!

      • amanda

        September 3, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you Patti! 🙂

  3. Rebecca Sparks

    December 13, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    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.

    • amanda

      December 14, 2017 at 1:20 am

      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.

  4. Bibi Gee

    March 3, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    I have just discovered your site and LOVE the patterns and easy-to-understand instructions! Congrats on your new little one…

    • amanda

      March 3, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you so much Bibi!! 😀

  5. Kathy Scharenborg

    April 28, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    What is the shell stitch ?

    • amanda

      April 30, 2019 at 2:14 am

      Hi Kathy! Under the border heading it tells you how to make a shell. It’s just – 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc 🙂

  6. Bobette Johnson

    July 26, 2019 at 12:48 am

    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

    • amanda

      July 26, 2019 at 12:51 am

      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. 🙂

  7. Maggie

    September 9, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Is this UK or US crochet I would like to make this beautiful Blanket Maggie

    • amanda

      September 11, 2019 at 1:58 am

      Hi Maggie! All of my patterns are in US terms 🙂

  8. Kimberly

    September 19, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Would you be able to make a video tutorial of this?

    • amanda

      September 20, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      Hi Kimberly! I’m going back and adding video tutorials to my older patterns as I can. 🙂

  9. Julie Morris

    March 26, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    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

  10. Monica

    January 6, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    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

  11. DIANA P ANDIS

    May 21, 2021 at 1:14 am

    This pattern does not say how much yarn it takes. Is there a way to purchase the pattern???

    • amanda

      May 21, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      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). 🙂

  12. DIANA P ANDIS

    June 4, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    Sorry. The pattern doesn’t say what size crochet hook to use. Is there anyway I can purchase this pattern without all the ads???

    • amanda

      June 5, 2021 at 1:14 am

      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.

  13. Lauren

    February 12, 2022 at 2:59 am

    Would you be able to make a tutorial for the border please? I’m finding it very confusing (face palm).

    • amanda

      February 12, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      I’m trying to add tutorials for all my patterns, it’s just taking a while. 🙂

  14. Madison

    April 24, 2022 at 11:48 pm

    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?

    • amanda

      April 25, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      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.

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