Classic Baby Blanket by Jo Edwards

Classic Baby Blanket

Crochet
August 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
5.0 mm (H)
1500 - 1550 yards (1372 - 1417 m)
US
English
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This Classic Crochet Baby Blanket pattern creates a snuggly, vintage yet modern looking (in other words timeless) and truly beautiful crochet baby blanket and makes a perfect crochet gift for a baby boy, baby girl or gender-neutral baby shower gift!

The blanket is made from a one-stitch repeat (using only single and double crochet stitches) and has lovely shell border.

ABOUT THE PATTERN

  • This is a very easy crochet blanket pattern, great for beginners, that works up really quickly and looks beautiful when complete.
  • It’s perfect for a a baby boy, boy girl or gender-neutral baby shower gift.
  • The pattern includes step by step instructions with photos on how to crochet the blanket and border as well as a full video tutorial.
  • The pattern is completely customizable so you can easily adjust the width and height of the blanket.
  • The simple border has little shells for a lovely finish.
  • You can use any size 4 yarn (also referred to as medium or worsted weight).
  • The blanket is reversible and looks beautiful on either side.

ABOUT THE PDF

  • The PDF of this pattern is a 3 page, printer-friendly document that you can download, save, print (in color or in black and white) and make notes on and keep forever.
  • It is laid out into easy to follow sections and includes step by step instructions and pictures.
  • The pattern is also available on my website. The PDF includes everything from the website but in an easy to read, follow and print document.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Skill Level: Easy - Beginner Friendly

Final Size: The pattern creates a blanket that is approx. 36” wide and 50” high including the border (without the border, it measures approx. 33” wide and 47” high).

Gauge: 4” x 4” = 12 sts and 8 rows following the pattern (count each sc & dc st, not chains)

Yarn: Approx 1500 yds / 1371 m of any worsted weight, medium (size 4) yarn. I used Pound of Love by Lion Brand in the color “Antique White” (this yarn is medium (4), 100% Acrylic, 16oz / 454g, 1020 yds / 932 m).

Crochet Hook Size: H/8 (5.00 mm) – you may want to go up a hook size for the chain.

Other Materials: scissors, yarn needle and a measuring tape.

Terminology: Written in English for right-handed crochet using standard US crochet terminology.

RETURNS:

Please note that you are purchasing the PDF/pattern/tutorial, not the actual blanket. Due to the nature of digital downloads, all sales are final and there are no returns, refunds or exchanges. Please contact me prior to or after your purchase if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to help.