The crochet blanket stitch is such a versatile pattern and can be used to create many items not just blankets. You can use this stitch pattern to create hats, scarves, hot water bottle covers anything you can think of, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band.
This is a stitch tutorial only, if you are looking for the Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket pattern you can find it here...
Video Tutorial
The Blanket Stitch
US terms are used throughout
Abbrieviations
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
sp - space
sk - skip
st(s) - stitch(s)
Foundation chain loosely make a ch as wide as you would like your project to be, a multiple of 3 +1
Row 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk2, sc in next ch, 2dc in same ch* repeat from *to* until last 3 st's, sk2, sc in last ch. Turn.
Row 2 ch3, dc in 1st st, *sk2, sc in next st, 2dc in same st* repeat from *to* until last 2 st's, sc in sp between ch3 and dc of last round. Turn.
Repeat row 2 until piece measures desired length. Fasten off and weave in ends.
This stitch pattern creates nice neat edges so there is no need for a border, unless you want to add one of course. You could add a row of simple shells like this baby blanket...
As there has been so much interest in this silver and pink blanket you can now find the full pattern here... or a printable PDF version is also available in my Etsy Store...
The stitch pattern works up great using yarn cakes too. I made these ones with Caron Cakes.
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and please be sure to share your makes on my Facebook page or Instagram using #lullabylodge.
See you soon
Catherine
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Love the texture of the stitch - will write it on my list!
ReplyDeleteIs your list anything like mine? I wonder if I will ever make half the things I would like to...
DeleteNice tight stitch, and easy to do.will post when done.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Look forward to seeing your photos...
DeleteWhat size hook do you use and how many foundation chains do you suggest for an afghan?
ReplyDeleteHi Lucinda, your hook size will depend on which yarn you are using, just use the size recommended on the ball band. You would then make your starting chain as wide as you would like your blanket making sure it is a multiple of 3+ 1 stitch...
DeleteHow many skiers of each color yarn did you use for these above blankets?
ReplyDeleteI used 2 balls of Caron Cakes or 2 balls of each colour Stylecraft Special aran for the pink and grey blanket...
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern but am having great difficulty with the instructions. Do you mean that we do the single
ReplyDeleteCrochet and 2 double crochets (3total) in the same stitch? I am looking toward to hearing from you so I can make this beautiful blanket. Thank you.
Yes that's right Jill, all into the same stitch as you can see in the photo. Sometimes it helps to click on the photos to get a better look as they zoom in a bit... Good luck with your blanket.
DeleteThis blanket is beautiful. I only wish there was more details in the instructions. For instance, the hook size, the amount of yarns and most important details on the changing of yarns. Helpful points for the next time. Thank you for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteHi Carmen I'm sorry you feel there is not enough information for you this post was only meant as a stitch tutorial and not a blanket pattern, designed to show you the basic stitch and then for you to use your imagination to create anything you like. My blanket patterns do all have much more detailed information. As this tutorial has been so popular perhaps I should write up the full pattern for it. Thank you for taking the time to comment and I hope you visit again soon...
DeleteI thought the instructions were great and anyone that crochets or knit's knows the yarn and needle size are on your material that your using, unless of course your a beginner, then and only then are there no dumb questions. It's a beautiful blanket.
DeleteHave you made the actual pattern? If so where can I find it! Thank you!
DeleteI am hoping to write this up when I get the time. I will be sure to post a link to the pattern once I do...
DeleteThank you for the instructions to this stitch. I saw the lovely pink, white and grey blanket then briefly read the instructions which seem quite straightforward (but I won't really know untilI I try it!). It's so simple and the effect is beautiful - mine is striped but with a minty green theme for a friend's baby. It'll take me a while as the wool is quite thin and I'm using a 3.5mm hook - but it will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I would love to see your finished blanket...
Deleteso when usi g multiples of 3 say 99 is the + 1 done one time or after evry third stitch
ReplyDeleteHi Isch99, just once so you would chain 100...
DeleteThis is a beautiful pattern. I’ve so far done 3 rows and with your instructions it’s started off lovely. Thanks so much for sharing xxx
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Jennie, I'm glad you are enjoying the tutorial...
DeleteWhat color choice did you use in the Caron Cakes yarn?
ReplyDeleteHi Vern, I used Rainbow Sherbet and Cake Pop
ReplyDeleteYour instructions were great and the blanket is beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteNow I know what to make with the Caron Cakes yarn! I love this stitch pattern; simple but pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love working with yarn cakes, no need to change colours...
DeleteCan you tell me the size of the pink, grey and white blanket? Looks like u used 2 skeins of each color.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I made the blanket such a long time ago I don't remember. I have ordered yarn to make another one and am intending on writing up a full pattern. I would say 2 balls of each colour sounds about right...
Deletethat's a really pretty blanket you done a great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteIs there a pattern for this yet?
ReplyDeleteI'm working on the pattern for the pink and silver blanket at the moment. I will post here as soon as it is ready...
Deletehow did you do the shell stitch on the blanket, i have made the blanket but need to know how to do the shell stitch edging for it
ReplyDeleteI used the Simple Shell Edging pattern which you can find here https://lullabylodge.blogspot.com/2018/06/crochet-tutorial-how-to-add-simple.html
DeleteI love how the blanket looks and want to make it for my grandchild who is due in October. When you start the blanket and do the first two rows, do you change color and the whole pattern is just doing the second row. And then changing the yarn with a different color after every two rows.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure which blanket you are referring to. Two of the blankets shown are made with Caron Cakes so you don't need to change colours, for the other blanket, the colours are changed every 4 rows. You can find the full pattern for the Sweet Dreams blanket here...
Deletehttps://lullabylodge.blogspot.com/2019/04/sweet-dreams-baby-blanket-free-crochet.html
Enjoy!
Thank you.
DeleteWhat edging is used in the brown blanket and pink/orange blanket please?
ReplyDeleteI think that was just hdc clusters into the spaces.
DeleteWhat edge is on the pink/orange blanket? Looks the same as the brownish one.
ReplyDeleteHdc clusters into the spaces.
DeleteCould I possibly use Bernal softee baby chunky for this pattern?
ReplyDeleteHi Jean, yes you could, you would need to use a bigger hook though. Just use the hook size recommended on the yarn ball band.
DeleteIs there a 'ch3' missing from the instructions at the beginning of row 3 (row 1) and every other 'odd' number row?? If not, then what happens at the end of row 4 (row 2)?? since there is not a 'space' in which to 'sc and turn' at the end of row 4. Thanks for your help, Anne.
ReplyDeleteHi, there is no row 3, you are just repeating row 2 which has a ch3 at the start. Hope that clarifies.
Deletei just bought your pattern!
ReplyDeletemay i double check if this is the yarn you used ?
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/stylecraft-special-for-babies-aran
and when you say 2 [4] 100g balls what do you mean? should i buy 4 items for each colour or 2 ??? sorry I m new to it!! thank you!!
Hi Antzil,I am sorry for the late response I do not check the comments very often. It is always better to contact me directly at the email address provided, if you have purchased a pattern from one of my stores and need help. The no. of balls you need depends on which size of blanket you are making. I am hoping after reading the patter through you managed to figure it out. I hope you enjoyed the pattern. Best regards...
DeleteI love this stitch! I've made 2 baby blankets, they work up so fast! A pink, rose, white with a white shell border and one in blues. It doesn't really need the border as the side edges have a lovely natural scallop. I did 6 rows before I changed colors so I wouldn't need to change as often. I recently did a complicated pattern with a lot of changes, a lot of counting, it was challenging. This one was so simple-I enjoyed working on it more and it's much prettier. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the tutorial...
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