How to Crochet a C2C Wattle Stitch Baby Blanket

Sherbet Skies Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

I’m so excited to share my latest design with you, the Sherbet Skies Baby Blanket! This super soft, pastel-hued beauty is made using one beautiful yarn and a lovely, simple stitch that creates a beautifully textured fabric. Keep reading and I will provide you with everything you need including a free pattern and video tutorial, showing you how to crochet a C2C Wattle Stitch baby blanket.

If you’re looking for a relaxing make with an easy to remember stitch pattern and a stunning result, you’ll love this one. Whether you're gifting it to a new baby or using it as a cheerful throw, the Sherbet Skies blanket adds a soft, dreamy vibe to any space.

Looking for more? The beautifully designed PDF version of this pattern includes extra goodies like blanket size charts, a detailed blocking guide, printable project pages and all the instructions in an easy-to-read printable format.

The PDF is available in my online stores...

Why I Love This Blanket

The stitch pattern creates a beautifully soft texture and drape. I used Stylecraft Colour Burst DK in the colourways Catherine Wheel and Stars, but there are loads of gorgeous shades that would work beautifully with this design.

And since it’s made using the corner-to-corner (C2C) method, it’s easy to adjust the size, just keep going until your baby blanket is as big as you want!

Choosing Your Colour Palette

One of the things I love most about this blanket is how beautifully it works with self-striping yarns. I used Stylecraft Colour Burst DK in two dreamy colourways, Catherine Wheel and Stars and they gave such a soft, sherbet-y feel to the finished blanket.

You don’t have to stick to pastels, though! Bright rainbows, earthy tones, or even classic neutrals would look amazing. The corner-to-corner stitch pattern shows off variegated yarns really well, giving a lovely woven texture that brings out the colours without overwhelming them.

Yarn Options and Substitutes

If you can’t get hold of Stylecraft Colour Burst DK, don’t worry, there are plenty of great alternatives you can use for this blanket.

My Top Suggestions

• Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints – This yarn has beautiful striping options and works up with a very similar drape. Both the stripey and dotty versions look fab in this pattern.

• King Cole Beaches DK – A lovely soft option with gentle colour blends, great for baby blankets.

• King Cole Harvest DK – Very soft and alpaca blend, subtle patterning.

• Any DK-weight yarn – You can mix and match solids or use up stash yarns for a totally unique look!

If you’re using a yarn with a different fibre content (like 100% cotton or an acrylic/cotton blend), just keep in mind it might change the drape or texture slightly. You may want to do a quick swatch first to make sure you like the feel.

Is This Pattern Beginner Friendly?

Yes, absolutely! This is a fantastic pattern for adventurous beginners. If you know how to work a single crochet and double crochet, you’ll be able to make this blanket with ease, especially with the step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through.

The stitch pattern is repetitive and simple, and because you’re working from one corner outwards, it’s easy to get into a rhythm without counting hundreds of stitches.

If you're new to corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet, don’t worry, this blanket is a great introduction, and once you get the hang of the increase section, you’ll be flying along.

Materials

To make this blanket, you'll need:

• DK weight yarn – We used Stylecraft Colour Burst DK

• 4.5mm crochet hook

• Yarn needle – for sewing in ends

• Scissors

• Stitch markers – optional, but helpful for marking turning chains

• Blocking tools – optional, but recommended for the best finish (see PDF for full blocking guide)

The PDF pattern includes helpful size charts and diagrams along with handy printable project pages!

Sizing Options

The pattern includes five sizes:

• Security – 16 x 16 inches

• Small Baby – 30 x 30 inches

• Medium Baby – 35 x 35 inches

• Large Baby – 40 x 40 inches

• Throw – 55 x 55 inches

Because it’s worked corner-to-corner, you can easily make it any size you like!

Video Tutorial

I’ve created a full video tutorial to guide you through the blanket step-by-step. This is perfect if you’re new to corner-to-corner crochet or just prefer to follow along visually.

Sherbet Skies Baby Blanket

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain

• st – stitch

• sp – space

• sc – single crochet (UK: dc)

• dc – double crochet (UK: tr)

• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (UK: dc2tog)

• pm – place marker

Gauge: Gauge is not essential for this project.

Special Stitch

Shell Stitch: [dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc] in same space

Pattern Notes

• Read the pattern all the way through before starting.

• A video tutorial is provided to guide you through each step (see above).

• Tips for creating a rectangle instead of a square are included at the end of the pattern.

• Please note that making a rectangle will change the yarn quantities.

• All charts and diagrams, including yarn quantities for each size, can be found in the PDF.

Increase Section

Row 1: ch4, sc in 4th ch from hook, [ch1, dc] in same st, turn. Row 2: ch3, [sc, ch1, dc] in ch1 sp and in ch3 sp, turn. Row 3: ch3, [sc, ch1, dc] in next and every ch1 sp and in ch3 sp, turn.

Repeat Row 3 until piece measures 16 [30, 35, 40, 55] inches or desired width (across any right-angle side of the triangle).

Decrease Section

Row 1: ch2, pm, [sc, ch1, dc] in next and every ch1 sp until last ch1 sp, sc2tog over ch1 sp and ch2 sp, turn.

Repeat Row 1 until you have only 1 ch1 sp left. Last Row: ch2, sc2tog over ch1 sp and ch2 sp, do not fasten off.

Rectangle Option

A rectangle blanket may be made by continuing with the following instructions after the increases are finished:

Row 1: ch3, [sc, ch1, dc] in next and every ch1 sp until last ch1 sp, sc2tog over ch1 sp and ch3 sp, turn. 

Row 2: ch2, pm (around the ch2), [sc, ch1, dc] in next sp and every ch1 sp and in ch3 sp, turn.

Repeat the last 2 rows until the blanket reaches the desired length. Then continue with the decrease section.

Shell Border (Optional)

If you prefer a clean, modern finish, you can skip the border and simply fasten off and weave in your ends. If you'd like a decorative edge:

Working into the ends of each row (in the space created by each row end), [Shell in next sp, sc in next sp] repeat around the blanket, ending with a shell and sl st to ch1.

If you end up with 1 extra sp at the end, just skip it and join to ch1.

Blocking & Finishing Touches

To give your blanket a polished finish, I recommend blocking. It really helps to even out the stitches and makes your project look extra special.

The PDF pattern includes a full blocking guide with tips for wet blocking, steam blocking, and more.

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I hope you enjoyed the Sherbet Skies baby blanket pattern and I will see you very soon with more patterns to share with you.

Take care

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