Sunday, February 3, 2013

Lacy Baby Blanket, Free Pattern


Today I finally can share the pattern that I promised to many of my readers and fellow crocheters. Sorry, it took me several months to get it written, but please make me some allowance since I’m only an amateur in all this business of pattern writing. I have made my best effort, but of course mistakes are possible.

The artistic credit for this blanket should go to my Mom since it was her original design.



The skill level for this baby blanket probably would be intermediate. However, I have made a very detailed tutorial to help beginning crocheters make this blanket. I’ll start posting it soon.

If you have any questions about the pattern, don’t hesitate to ask.

Happy blanket making!





Update: I now have a very detailed step-by-step tutorial for this blanket available if you need a bit of extra help. Click here to see it. 


This pattern is my (and my mom's) original design. It cannot be posted on other sites or distributed in any other form. If you would like to share this pattern, you can post ONE image on your site with the link to my original post. You can use this pattern to make items for personal use or for sale. If you sell finished items from this pattern, you must give design credit to Lacy Crochet blog (lacycrochet.blogspot.com). Please, respect my work. Thank you!


Finished Size: Approximately 36 by 28 inches


Materials:

Snuggly Wuggly Big by Loops & Threads, 1 ball (1263 yds/1154 m)


Boye Steel Hook Size 1 (note that I used a much smaller hook than recommended for this yarn as I wanted to achieve tighter stitches. I think the pattern looks pretier that way).



Abbreviations


ch chain(s)


sc single crochet(s)


dc double crochet(s)


sl st slip stitch


hdc half double crochet(s)


( ) contains explanatory information


{ } work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated


* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as indicated or as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them


When I refer to shell(s) in this pattern, I mean 3 dc made in same space.



Ch 146 loosely.


Row 1: 3 dc in 6th ch from the hook, skip 4 ch, 3 dc in next ch, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, skip 4 ch, 3 dc in next ch* 12 times, skip 2 ch, dc in last ch. Chain 2, turn.


Row 2: 3 dc in next dc, skip 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, *ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, skip 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc* 12 times, dc in last dc. Ch 2, turn.


Row 3: same as Row 2.


Row 4: dc in next dc, *ch 3, sc in space between next 2nd and 3rd dc (it’s the space between two shells), ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc* 12 times, ch 3, sc in space between next 2nd and 3rd dc (the space between two shells), ch 3, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc. Ch 2, turn.


Row 5: dc in next dc, *ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc* 12 times, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Ch 2, turn.


Row 6: same as Row 5.


Row 7: 3 dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in space between next 2nd and 3rd dc (the space between two shells), ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc* 12 times, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Ch 2, turn.


Repeat Rows 2 through 7 additional 14 times, until you have 91 rows in total.


In the last row don’t make last ch 2 and do not turn.



Trim


Round 1:

Working in end of rows: *ch 1, hdc* in each space across. Make {ch 1, hdc} three times into the corner space.


Wave in the short tail of yarn from the beginning chain.


Working in original chain: *ch 1, hdc into next shell, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space, ch 1, hdc into next shell, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space* across. (You must have 5 hdc per one pattern repeat). Make {ch 1, hdc} three times into the corner space.


Working in end of rows: *ch 1, hdc* in each space across. Make {ch 1, hdc} three times in the corner space.


Working into the last row: *ch 1, hdc into 2nd dc of next shell, ch 1, hdc into space between two shells, ch 1, hdc into 2nd dc of next shell, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space, ch 1, hdc into ch-3 space* across. (You must have 5 hdc per one pattern repeat). Make {ch 1, hdc} two times in the corner space. Make a sl st to join with the first hdc.


Round 2:

Ch 4, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1* across.


Make first corner in the following way: dc in ch-1 space between 1st and 2nd hdc, ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next ch-1 space, ch 1.


Continue crocheting *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1* across.


Make second corner in the following way: (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1.  


Continue crocheting *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1* across.


Make third corner in the same way as first corner.


Continue crocheting *dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1* across.


In the last corner, make (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next ch-1 space. Ch 1, sl st into 3rd ch of beginning ch-4 to join.


Round 3:

Make a round of crab stitches the following way: 1 crab stitch into each ch-1 space and 2 crab stitches into corner spaces. Sl st into space between 2 dc of Round 2.


Round 4:

Make loose ch grabbing each dc of Round 2 around. Sl st into first ch to join. 


Fasten off.





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69 comments:

  1. very beautiful blanket! and thanks for the pattern. I would love to make this one for my little one.

    ♥Luanne

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  2. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful pattern! I love crocheting for baby, but I design mostly baby clothes...
    Regards

    Maru
    marumin64.blogspot.com

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  3. It's a lovely pattern! Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. Beautiful pattern, thanks so much.
    MEredith

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  5. Lovely pattern. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Love them !
    Have a nice week.
    Anna

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  7. Gorgeous blanket! Love the pattern. I would love to try it. Never made a blanket, may be this one would be my first! Thanks! :)

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  9. This is a beautiful stitch and the whole blanket is stunning!!
    Thank you for sharing the pattern.
    xx

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  11. Simply awesome !!!! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

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  13. very very pretty...bookmarked for when i make another baby blanket

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  14. Lovely - but it left me with one question - what is the CRAB stitch?

    Thank you for sharing this!!!

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    1. Crab stitch is a reverse single crochet. I too had to look it up at my trusty bookmark 'Crochet For Dummies'. See :
      http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-crochet-a-reverse-single-crochet-stitch.html

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    2. As Brenda in MN said, it's a reverse single crochet. You can find video tutorials on youtube.

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  15. I can't wait to begin making this blanket, it looks so delicate!
    Thank you for the tutorials and the free patterns.

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  16. Hey lovely blanket and pattern is awesome .......
    Do we have the permission to sell the items made from the pattern.
    Thank you

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    1. Hi! You are welcome to sell finished items made using my patterns. But if somebody asks you about the pattern, please direct them to my blog. Or if you add labels to your items syaing something like "Handmade by...", it would be nice if you could give me (my blog) credit for the pattern. Thank you.

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  17. Beautiful blanket. I'm a beginner, I hope I can figure it out. Thank you for posting it.

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    1. There is a step by step tutorial with lots of pictures if you need extra help:

      http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/search/label/Lacy%20Baby%20Blanket%20Tutorial

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  18. Love this too Olga it's beautiful another must do! thank you for sharing!

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  19. Oh, that is beautiful!!
    Found your site looking for a v-stitch hat (which I am about to attempt!!) and started looking around!
    I love it, and your instructions look nice and detailed for a beginner+ like me!!
    Thank you!
    Mary Anne

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    1. Hi Mary Anne and welcome. I hope you can find useful patterns and tutorials on my blog. And never hesitate to ask if something in a pattern or tutorial doesn't make sense.

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  20. I just started this pattern and so far so good, but then I got to the last part of row one. I do not have enough space for the last two parts of the 12, nor the ending of row 1. I have redone row 1 twice and still came out short. I have triple checked my 146 chain stitches. I do not know what I am doing wrong. I am not a beginner at crocheting either. I have been crocheting for a while. Any tips? Thanks!




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    1. Hi Sarah, the only thing that comes to mind is that you might be skipping more chains. I noticed that when I crochet the chain right after the one I made a stitch into becomes very small and easy to miss. I can't really think about anything else.

      Check out my step-by-step tutorial for this blanket. If it doesn't help and you still have this same problem, take detailed pictures and mail them to me (you can see my e-mail address in my profile). I'll try to help.

      http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/2013/02/lacy-baby-blanket-tutorial-step-1.html

      http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/2013/02/lacy-baby-blanket-step-2.html

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    2. I think I figured it out! I was skipping too many chains. I kept skipping one too many. Now I'm good!

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    3. Great! I'm glad you figured it out!

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  21. Do you have a tutorial for beginners? Some of the techniques I'm not sure how to do.

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    1. Hi Hannah, yes I do have a very detailed tutorial with lots of pictures. You can find it here: http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/search/label/Lacy%20Baby%20Blanket%20Tutorial

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  22. I don't have a size 1 crochet hook. Have you ever used this pattern with a larger hook? I'm wondering just how loose it will be.

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    1. No, I haven't tried this pattern with a larger hook. You can try making a small sample to see how loose it comes out.

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  23. Hi, I really like thus pattern and I will try to make it. Any tips for making it bigger? My daughter is 4 so a baby blanket may be too small.
    Thanks!

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    1. Just start with a bigger chain. This stitch is a multiple of 11 ch, plus 10 for symmetry, plus 4

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    2. What does this mean symmetry?
      Tks!

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  24. Thanks for sharing!
    I usually have no patience for any project bigger than dish cloth but I want to make something to give for friends and family who just welcomed additional member in the family. Will have first attempt using this pattern. I really love how you describe how much yarn is used for the pattern <3
    Thank you...

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    1. Good luck with your blanket. If you'll need additional help with it, you can check out my step-by-step tutorial http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/search/label/Lacy%20Baby%20Blanket%20Tutorial

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  25. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful patterns with us all. I think this one is going to have to be my next project it's beautiful....oh and thanks to your mum too :) Kerry

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  26. Thank you for this pattern. It is beautiful. you and your mom are very talented. Will certainly give credits when posted.

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  27. Is there an associated letter for the size 1 crochet hook or is that supposed to be a size I (pronounced "eye"? send to squinter96@yahoo.com thanks in advance

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    1. Hi Tammy, the hook I used is an old steel hook, all it says on it is "made in USA" and "size 1" on the other side. Most of the time I prefer working with smaller than recommended size hooks.
      You can try making small samples with different hooks sizes (start with the one is that is recommended for the yarn you use, and then try smaller sizes). Then you can decide which one you like better.

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  28. Hello,
    Can you please tell me what is the total for the starting pattern chain (17+2) if I wanted to make a bigger blanket?
    Thanks to your mom & to you for sharing and rewrighting the lovely blanket pattern!!!! <3
    (*@o@*)

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  29. HI, Olga,
    Wow, this is an amazingly beautiful and unique blanket!!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!! I'm looking fwd to making one myself. I am currently making a floral pattern blanket for my little granddaughter who will be born in a few weeks. I've had to make this stitch pattern into a blanket pattern as well. I can appreciate how tricky t can be to pull it all together & make it into a lovely well-constructed blanket. I've read through your instructions and they are so easy to understand!!
    I'm really impressed with how you created a nice looking even trim around the ends of the rows. I'm dreading this next part of trying to come up with plan for a polished looking edge that will straighten out all of he bumpy uneven sides to the blanket. Do you have a good strategy or rule of thumb for giving your crocheted pieces a nice trim edge?? So far, I haven't been able to find any tips on how to deal with this dilemma. After all of this time working on the blanket (and it looks nice so far!), I don't want to make a mess of it at the end with angled or wavy sides. I used to think blocking took care of that problem, but now I know it doesn't always do the trick. I've LOVE it if you could point me in some direction so I can create a trim as nice and even as your lovely blanket!!
    Also I have a quick question: I'm a bit confused with the last round of the trim. Round 4 says " Make loose ch grabbing each dc of Round 2 around". Do you mean loosely make ch stitches and slip stitch them to each dc around??
    Thank you so much!! Shar

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    1. Hi Shar,
      I made a super detailed tutorial for this blanket. It took me a few months to make it, but I took picture of each step and made very detailed notes. Here is the link to the last Row of the the blanket trim, but other steps of this tutorial are listed at the end of the post as well. I hope it will help.

      http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/2013/04/lacy-baby-blanket-tutorial-step-9-final.html

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    2. Hi Olga,
      Thank you for tutorials for this beautiful blanket. The instructions with the pics are now crystal clear for Round 4 of the trim! Your tutorials are so easy to understand, your attention to details are appreciated. I plan to try out your trim for your stitch pattern on the blanket I'm making, or try something similar since the stitch patterns are different. I appreciate your help!
      I love lacy things so I've enjoyed browsing your web site - so many lovely things!!
      Thank you!!! Shar

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  30. Yessss pls clarify round 4 of the trim.. I'm.confused as well. The rest of he pattern was very easy to follow and.its beautiful.. Thanks!!!

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    1. Sana, check out my tutorial for this blanket:

      http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/search/label/Lacy%20Baby%20Blanket%20Tutorial

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  31. I haven't made the afghan yet but I wanted to say its very beautiful and thank you so much for sharing your hard work.

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  32. Thank you so much for the step by step pattern. I made this blanket for my Granddaughter on the way. I also, lined the back side of it so her toes and fingers won't poke through.

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  33. I can't get this yarn in the UK. What would you recommend as an alternative please?

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  34. I can't get this yarn in the UK. What would you recommend as an alternative please?

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    1. Just try any other worsted or light worsted acrylic yarn. Choose something soft.

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  35. Hello Olga, I love your patterns and I am very grateful for your creativity and generosity. I follow you on Craftsy as well. Kindest regards Lorraine

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  36. Beautiful! Is it possible to make less than 91 rows?

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  37. Hi what a beautiful blanket, is there anyway to make it larger to make as a throw or for a twin bed? Would love to make for a gift.

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    1. Yes, this stitch is a multiple of 11 ch, plus 10 for symmetry, plus 4

      The stitch description is here: http://lacycrochet.blogspot.com/2012/06/pretty-lacy-stitch-for-baby-blanket.html

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  38. This website is posting & reproducing your patterns to PDF keeping visitors from your blog.
    If you are aware of this please disregard this message.
    https://craftsideiasforyou.com/pretty-lacy-stitch-for-baby-blanket/

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    1. Unfortunately, this is not the only website that does it. There are lots of others.
      And that's pretty much the reason I stopped blogging. It's just not worth it. Sadly.

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  39. Olga, I love this blanket! I made one and starting a second now. Can you help me with figuring out how to make it larger? I know it’s posted, add 11, then 10 and 4; for symmetry. My brain is not processing this, sorry! So would one section of repeat, basically require additional 25 stitches, and follow same instructions? I’m not at the write my own pattern stages of crocheting yet!! �� So, to make it easy for my pea brain, is it 146 plus 25 for each enlarged “section” of a complete pattern run? Example being chain 171, or 196 to increase size and keep following pattern method? Sorry if I sound stupid, but I want it a tad bigger for a sofa Afghan. I love this pattern, so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us!!

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    1. Hi, I'm so sorry I saw your comment just now. There used to be a Blogger option to get notifications for new comments, but it's not available anymore unfortunately.

      To answer your question no, you don't add 25, you only add multiples of 11. For example, 146+11=157, or 146+22=168, or 146+33=179, etc.

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  40. Why its written multiples of 11+10+4 ? If i want to make it bigger i add onky 11 stiches more or do i ad 11 and 10 and 4 ? Confuse here hihi

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    1. If making a blanket, scarf, or any rectangular shape, then it's multiple of 11, plus 14.

      If working in a round (for example, maybe someone wants to use this stitch to make a skirt of a dress), then it would be multiple of 11, plus 10.

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  41. Beautiful blanket that I will attempt to make. Is that size 1 hook a 2.75 mm hook? Thanks!

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  42. This is gorgeous!! I have so many projects to do but really want to do this for my grandson. He is a surprise to all of us lol...

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  43. The hook size, is it I/5.5mm? I'm in Australia and usually use a 4.5mm. I'm looking forward to a new gt granddaughter and love this pattern. Thank you.

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  44. I don't have any hooks that are labeled with numbers like the "1" called for in this pattern. My hooks are all labeled with letters like, "G", "H", etc. Can you tell me what letter hook would correspond with the "1" your pattern calls for. Thanks for any help.

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    1. I'm not sure what hook that would be. I'd say just use a hook size slightly smaller than the one recommended for your yarn (usually, yarn labels say which hook size is recommended).

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