Pretty Lacy Stitch for a Baby Blanket

Since back in February I shared a picture of the baby blanket that my mom made, many people asked me about the beautiful lacy stitch that she used. And no wonder because such baby blanket would make a perfect gift.

My mom has made several of such blankets so far, and they were very appreciated. I even sold one in my community. In addition to pink, she made them in pale yellow (shown below), light green (unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to take a picture), and white (I still have this blanket, might share a picture later). And I must say this lacy pattern looks fabulous in all colors.

By the way, if anyone would like to commission such blanket to my mom or me to make, please e-mail me privately.





I am happy to share this lacy stitch with everyone. Special thanks to the ladies from Crochet Partners Yahoo group who tested it for me.

Please note, this is not the pattern for the blanket but just the main stitch. Once you are comfortable with the stitch, it won’t be difficult to make a blanket. Just measure your swatch and figure out the measurements for your blanket.

In the swatch shown above, I started with chain 36.

If you would like to share this pattern with others, please refer them to my blog. It took me a lot of work to write the pattern, so please do not redistribute it. Thank you.

Abbreviations
ch chain(s)
sc single crochet(s)
dc double crochet(s)
( ) contains explanatory information
* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate them

Multiple of 11 ch, plus 10 for symmetry, plus 4

Row 1: 3 dc in sixth 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*, skip 2 ch, dc in next 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*, dc in next dc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 3: 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*, dc in next dc. Ch 2, turn.

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*, ch 3, sc in space between next 2nd and 3rd dc, 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*, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 6: 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*, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 7: 3 dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in space between next 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc*, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat from row 2.

The yarn used for these blankets was Pound of Love by Lion Brand.

Update: My free pattern for this entire blanket is now available as well. Click here for the pattern. 

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Doily of the Week #24: Crocus Doily

I think this is one of the most gorgeous doilies I’ve ever made! Measuring almost twenty inches in diameter, this big doily will make a perfect centerpiece on a large dining table. It will also look charming on a small side table.

I used size ten cotton thread in ecru color. The pattern, which has 25 rounds, is not an easy one; yet it is not extremely difficult. I enjoyed making this doily especially once the crocuses began to appear.



I found the free pattern at Coats & Clark website (see the link below).

Click here for Crocus Doily Free Pattern

If you really love this crocus doily, make sure to come back to Lacy Crochet blog later this month as I am going to announce a giveaway for it.

Doily of the Week #23

Another week has gone by!

I am really enjoying the first days of June. The weather is perfect, and it’s so nice and relaxing to sit outside in the yard with a glass of lemonade or fruit punch in a pretty goblet. Crocheted doily coasters can add an extra delight to this lazy time passing.



The original pattern for this small doily has nine rounds. However, I only made eight for mine. I liked it the way it looked with only eight rounds.

Also the seventh round was somewhat confusing to me, so I am not sure I crocheted mine as in the pattern (I mostly relied on the photograph for that round). But otherwise the pattern was easy to follow and the doily was quick to make.

Small Doily Pattern

Doily of the Week #22

Doily of the Week is back!



I finished crocheting this small doily a couple days ago. The pattern is quite easy and has only nine rounds.

I used crochet thread number ten and steel hook size ten. My doily came out six and a half inches in diameter.

See the pattern here