Warm weather calls for a cozy yet breezy blanket, and this Crochet Lightweight Baby Blanket tutorial is just the thing for spring and summer. You'll learn how to make a light baby blanket with a charming pattern that's perfect for a little one to snuggle under without getting too warm.
Crochet Lightweight Baby Blanket Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Double knit (weight 3) yarn
- 5 mm crochet hook
Pattern:
Starting Chain:
- Make a slip knot, then chain in multiples of two to match the desired blanket width.
Row 1:
- Into the second chain from the hook, make a half double crochet (HDC).
- Skip a chain, then make two HDCs into the following chain.
- Continue across: skip a chain, then 2 HDCs in the next chain until you have two chains left.
- Skip one chain, make one HDC into the final chain, then turn your work.
Chainless Starting for Row 2 and Beyond:
- Stretch the loop on your hook a little, yarn over, and make an HDC right into the first stitch.
- It might be hard to identify the stitch because of the chainless start, so marking it with a stitch marker is suggested to avoid confusion.
Row 2 and Following Rows:
- Work 2 HDCs between the 2 HDCs from the row below, not into the loops but right below.
- Make sure to pull the stitches a bit to give them height, keeping the blanket light and airy.
- Continue to the end of the row. When you have two stitches left, skip one and make an HDC into the last stitch.
- Turn your work, start the next row with a chainless start, and place a stitch marker.
Repeating:
- Continue repeating these steps for every row to build up the blanket to your desired length. Remember to give the HDCs a bit of height to maintain the blanket’s light and airy texture.
Blanket Edging:
Starting the Edging:
- Turn your work, chain one, and make a single crochet (SC) into the first stitch.
- Skip one stitch, then in the following make 2 SCs.
- At the corner, work 3 SCs to turn the corner smoothly.
- Continue the pattern of skipping one stitch and making 2 SCs in the next around the blanket's edge, adjusting as needed to keep the edge smooth.
Scallop Edge Final Round:
- Start by chaining one, then make 3 HDCs into the first corner.
- Into the next stitch, make a slip stitch, followed by 3 HDCs into the following stitch.
- Alternate between slip stitching and making 3 HDCs in each subsequent stitch all the way around the blanket.
- Finish the round by slip stitching to the beginning of the round.
Fasten Off:
- Cut the yarn and pull it through the last loop on your hook. Weave in the ends using a yarn needle, optionally splitting the yarn with a sharper needle to secure the tail better.
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