Multicolored Crochet Unicorn Bricks Baby Blanket Pattern

Head on to a magical crochet trip with the Unicorn Bricks Baby Blanket Pattern, a delightful project perfect for wrapping little ones in a bundle of warmth and enchantment. This pattern combines whimsical colors with a unique brick-like texture, creating a captivating visual effect reminiscent of a fantasy world. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters looking for a fun project, this blanket promises to be as enjoyable to make as it is to gift or use.

Crochet Unicorn Bricks Baby Blanket Pattern

Size and Gauge

GAUGE: 14 sts and 14 rows = 4 inches x 4 inches (10 cm x 10 cm)

SIZE: This baby blanket is a square of 32 inches x 32 inches (approx 81 cm x 81 cm).

Note: You can adjust this pattern for larger blanket sizes if you like! For the width, chain a multiple of 6 + 5 extra stitches, + 1 extra stitch for the turning chain! For the length, add more repeat rows in the stitch pattern.

Supplies Needed

Yarn: Total of 550 g of medium weight yarn.
- 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver - White yarn (yarn weight: Medium 4; 7 oz/198 g per skein)
- 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver - Retro Stripe yarn (yarn weight: Medium 4; 5 oz/141 g per skein)
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm crochet hook (example: Furls Wooden Hook, Cocobolo)
Additional Tools:
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors

Stitches, Terms, and Abbreviations

ch: chain
st: stitch
RS: right side of work
WS: wrong side of work
Color A: yarn color white
Color B: yarn color Retro Stripe
Refer to the author's picture tutorial for a back bump of chains.

Special Stitches

Yarn Over Slip Stitch (yo-slst):
Yarn over (yo) and insert the hook into 2nd chain from the hook; yarn over and draw the yarn through the chain (3 loops on the hook). Slip the first loop on the hook through the next 2 loops on the hook to complete the stitch.
Yarn Over Slip Stitch Back Loops Only (yo-slst-blo):
Work the yo-slst as described but only insert the hook into the back loops of the stitches.
Long Double Crochet (ldc):
Skip two rows below, and work 1 dc by inserting a hook from bottom to top under the loops of the yo-slst directly below the skipped rows.
Refer to the provided picture and video tutorials for detailed instructions on these special stitches.

Pattern Updates

UPDATE 03/17/2020: A video tutorial for the Crochet Baby Blanket is now available!

Notes

Each row begins with a ch 1 that is not counted as a stitch.
The last stitch of each row will be worked into BOTH top loops of the sts to prevent holes.
Useful tips: use stitch markers, always count your stitches, and ensure you're working them in the correct spot.

Color Changes

Stripe Sequence: Change colors every 2 rows, alternating 2 rows of A with 2 rows of B.
Changing Colors: Detailed instructions provided on how to change colors seamlessly without cutting the yarn, carrying the unused color up the side to be covered by the border.

Remember to maintain the color sequence when joining a new skein of the Retro Stripe yarn.

Supplies Needed

Yarn Color A (White) and Yarn Color B (Retro Stripe)
5.5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors

Gauge and Size

The gauge is not specified for this pattern, but the finished blanket size is designed around a starting chain of 114.

Stitches Used

Chain (ch)
Yarn Over Slip Stitch (yo-slst)
Yarn Over Slip Stitch Back Loops Only (yo-slst-blo)
Long Double Crochet (ldc)

Blanket Instructions

Starting:

With Yarn Color A (white), chain 114.

Foundation Row (Row 1):

(WS): Work into the back bump of chains, yo-slst into the 2nd chain from the hook and yo-slst in each chain across; change to Color B at the last stitch of the row; turn. (113 sts)

Rows 2 to 122:

Follow the established pattern, alternating colors every two rows. Detailed instructions are provided from Rows 2 to 11, with the process repeated through Row 122, ending with a Row 9 repeat in Color A.

Key Steps:

Row 2 (RS): With B, chain 1, yo-slst-blo across; chain 1, turn.
Row 3-4: Continue with Color A, following the specific instructions for incorporating yo-slst-blo and ldc stitches.
Alternate colors after each two rows, maintaining the pattern sequence.

Final Stitch Count:

Each row retains 113 stitches.

Border Instructions

Preparation:

Ensure the blanket has 2 rows of Color A at both the top and bottom for symmetry.

Left Side:

(WS): With a new skein of Color A, join in the left bottom corner, chain 1, and work up the side until the left upper corner, evenly placing one yo-slst for each horizontal row for a total of 122 sts; chain 1, turn.
(RS): Work 1 yo-slst-blo in each stitch along the side; cut yarn and fasten off.

Right Side:

Continue with the yarn tail of Color A from the end of row 122, work down the side to the right bottom corner, mirroring the process used for the left side.