Grit Stitch Baby Blanket - Amanda Crochets

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Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing with you my newest crochet pattern, the Grit Stitch Baby Blanket. This blanket is made using the grit stitch, which is a one-row repeat pattern. This makes it beginner-friendly and quick to make.

For the Grit Stitch Baby Blanket, I chose a self-striping cotton yarn. I wanted something that would really show off this stitch definition. I ended up using Caron Cotton Cakes in Blush & Bloom. This blanket is just stunning and is an excellent choice for making a baby blanket!

However, you can use any worsted weight #4 yarn you’d like. You can even use a light-weight #3 or a bulky weight #5 yarn if you so choose. You will just change up the amount of chains you make for the beginning of your project. I also used a size I-9 crochet hook. My favorite crochet hooks to use are the Clover Amour. You will also need a pair of scissors and a tapestry needle. Gather your supplies and let’s begin!

Grit Stitch Baby Blanket

Materials:

2 cakes of Caron Cotton Cakes in Blush & Bloom
I-9 crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Size:

34 wide x 32 long

Notes:

To change the width of this blanket, you will need a multiple of 2+1. This means you will chain any multiple of 2 and add 1 more chain to the very end.
The skipped chains at the beginning of row 1 count as your first single crochet stitch.
The chain 1 at the start of each row counts as a single crochet.
Whenever you see parenthesis, you will follow the instructions inside the parenthesis into the stitch indicated.

Grit Stitch Baby Blanket Video Tutorial:

Grit Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern:

Chain 123

Row 1: In the 3^rd chain from the hook, make a DC (2 skipped CHS counts as a SC). *Skip the next CH and in the CH after that make a (SC, DC) in the same CH. Repeat from * until you have 2 CHS left. Skip a CH and in the final CH, make a SC. CH 1 and turn.

Row 2: Make a DC into the very first stitch (CH 1 counts as a SC). *Skip next stitch (DC from previous row) and work (SC, DC) into the next stitch (SC from previous row). Repeat from * across until you have 2 stitches remaining. Skip one stitch and make a SC in the last stitch. CH 1 and turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the blanket measures 32 inches or your desired length. I used up two full cakes of Caron Cotton Cakes for this blanket. Cut yarn and weave in your ends.

Thank you so much for joining me today as I share my Grit Stitch Baby Blanket pattern with you. I hope you enjoyed making this beginner-friendly blanket. This would be a great baby shower gift to welcome baby. Let me know in the comments below if you plan on making this blanket or what you’re currently working on. I’d love to hear from you!

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