Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing my newest crochet pattern, the Orchid Bloom Baby Blanket. This super soft, handmade baby blanket is a two row repeat pattern and has a wonderful texture. It is the perfect baby afghan for a newborn baby and would also be an excellent baby shower gift that would be treasured for years to come.
For the Orchid Bloom Baby Blanket, I used Premier Basix DK. However, you can use whatever lightweight #3 weight yarn you’d like. I also used a size K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook. I highly recommend using my favorite crochet hooks, Clover Amour. You will also need a tapestry needle and a pair of scissors. Gather your supplies and let’s begin!
Orchid Bloom Baby Blanket
Materials:
Size:
32×32 with border
29×29 without border
Notes:
- This blanket is worked in a multiple of 2. This means your chain will be an even number.
- The chain stitches do not count as a stitch.
- Whenever you see parenthesis, you will follow the instructions inside the parenthesis into the stitch indicated.
- Your last row should end with a Row 2 to match the beginning of your blanket.
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Orchid Bloom Baby Blanket Video Tutorial:
Orchid Bloom Baby Blanket Pattern:
CH 94
Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across, CH 2 and turn (93 SC)
Row 2: DC in first stitch and in each stitch across, CH 1 and turn (93 DC)
Row 3: (SC, DC) in first stitch, *skip the next stitch and in the stitch after that (SC, DC). Repeat from * until you have 2 stitches remaining. Skip 1 stitch and SC in the final stitch, CH 2 and turn (93 stitches)
Rows 4-66: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for entire blanket. Do not fasten off as we will continue making the border in the same color.
Blanket Border
Border Round 1:
(Side Down): CH 1, working down the side, SC evenly working into the row end stitches. (Work 1 SC into the top of the DC and 1 SC into the bottom of the DC. Work 1 SC into the SC/CH-1.)
(Bottom): In the first CH across the bottom, make 3 SC (corner made), SC in each CH across, 3 SC in last CH (corner made)
(Side Up): Working up the side, SC evenly working into the row end stitches (same as other side)
(Top): 3 SC in first stitch (corner made), SC in each stitch across, 3 SC in last stitch (corner made). SL ST to first SC to join. CH 1 and turn.
Border Round 2: SC in next stitch and in each stitch around. You will work 3 SC in each corner space (middle of the 3 SC made from previous round), SL ST to the first SC to join. CH 1 and turn.
Rounds 3-5: Repeat Round 2
Round 6: In the next stitch (SC, DC), *skip 1 stitch and in the stitch after that (SC, DC). Repeat around entire blanket. (Nothing special happens at the corners). Your last stitch remaining should be a (SC, DC). SL ST to beginning stitch. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
(If you don’t have the right number of stitches, don’t skip a stitch before the last stitch. If you find it to be a little too bulky, make either 1 SC or 1 DC in the final stitch.)
Thank you so much for joining me today as I show you how to make the Orchid Bloom Baby Blanket. I hope you enjoyed learning this fun crochet project. Let me know in the comments below if you plan on making this project or what you’re currently working on. I’d love to hear from you!
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