I finished my fuzzy blanket made with Bernat Mix Baby yarn. I went for a subtle pattern, and I really like it! I think this type of blanket would be perfect for a tummy time blanket for little ones. The different textures will give them the perfect stimulation. Read more about projects I have done with this yarn here.
This pattern is definitely a keeper. My daughter said she wished it was bigger so it could be for her. Seriously, it’s so soft!
If you prefer, an easy to print PDF can be purchased here.
Fuzzy Diagonals Baby Blanket
Note: This pattern was edited to fix some mistakes on 5/8/2018. You may need to reprint.
Yarn: I used 2 1/2 skeins of Bernat Baby Mix Big Ball in Aqua. Find it here. I bought it with a coupon, so this whole project only cost me $20.
Hook: J-Hook
Gauge: I don’t find gauge incredibly important for a blanket, but if you prefer one: 12 stitches and 6 rows makes a 4×4″ square.
Finished size: 31″ x 35″. The pattern can be increased by adding multiples of 6. (3 stitches = approximately 1 inch)
Stitches: This blanket only uses three stitches! How awesome is that?!
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- ch – chain
Blanket
Ch 90.
Row 1: [Right side] Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next ch. (Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 5 st) 14 times. Dc in last 2 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 2: [Wrong side] Dc in first st and next 5 st. (Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 sp. Dc in last 2 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 3: DC in first st and next 2 st. (Dc in ch 1 sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Dc in last ch. 1 space. Ch1, skip 1 st. Dc in last 5 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 4: Dc in first st and next 3 st. (Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 sp. Dc in last 4 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 5: DC in first st and next 4 st. (Dc in ch 1 sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Dc in last ch. 1 space. Ch1, skip 1 st. Dc in last 3 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 6: Dc in first st and next 7 st. (Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 4 st) 12 times. Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 sp. Dc in last 6 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 7: DC in first st and next st. Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 4 st. (Dc in ch 1 sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Dc in last ch. 1 space. Ch1, skip 1 st. Dc in last 7 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 8: Dc in first st and next 5 st. (Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 sp. Dc in last 2 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 9: DC in first st and next 2 st. (Dc in ch 1 sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Dc in last ch. 1 space. Ch1, skip 1 st. Dc in last 5 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 10: Dc in first st and next 3 st. (Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next ch 1 sp. Dc in last 4 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Row 11: DC in first st and next 4 st. (Dc in ch 1 sp, ch1, skip next st, dc in next 4 st) 13 times. Dc in last ch. 1 space. Ch1, skip 1 st. Dc in last 3 st. Ch. 2, turn.
Repeat rows 6-11 seven times ending with row 6 omitting the final ch 2 and turn.
Border
Round 1: Ch 1. Sc in each st around putting 3sc in every corner stitch and 2 sc in stitch along the sides. Join with sl st to first st.
Rounds 2: Ch 1. Sc in each st around putting 3 sc in every corner. Join with sl st to first st.
Rounds 3-4: Repeat round 2. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
This blanket will benefit from light blocking, but it is not necessary.
I finally found this pattern!!!! Is it possible to do this in Pound of love baby in mauve/lavender I know it would be smaller but trying to use what I have on hand as I also have some purple & baby prints so this all would tie in if needed. I promised myself I would not buy yarn until I got rid of my huge stash.I love this blanket & have watched for the pattern fer a long time
I think this pattern would look great in any yarn. If you start with 108 chains, it would be a comparable size.