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I never in my life thought I’d be writing crochet patterns. I definitely didn’t think I’d be suggesting everyone else join me for a crochet along! But, Crochet Blooger 101 says to do stuff like this. So, I tried, and it’s fun!

This crochet combines two things I like: filet crochet and joining as you go.

Filet crochet is a technique that allows you to work from a graph to make a design from either the positive or negative spaces. Using this technique, you can basically make anything you want. I started with a big butterfly blanket for a friend’s baby. Then, I made my own pattern, but didn’t finishe the blanket. This seemed like the best way to make my alphabet blocks.

Joining as you go is an important element for me. I HATE sewing together squares at the end of a project. This method will be the same as I’ve used in my Color Block Baby Blanket. It’s easy to do once you get the hang of it, and I’ll show you how next week!

Well, without further ado, here we go!

If you’d prefer, a PDF of this complete pattern (parts 1-5 and borders) can be purchased for $2.99 here.

 

Alphabet Blocks Baby Blanket: Part 1

Yarn: I used Herrschners Teddy Bear Yarn in six colors in my first version. In the second version I used Lion Brand Mandala yarn.

Hook: For the Herrschners yarn use a G-hook. For the Mandala yarn, use an H-hook.

Abbreviations: dc-double crochet; ch-chain; st-stitch; sk st-skip stitch

Notes: In this pattern, the next stitch will be either a dc or a ch. The ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as the first dc.

Strip 1 (This is part 1)

Plain block

Row 1: Ch 25. Dc in 3rd ch from hook. Dc in next 23 ch. (24 st.)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout). Dc in next 22 st and top of ch. 2. (24 st.)

Row 3-12: Repeat Row 2.

S block

Row 13: With Color B (if changing colors, either join with sl st or in the last stitch of previous row), repeat Row 2.

Row 14: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 9 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1. Dc in next 11 st (the top of the ch 2 in the previous round counts as a st here and throughout).

Row 15: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 8 st. Ch 1, sk 1, Dc in next 5 st., ch 1, sk 1, Dc in next 8 stitches.

Row 16: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 9 st., ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st.

Row 17: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 9 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc next 6 st.

Row 18: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1. Dc in next 13 st.

Row 19: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 8 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1. Dc in next 12 st.

Row 20: Ch 2, turn. DC in next 15 st. Ch 1, sk 1, Dc in next 7 st.

Row 21: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 9 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 6 st.

Row 22: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 9 st.

Row 23: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 10 st., Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1, dc in last 10 st.

Row 24: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 23 st.

N block

Row 25: With Color C, repeat row 24.

Row 26: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in  next 7 st.

Row 27: Ch 2, turn. DC in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 6 st.

Row 28: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, Dc in next 3 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st.

Row 30: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 5 st. ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 3 st. Ch 1 sk 1, dc in next 6 st.

Row 31: Repeat row 28.

Row 32: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 3 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 6 st.

Row 33: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 3 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st.

Row 34: Repeat row 32.

Row 35: Ch 2, turn. DC in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1. Dc in last 7 st.

Row 36: Repeat row 24.

I block

Row 37: With Color D, repeat row 24.

Row 38: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 5 st. [Ch 1, sk 1, dc] 6 times. Dc in next 5 st.

Row 39: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 12 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 10 st.

Row 40: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 9 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 13 st.

Rows 41 – 46: Repeat rows 39 and 40 three times.

Row 47: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. [Ch 1, sk 1, dc] 6 times. Dc in next 5 st.

Row 48: Repeat row 24.

D block

Row 49: With Color E, repeat row 24.

Row 50: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 9 st. [Ch 1, sk 1, dc] 3 times. Dc in next 8 st.

Row 51: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, DC in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 8 st.

Row 52: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 5 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 9 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st.

Row 53: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 6 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 9 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 6 st.

Rows 54 – 57: Repeat rows 52 and 53 twice.

Row 58: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st. Ch 1, sk 1, dc in next 7 st.

Row 59: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 8 st. [Ch 1, sk 1, dc] 3 times. Dc in next 9 st.

Row 60: Repeat Row 24.

Plain block

Row 61: With Color F, repeat row 24.

Rows 62-72: Repeat row 24. Fasten off.

There you have it! I’m sure by now, you’ve realized the simplicity of this pattern. After writing the initial pattern, a strip only takes me one night of Netflix binging (approximately 4 hours).

If you’re joining me, I’d love to see pictures. Share them to my Facebook page and tag: #alphabetblocksCAL

Come back next week for part 2.