Crochet Raised V-Stitch Baby Blanket
The Crochet Raised V-Stitch Baby Blanket is a delightful and charming project for anyone who loves to crochet. This pattern creates a cozy and textured blanket that is perfect for keeping your little one warm and snuggly. With its unique raised V-stitch design, this blanket adds a lovely touch of handmade charm to any nursery. Whether you're making it for your own little bundle of joy or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member, this baby blanket is sure to be treasured for years to come. Crocheting this sweet and soft blanket is not only a fun and creative endeavor but also a heartwarming way to show your love and care for a precious little one.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
fptr. Front Post Treble Crochet
Work tr around the front of the post on tr below.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Approx Finished Size: 30 inches x 33 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
130 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 1
185 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 2
127 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in colour 3
6.00mm crochet hook & 4.00mm for border.
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 4 + 1.
Make 125ch, work (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) into 6th ch from hook, * miss 3ch, (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) * rpt from * to * to last 3ch, miss 2ch, 1tr into last ch. Turn. (30 groups)
2nd Row – 3ch, miss 1tr, * fptr (see abbrev) around next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next 1ch space, fptr around next tr, miss 2tr, * rpt from * to * to last group and 3tch, work fptr around next tr, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into next 1ch space, fptr around next tr, miss 1tr, work 1tr into top of 3tch. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row in colour sequence as follows:
Three rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 2, two rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 3, two rows in colour 1, fourteen rows in colour 2, two rows in colour 1, eighteen rows in colour 3, two rows colour 1, fourteen rows in colour 2, two rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 3, two rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 2, five rows in colour 1. Turn.
Border – With 4.00mm hook, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each stitch to end, 3dc into top of 3tch, work dc evenly into row ends down first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch along the starting chain edge, 3dc into corner, work dc evenly into row ends up second side of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc. Turn.
Working 3dc into each corner and starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends.
Crochet Raised V-Stitch Baby Blanket USA
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
fpdc. Front Post Double Crochet
Work dc around the front of the post on dc below.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Approx Finished Size: 30 inches x 33 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
130 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 1
185 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 2
127 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn in color 3
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
6.00mm crochet hook & 4.00mm for border.
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 4 + 1.
ch125, work (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in 6th ch from hook, * skip 3ch, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) * rpt from * to * to last 3ch, skip 2ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (30 groups)
2nd Row – ch3, skip 1dc, * fpdc (see abbrev) around next dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch1 space, fpdc around next dc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last group and 3tch, work fpdc around next dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in next ch1 space, fpdc around next dc, skip 1dc, work 1dc in top of 3tch. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row in color sequence as follows:
Three rows in color 1, two rows in color 2, two rows in color 1, two rows in color 3, two rows in color 1, fourteen rows in color 2, two rows in color 1, eighteen rows in color 3, two rows color 1, fourteen rows in color 2, two rows in color 1, two rows in color 3, two rows in color 1, two rows in color 2, five rows in color 1. Turn.
Border – With 4.00mm hook, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each stitch to end, 3sc in top of 3tch, work sc evenly in row ends down first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along the starting chain edge, 3sc in corner, work sc evenly in row ends up second side of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc. Turn.
Working 3sc in each corner and starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends.