Berry Sweet Baby Blanket (Modern Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern)
If you’re looking for an easy and modern crochet baby blanket pattern, you’ve come to the right place! This textured blanket is made using only basic crochet stitches and the border is worked at the same time as the body. You’re going to love this free crochet pattern!
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Inspiration
I love learning and trying out new stitches. The Even Berry Stitch is a new one to me and I love how easy it is and the beautiful texture it creates. See the Stitch Index section below for a written description of how this stitch is worked.
The inspiration for the name of this modern crochet baby blanket came from the Even Berry Stitch and the Neapolitan color scheme. The Berry Sweet Baby Blanket seemed like a perfect name!
Yarn
I used Yarn Bee Breathe Deep in Ivory, Mauve, and Brown Sugar. I actually found these on clearance at my local Hobby Lobby for $1 each! I love how buttery soft and smooth this yarn is. It’s very easy on the hands and works up beautifully.
Although this yarn isn’t available for purchase anymore, below are some similar yarns I would recommend for this project.
Recommended Yarn Substitutions
Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta
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Skill Level
Easy
Gauge
15 sc x 15 sc (and/or 15 scBLO) is 4″ x 4″ (10x10cm)
Finished Measurements
32” (80cm) by 32” (80cm)
Materials
2 skeins Yarn Bee Breathe Deep in the following colors: Ivory, Mauve, Brown Sugar
OR
Approximately 1,800g/1,100 y;ards worsted weight yarn
US Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook
Stitch markers (optional, see Notes)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Measuring tape or gauge swatch measuring device
Blocking mats and pins (optional but recommended)
Notes
– The ‘border’ for this pattern is worked at the same time as the body of the blanket.
– The body of the blanket is worked through both loops. Only the ‘border’ is worked in the BLO.
– The color stripe pattern I used is on Page XX (will change). If you are following the exact pattern I used, I recommend printing and highlighting/crossing off each color stripe as you go.
-I used a random stripe generator for my color scheme. I used a combination of the tools found here: Biscuits and Jam.
– * * indicates a repeat
– [ ] indicates a repeat of all within brackets
– (xx) at the end of a row/round indicates how many total stitches for that row/round
Stitch Index
R – row/round
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
PM – place marker
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
fsc – foundation single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
scBLO – single crochet in the back loop only
dc (Double Crochet) – yo, insert hook and pull up a loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops* 2 times
Special Stitches
BST – Even Berry Stitch – YO, insert hook and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook still), YO, insert hook and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 5 loops
Pattern
Foundation/R1 fsc 121, ch 1, turn (121)
R2-15 sc, scBLO until 1 st remains, sc, ch 1, turn (121)
Note: If desired, place stitch markers where the border sts start/stop on the next row. They will be placed on the 15th st from each side. You can mark the “V” in the top of the stitch and move them every row or you can place them on the RS or WS and move them every so many rows. Whatever works best for you!
R16 (WS) sc, scBLO 14, sl st, *BST, sl st* until 15 sts remain, scBLO 14, sc, ch 1, turn (121)
R17 (RS) sc, scBLO 14, dc, *sl st, dc* until 15 sts remain, scBLO 14, sc, ch 1, turn (121)
R18-105 Repeat R16-17
R106 Repeat R16 once more
Your work should now measure 28” (71cm) from the foundation row.
R107 sc, scBLO until 1 st remains, sc, ch 1, turn (121)
R108-122 Repeat R107
Finish off and weave in ends. Block lightly, if desired.
Stripe Colors by Row
Border
R1-2 2 ivory
R3-5 3 mauve
R6-7 2 brown sugar
R8-10 3 mauve
R11-13 3 ivory
R14-15 2 mauve
Body
R16-18 3 ivory
R19-20 2 mauve
R21-24 4 brown sugar
R25-26 2 ivory
R27-29 3 mauve
R30-32 3 ivory
R33-34 2 brown sugar
R35-38 4 mauve
R39-41 3 ivory
R42-45 4 brown sugar
R46-47 2 ivory
R48-50 3 brown sugar
R51-52 2 mauve
R53-56 4 brown sugar
R57-58 2 ivory
R59-61 3 mauve
R62-63 2 ivory
R64-65 2 mauve
R66-69 4 brown sugar
R70-72 3 ivory
R73-76 4 mauve
R77-80 4 ivory
R81-83 3 brown sugar
R84-86 3 ivory
R87-90 4 mauve
R91-92 2 ivory
R93-96 4 brown sugar
R97-100 4 mauve
R101-103 3 ivory
R104-106 3 mauve
Border
R107-109 3 ivory
R110-113 4 mauve
R114-115 2 brown sugar
R116-118 3 ivory
R119-120 3 brown sugar
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Final Thoughts on this Modern Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
I hope you enjoy making this easy and cathartic modern crochet baby blanket pattern. A friend of mine loved the texture of this blanket so much, I purchased a bunch of Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta in her favorite colors to make a larger, adult version for her. I’ll be sure to post it when it’s finished!
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Happy crocheting!
