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Heirloom Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

May 6, 2017

I ordered the most gorgeous dk weight yarn, Cascade Cherub DK,  with the intention of making a light weight springtime pattern to share with all of you.  I was going to make a throw, but soon realized that the diagonal cluster stitch that I chose, in combination with this yarn, made a delicate lace fabric that would be perfect for an heirloom crochet baby blanket pattern. You could, of course, choose to make a throw for yourself, and increase the foundation chain to make a larger version!

I’ve had a few requests for tutorials to demo the stitches in my patterns so I also created a YouTube video where I walk you through creating the diagonal cluster stitch that is used in the making of this blanket. You can find the video on the Leelee Knits YouTube channel as well as below on this page with the written pattern.


I have written out and posted the free pattern for this baby blanket below on this page.  However, you can also purchase the PDF file for easy printing and reading (and to support me to be able to continue to post patterns on this blog).  If you’d like to purchase the PDF file, click the “Purchase PDF” button below.


Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links.  

Heirloom Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

What you will need

Here is what you will need to make this blanket:

  • A size H-8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook.
  • 10 Skeins Cascade Cherub DK in Smokey Lavender.
  • Scissors.

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Measurements

This blanket measures:  35 Inches X 42 Inches.

Special Stitches:

Cluster Stitch (CL) *Yarn Over, insert hook into specified stitch and draw up a loop to the height of a DC; Yarn Over and draw through two loops; repeat from * two more times in same stitch; Yarn Over and draw through all four loops remaining on hook.

Pattern

Video Demo:

Note: This pattern uses the Diagonal Cluster stitch.  For all of you visual learners out there, I have created a video tutorial on this stitch:

Chain 153 (or a multiple of 5 + 3 for a different width).
Row 1: CL in 6th chain from hook, *CH1, skip next two chains, DC in next chain; working in front of last dc made, DC in 2nd skipped chain, CH1, skip next chain, CL in next chain; repeat from * to last two chains, CH1, skip next chain, DC in last chain; CH4, turn.

Row 2:  Skip first ch1 space, DC in next ch1 space; working in front of last dc made, DC in skipped ch1 space; *CH1, CL in space between next 2 dc, CH1, skip next ch1 space, DC in next ch1 space; working in front of last dc made, DC in skipped ch1 space; repeat from * to end of row, CH1, DC in 3rd chain of turning chain; CH4, turn.

Row 3:  CL in space between next 2 dc, CH1; *skip next ch1 space, DC in next ch1 space; working in front of last dc made, DC in skipped ch1 space; CH1, CL in space between next two dc, CH1; repeat from * to end of row, DC in 3rd chain of turning chain; CH4, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your work measures 40 inches and continue on to border.

Border:

Round 1:  Work around the border of the blanket evenly in single crochet.  Make sure that you do 3 SC in each corner of the border.  I found an excellent article explaining how to work a single crochet border in detail.  When you have completed one round, join to first SC with a slip stitch.

Round 2: CH 2, work around the border by doing one HDC in each SC (work 3 HDC in each corner sc).  At the end of the round, join to first HDC with a slip stitch.

Round 3: CH2, work around the border again by doing one HDC in each HDC (Work 3 HDC in each corner hdc).  At the end of the round, join to first HDC with a slip stitch.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

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Comments

  1. Christina says

    May 7, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    Such a beautiful blanket. Are you able to do a video on the first three rows. Just love your tutorials, thank you

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      May 8, 2017 at 7:23 am

      Thanks Christina! I plan to post some more videos in the coming weeks and I’ll definitely do one for this stitch.

      Reply
  2. Gretchen says

    June 18, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    I love this pattern!! It is so easy, the video does help.

    You can see my finished product on instagram: halfthebattle

    Reply
  3. angela yllkoh says

    July 4, 2017 at 7:40 am

    Hi,I am searching for the Bumpy Row Crochet pattern to follow to make a baby blanket I can follow the pattern of the Bumpy Row pattern better and easier .I really like both the patterns are beautiful. Thanks very much for sharing

    Reply
  4. AIDA MANNING says

    August 10, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Hello! I am making this blanket and started on the border. You mentioned to make sure 3sc on corners but my question is. How many sc on the sides like by line? Row? Do you have a number? 2, I hope you can see this soon I am working on it.

    Reply
  5. Ashley says

    October 27, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    I have a quick question. All tutorials I see, the yarn looks very, idk stringy? (VERY new to crocheting). I copied the video and mine looks a lot closer together. I’m going to try to order the exact same yarn you used so I can see if it turns out the same. I have the softee baby yarn.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      October 29, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      Yes the type of yarn used can make a huge difference Ashley. Also, how tightly you crochet… so if you think your work looks to tight you can go up hook size too. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Ashley Smith says

        October 29, 2017 at 1:38 pm

        Thank you! I have noticed I crochet a little tight. I’ll try going up a hook size as well as getting the same kind of yarn as you have! I never realized dk weight yarn would be different!

        Reply
        • Leelee says

          October 29, 2017 at 3:26 pm

          Yes, I have found some surprising variations in what is called dk or even worsted weight based on the company that makes the yarn. Good luck with the pattern – it a really fun one!

          Reply
  6. Joy Haydon says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I made this blanket for my first great grandson who was born Oct. 28, 2017, and it turned out so awesome! I used the recommended yarn. It turned out so very soft and beautiful. Now I will be making one for my first great granddaughter who is due in January, 2018. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern with us all.

    Reply
  7. Hazel says

    February 19, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    I really love this pattern. Your tutorial was really easy t follow along. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      February 21, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      You’re welcome Hazel!

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth Murphy says

    April 13, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    I love the pattern! It is so pretty, and with my terrible arthritis does not hurt my hands. Thank you.

    Reply
  9. Christine says

    October 11, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    Thank you for the free pattern.
    Can you start with a fsc and not chains?

    Reply
    • Leelee says

      October 29, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Yes, that should be fine 🙂

      Reply

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