It’s a baby crazy time for our extended family, with one set of twins recently arrived and another on the way! So as you can imagine, I have baby things on the brain again. The set that were just born are a boy and a girl, so I wanted to make them a pair of blankets that were soft, cozy, and coordinate well together without being exactly the same. The result was the Sweetest Baby Blanket!
The Sweetest Baby Blanket is a simple but exciting twist on the granny square. Each square as written measures about 4.25″, so for a small baby blanket I went with a 6 x 6 blanket. If you want to make a larger blanket, just add more squares!
Sweetest Baby Blanket
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- US – I, 5.5mm hook
- Worsted weight yarn, in 4 colors (I Love This Cotton in White, Pistache, Aqua, Turquoise, and Pink shown)
- Yarn amounts for 36 squares: Color A – 100 yds; Color B: 180 yds; Color C: 250 yds; Color D: 350 yds, plus additional amount for seaming and border if desired.
- Video tutorials for all stitches and techniques used are available on the Tutorials Page.
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Round 1: (Using Color A) Make a magic circle. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), and working into the ring dc 2. *Ch 2, dc 3 into the ring. Repeat from * 3 times. Ch 2, break yarn and use seamless join to finish off, joining to the top of the ch 3. Weave in ends for this round.
Round 2: (Using Color B) Insert the hook around the rightmost dc in any set of 3 from Round 1, as if to make a back post stitch (as seen above). Pick up yarn pulling it around post as if to make a back post stitch, and ch 3. Bpdc around next 2 sts. [Dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch sp. *Bpdc around next 3 sts, then [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch sp. Repeat from * 3 times. Break yarn and seamless join to top of ch 3. Weave in ends for this round.
Round 3: (Using Color C) Insert the hook around the rightmost dc in any set of 7 from Round 2, as if to make a back post stitch. Pick up yarn pulling it around post as if to make a back post stitch, and ch 3. Bpdc around next 6 sts. [Dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch sp. *Bpdc around next 7 sts, then [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch sp. Repeat from * 3 times. Break yarn and seamless join to top of ch 3. Weave in ends for this round.
Round 4: (Using Color D) Insert the hook around the rightmost dc in any set of 11 from Round 3, as if to make a back post stitch. Pick up yarn pulling it around post as if to make a back post stitch, and ch 3. Bpdc around next 10 sts. [Dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch sp. *Bpdc around next 11 sts, then [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in ch sp. Repeat from * 3 times. Break yarn and seamless join to top of dc – NOT the ch 3, as seen below. This ensures an even “V” count on each side of the square, important for most joining methods. Weave in ends for this round.
Finishing:
To attach the squares to each other, I held the RS of two squares together, and using Color D, sl st through the outside loops of both, so that the sl sts show up on the WS of the blanket. You can see a nice tutorial of this technique on Attic24. Of course, feel free to use whatever joining method you prefer! For an edging, I did a row of sc and a row of simple dc 5 shells. For the boy’s version, I’ll likely use a row of dc – I’ll post a picture as soon as it’s done! There are hundreds of edgings available, so use the one you like best!
I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I have! It looks just as good in brights as in pastels, and is perfect for both boys and girls. Change it up by making each square different or using a different joining method – it’s up to you to make it your own!
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Thank you for this …. it’s so fresh and beautiful … harbinger of spring!
This pattern is ADORABLE! I love the striped effect of using the back post stitch. And thank you for the detailed pictures! I can’t wait to give this a try!
It’s beautiful and thank you for the tutorial it is now on my to do list
I don’t like granny squares. To much work sewing them together. I like one continuous pattern. They are beautiful though. If I had the patience.
Thank you! Luckily with the baby size I was able to put it all together and edge it in one evening!
Lovely colours, lovely stitch. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing & demonstrating this lovely Baby Blanket!
Oh wow, what an awesome pattern and tutorial, Tamara! I LOVE the colors you chose too! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
Thanks Sara!
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Beautiful colors! I love your work! You are very talented!
Thank you so much Kathy!
This is the first time on your blog. I love this blanket. I have been looking for a pattern to use some of my extra balls. This will be perfect. I am going to make it out of a baby yarn thickness. Thanks again, great work! W/B signing up for newsletter.
Thank you Barbara, I’m so glad!
I have been looking at your patterns and I have to say they are the best. All the different things all look good.
I will be back.
Thank you for all the enjoyment I got from looking at it.
Thanks so much cyndy!
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I just luv it. How did you do the ruffle on top?
Thanks mary-ann! For an edging, I did a row of sc and a row of simple dc 5 shells.
I am making this blanket but I find that my squares are not laying flat. The sides seem to squeeze in. I tried using a bigger hook. I tried having the hole in the center be a little more open. I tried doing 2 rows of plain double crochet around the square. I still can’t get them to lay flat. What am I doing wrong. I’d like to make this blanket, but I don’t want to get all of the squares done and have the lines not be straight . especially the outer edge.
Carol, the sides of the squares to tend to pull in a bit, but blocking each square before joining them should straighten them out! The method of blocking just depends on what yarn you are using.
Thank you, that makes me feel better. Now I can continue on with it.
I cannot get the pattern to download. Can you email it to me as attachment. I’m not very good on the computer. I do better with my crochet hooks!
Hi Coy! There isn’t really a download option for my patterns, but if you use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the pattern you can get a printable copy!
Is it possible to make cushion covers with the blackberry salad design.
Many thanks
Absolutely Heather! Just make them the size to fit your pillow! A few people have done so, and you can see pictures here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blackberry-salad-striped-baby-blanket/people
Hi – This is a lovely blanket! Would you please tell me the brand on yarn you used and the names of the colors? Thanks!
Hi Mary! This info is listed in the bullet points, along with the hook size.
Adorable!!!! I love crocheting with cotton – perfect!!!
I love this baby blanket, it is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Thank you Minerva!
This is very pretty and different……it will definitely be going on my to-do list.
I am in love with the blanket! I think I need to make an adult version of this. I am obsessed with blankets. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
This is so cute and I sure will give it a try. Like the challenge of a different square..:)
Thank You.
I’ve been looking for a beautiful and unusual granny square, and I thank you for posting one.