About three years ago, I was lucky enough to become an aunty yet again, and to celebrate I decided to make a pretty little baby blanket for the new niece or nephew. I came up with this:
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I loved it, the new parents loved it, and my sister-in-law tells me even complete strangers remarked on it. I put it in my Ravelry notebook (a notebook I've sadly neglected lately), and it went crazy in the favorites, if I do say so myself. It’s cute, fun, and easy, and it’s time to share.
Ok, one more look. And can I say, they're still using it, and it still looks great!
Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket
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- Yarn: 1449 yards total in 7 skeins of worsted weight yarn (original yarn has been discontinued)
- Hook: 5.0mm (H/8)
I didn’t measure the finished product, but it was about the same size as other baby blankets we had around at the time - more than big enough to cover a newborn or infant carrier car seat. In order to change the size, add or subtract in the chain row by multiples of 4 stitches. Go all the way down to 27 and make a scrubby washcloth! If you want to make an afghan, go here for details on the perfect Blackberry Salad Striped Throw!
As for the color changes, I used seven skeins in seven different colors, and in order to keep it random, I closed my eyes and reached into the bag each time I needed a new color. To make your own, change colors as desired every two rows. Prefer to plan ahead? Try this free Random Stripe Generator at Biscuits and Jam!
How to Bobble Stitch / dc5tog:
Click here for Bobble Stitch Video Tutorial!
Bobble stitches are worked from the “wrong side” - meaning they pop out away from you as you work. They are worked much like a dc dec, but all into the same stitch. To dc5tog, work 5 dc all into the same stitch, leaving the last loop unworked on the hook each time. When you’ve got 6 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all 6 sts. Work tightly here, and as soon as you make the next (sc) st, the bobble should pop right out on the other side of your work!
Blackberry Salad Striped Blanket Charted
INSTRUCTIONS
Chain 115.
Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook. (Starting chain of each row counts as first dc.) Dc in each st across to end. Ch1, turn. (113 dc)
Row 2: (WS) Sc into the first 4 sts, *dc5tog into the next st, sc in the next 3 sts.* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, ending the row with 1sc in the top of the turning chain.
Row 3: (RS) Change to second stripe color. Ch 3, turn. Dc across row to the end, skipping the turning ch. Ch1, turn.
Row 4: (WS) Sc into the first 2 sts, *dc5tog into next st, sc in the next 3 sts.* Repeat from * to * until the last 3 sts. End the row with one more dc5tog and sc in the last 2 sts (final st in the top of the turning chain).
Row 5: (RS) Change color to 3rd stripe skein. Work as for Row 3.
Row 6 to end: Repeat Rows 2 through 5, changing colors on the odd-numbered rows, until you feel the blanket is roughly square or you run out of yarn!
Still having trouble? This video is a quick overview of how it comes together!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly. Please include links to this blog post if sharing this pattern with others, but do not reproduce or repost the written pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern, but please include a link to moogly on the listing or tag with credit for the pattern.
Carol Adams
Awesome pattern, TFS!!!
Penny
could you use vartigered wool:-)
moogly
You can use any colors you like Penny! Variegated, striping, it's up to you! 🙂
Marrie
Is this Tamara!..or any person heave kept his name 'moogly'???
Tamara Kelly
This is me! 😀 I just had different settings on the site back then. Always updating and improving. 🙂
Jill Sterry
Dear Moogly,
I have just stumbled across this beautiful blanket and have started to make it. I haven't crocheted for years but it is now time for the next generation of beautiful babies to make their arrival and was looking for something different.
Thank you so much for being so generous and sharing this.
Kind regards
Jill
Barnehurst Kent UK
Tamara Kelly
🙂 I'm so glad you like it Jill! Congrats on the new generation!
Liz Clark
I'm another one who just found this wonderful throw (or at least I'm going to make it throw size). I hope to make it with bulky yarn so it will go faster. Any suggestions? I'm thinking something of a monochromatic but vibrant series of color themes as I hope to make them for Christmas gifts for family members.
Tamara Kelly
For bulky with a really wide color range, I'd recommend Knit Picks (and here's my special link): http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=751595&U=704992&M=59159&urllink=
Julie kendrick
Can you please tell me if you are using US or UK terms?
Thanks
love these patterns
Tamara Kelly
US terms. 🙂
Sara
This is gorgeous! Linking up at Tangled Happy tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this.
Faith
Wow, your blanket is gorgeous, what a lovely gift to receive and I like your idea for random colour choosing! Found you on tangled happy.
Kim Sparks
Oh so pretty! Love the texture! And great colors too! Thanks for sharing!
lee
this is so pretty- thanks for sharing the pattern. 🙂
gaia
This blanket is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Karen
Oh I absolutely love your blanket, beautiful!!!!
Thanks for posting the pattern 😀
Have a lovely weekend
Karen x
Tabby
This is gorgeous! Found you through Sara at "Tangled Happy." I'm making this for my new bundle due in March, got my yarn and evrything already! Thanks again for sharing!
Elaine
I love your bobbly blanket, it's going on my ever increasing list of things to make in the future!!
Janette
Just awesome, thanks for sharing! Janette
Tammi
Cute blanket, but I think there's a problem with the pattern. I bought yarn and started to make the blanket but kept coming out with the wrong amount of stitches for ending even numbered rows. I had increased the blanket size and thought I made a mistake there, but the math doesn't work out either. I think you need to have either 110 or 114 dc at the end of row 1 to make this come out. (110dc gives you 26 * to * repetitions, 114 gives you 27 * to * repetitions) Also, if you total the stitches on rows 2 and 4, you get a different number. I think the problem here is you have a total of 6 stitches outside the *s on row 2, and 5 stitches outside the *s on row 4. I'm re-working using 6 stitches outside, with row 2 worked as stated above, but row 4 ending w/ 5dctog and 3sc. Hope that wasn't confusing!
moogly
Tammi, the pattern is a multiple of 4 sts +1, with two additional for the base chain. So 115 is a correct starting point, with 28 pattern repeats. I DID however, make a major mistake! Oops! Thanks so much for catching my error - I have edited the pattern to read correctly. My apologies and my thanks!
Vicki Porter
Absolutely love this pattern...but am having trouble keeping the same # of dc...Should each row have 113 dc and 28 or 27 bobbles?
moogly
Hi Vicki! Yes, you have the numbers correct. Make sure you are dc-ing in the top of each bobble, with 3 dc in between, and 2 or 4 times on each end. Good luck, and thanks for reading!
Vicki Porter
Just Vicki again...Was that 27 bobbles? That is all I can get with 113 double crochets...Thanks so much...
moogly
There will be 27 bobbles on the rows that have 4 sc at each end, and 28 bobbles on the rows that have 2 sc at each end. Looking at the chart might help you visualize how the rows come together.
Sheila
How many chains do I need if I want to increase this to 45" wide?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Sheila! Info on alternate sizes can be found here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/free-pattern-blackberry-salad-striped-afghan/
Sheila
Thank you so much!
Sheila
Could you please send me a photo of the completed blanket? I would especially like to see the sides. Thanks
Tamara Kelly
Hi Sheila! I don't have any photos of the edges of the original - it was given away years ago - but I have another one I made with visible edge here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=410690268962760&set=pb.232783620086760.-2207520000.1382284249.&type=3&theater
Sheila
On row 4 do the instructions mean to put another bobble right beside the last one and then two sc stitches to finish?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Sheila! The fourth row should be sc, sc, bobble, sc, sc, sc, bobble, sc, sc, sc, bobble....etc.....sc, sc, sc, bobble, sc sc, sc, bobble, sc, sc. The sc sts between each bobble, with just 2 sc at each end. Does that help?
Sheila
At the end of the 4th row the directions have to make another bobble and two sc. Is that correct?
Trenda
I found and fell in love with this right after you made it. I fiddled around with bobbles till I came up with something similar. I made it for my nephew and it turned out beautiful. I so appreciate your sharing it here with us all now. Thanks for your generosity:) Great combo of color and texture!
Nece
I found your link on Tangled Happy. This is such a perky project. I posted pics of the one I made on SewForum.com. Thanks for sharing your pattern.
Rachel
Hi there
Big hello from Australia... and a *thank you* for your lovely pattern! It is just what I'm after as an almost complete novice for my little 8 month old. Found you on Google. Hooray! Using periwinkle, cherry red, navy, maize yellow, an oceaney teal, cream and a mid eucalyptus. Gorgeous! I am the end of row 2, all going well. But was wondering how many chain stitches in do I start with the dc-ing?
Thanks so much
moogly
Hello Rachel! For Row 3, the ch 3 from Row 2 counts as the first stitch, so you then dc into the top of the second stitch of the row below. I hope that's clear! Thanks for reading! 😀
Rachel
Thanks! So that would make it the 4th chain from the hook? As I mentioned, I'm really new to crocheting (so sorry for the basic questions) but this is going really well and am sure will turn out beautifully... I just have to keep going... (I'm not very fast!) Using 8 ply (your DK I think) in a pure Aussie wool and a 4 mm hook and it's looking so lovely already. Thanks again for sharing 🙂
moogly
Actually I think that would be the fifth chain from the hook, otherwise you'll increase the row by one stitch.
Good luck with your blanket!
Debi Y.
I love this blanket - thank you for sharing your pattern. 🙂
Sarah Heppell Photography
How much yarn would you say you needed for this project?
Sarah Heppell Photography
wow I skimmed RIGHT past the amt. My apologies! 😛
LOVE this blanket.
moogly
Thanks so much for commenting! (I'm glad I took notes again - starting another one myself tonight!)
Alishia
Thank you so much for the pattern. I'm using dark colors, Its turning out fantastic. I had to modify it a little just so that the second row had as many bobbles as the first. (I thought it completely un fair to the second row that it didn't :-p . I know I'm not normal) I plan on doing this again but in black and white strips and making it longer yay shower curtain. Thank you again.
Terri
Great pattern! I am creating a baby blanket with pink, green, yellow, lavender, and white (leftovers from previous projects); it's coming out really nicely. Can't wait to make another with more vibrant colors.
Rae
So cute, thanks for sharing, this is going to make a great shower gift! Any idea if I was to use one colour how many skeins?
moogly
Rae, I used up almost every last bit of the 7 skeins I had, so similar yardage all in one color might give you just an extra row or two, due to not having the ends from changing colors. 🙂
D'kota A.
i've totally forgotten all of the crochet lingo...it's been...8 years since i've really followed a pattern...? is there a video of this anywhere? i love the look of the 'bobbles'...so cute!!
moogly
I don't know of a bobble video, but I agree it would be helpful! If I can get my mitts on a video camera...
Rebekah
I love this project! Thanks so much for sharing it. I just posted a link to your pattern on my blog: http://www.twinkleandtwine.com/2011/12/bit-of-inspiration.html.
moogly
Thanks so very much for the link Rebekah! 😀
Laura
I am thinking of making this blanket for a friend and am somewhat new to crocheting and have yet to change colors when working on things. Any advice?
Your blanket looks great! I can't wait to try it!
Thanks in advance!
moogly
Hi Laura!
The best way I've found to change colors, is to stop right before you complete the last stitch of color A, and finish it by picking up color B.
In other words, if working a single crochet, you would put the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, and change to the new color to yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook. If dc, then it would be yarn over, put the hook into the stitch, yarn over again, pull through, yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook, THEN change to the new color to yarn over and pull through the last two loops.
I found this video that shows what I'm talking about: http://youtu.be/Ab149aTPHos Hope that helps and best of luck to you!
Laura
Thank you so much for your help! I have several baby blankets to make in the next several months and I think this will be a fun pattern to use!
Laura
Char
Awesome pattern, nice colors. Hope mine comes out just as nice!
Desiree Giambruno
I agree with Tammi, if you continue to follow the instructions for Row 2 and 4 the amoun t of stitches isn't correct. I've ripped the blanket apart several times thinking I've made a mistake but even after following the pattern "to the T", it doesn't come out correct. You do not get a 28 repeat.
moogly
I'm sorry you're having trouble Desiree. I wish I could be there in person to see what's happening! Do you think if I sketched out a chart for the pattern it would help?
Desiree Giambruno
Sure, maybe that would help.
Desiree Giambruno
Ok, So I started all over again and this still doesn't seem to work out. But I did notes this times. Chain 115, Row 1 equals 112 chains. Row 2(with chain in top of turning chain) equals 113 chains. Row 3 totals 114 chains. Row 4 (with 1 chain in the top turning chain) equals 114 chains. Row 5 (repeat of row 3) totals 114 chains. Row 2 (with chain in top of turning chain) equals 115 chains. Row 3 totals to 116 chains. As this continues, one side of the blanket is not square/flush, it flares out. I can not seem to figure out then what I am doing wrong. I have followed the pattern exactly as written.
moogly
Desiree, I hope this helps! Blackberry Charted/
Stacey (FreshStitches)
Beautiful pattern! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Michelle
Thanks so much for the pattern! Found you on Pinterest!
Kathy
I am just wanting to clarify that you used 7 skeins for the entire blanket, not 7 skeins of each color? Thank you, sorry I'm so dense.
moogly
Hi Kathy! No worries, I appreciate the opportunity to clarify! Yes, just 7 skeins total, 1 of each color. 😀
Val
You don't happen to have this on you tube do you?! I'm more of a visual learner! 🙂
moogly
Funny you should ask! Today's blog post features my new video tutorial! https://www.mooglyblog.com/2012/01/24/how-to-bobble-stitch-dc5tog-video-tutorial/
Kathy
Thanks so much!
Trudy
I was trying to make this for a Kingsize bed throw. TOO BIG to handle! What would the count be to make a 6X8 square? I am good at math but get a little confused when it comes to altering patterns.
Thank you for your time,
Trudy
Trudy
SORRY 6X6 squares is what I meant!
moogly
Hi Trudy! 6" x 6" I assume? I think, to start off off, you should try using chain 23 to begin. But keep that ruler handy - every crafter has their own gauge, and depending on how you work and what type of yarn you're using, you may need to add (or subtract) 4 stitches to get close to the size you want. If you meant 6' x 6', I'd go with a starting chain of 255 - but again, that's only an estimate! I hope this helps!
Trudy
Thank you! Yes, inches (sorry)!
Have a great day!
Rachel
I started making one in solid pink. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I also made a fun bowl using this stitch. Here is a picture if you are interested: http://sheepdogsfleece.blogspot.com/2012/02/giant-flowers.html
moogly
Very cute! I'm so glad you like the pattern!
Lisa Johnson
Wanted to thank you for the pattern. Mine turned out great. I don't see how I can attach my picture here. I did mine in different colors with a pointy stitch boarder. It turn out so cute!
moogly
Lisa you are very welcome! I wish I could tell you how to attach a picture but I have no idea - I know way more about crafting than I do about computers, alas!
Ann
Very cute...I am going to make a small size of this...love it!
Sarah
Hello! First off, this is a wonderful pattern that I am so excited to make for my cousin! I'm having a little trouble deciphering one part of the pattern--I'm a bit of a newbie 🙂
At the end of Row 3, the instructions say to "skip the turning chain. Ch.1 and turn". Does that mean skip the turning chain from the last row, or only chain one at the end of row 3 before turning (since it was double crochet, usually it's chain 2)... Thanks for your help!
moogly
Hello Sarah! "Skip the turning chain" - this refers to the ch1 at the start of row 2. This is a row of sc (and bobbles), and you never work into the "turning chain" of 1 on a sc row, whereas the ch3 at the beginning of a row of dc is usually counted as a dc, and on the even numbered rows you'll work into the top of the ch3 as it's own st. So at the end of row 3, dc into the top of the first sc in row 2 (113 dc made). Then ch1 and turn to begin row 4, which is another row of sc and bobbles.
Have you looked at the chart? It may help you visualize what is meant. Thanks for reading! 😀
Lynn Jacobs
Love this blanket! One of the cutest I have seen. Could you please tell me the names of the colors you used? Thanks for sharing your pattern 🙂
moogly
Lynn, I'm not 100%, but I *think* they were Terracotta, Maize, White, Berry, Lime, Violet, and Seaspray. At any rate, those are the closest ones now available from Cotton-Ease!
Lynn Jacobs
Thanks for your help. I have to order my yarns online as the only local store that carries yarn is Wal-Mart. Since I can not see the colors in person I have to trust the color charts provided and they are not always accurate so it is nice to have the names of the colors you used. Thanks again!
Carmen
Just would like to thank you for sharing your blackberry salad striped blanket. I have one question, I have just finished the blanket the correct amount of chains and it looks good, I went to put a edging on it, now one end is now longer than the other, as I have only started crocheting in the last two months thanks to YouTube and the net I'm not sure what to do, any advice would be much appreciated.
moogly
Hi Carmen! I'm glad you are enjoying the pattern!
If I'm reading correctly, you have finished the whole blanket and it's smaller one end than on the other? There are a number of reasons that can happen. If the number of stitches are consistent, and you didn't add or lose any anywhere, then it's possible that your tension, or how tight you made the stitches, changes somewhere. It takes a lot of practice to develop even tension. Or it's possible that you picked up the wrong sized hook at one point. Another possibility, if your starting edge is the smaller one, is that your chains were a bit tight.
In the meantime, since the blanket is already finished, one thing you can do is to block it. If it's natural fibers (wool), then you can get it wet and stretch into the shape you want and then let it air dry. Another idea is to vary the border a bit as you go around - use dc on the narrow end, and then as you get to the wide end, go to hdc and perhaps sc after that. Then do another row of edging that's all the same - this will visually hide the unevenness a bit.
And lastly - don't worry too much about it! Baby blankets in use are rarely laid out perfectly flat. 😉
Have a good night!
Kelly
Love the blanket. I have two expectant babies and can't wait to make this beautiful and unique blanket. It is a nice contemporary change to the run-of-the-mill codices that are out there!
Thank you! Love your tutorial!
Isabel
I love the look of the bobbles and want to give it a try. When you are sc and dc, do you insert the hook into the front loops, back loops, or both loops along the previous row. Each variation would give a different "look", right? Which do you use? Thanks for sharing the pattern.
moogly
Thanks Isabel! I go under both loops of the previous row.
Katlynn
I'm a beginner, but I love crocheting. What I love about your instructions is that they are extremely easy to follow and understand! I'm currently pregnant with my first child, and I've worked on two shell stitch blankets; both turned out really nice. But now, I think I want to try the bobble!
I have a quick question... Did you use scrape yarn, or did you go buy whole bundles? In any case, about how much yarn will need to be used for a baby seat cover.
moogly
Hi Katlynn - and congratulations on your imminent arrival! 🙂
I used 7 full skeins of cotton ease for this one, but I think since it's a striped pattern, using scraps for one of these would look great too! The finished blanket is about 3' x 3', and fit over my niece's car seat very well, with enough overlap to keep it in place.
Lee Ann H
I love this blackberry baby blanket and I love the colors used. Thank you very much! 🙂
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Jan D
This is so fun. Thank you for sharing. I will make this sometime.
Marie Elizabeth
Definately my next project. Thanks ever so much for sharing
Marie Elizabeth
Sorry, i meant to ask, if i needed to do a slightly bigger blanket, is there a certain amount of stitches i need to follow...eg does it have to be odd or even number stitches. Hope this makes sense. Thanks once again for sharing
moogly
Hi Marie! To make a larger blanket, add to the starting chain in groups of 4 sts. If you are looking to go all they way up to a throw sized blanket, I have a pattern written up for the Blankberry Salad Striped Afghan as well! Thanks for reading, and you are very welcome!
Kathy
I'm only ending up with 23 and 24 baubles :(. How can i be so far off?
Kathy
I figured it out. Watched the video again and realized I was putting 4 singles after a bobble instead of 3. 🙂 Off to the races again! 🙂
moogly
Oh good, I'm glad you were able to figure it out - it's always hard to tell without seeing the blanket in front of me. 😀 Good luck with your blanket!
Sarah R
This is such a SWEET blanket! I really love the colors you chose! Would you mind sharing which colors you used of the LB cotton ease? I want to make sure I end up with a similar look as yours. Sorry if you've answered this question before...I looked through the comments and didn't see any info about the colors, so I thought it couldn't hurt to ask! 🙂
Thanks!
moogly
Hi Sarah! I’m not 100%, but I *think* they were Terracotta, Maize, White, Berry, Lime, Violet, and Seaspray. At any rate, those are the closest ones now available from Cotton-Ease!
Sue
I added a picture of this blanket (and the link) to my blog this week...... And, I've started a version of the blanket already. Actually, have a 2nd version planned too! I am doing the "brights" first, with only 5 colors, as that was what I had on hand. The 2nd version I was going to use up some of my typical baby colors, and see what it looks like in pastels.
http://stitchknit.wordpress.com/
Thanks for sharing your pattern, it is so fun to work on!
moogly
Thank you, and thanks for sharing the link! I'm so glad you like the pattern. Be sure to post again when you're finished - I love to see how they turn out! 😀
susie
It looks like sooo much fun! I can't wait to try it!
Amanda
Iove the blanket!
I've been winging my own version of it which looks similar but it simpler I think.
I've just been single stitching two rows; then one row with 3 single, 5 double in the fourth hole, and repeat; and then one row of single.
I alternate where the bobbles fall by starting the next color's bobble pattern after one single stitch instead of three.
Thanks for posting!
moogly
Thanks Amanda! That blanket does sound pretty!
Sian Rosser-Evans
This pattern is just too cute! I don't have the patience to make an entire blanket, so I think I'll use the washcloth-sized width to make a funky scarf for the winter.
Thank you so much for sharing. It's people like you who make the internet a wonderful place to be for an enthusiastic crocheter like me!
Thanks again! Diolch!
Siân
moogly
Ooo, love that idea Sian! And you're very welcome!
Loretta
Love this! Reminds me ofbthenojd popcorn stitch!
moogly
They are very similar! I like to work bobbles from the wrong side, and popcorn stitch from the right side, but as I've recently learned, there's something called the "berry stitch" - which is exactly the same as a bobble stitch, except you push it towards you instead of away! Too funny!
Seyi
It's SUCH a lovely pattern-- def the most beautiful thing I've ever made. Thank you for sharing.
Quick question, though-- how did you finish it? Did you just wash and dry it, or was there blocking involved? I know I have to clean it before giving it away but I'm a fairly new crocheter and the first wash makes me kind of nervous. hahahaha
moogly
Seyi, I don't generally need to block them, so I don't think you'll need to. If anything, I'd just wash gently in cold & let it dry flt in shape. I hope you share pictures 😀
Teresa Puleo
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I made this for my 4 year old great-great-niece and it came out lovely! I so very much enjoyed making and know that I will definitely make more. I made this one 48"(L)39"(W) and know it will fit perfectly on her twin bed. It did take me awhile and I used 11 colors from my left overs (yes I have a lot of yarn! doesn't everyone!). I used baby soft and it was so fun deciding what color I was going to use next. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
moogly
Teresa, you are so very welcome! 😀 I'm so glad to hear it. If you're on facebook, come post a picture on the moogly page and show it off! 😉
Teresa Puleo
Posted photo on your Facebook and also my facebook with a link to your blog. Thanks again!☺
Jennifer Watson
Thanks! The video was perfect to help me understand your pattern!
Corrie Taylor
this pattern is beautiful! i'm definitely going to have to give it a go! thanks for posting it.x
Mel
I'm new to crochet and am going to try this for my first baby due in February. The pattern seems really well written, I'll let you know how I get on.
Thanks!!
Victoria
I just love the look and texture of it!! Beautiful! I shared this on my blog today: http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/11/my-favorite-crochet-patterns.html
Kim in Michigan
As i beginner, i so appreciate the the different ways you show the pattern. Written,Chart and a video! I have been practicing stitches and pattern by making dishcloths! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent!Blessings!
moogly
Thanks so much for saying so, Kim!
Marjie in OK
Hi there! Love this! I'm presently working on the blackberry salad baby blanket for my best friend whose expecting. I'm a newby at crocheting (this is my first project ) and I noticed some of the blankets on the ravelry site have lovely borders. Can you suggest a link or tutorial on how to add a border? Thanks in advance!
moogly
Hi Marjie! I'm so glad you like the pattern. There are probably hundreds of borders you could use - I like the simpler ones, but some people get quite fancy! I have a tutorial here about how to work into the edge that might help you out: https://www.mooglyblog.com/working-into-the-edge/
Sara
Thank you so much for the pattern! I'm about 1/3 - 1/2 way through my first blanket (of any kind) and I'm a little overwhelmed by the possibility of weaving in all the edges because of all the color changes - Do you have any way to weave them in as you go? Or do you wait and bite the bullet at the end?
Thanks again!
Sara
moogly
Hi Sara! I think I answered your question over on the Facebook page, but just to go ahead a put it out there - I wait and weave them all in at the end! I also make sure I've got some great stuff lined up on Netflix or a movie I want to watch ready to go for that evening. 🙂
Sara
Thanks for answering both places! I posted here first but didn't know if you still checked here because its an old er pattern... Guess I was hoping for a magic way to have them all worked in! Lol I'll cue up a movie and be ready for a full night! Thanks again for all you do!
moogly
I do my best to read all comments, it's just been a busy week with the holidays so it's taking me a little bit longer. 🙂
Teresa Puleo
Sara, I weaved/carried my 6 inch ends into the next row as I went along. They blended in very well.
Katherine
I'm probably nuts, but I am thinking I could try this stitch in a wave - lol - I'll let you know if it works or if I change my mind. I was so inspired by a post of a wave blanket yesterday - but - I've been wanting to make a giant BBS blanket too. I'm still tossing it around in my mind. Love your stuff- thanks!
moogly
It could work! It would take some finagling, but it could indeed work...
Jordann
Thankyou SO much for sharing this! .. It is ahhmazing! I'll be using this pattern for my cousin's baby boy blanket. I am expecting this July so I'm sure I'll be making one for he/she also 🙂
Michelle
I watched all your videos I could find on this baby blanket... My question is.. Do you have to cut and weave in the ends every two rows. I am assuming you can't carry 7 different colors down the side of the blanket! In your tutorial to show how to change colors you carry the one color down the side and mentioned snipping and weaving in... Isn't the yarn awfully short to weave in? Do you have any videos on how to neatly and securely and invisibly weave in ends? I am a knitter but this is my first crocheted project
moogly
Hi Michelle! For the Blackberry Salad blankets, if you're working with more than two colors or if you're not planning an edging, then you'll want to cut the ends and weave them in at every color change. Definitely don't try to carry 7 colors along the side! I usually cut them to leave a good 6 inches or more of length to weave in. The switching colors video is more for the mechanics of it rather than showing how long your ends should be. For more info on weaving in ends, try this video: https://www.mooglyblog.com/weaving-in-ends-crochet-video-tutorial/ though really it's much the same as weaving in ends for knitting.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions! 🙂
Penny
could you use vartigered wool:-)
Cindy
Hi, I ran across your pattern on Pinterest with a link. Beautiful, had no trouble at all with your pattern but would say an advanced beginner will be needed. I cut a 6" in tail and carry it into the next row and crochet over for 6 to 8 sts. No weaving needed. Thx for your beautiful pattern.
Lyndal
Thank you for a lovely pattern. I had trouble with the written pattern, which I usually like, so after reading comments and your very helpful answers, I tried the chart pattern and now I have a lovely rug I am really pleased with 🙂
moogly
I'm so glad to "hear" it Lyndal! 😀
cyndy
I think I would like to make it into a scarf. I think that would work or even a shawl.
Nice pattern.
moogly
Thank you! 😀 It would be very warm!
Kerstin Glatt
German Tranlation:
115 M anschlagen
1. Reihe: Stäbchen. Erstes Stäbchen in die vierte M (die ersten drei M zählen als ein Stäbchen). 113 Stäbchen.
2. Reihe: 4 feste M *5 Stäbchen in die nächste M zusammen abmaschen, 3 feste M*. Von * bis * wiederholen, die Reihe mit einer festen M in die Wendeluftmasche beenden.
3. Reihe: Farbwechsel. 3 Wendeluftmaschen häkeln, eine Reihe Stäbchen. Wendeluftmasche der Vorreihe auslassen, eine Wendeluftmaschen, Arbeit wenden.
4. Reihe: 2 feste M *5 Stäbchen in die nächste M zusammen abmaschen, 3 feste M*. Von * bis * wiederholen, bis 3 Maschen vor Ende der Reihe. Beende die Reihe mit einem „bobble“ (5 Stäbchen in die nächste M, zusammen abmaschen), 2 feste M (letzte feste M in die Wendeluftmasche der Vorreihe).
5. Reihe: Farbwechsel. Wie Reihe 3 arbeiten
6. Reihe bis Ende: Reihen 2 bis 5 wiederholen, Farbwechsel in den ungeraden Reihen bis die Babydecke ungefähr quadratisch ist.
Tamara Kelly
Danke Kerstin!
Rebecca
Ahh... so excited... I recently taught myself how to crochet thanks to people like you who post wonderful videos because honestly sitting staring at a piece of paper or screen with a whole bunch of terms that are brand new to you is like reading a new language and you can't make sense of them until you apply them. so thank you... I think I can handle this one and looking forward to trying it.... maybe I can make my future little one a blanket as beautiful as yours...
Lydia
Mentioned you in my blog...please come visit!
Tamara Kelly
Will do! Thank you! 🙂
Lesley
I love the look of this blanket!! I have bought the wool and am ready to go! Just a quick question about switching colours. I understand how to switch the colour but I am just wondering if you cut the first colour and then need to sew in a bunch of ends or do you just keep it attached until you pick up that colour again. Does that question make sense?? Thanks 🙂
Tamara Kelly
It depends on how many colors you're using - if it's just two, I'd leaving them attached and work a border around the edges to cover them up. But more than that and I cut them and weave them in with each color change. Good luck with your blanket! 😀
Lynsey
Did you notice your started to round and now? Did you not hav to decrease to keep the blanket straight?
Tamara Kelly
No, there should be the same number of stitches on every row!
Lynsey
I have counted and they are the same number...I have tried it three times now and by the time I get too the third bubble row it starts to round In to a circle.. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong
Tamara Kelly
Hm, it might be a tension issue. If it's rounding "up" like a rainbow, you might have made your starting chain too tight. Try chaining with a larger hook than you use for the rest of the blanket!
CR
I thought I read somewhere in these comments that you enjoy using Stylecraft Special DK wool... Would it be appropriate to use that for this project? I've found some that is pretty affordable and would like to try it. I'm a newbie though – wouldn't know how the difference in weight would effect the outcome. Thanks for your advice!
Tamara Kelly
CR, others have I believe, but I haven't! I think it would work well, from what I've seen of it though!
CR
Thank you! You're quick! 😉
Margie
Wondering what the bobble blanket looks like on the reverse side.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Margie! It's just flat and striped. 🙂
Marrie
I LOVED your idea for random color choosing! Found you on tangled happy....♥
Tamara Kelly
😀 Love tangled happy! And thank you! The link to the Random Stripe Generator is a relatively recent find and I think it's great for those who want a preview before they get started.
Holly
I may have overlooked it, but how many rows are there in the baby blanket once finished? Thanks!
Tamara Kelly
Because off all the different gauges and yarns out there, I just wrote it as "continue til it's as long as you like or you run out of yarn." I believe I had somewhere between 42 and 49 stripes of color (so 2x as many rows) but each one I make is a little different, just depends how the yarn works out. 🙂
Juliana
I love your patterns! This one made me drool so much, it got me back into crocheting. 🙂 I have been completing projects left and right ever since. I love the texture of this one and that it looks great with several colors. It is such a fun blanket. 🙂 Thank you!
Tamara Kelly
You're very welcome! Thank you!
Crista
I recently made this baby blanket for a friend (LOVE), and I think it would make an awesome,warm,cozy poncho and would love to make one for my 3 year old? Any thoughts on making a pattern for that? I like the point in the front ponchos. I could probably figure out how to do it with two rectangle together, but I really like the ones that have a straight line join up in the front and back (KWIM?) . I have no skills to do that. 🙂
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you! I'm not entirely sure what you mean by straight line join, but I do think if you followed a basic pattern like this one, and just substituted in a row of bobbles every other row, it might work: http://www.piece-by-piece.net/Crochet/easy_crochet_poncho.htm
Crista
Thanks, I'll give it a try and let you know how it turns out....as soon as I'm done with my leaping stripes and blocks blanket 😉
Rhondda Mol
Hi Tamara 🙂 I included your fabulous designs (both the Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket & Afghan) in my most recent round up post: Free Pattern Friday - Let's Get Warm! Crochet Blanket Pattern Round Up! Here's the link: http://oombawka.blogspot.ca/2013/12/free-pattern-friday-lets-get-warm.html Rhondda
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thanks so much Rhondda!
Candice
I fell in love with this when I saw it on Ravelry! I love all your patterns. I featured this pattern on my blog yesterday. Thanks for sharing this amazing pattern.
Tamara Kelly
Thanks so much Candice!
Michelle B
I want to have a baby JUST so I can make this blanket 🙂 Will have to make the adult version until one of my friends decides to reproduce!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Best compliment ever lol! Thank you!
CELIA
EL PUNTO, ES UNA BELLEZA, SE PUEDE HACER TAMBIEN COMO SEPARACIÒN DE OTROS PUNTOS , QUEDA MUY LINDO EN CHALES CADA 10 HILERAS DE OTRO PUNTO, Y CUANDO SE USA LANA MATIZADA LAS VOLITAS SE HACEN DE UNO DE LOS COLORES DEL MATIZ Y QUEDAN MUY LINDAS, TAMBIEN COMO CONTORNO DE ALGUNA LADOR.
MUCHAS GRACIAS,
CELIA
CELIA
COMETÌ UN ERROR EN EL COMENTARIO QUISE DECIR LANA MATIZADA.
GRACIS
CELIA
Carrie grubb
I am so glad you posted the videos!!!! I started this blanket four different times! LOL. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Tamara Kelly
Yikes! Glad you spotted them them!
Angela
I'm about to start making this blanket for my lil guy that's to arrive early October. I'm going to do all one color yarn instead of the stripes though. I am wanting to do a decorative border on the blanket. What type of border would you recommend? I'm sorry if this has already been asked. This pattern seems to be very popular and I wasn't able to read through all of the comments. Thanks for sharing the pattern. I LOVE it!! When I finish my sons blanket I'll share a pic!!
Tamara Kelly
Congratulations Angela! 😀 There are lots of border patterns out there, it's all a matter of what you like! I tend to go simple, with no border, sc, or crab stitch, but there are some free patterns here that might be just what you're looking for: https://www.mooglyblog.com/living-edge-10-free-crochet-edging-patterns/ 😀
Dayna
I have been neglecting my pattern emails! But I found this pattern when I was trying to thin out my inbox. I will definitely be making this one, and using all scrap yarn, I have tons of it! Thank you for a free pattern, I cannot wait to get started on this. Just have to finish one or two of the five projects I already have going...
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you Dayna, I'm so glad you like it!
Ruth
Love it.
maxine foncannon
lik this pattern
Marian calzada
I have almost finished the blanket, but I have just realized that on one side the are about 10 rows where it is a bit wider. My problema is that I have difficulties with changing the thread when I change color and I get lost there. I wouñd like to repair it without undoing the whole work.
Perhaps someone will give ideas. As I want to crochet a surround, erhaps adding some stitches to the narrower rows and then spquarin up. Please, help!
Tamara Kelly
A border can be a great save! Like you say, add dc to the shorter rows, then switch to hdc for the longer rows, and then do another border around that in a brighter color!
JaLinna Braxton
How much skeins of yarns are for the queen sized blanket?
Tamara Kelly
That would depend on the yarn itself and your gauge - I've never made one that big to see what the yardage would be! But I do have a little more info at https://www.mooglyblog.com/free-pattern-blackberry-salad-striped-afghan/
Sharon
Made the blackberry salad blanket for our new granddaughter. Is there a way to post a pic for you? Thank you so much for the pattern and video!
Tamara Kelly
😀 I'm so glad you liked it Sharon! You can post it on the Moogly Facebook page or send it to me at TamaraKelly@mooglyblog.com! 🙂
ela
Love it it was fun to make. Thank you
Tamara Kelly
Thank you Ela! 🙂
Cindy
I LOVE this design!! I wanted to crochet a baby blanket with a unique pattern, something I've not done before and a pattern no one's seen before. This is it!! It's so easy to do. I'm using 2 strands of Bernat Baby Sport yarn, 1 is variegated, 1 is solid color, and I'm doing the whole thing in just those colors, not every row a different color. It looks amazing! I'm glad I came across this design!
Tamara Kelly
That's fantastic! Thank you so much Cindy!
Deanna
I am fairly new a crocheting and am expecting my first grand daughter. I have made this blanket alternating two colors so I have strings down one side. Now it is time to border and I have NO CLUE what to do... Can someone help me.
what do I do with the strings on the side? Do I just incorporate them in a single crochet stitch down the side or am I suppose to do something with them before I begin attempting to border? ALL CONFUSED.. The blanket is beautiful so far...
PLEASE PLEASE someone help me figure out how to finish this thing...
Tamara Kelly
Hi Deanna! Congratulations on the new grandbaby! 😀 The ends should be woven in, Click HERE for a tutorial. After that, a border is optional, so it's whatever you'd like! A simple row of sc is nice, or something fancier if you prefer.
Alegre
I am currently using this pattern for my daughter's baby blanket. It is so cute...time consuming, but cute! I usually do Granny blankets for new babies but I wanted something special for mine. Thanks for the pattern. When I am finished I will post a picture.
Tamara Kelly
🙂 Thank you Alegre!
Becky Anne Smith
I love this blanket - I made it before for a friend's baby and now for my new neice/nephew on the way! Unfortunately lion brand seems to have discontinued a lot of the colors used in this blanket... any suggestions for yarn brands in similar colors?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Becky! It's true, Cotton-Ease just doesn't have the colors it used to, which is a bummer, as it's a great yarn. I'd say Lion Brand Vanna's Choice is always a great option for blankets, as it's got lots of colors and wears well. For a cottony, "smoother" blanket, I like making this pattern in Knit Picks Comfy Worsted! 🙂
Rocky
could i make a tutorial video of this please? if theres not one out already:)
Tamara Kelly
You'll find the tutorial HERE 🙂
Frances Blake
How many starter stitches would you suggest to make a afghan size Blackberry Salad blanket?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Frances! You'll find the afghan size here: click here
Kellie
I love the way this looks! Thank you so much for the pattern. I can't wait to make one!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much! 😀
Ashley Davidson
I am using this pattern to make a prayer shawl. I think I will reduce the number of stitches to 70 or 75. Also, I'm using a bulky yarn similar to Homespun. It should be fun.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Sounds lovely Ashley!
amanda
I made this using light blue, royal blue, and goldenrod in repeating rows. It was easy to make and looked lovely! Thanks!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much Amanda!
Scrapaboom
Thank you so much for this pattern. I did it for my son. You can see my blanket here: http://scrapaboom.canalblog.com/archives/2015/05/04/31936483.html
Sorry it's all in french ^^
Tamara Kelly
Merci! 😀 C'est tres belle!
fromacorns
This blanket is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing. I am working on it in different colours to go with one of my rooms, and also made a baby blanket in pure white which looks just beautiful. I posted a picture of it on my blog http://oaksgrow.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/white-raspberry-baby-blanket.html (with credit and link to this page of course.) Thanks again for sharing!
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much! It's beautiful!
fromacorns
Thanks Tamara - I am so glad you dropped in to visit and see. I can't wait to get my blue, green and brown version finished! I think I will be using your pattern a lot in the future.
Tamara Kelly
😀 I'm very glad to hear it!
Fahmida
Hiya would love to try this pattern. I also would like to add a border too. Can you tell me how I would do the edging? So that it's straight? Would it be 2 single crochet each row? Thank you
Tamara Kelly
Thank you! I like to do 2 sc along each row of dc, and 1 sc for each row of sc. 🙂
Fahmida
Thank you Tamara for your reply. And when I come to the corner what do i do to get nice sharp corner? Also ill be using dk yarn with 4mm hook. Would I still follow same pattern?
Tamara Kelly
A little trick I like to use is the work "sc, ch 2, sc" in the corner - makes more of a point! 🙂
Fahmida
Thank you so much for your reply. Can't wait to start on it. ☺☺
Fahmida
Hi if I wanted to do a pram size blanket which will measure 60cm by 80cm how many chains will i start off with?
Thank you ?
Tamara Kelly
Hello Fahmida! That will depend on your yarn, hook, and gauge. I would recommend chaining to the width you want, working the first row to the stitch multiples given in the pattern, and then pulling out the extra chains from the knotted end. 🙂
Fahmida
Thank you Tamara for your reply. I done chain 115 but seems like it's getting quite big so might do abit less this time.
I'm not sure how to add chains on the knotted bit. Is there any video you can recommend? Thank you
Tamara Kelly
I don't know of a video, but it's a good idea for one! 🙂 Basically though, you join to the chain at the bottom of the first row with a sl st, and just start chaining!
fahmida
Hi tamara
I'm trying to do this pattern when I do do across I have 113 stitch but when doing the bobble row I always have one sc to do at the end (which is the turning chain) but in pattern says 2 sc. Where am I going wrong?
Tamara Kelly
Hi Fahmida! It's most likely that you are missing a stitch after one of the bobbles. As I recall, that was very easy to do!
Kelly
Thank you so much for this pattern! I found it on Pinterest and I absolutely love it! I have made 5 in just one month, one for my cousin's baby and 4 more just because it was so much fun. I'm starting a new one today too.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Wow, thank you so much Kelly!
Cameron
OK so you have three pictures of this blanket. The first picture (the one with the vibrant colors that I pinned on Pinterest) looks like it has gaps or holes in between the puffs. But the other two pictures do not have holes or gaps in the blanket. And when I watched your video there's definitely no gaps in the pattern. I actually like the original picture that I pinned to Pinterest better (the one with the holes in it). Why do they look different? Or am I just mistaken?
Tamara Kelly
I believe you are seeing shadows there. 🙂
Gramma K
Thank you for this pattern! I just finished a throw that is about 50 x 70 in lovely muted fall colors using your pattern. I added a bobble edging around it using roughly this pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/polka-dot-border/ spacing the bobbles every 6 instead of every 4. If anyone is curious, it took about 35 hours (which for me took 4 months... ha! little bits at a time).So pretty. Again, thanks for your generosity in sharing.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much Gramma K!
Dana
What kind of border do people do on the blackberry salad blanket? I would like to add one but don't know what would look best. Thanks.
Tamara Kelly
Personally, I've never used a border for this blanket, but I've seen quite a few used by others over the years! Usually, it's something fairly simple, so it doesn't compete with the colors and texture - a couple rounds of single crochet, and/or double crochet, and the crab stitch or twisted stitches make great finishers too!
Lilu
I want to make a blanket as a wedding gift for my brother and sister in law who are expecting parents. Having looked through all baby blanket patterns on this blog, I liked this one best.
However, I can't seem to find suitable yarn. Would it be possible to make this with Lion Brand Baby Soft? It's a weight 3 yarn. If yes, what would I need to change (apart from hook size, obviously)? And would 7 skeins still be the right amount of yarn?
Also, since I'm a bit nervous about the woven in ends coming apart in use (I'm really bad at weaving in ends), is the above mentioned crocheting over the loose ends something that works safely and securely?
Thank you very much for taking the time to answer me.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Lilu!
Any worsted weight (4) yarn will work with this pattern - you can make it with a lighter yarn if you like, but it will turn out smaller unless you add more stitches. The amount of yarn needed will just depend on the comparative yardage of the balls! Crocheting over the ends is a great temporary measure to hold the yarn in place until you come back to weave in the ends, but it's not best for long term. I do have a video tutorial that might help you with weaving in the ends - click here! 🙂
Steph
The bobble stitch tutorial video link doesn't work anymore.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you for letting us know, we're fixing it now! 🙂
Kari Donald
I hate, hate, HATE changing colors but I LOVE LOVE LOVE making this blanket! The first time I only used 3 colors because Mom wanted traditional but this time I got to use 7 colors and I couldn't wait to stick my hand in the basket to grab another! Eight years later and your blanket is still awesome! I have been sharing the link left and right! Thanks Tamara! I'll send a pic soon!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Kari! I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you!!
Elesha
Hello! This blanket is gorgeous and I have done a practice square with some yarn I already had and this is such a fun stitch! I've bought some gorgeous new yarn in navy, off-white and grey to make a baby blanket, cannot wait to get started! However, the link to the chart seems to be broken, are you able to email this through at all? Thank you so much for your generosity, you've made a lot of people happy over the years reading all these comments!
Tamara Kelly
Hi Elesha! Thank you so much! Sorry about the broken link - I've fixed it, and here it is directly: https://www.mooglyblog.com/the-blackberry-salad-striped-blanket-chart/
Abby
Hi I can't find lion brand ease yarn. Could you recommend another?
Tamara Kelly
This pattern can be made with any worsted weight yarn, really - I've used lots of different ones and they all look great!
Rosey
Thank you For the pattern Tamara. Do you have a video tutorial that explains how I start Row 3 changing to the second stripe color?
Tamara Kelly
Yes, here you go: https://www.mooglyblog.com/video-tutorialswitching-colors-for-striped-patterns/ Thank you! ♥
G Maxx Shawlee
Tamara,
This is a lovely pattern and just what I needed to use up an unbelievable amount of scrap yarns. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it!
Rose Baker
I like this pattern - I use the bobble stitch when I make winter scarfs. This looks wonderful.
Linda
Thanks for such a lovely pattern. Just wondering what the last row should be....the bobble stitch row or the dc row? Thanks f or your time.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Linda! Thank you! ♥ I like to end with a row of dc but if you prefer bobbles then that's fine too!