Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern HOW TO Easy Crochet V Stitch Baby Afghan
If you are looking for an easy crochet baby blanket pattern (great for beginners), but looks impressive! then this free patterns is just for you
I love the simple yet elegant effect you can achieve using the v-stitch for a crochet baby blanket. It creates a warm and cosy crocheted blanket for baby and is an easy crochet pattern to follow or to use to create your own pattern.
Dc, ch 1, dc in the chain space created by the previous rows V stitch)
Suitable hook size 4.5-5.5mm / I-9 to K-10
Suitable Yarn /sport, baby But I love working this up in a chunky Aran 4/5.
Finished size is 25" x 35" perfect for a stroller pram receiving blanket for extra warmth.
Crochet your starting chain.
Suggested starting
chain 88 (or any multiples of 2)
Row1: dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch 1, skip next ch, *dc in next ch, ch 1, dc in same ch. Skip next 2 chs.* Repeat the sequence * * across the row. Until the Last 3 chs. ch 1, skip 1 ch, then work 1 dc in each of the last chs.
ch 3, turn.
Row 2: (your turning chain counts as the first Dc in the row.)
Dc in next dc. Ch 1, work 1 v stitch (dc,ch1,dc) in the middle of every previous rows V st across the row. Until last 2 dcs Ch 1, skip next ch, work 1 dc in last 2 Dc. (the last Double Crochet is worked into the top of ch3)
Dc in next dc. Ch 1, work 1 v stitch (dc,ch1,dc) in the middle of every previous rows V st across the row. Until last 2 dcs Ch 1, skip next ch, work 1 dc in last 2 Dc. (the last Double Crochet is worked into the top of ch3)
You Will continue working Row 2 for the rest of the the length you wish to make the baby blanket.
Here is a close up of working in the First and Last Stitches :)
Stitch reference found The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns
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Here is a close up of working in the First and Last Stitches :)
Stitch reference found The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns
I finished the blanket in a simple Double crochet around, making 3 double crochet in each corner stitch. Which you could also thread a ribbon around to give a professional finish to the blanket.
once you have mastered the v-stitch you can create beautiful crochet edgings for your blanket like this lacy V stitch effect.
I just love crocheting baby blankets, and recently came across the Corner to corner also referred to as the c2c
See the pattern here with a helpful tutorial
And if like me you love crocheting blankets see my
I love to try new stitches whilst making blankets, my favourite crochet stitch book is the The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic and Original Patterns I am never stuck for ideas, and I regularly give the book to my prospective customers and if they like a stitch they can customise their own blanket designs. These crochet stitches are amazing and give charts and diagrams to follow.Or see my favourite Baby Afghan book review and why I cant live without it here
