Crochet CrissCross Baby Blanket Tutorial
Overview
The Crochet CrissCross Baby Blanket is a wonderful project for anyone looking to create a cozy and beautiful blanket for a little one. The intricate crisscross pattern adds a touch of elegance to the blanket, making it a lovely gift for a baby shower or a thoughtful present for a new arrival.
The soft yarn used in crocheting this blanket ensures that it will be gentle on a baby's delicate skin while keeping them warm and snug. The repetitive yet engaging pattern allows you to relax and unwind as you work on this project, creating something special with your own hands. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this baby blanket is a rewarding and enjoyable project that will surely be cherished for years to come.Skill Level
Easy
Abbreviations (UK)
- WS – Wrong Side
- RS – Right Side
- ch – Chain
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- rpt – Repeat
- ss – Slip Stitch
- Base of ch – Work into first stitch
Finished size approx: 36.5 x 36.5 Inches
Materials
For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:
- 400 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Colour 1
- 100 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Colour 2
- 6.00mm & 5.00mm Clover crochet hooks
TENSION – 4dc and 4 rows of dc measures approx 1 Inch
With colour 1 and 6.00mm hook, make 123ch loosely, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (122dc)
Pattern Instructions
Rows 1 to 9
Row 2 to 9 – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Row 10
3ch, * miss 1dc, 1tr into each of next 2dc, working over last 2tr made, work 1tr into last missed dc (this makes the cross), * rpt from * to * to last dc, work 1tr into dc. Turn.
Rows 11 to 19
1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each st to end. Turn.
Rpt Rows 10 to 19 eleven more times or until work measures approx 32.5 Inches. Turn.
Blanket Edge
Change to 5.00mm hook, 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to last dc, 3dc into dc, work 128dc evenly into row ends down first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch along cast on edge, 3dc into corner, work 128dc evenly into row ends up second side of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc all around 4 sides of blanket, working 3dc into corners and ss to first dc on the end of each row. Turn. Fasten off.
Color Change
Join in colour 2 and starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 7 more rows in dc, working 3dc into corners and ss to first dc on the end of each row. Turn.
Next Row – 1ch, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into base of 1ch, * miss 1dc, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next dc, * rpt from * to * around all 4 sides of blanket to last dc, miss dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all loose ends of yarn and trim off.
Skill Level (USA)
Easy
Abbreviations (USA)
- WS – Wrong Side
- RS – Right Side
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- rpt – Repeat
- sl st – Slip Stitch
Finished size approx: 36.5 x 36.5 Inches
Materials (USA)
For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:
- 400 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 1
- 100 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 2
- An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
- 6.00mm & 5.00mm Clover crochet hooks
GAUGE – 4sc and 4 rows of sc measures approx 1 Inch
Pattern Instructions (USA)
Initial Rows
With color 1 and 6.00mm hook ch123 loosely, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (122sc)
Row 2 to 9 – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Row 10
ch3, * skip 1sc, 1dc in each of next 2sc, working over last 2dc made, work 1dc in last skipped sc (this makes the cross), * rpt from * to * to last sc, work 1dc in sc. Turn.
Rows 11 to 19
ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each st to end. Turn.
Rpt Rows 10 to 19 eleven more times or until work measures approx 32.5 Inches. Turn.
Blanket Edge (USA)
Change to 5.00mm hook, ch1, 1sc in each to last sc to last sc, 3sc in sc, work 128sc evenly in row ends down first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along the cast on edge, 3sc in corner, work 128sc evenly in row ends up the second side of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc all around 4 sides of blanket, working 3sc in corners and sl st to first sc on the end of each row. Turn. Fasten off.
Color Change (USA)
Join in color 2 and starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 7 more rows in sc, working 3sc in corners and sl st to first sc on the end of each row. Turn.
Next Row – ch1, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, (1sc, ch3, 1sc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * around all 4 sides of the blanket to last sc, skip sc, sl st to first sc on the beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in all loose ends of yarn and trim off.