Crochet Small V-Stitch Baby Blanket
If you're looking for a cozy and cute project to make, why not try crocheting a Small V-Stitch Baby Blanket? This pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, offering a delightful combination of simplicity and charm. With its distinctive V-stitch design, this blanket will not only keep your little one warm but also make a lovely keepsake. Choose your favorite soft yarn in sweet pastel colors to create a snuggly and adorable blanket that will be cherished for years to come. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your yarn, and get ready to stitch up a beautiful blanket that will surely be a hit with both babies and parents!
Skill Level
Intermediate
Abbreviations
UK Abbreviations
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- dc. Double Crochet
- htr. Half Treble Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- ss. Slip Stitch
- DNFO. Do Not Fasten off
V-Stitch Definition
v-stitch: (1htr, 1ch, 1htr) into same stitch
Base of Chain
Work into first stitch. 2ch counts as first htr.
Size
Size approx: 38 inches x 38 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:
- 220 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in colour 1
- 170 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in colour 2
- 190 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in colour 3
- 6.00mm crochet hook for the main part and 5.00mm hook for the border
UK Instructions
Made in multiples of 2.
With 6.00mm hook and colour 1, make 106ch loosely, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (105dc)
2nd Row – 2ch, * miss 1dc, (1htr, 1ch, 1htr) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, miss 1dc, 1htr into next dc. Turn. (51 v-stitch, 1htr +2ch)
3rd Row – 2ch, work 1 v-stitch into each 1ch space to end, 1htr into top of 2ch. Turn.
4th to 7th Rows – Rpt 3rd Row. Fasten off. Turn.
Rpt 3rd Row in colour sequence as follows:
RND 1: Twice in colour 2, six times in colour 3, twice in colour 2, six times in colour 1. Fasten off. Turn.
Rpt from RND 1 until 87 rows have been worked in all from beginning (including the first dc row). Turn. DNFO.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each htr to end. Turn. Fasten off.
Border
With 5.00mm hook and colour 2, make 1ch, work 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, 3dc into corner, work dc evenly into row ends down first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch along the starting ch edge, 3dc into corner, work dc evenly into row ends up second side of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc. Turn.
Working 3dc into corners, start with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 2 more rows of dc around blanket, ss to first dc on beginning of each row. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
USA Format Below
Skill Level
Intermediate
USA Abbreviations
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- sc. Single Crochet
- hdc. Half Double Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- sl st. Slip Stitch
- DNFO. Do Not Fasten off
V-Stitch Definition
v-stitch: (1hdc, ch1, 1hdc) in same stitch
Base of Chain
Work in first stitch. ch2 counts as first hdc.
Size
Size approx: 38 inches x 38 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:
- 220 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in color 1
- 170 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in color 2
- 190 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in color 3
- An equivalent yarn would be a worsted weight #4
- 6.00mm crochet hook for main part and 5.00mm hook for the border
USA Instructions
Made in multiples of 2.
With 6.00mm hook and color 1, ch106 loosely, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (105sc)
2nd Row – ch2, * skip 1sc, (1hdc, ch1, 1hdc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip 1sc, 1hdc in next sc. Turn. (51 v-stitch, 1hdc + ch2)
3rd Row – ch2, work 1 v-stitch in each ch1 space to end, 1hdc in top of ch2. Turn.
4th to 7th Rows – Rpt 3rd Row. Fasten off. Turn.
Rpt 3rd Row in color sequence as follows:
RND 1: Twice in color 2, six times in color 3, twice in color 2, six times in color 1. Fasten off. Turn.
Rpt from RND 1 until 87 rows have been worked in all from beginning (including the first sc row). Turn. DNFO.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each hdc to end. Turn. Fasten off.
Border
With 5.00mm hook and color 2, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, 3sc in corner, work sc evenly in row ends down first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along the starting ch edge, 3sc in corner, work sc evenly in row ends up second side of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc. Turn.
Working 3sc in corners, start with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 2 more rows of sc around blanket, sl st to first sc on beginning of each row. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.