Crochet Farmhouse Lace Baby Blanket

Introduction

The Crochet Farmhouse Lace Baby Blanket is a charming and delicate addition to any nursery. The intricate lace pattern gives it a timeless appeal that is sure to be passed down through generations. The soft, cozy yarn makes it perfect for keeping your little one warm and snuggly. Whether you're gifting it to a friend or making it for your own bundle of joy, this blanket is bound to be treasured for years to come. Get your crochet hooks ready and create a sweet and timeless heirloom with this lovely pattern.

Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Materials

• 610 yards size 4 worsted weight yarn. I used 3 skeins of Lion Brand Heartland <5 oz/142 gm><251 yds/230 m> in the Capitol Reef colorway.
• US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
• Scissors, yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

11.5 stitches x 6.5 rows = 4″ square (Pattern used for gauge: rows of dc)

Finished Size

Approximately 25″ w x 34″ h

Stitch Abbreviations

US Crochet Terminology:

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

There are several instances within the pattern where you will stitch between stitches in the previous row. Stitch counts are listed at the end of each row to help you check that each row you complete contains the correct number of stitches.

Special Stitches

Shell – 5 dc in same st or sp

How to Make This Lacy Crochet Baby Blanket

Part 1: Blanket Body

RND 1: ch 74

RND 2: Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <72 dc>

RND 3: Row 2: ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>

RND 4: Row 3: ch 2, dc in next st, [sk next 2 sts, Shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts] 9 times, sk next 2 sts, Shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <10 Shells, 11 sets of 2 dc>

RND 5: Row 4: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, [sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts, sk next 3 sts, Shell between next 2 sts] 9 times, sk next 3 sts, dc between the 3rd and 4th sts and between the 4th and 5th sts, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in top of turning ch, turn. <10 sets of 2 dc, 2 sets of 3 dc, 9 Shells>

RND 6: Row 5: ch 2, dc between 1st and 2nd sts, [sk next 3 sts, Shell between 3rd and 4th sts, sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts] 9 times, sk next 3 sts, Shell between 3rd and 4th sts, sk next 3 sts, 2 dc between 3rd and 4th sts, turn. <10 Shells, 11 sets of 2 dc>

RND 7: Row 6: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, [sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts, sk next 3 sts, Shell between next 2 sts] 9 times, sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts, 3 dc in top of turning ch, place a st marker in the middle st of the 5th Shell, turn. <10 sets of 2 dc, 2 sets of 3 dc, 9 Shells>

RND 8: Row 7: ch 2, dc in next 5 sts, *[ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 4 sts]* 4 times. ch 1, sk next st, 2 hdc in next st (in the st where the marker is), ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 4 sts, repeat from * to * 3 times, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 5 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <44 dc, 18 ch-1 sp, 10 hdc>

RND 9: Row 8: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>

RND 10: Row 9: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>

RND 11: Row 10: Repeat Row 9

RND 12: Row 11: ch 2 (counts as hdc and ch 1), sk next st, hdc in next 2 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next 2 sts] 22 times, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in top of turning ch, turn. <48 hdc, 24 ch-1 sp>

RND 13: Row 12: ch 2, [dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 sts] 23 times, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>

RND 14: Rows 13 – 14: repeat Rows 9 – 10

RND 15: Rows 15 – 50: repeat Rows 3 – 14 3 times

RND 16: Rows 51 – 56: repeat Rows 3 – 8, do not turn.

At the end of Row 56, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.

Part 2: Border

Rotate 90 degrees

Left Side

Ch 1, [2 sc in end of dc row] 9 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row, *[2 sc in end of dc row] 11 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row,* repeat from * to * 2 times, [2 sc in end of dc row] 10 times, rotate 90 degrees. <108 sc>

Bottom

2 sc in bottom of turning ch, 1 sc in next foundation ch and in each foundation ch across, 2 sc in last foundation ch, rotate 90 degrees. <74 sc>

Right Side

[2 sc in end of dc row] 10 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row, *[2 sc in end of dc row] 11 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row,* repeat from * to * 2 times, [2 sc in end of dc row] 9 times, rotate 90 degrees. <108 sc>

Top

2 sc in top of turning ch, 1 sc in next st and in each st across, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <74 sc>

Finish off and weave in ends. Block to desired dimensions.