This beautiful christening blanket baby crochet pattern is a timeless heirloom crochet project that will be treasured for years to come. The best part is that this is a fast crochet baby blanket for a baptism or blessing blanket.
Modern Heirloom Baby Blanket
I made this blanket in white yarn for a more traditional color for a christening blanket for my first grandbaby. However, an off-white, cream, or ivory yarn are also great choices for this gorgeous lacy crochet pattern. Really, any color combination works to match a nursery theme.
This can be the perfect shower gift for a new one on the way too. Add this timeless crochet throw to your little one’s nursery or wrap around your precious newborn baby for snuggles.
A beautiful handmade baby blanket is a perfect gift for expecting parents.
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Repeating Crochet Stitch
If you can crochet the single crochet and double crochet stitch, you can complete this pattern. The double crochet stitch adds a ton of personality while remaining delicate and beautiful.
Once you get started, the baby blanket uses a repeat of the crochet stitches in row three. If you want to create a beautiful blanket for a baby boy or baby girl for an upcoming baptism and don’t have a lot of time? This pattern is for you. A pretty and lacy baby afghan crochet pattern.
Directions: Christening Blanket Baby Crochet pattern
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Gauge
13 stitches per 4 inches. (1 skein made 24 rows of the blanket for me).
Size
37 X 37 Inches
If you wanted to make it narrower or wider, I would use multiples of 8 + 2. Longer or shorter just decrease or add rows. This blanket is 8 x 17 = 136 + 2 = 138 beginning chain stitches.
Materials
White Caron Simply Soft yarn 3 skeins or 945 yards. If you are not able to find the yarn locally, you can find it here or here.
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5MM
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
ST = Stitches
STs = Stitches
SP = Space
[ ] = Repeat Between
Crochet Pattern Directions:
Chain 138
Row 1
SC in 2nd CH from Hook [CH 4, Skip the next 3 STs (SC, CH 3, 3DC) in the next CH, Skip the next 3 CH, SC in the next CH]. Repeat across between [ ] ending with the SC in the last ST. Turn
Row 2
CH 5, SC, in the first CH 3 SP. In the same SP, (CH 3, 3 DC). SC in the next CH 4 SP, [CH 4, (SC, CH 3, 3 DC) in the next CH 3 SP, SC in the next CH 4 SP]. Repeat across between the [ ] until the last CH 2 SP work a SC in the Ch 2 SP. Turn
Row 3
CH 5, SC, in the first CH 3 SP. In the same SP, (CH 3, 3 DC). SC in the next CH 4 SP, [CH 4, (SC, CH 3, 3 DC) in the next CH 3 SP, SC in the next CH 4 SP]. Repeat across between the [ ] until the last CH 5 SP work a SC in the Ch 5 SP. Turn
Rows 4 – 60
Repeat row 3 until the desired length.
Finishing
Cut yarn and pull through the last ST leaving about a ten inch tail. I like to use a yarn needle to weave in the end going in a variety of directions back and forth until it feels a bit secure. Then I cut the excess yarn. Make sure to go back to the starting row yarn and weave that in too.
Crochet Border
Round 1
Sides. After last row continue on the side. [CH 4, SC in the SC of the row below]. Repeat between [ ] on the side. When you come to the first corner work CH 3, and work a SC in the ST just after the corner ST.
Bottom row. [CH 4, SC in the SC SP where the 3 DC were worked. Repeat between [ ] on the bottom row. When you come to the second corner work CH 3, and work a SC in the ST just after the corner ST.
Repeat the Side stitches and the next corner stitches.
Top row. [CH 4, SC in the CH SP where the 3 DC were worked. CH 4, SC in the SC SP]. Repeat between [ ] on the bottom row. When you come to the second corner work CH 3, and work a SC in the ST just after the corner ST.
End with the last corner STs and work a SL ST into the first SC of the round.
Finishing
Cut yarn and pull through the last ST leaving about a ten inch tail. Weave in the yarn tail and remove the excess yarn.
Blessing Blanket Video Tutorial
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.