This easy crochet blanket is delicate, timeless, and filled with vintage charm. Lavinia’s Blossom is a baby blanket pattern designed to be treasured. The repeating stitch pattern is relaxing to work on and beginner-friendly, with just enough texture to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of project you can crochet while watching your favorite show or sipping tea on a quiet evening.
With its soft stripes in light peach, tan, and white, this crochet blanket feels like a quiet afternoon in an old garden, where heirlooms are stitched by hand and memories are woven into every row.
The straight box stitch creates a beautifully structured fabric that’s easy to work up and a joy to gift. Whether you’re creating a keepsake for a baby girl or decorating a nursery with handmade touches, this pattern is as soothing to crochet as it is to snuggle under.
Quick and Easy Crochet Striped Blanket Pattern: Lavinia’s Blossom
This blanket has a feminine touch that feels both cozy and classic. Whether you’re making it for a newborn gift, a baby shower, or your own little bundle of joy, this quick and easy pattern is sure to become a cherished heirloom.
Even if you’re a beginner, this pattern offers just the right balance of simplicity and polish.
Inspired by vintage names, Lavinia’s Blossom pairs beautifully with neutral palettes or soft pastels. Its stripes make it ideal for showcasing beautiful yarns—whether you’re working from your stash or picking out a curated palette.
Yarn Choices & Color Variations
This pattern is versatile and looks lovely in a variety of yarn types. The gentle striping in this blanket works well with solids or soft ombrés. Use variegated yarn for a more whimsical, watercolor-style finish. Solid pastels like buttercream, lavender, or mint also pair beautifully with the soft tan border. The box stitch looks equally good in classic baby pinks and blues or trendy shades like sage green, dusty mauve, or mustard yellow.
Choose yarns that feel smooth and gentle against delicate skin—acrylic blends and cotton-acrylic mixes are both great options. The straight box stitch brings out the texture in both solids and subtle gradients, so feel free to play with color to match your personal style or the nursery theme.
Baby Blanket Sizes
It’s easy to make this blanket in any size. This blanket is 28 X 34 inches, which is close to a square blanket. It’s just the right size for a baby blanket, toddler blanket, or Lapghan.
If you are ready to make this your next crochet project, we have a comprehensive guide on standard blanket sizes.
Below are a few sizes to help you determine the size you want to make.
- Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches.
- Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches. (shown)
- Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches.
- Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 36 X 48 inches.
- Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches.
- Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches.
Straight Box Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern
This easy project uses the straight box stitch, which uses the chain stitch, single crochet, and the double crochet stitch worked in clusters. It’s a great blanket for beginners and works up quickly.
While you can use different edging options, I used the straight box stitch on the edging too. It turned out quite nicely and softened the edge. The finished product resembles the shell stitch.
Video Tutorial and Photo Tutorial
This modern crochet blanket pattern comes with a video tutorial for both right hand and left hand crocheters. There are a few photos to help you with the stitches; however, you can find a step-by-step photo tutorial on How to Crochet the Straight Box Stitch Tutorial.
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Directions: Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern: Lavinia’s Blossom in Soft Stripes
Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheter
You should be able to read a crochet pattern and work double crochet stitches and chain stitches.
Gauge
13 double crochet stitches and 8 rows every 4 inches.
Size
Finished size 28 X 34 inches.
Customize to any width by working any multiple of 4 stitches. Adjust the length by adding or decreasing rows.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Materials
For the blanket shown.
Breathe Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.
Sandbar Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.
Alabaster Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.
Total amount of yarn 720 yards
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- Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches. Starting chain will be about 64-72 chain stitches. Plan on about 300 yards of yarn.
- Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches. The beginning chain will be 88-92 chain stitches. About 750 yards of yarn. (shown)
- Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches. The beginning chain will be about 96-100 chain stitches. About 750 yards of yarn.
- Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 36 X 48 inches. Starting Chain is about 120-124 chain stitches. Plan on about 1,300 yards of yarn.
- Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Starting Chain is approximately 172-184 chain stitches. Plan on about 2,600 yards of yarn.
- Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. Plan on a starting chain about 192-204 chain stitches. Plan for approximately 4,000 yards of yarn.
Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 mm Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Crochet Pattern Notes
Turn at the end of each row.
The chain two at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet.
You will be working a series of crochet stitches around the chain stitches in the row below that was created by the CH 2. Once you get going, this is a nice crochet project to do if you don’t want a lot of counting.
This is a Row 2 pattern repeat throughout the pattern.
The color changes after every fourth row. Carry colors up the side of your work, do not fasten off at the end of each row. Since you will be crocheting a border, just make sure to crochet around the carried yarn to hide it.
This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations.
Basic Crochet Stitches Used
Double Crochet (DC). Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
Straight Box Stitch Cluster. (SC, CH 2, 3 DC) in the same Stitch.
Begin Crochet Pattern
Using the Breathe color yarn.
Work a foundation chain of 88. See above for other blanket sizes.
Row 1
Skip the first 3 CH STs (This counts as a DC). Work 3 DC in 4th chain from hook. [SK 3 CH STs in the 4th CH ST work (SC, CH 2, 3 DC all in the same ST). Repeat between [ ] to the last 4 CH STs. SK 3 CH STs, and work a SC in the last ST at the end of the row. Turn
Row 2
CH 2 (Counts as DC) (optionally, you can work a CH 3). Work 3 DC in the first ST or in the SP below. [SK 3 DC and working into the space around the chains in the previous row (SC, CH 2, 3 DC) all in the same SP. Repeat between [ ] to the last 4 CH STs. SK 3 STs, and work a SC in the last ST. Turn
Rows 3 through 52
Continue to repeat row 2 until desired length.
After every fourth row, change the yarn color.
- Rows 1 through4 = Breathe
- Rows 5 through 8 = Sandbar
- Rows 9 through 12 = Alabaster
- Continue alternating with this color pattern until you reach your desired length.
I ended up on four rows of Breathe for symmetry.
Edging Instructions
Row 1
Using the Sandbar work the straight box stitch on the side of the blanket. Right where you left off with the Sandbar yarn.
Since you are changing yarn colors on the same row all the time, all the yarn ends and carried yarn should be on one side. Your last stitch worked should also be on this side.
Therefore, turn your work and begin the straight box stitch. Work the (SC, CH 2, 3 DC) in the SC SP. Skip to the next SC SP and work the straight box stitch cluster. When you get to the bottom row, I worked the straight box stitch cluster into the same CH ST where the stitches were worked in the first row. Join with a SL ST. Turn
Row 2
CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). Work the (SC, CH 2, 3 DC) same SP. Skip to the next CH-2 SPand work the straight box stitch cluster. Continue working this cluster all the way around. Join with a SL ST.
Finishing
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail, about 12-inches. Pull the yarn through the last stitch.
Use the yarn needle to weave the yarn through the crochet stitches to secure.
How to Finish off Crochet
If you are new to crochet, you may find the tutorial on finishing off your crochet work useful.
Video Tutorial
Quick video of another blanket showing working the stitches of the straight box stitch blanket, carrying the yarn up the side of the blanket, and working the crochet border.
We hope you have enjoyed making this baby blanket. Here are a few more free crochet patterns to inspire your next project.
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.