Lastly, this flower motif baby blanket is a return to the classics. While it is square-based and very traditional, that is by no means a bad thing. In fact, it is one of the heirloom qualities of this wonderful piece.
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Heirloom Baby Blanket
Handmade baby blankets are a thoughtful gift for anyone expecting a child. This pattern makes a delicate lace fabric that would be perfect for an heirloom baby blanket. You could of course choose to make a throw and increase your foundation chain to make a larger version too. This blanket measures: 35 Inches X 42 Inches and if you would like to make it larger (or smaller) you can adapt your foundation chain to a multiple of 5 plus 3.
Tinted Mayapple Flower Blanket
This show-stopping motif blanket features 6-petal mayapple flowers. A self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you, so there are fewer ends to weave in on this colorful, motif project. This pattern is also available as part of a kit on Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, skipping stitches, crocheting in chain spaces, joining motifs Special stitches: cdc and pf (with written explanation in pattern) Skill Level Easy Finished Sizes Stroller Blanket (Baby Blanket, Child's Blanket, Throw). Stroller Blanket: 23” (58.5 cm) wide x 30.25” (77 cm) long. Baby Blanket: 37.5” (95 cm) square. Child's Blanket: 44.75” (113.5 cm) wide x 52” (132 cm) long. Throw: 52” (132 cm) square. Materials Sprightly Spectrum Worsted yarn (50% acrylic/50% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/190 yd/174 m) - 5 (10, 13, 18) skeins in 506-005 Mai Tai, or approximately 881 yd (1781 yd, 2956 yd, 3,420 yd/805.5 m (1628.5 m, 2602.5 m, 3,127 m) in any medium weight yarn. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge Motif = 7.25” (18.5 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project"
Modern Heirloom Baby Afghan
This is one of my favorite stitch patterns to use and it makes such a beautiful gift for an expecting mother. Recently, I learned how to make the linen stitch, which is also called the moss stitch, granite stitch, and the woven stitch. Once you learn the techniques, the crochet projects are endless. Today, though, we will be making the modern heirloom baby afghan and it is super easy.This baby afghan has a modern look to it, but at the same time, is a beautiful blanket to pass on as an heirloom-if it lasts that long. There is a row-by-row color list, as well as, a video tutorial of how to complete the stitch. Learn how to crochet over the end stitches for a finished look. Very easy to achieve.
Flower Medley Blanket
The Flower Medley Blanket is a great scrap stash busting project. Made with several flower granny square motifs made in different colors, joined with the mattress stitch with a gorgeous yet simple 4 round flower puff stitch border. This gorgeous flower granny square motif is made with a puff stitch center which is then squared off to create a granny square. So versatile - gorgeous as a motif before squaring off and could be used in so many different projects. Make bags, blankets, wraps and so much more with this beautiful motif! Works up quickly and looks lovely in so many different colors - make as a daisy, sunflower, Black-eyed Susan or a mum! Perfect for year round flower crochet projects! Approximate finished size = 6” x 6” The Flower Medley Blanket is a great scrap stash busting project. Made with several flower granny square motifs made in different colors, joined with the mattress stitch with a gorgeous yet simple 4 round flower puff stitch border.
Heirloom Coverlet for Baby
However, if what you're after is a traditional design, full of lace, cables, puffs and shells, then this heirloom baby blanket is just the thing for you. To summarize, it uses many stitches, and is probably addressed to more advanced crocheters. Although, if you want to challenge yourself or simplify with repeated stitches there is room for that as well.
