Afghans and Blankets
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.
Go to the pattern: Heirloom Coverlet for Baby
Garden Coverlet Free Crochet Patterns
Afghans and Blankets
Although the very colorful version of the hexagon flower blanket above is a natural, here is one to show you that a three-colored variation is also beautiful. Additionally this one will be more suited to modern interiors, with their limited palette.
Dream Puffs Crochet Blanket
Afghans and Blankets
When I started designing the Dream Puffs Crochet Blanket, I thought it would be a baby blanket - but this stitch is so darn squishy I decided it's for everybody! So here is the Dream Puffs Crochet Blanket free crochet pattern in 5 sizes - you're going to love cuddling up in this one! The Dream Puffs Crochet Blanket uses this fantastic V-stitch and puff stitch combo move that makes for an easy pattern to memorize that creates tons of texture, loft, and warmth. The lovely color changes are created by using two colorways of Lion Brand Scarfie - a self-striping yarn worked in stripes! I used two colorways with a lot in common, but I can't wait to see what combos you all come up with!
Braided Cables Square
Afghans and Blankets
"Braided Cables Square is a great project for those who would like to dip their toes in the world of Tunisian crochet cables. The repetitive pattern allows for sufficient practise of the technique creating a beautiful texture reminiscent of braided hairstyles. The Cables Square is worked flat, RS facing from right to left. The stitch count refers to the number of lps on hook on FP. There are 3 cable st patterns running in parallel with sts being crossed in the same row every 2nd row. Work tks sts in rows where sts cross over slightly looser otherwise the cables will look flat and stretched. "
Beautiful Shells Baby Blanket
Afghans and Blankets
Although a shell blanket idea uses the shell stitch, this doesn't mean it has to be marine themed. Consequently, here is a lovely shell-stitched blanket that you can make in marine colors, bot certainly don't have to.
Magnolia, A Lace "Granny" Square Pattern
Afghans and Blankets
It's easy to crochet a beautiful, lace "granny" square afghan with this flower-inspired crochet pattern! Post stitches create the outline of a Magnolia blossom in the center of the square, while clusters and puffs create a lacy border. Granny squares can be used to crochet your own unique blanket, and they are quick and easy projects that you can take anywhere in your project bag. The Magnolia square will give you a warm, but lacy looking afghan when you sew it together, and with a lace boarder it will have a vintage/heirloom feel.