Learn how to crochet the linen stitch. Step-by-step directions and video tutorial to help you learn how to master the linen stitch. The texture of the linen stitch is woven and compact, but still very pliable. This simple pattern consists of single crochet and the chain stitch. It is a perfect crochet stitch for a beginner. I love making things using the linen stitch. Once I get the foundation row completed, I get into the rhythm of the pattern and I don't really have to pay much attention to what I am doing. I can watch a television show with my family and have my crochet therapy at the same time. This linen stitch would be great for so many things. Once you learn how to crochet the linen stitch, your world will open to new possibilities.

The Little Lily Baby blanket, much like its big sister Noelle, is a must-have blanket! This stunning project is designed to work with a Scheepjes Catona Colour Pack, which allows you to create a colourful blanket without going through the hassle of collecting all the colours separately. Not a big fan of rainbows? Use the colour layout template to device a colour combination of your own. The rainbow goodness together with the crisp white border makes this is a blanket that you're not likely to forget!

Keep baby all snuggly under this adorable bear crochet baby blanket! I really love crocheting baby blankets and whether you want to make this blanket for your own baby, gift it to someone else or donate it to charity, you're sure to enjoy this fun crochet project! It's also easy and doesn't take that much time to work up either. To make this blanket all you need is your favourite #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn and crochet hook that matches the specified gauge.

Work this preemie baby blanket up in one or more colors. I chose to do two colors in an effort to clean up my yarn stash and it turned out great. I imagine this would also look great in three or more colors if you have a lots of odds and ends to clean up. The size given here is for a preemie blanket, but you can easily adjsut the size in the multiple provided. Choose any yarn and hook size and make this for any room in your home.

What's better than mama's warm body with her baby? This Wintergreen Baby Blanket. It is wonderfully soft , squishy and cozy- any baby would love lying on this or having it wrapped around them. The crochet pattern is simple and straight forward, and is suitable for any crochet level. It uses basic single and double crochet stitches with a fancy border. Switch the colours to suit baby! You will need about 1,636 yards of Aran weight yarn in three colours. 5.5mm hook and tapestry needle.

This blanket is DREAMY. Just imagine how precious a new little baby will look wrapped up in this squishy and chunky crochet baby blanket! Please do not be intimidated by the gorgeous braided look of these stitches.

They are actually SIMPLE. It is only a 2 row repeat for the body of the blanket- one row of the trusty half double crochet worked in the back loop and one row a modified half double crochet also worked in the back loop.

When you need a last minute baby blanket, the Dreamy Waves Baby Blanket is the perfect crochet pattern for you! This beginner friendly blanket is self-striping and made with bulky yarn and a 6.0mm crochet hook so that it works up in a flash. I also include tips on how to resize this pattern so that you could even make a throw or afghan if you want to. I hope you enjoy the free crochet pattern!

Have you ever wanted to make a gingham baby blanket but didn't want all the color changes? The Gingham Squares baby blanket is made by working each square separately, while holding 2 strands of yarn together. By changing the colors of the 2 strands you're holding together you get the fade effect of having lighter washed out colors of the same kind. No color changing used. When you're done you sew all the squares together.

I call this Crochet Casserole because this blanket is designed with leftover yarn ends. The blanket is a simple Corner to Corner (C2C) with a pretty border to finish it off. It works up very quickly and may be customized in countless ways. Perfect for using up yarn ends. I sized this as a baby blanket at approximately 30” x 30”, but it is easy to increase/decrease sizing by changing the pattern repeat. Designed in worsted weight yarn.