on March 23, 2015
FREE Pattern for the “Soft and Cuddly” Crochet Baby Afghan
Blankets and Afghans . Patterns - Blankets and Afghans . Patterns - DecorHere is the free pattern for the “Soft and Cuddly” Crochet Baby Afghan. I think you will love how soft this afghan is! It is really easy to make, too!
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“Soft and Cuddly” Crochet Baby Afghan
Designed By:Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids
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Skill Level:
Easy
Size:
Approximately 34″ x 42″
Materials:
– Crochet Hook, Size I/5.5 mm
– Yarn Needle (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)
– Scissors
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Body of Afghan
Ch 115.
(I’ve created a video tutorial that shows how to do the first two rows of the pattern. Be sure to check it out!!!)
Click Here to see the tutorial.
Row 1: Dc in fourth chain from the hook. *Skip next 2 chains, dc in next chain, 3 dc in next chain, 1 dc in next chain, skip next 2 chains, 1 dc in next 2 chains*. Repeat from * to last 3 chains. Skip 2 chains. Work 3 dc in last chain. Ch 3. Turn.
Row 2: Dc in space before first dc. * Skip 3 dc. 5 dc in space before next dc. Skip 3 dc. 1 dc in next space. Skip 1 dc. 1 dc in next space. * Repeat from * to * to the last 3 dc. Skip 2 dc. Work 3 dc in the space before the last dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the afghan measures approximately 38″ long…ending with a right side row. (Don’t fasten off.)
Edging Rows
Row 1: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 2 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each chain across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 2 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.
Row 2: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in same space as Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each sc all the way down the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner sc. Work 1 dc in each sc across the bottom of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc up the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more dc in the same space as the Ch 2. Slip stitch to Ch 2.
Row 3: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 1 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.
Row 4: (Scallop Edge) Ch 2. Work 4 dc in same space as Ch 2. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to first corner of afghan. Work 10 dc in corner sc. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to second corner of afghan. Work 10 dc in corner sc. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to third corner of afghan. Work 10 dc in corner sc. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to fourth corner of afghan. Work 5 more dc in the corner sc. Slip stitch to first Ch 2.
Fasten off. Work in all loose ends
Optional Border!!!!
This border uses the “Puff Stitch”.
Directions for “Puff Stitch”.
Yarn over and insert the hook into the single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 2 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over
and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 3 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 4 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. ( You now have 5 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 6 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on the hook. You will now have 1 loop on the hook. Slip stitch in the same single crochet.
The “Baby Pompon” Border
Be sure to check out my Video Tutorial for the “Baby Pompon Border” HERE!!
(The following 3 rows of edging are the same as for the border described above. The last row is the new portion!!)
Edging Rows
Row 1: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 2 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each chain across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 2 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work
1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.
Row2: Ch2. Work 1 dc in same space as Ch2. Work1 dc in each sc all the way down the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner sc. Work 1 dc in each sc across
the bottom of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc up the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more dc in the same space as the Ch 2. Slip stitch to Ch 2. Slip stitch into the same single crochet. (This completes 1 puff stitch.)
Row 3: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 1 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.
Row 4: Ch 1.
Turn entire blanket so that you are now going to go the opposite direction than you were working Rows 1 – 3.
Slip stitch into the first 2 single crochet. Work 1 “puff stitch” into the next sc. *Slip stitch into the next single crochet. Work 1 “puff stitch” into the next single crochet.*. Repeat from * to * all the way around the blanket.
When you reach the last stitches, slip stitch to first slip stitch and fasten off. Weave in loose ends!!
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It's so sweet and cute. My little Genny has got such a present from her aunt. She also knits. You must get to know each other. It would be a great possibility to broaden the scope of your hobby.
Thank you so much x
Very cute. Thank you for sharing .
Wow! Such a cool crochet this is. Really I need to learn how to make this. I followed your process of making this cute hat, but still unsuccessful. Every time i want to make this, some problems appear suddenly. And I don't know actually why this happens. Anyways thank you a lot for sharing. It would be very much helpful for the new mothers. Babies normally look very cute in these crocheted outfits. And it looks even more special if it is made by own mother.
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Spectacular afghan. Love the color and the design of the pattern, will make this winter. Thanks so much for the pattern.
Is the scallup edge supposed to be smooth on the top and bottom edge and a ruffle on the two side edges?
The ruffle should actually look pretty much the same all the way around. Be sure you are skipping a stitch between the 5 dc and 1 sc around.
Chris
I am but the row before the scallop has 2 sc in each space on the sides and only sc on the end rows?
Hi Jean,
You have pointed out a mistake in the row before the scallop……it should just be 1 sc in each double crochet stitch all the way around. That should make it look the same all the way around. Thanks for your comments and questions. I will fix it now.
Chris
for the first row at the end it reads in the last 3 chains to skip 2 chains and then work 3 dc in last dc should it be work 3 dc in last chain then chain 3 and turn?
Yes, it should be 3 dc in the last chain. Thanks! I will change that now.
Hi Christine, any plans on making a video tutorial for this blanket? It is beautiful.
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I'm confused there is no space before the end dc at the end of the 1st row.
nice post
Thank you for the free pattern. I crochet for preemies, could you give me the starting chain for about a 20"X20"
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I’m confused, at the end of row 1 DC 3 into last chain & then Ch3, then at beginning of Row 2 3DC into space before first DC. Would that be the space after the chain? If so, then the rest of the pattern for row 2 seems off??? Please clarify
Hi Carol,
Thanks for contacting me. At the end of each row you will work 3 dc in the space before the last dc. (The Ch 3 doesn’t count as the last dc.) Then Ch 3 Turn and do 1 dc in the space after the last dc that you made in the previous row. It may seem like it would be off, but it really does work. Hope this helps. Thanks for your question and for your business. I would love to see you finished project! Also, if you still have a question please contact me again.
Best Wishes
Chris
what is the name of the color of the print Bernat Soft & Cuddly yarn? I am having a difficult time finding it.
The color is called “Baby Baby”. Thanks for asking!
Chris
I found the yarn. It’s Bernat Baby Coordinates & the color is BABY BABY.
It’s available @ Walmart & JOANN fabric & crafts.
I am really struggling with this pattern. To begin with my first row only wound up 26 inches long. No way is my blanket going to be 34 inches wide. I crochet tight according to my small group leader at church. I am using #3 yarn and 5.5 hook. I’m afraid to go up too much on my hook size. Is there a formula I can use for making mine wider? Also, starting row 2 is not making any sense to me at all. I purchased the download thinking it might show more examples of the steps but it didn’t. I even checked out some of your videos and nothing there to help with this project either. A video would be awesome. I had no trouble until I got to row 2. There is no space before the 1st dc to start row 2 in. Row 1 ends with the 3 dc’s in the last chain. Please help me! I really love the pattern and wanted to make the blanket but it’s not looking like it will happen.
Hi Sheila,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having some problems with using my pattern. I hope I can help you with some of your concerns. First, did you chain 115 chains to start the blanket? Also, if you do crochet tightly, I would recommend using a larger hook, Size J hook might suit you better. Also, I have created a YouTube video tutorial that will hopefully answer some of your questions. This is the URL of the tutorial.
https://youtu.be/tkgC2iRT3dg
Please let me know if these suggestions help.
Best Wishes,
Chris
Hi again, Sheila,
I wanted to tell you that the Chain Multiple for this blanket is 9 + 7. So, by using that multiple you should be able to chain to the size you would like without running into any problems!
Chris
Hello!
I’m about to start on this pattern for my soon to arrive niece or nephew, and am wondering what the starting chain multiple is? I tend to make baby blankets a bit bigger than the “standard” so that they can get a bit more use as the littles grow.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi Beth,
The chain multiple is 9 + 7. Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Best Wishes,
Chris
This is my first blanket and I love this pattern! So beginner friendly! I have just finished the main body and am ready to start the edging row. My question: when working down the sides, does the sc go between the ch3 and DC, or in the large space, so the sc would be around the ch3 and dc? I hope this makes
Hi Donna,
I’m sorry this reply is so late in coming. The answer to your question is that the single crochet goes in the large space created between the chain 3 and the double crochet. Thanks for contacting me.
Best Wishes,
Chris
Looking for crochet baby hat peach pattern you were recommend to me
Hi Shirley,
I don’t have a pattern for a peach baby hat pattern. I have patterns for apple, orange and lemon hats but not peach. The ones I’ve mentioned are in my Free Patterns section on my blog!
Thanks for asking.
Chris