Just Launched….The “Nautical Stripes” Baby Blanket

Isn’t this cute?  As a person who lives close to Lake Michigan and and inland lake, I love all things that give that nautical feeling.  So, I felt that I wanted to make a summery baby blanket with that nautical feeling.  The result of my efforts, the “Nautical Stripes” Baby Blanket was born!  Can’t you just picture the baby swaddled in the stroller with this blanket!  So sweet.  If you would like to have your own “Nautical Stripes” Baby Blanket, here is the pattern.  The blanket is free here on my blog, but if you would like it in an ad-free form, please check out my Ravelry Shop!!

Enjoy making this fun and adorable blanket!!

Crochet Baby Blanket

“Nautical Stripes” Baby Blanket

Crochet Pattern

Designed By: Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids

Here is the “Nautical Stripes” Baby Blanket pattern! It has a wonderful texture, is easy to make and is perfect for your newborn! I think you may want to add this one to your heirloom collection!! This is the perfect summer blanket for your little one.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Size: One Size (35 inches x 39 inches)

Materials Needed:

Big Twist “Value” 100% acrylic yarn, (#4 weight) Each skein is 6 oz./380 yards (170 g/(347 m). Machine wash, gentle, on warm. Tumble dry on low. Do not over dry.

The color and amounts used in this blanket are:

Total Amount of Yarn for the Blanket: 760 yards

“Blue” (Color A) – 570 yards. (1.5 skeins)
“White” (Color B) – 190 yards (.5 skeins)
– Crochet Hook: Size “H” (5.50 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle  (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)

Finished Size: Approximately 32 inches x 39 inches

This pattern uses US Crochet Terminology

Stitches Used in the Pattern:

– ch = chain

– sc = single crochet

– hdc = half double crochet

– dc = double crochet

– V-Stitch

– sl st = slip stitch

Gauge:

4 inch square = 5 V-stitches across and 5.5 rows down

*****Notes:*****

This pattern uses a stitch that I refer to as the “V-Stitch”

V-Stitch: Work (Dc, ch 1, dc) all in the same st or space. (This creates the V-Stitch.)

Blanket Pattern

To create this blanket, you must have a Chain Multiple of 3 + 2.

This is the Body of the Blanket

Using Color A (Blue), Chain 101 chains.

Row 1: (This is the Right Size – RS). Dc in the 5th ch from the hook (this will count as the first V-stitch), *skip 2 chains, V-stitch in the next chain.*. Repeat from * to * across the row. Ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1). Turn.

Row 2: Dc in the first Ch-1 space, *V-stitch in Ch-1 space of next V-stitch*. Repeat from * to * across the row. End with a V-stitch in the last space. Ch 4. Turn.

Row 3 – 5: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 6 – 7: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 8 – 12: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 13 – 14: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 15 – 19: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 20 – 21: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 22 – 26: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 27 – 28: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 29 – 33: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 34 – 35: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 36 – 40: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 41 – 42: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 43 – 47: Repeat Row 2.

Color B (White)
Row 48 – 49: Repeat Row 2.

Color A (Blue)
Row 50 – 54: Repeat Row 2.

Two-Round Border

Using Color A (Blue)

***Position the blanket so that you will start the border by going across the top (a shorter end) of the blanket.

Color A (Blue)
Round 1:
Work 2 hdc in the first corner. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across the top of the afghan.
Work 3 hdc in the second corner. Work 2 hdc in the space at the end of each row along the first side.
Work 3 hdc in the third corner. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across the bottom of the afghan.
Work 3 hdc in the fourth corner. Work 2 hdc in the space at the end of each row along the second side.
Work 1 more hdc in the first corner (to make a total of 3 hdc in that corner). Slip stitch to the first hdc in that corner. Ch 1.

Round 2:
Work 2 sc in the first corner. Work 1 sc in each stitch across the top of the afghan.
Work 3 sc in the second corner. Work 1 sc in each stitch along the first side.
Works 3 sc in the third corner. Work 1 sc in each stitch across the bottom of the afghan.
Work 3 sc in the fourth corner. Work 1 sc in each stitch along the second side of the afghan.
Work sc in the first corner (to make a total of 3 sc in that corner). Slip stitch to the first sc in the first corner. Ch 1.

Fasten off and weave in the loose ends.

You are done! Enjoy your new creation!!

Best Wishes and Stay Cozy!!!