Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern | Alessio Blanket
The Alessio is a striking but easy crochet baby blanket pattern. The textured rows are placed evenly throughout an easy double crochet blanket.
To really customize this baby blanket a few stripes in the stitch pattern are highlighted in your chosen color. With baby boys in mind I chose a beautiful sea blue for this blanket.
The border on this crochet blanket pattern is my favorite part. The reversal of the colors brings this blanket together in a lovely way.
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The Yarn
The yarn for this baby blanket is I Love This Yarn, a #4 medium worsted weight yarn. This affordable, and soft yarn comes in a wide array of colors.
Since I have made a quite a few crochet blankets in this yarn, I know it holds up well. This acrylic yarn can be machine washed and dried, which makes it family friendly.
You can substitute another #4 weight yarn for this blanket if you wish. If you are wondering how much yarn you need for a particular blanket I have a post on that!
Stripes
Striping is always up to you. If you want a similar look, I include all the striping details below by size.
The colors changes for the stripes are worked on the stitch pattern row, which is made every 4th row and on the wrong side so the stitches pop!
The Border
As I said, the border is my favorite part. The color contrast pulls it together just right!
The border adds about 1.75″/4.5cm to the blanket size.
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For a baby blanket crocheted in a square the Piemonte is and easy double crochet blanket with puff stitch corners.
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Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn; pictured in 925yd/846m of I Love This Yarn (100% acrylic, 7oz/199g, 355yd/325m); Color A: linen – 3 skeins, Color B: sea blue – 1 skein. See Blanket Sizing below for yarn recommendations by size.
- 5mm US Size H-8 Hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Notes
- Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet. I highly recommend using a standing stitch.
- The stitch multiple for this blanket is an odd number.
- The row repeat is a 4 row repeat, with the stitch pattern being worked on the wrong size.
- Contrast striping (pictured in Color B blue) is made on the 4th row of the repeat-the stitch pattern row.
- Suggested row striping is included below for the various sizes, although the stipe pattern will vary some based on size.
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch(s)-chain(s)
sk-skip the indicated stitch
st(s)-stitch(es)
rep-repeat
Skill Level
Beginner
Gauge
2”/5cm x 2″/5cm = 6 dc x 3 rows of dc
Finished Dimensions
The blanket pictured is the “Baby” blanket in finished size 32”/81.3cm wide x 34”/86.4cm long.
Blanket Sizes
The list below includes the blanket sizes in width x length and the approximate amount of yarn recommend by each size. To work the stripes in contrasting Color B, the yarn is divided in two colors as listed.
Estimated Yarn By Blanket Size
Lovey – 12″/30.5cm x 11.5″/30cm you’ll need approximately 119yd/109m of yarn; divided in Color A 89yd/82m and Color B 30yd/28m.
Baby – 32”/82cm x 33.5”/85cm you’ll need approximately 925yd/846m of yarn; divided in Color A 747yd/683m and Color B 178 yd/163m.
Receiving – 36″/92cm x 35.5″/90cm you’ll need approximately 1100yd/1005m of yarn; divided in Color A 877yd/802m and Color B 223yd/204m.
Toddler – 40″/102cm x 51.5″/131cm you’ll need approximately 1772yd/1620m of yarn; divided in Color A 1417yd/1296m and Color B 355yd/325m.
Sm Throw – 45″/114.25cm x 59.5″/151cm you’ll need approximately 2303yd/2105m of yarn; divided in Color A 1593yd/1457m and Color B 710yd/649m.
Lg Throw – 54″/137cm x 59.5″/151cm you’ll need approximately 2764yd/2526m of yarn; divided in Color A 1875yd/1715m and Color B 889yd/813m.
Twin – 66″/168cm x 89.5″/228cm you’ll need approximately 5080yd/4644m of yarn; divided in Color A 4064yd/3716m and Color B 1016yd/929m.
Full – 80″/203cm x 107.5″/273cm you’ll need approximately 7396yd/6761m of yarn; divided in Color A 5917yd/5411m and Color B 1479yd/1353m.
Queen – 90″/229cm x 107.5″/273cm you’ll need approximately 8321yd/7606m of yarn; divided in Color A 6657yd/6087m and Color B 1664yd/1522m.
King – 108″/275cm x 107.5″/273cm you’ll need approximately 9985yd/9127m of yarn; divided in Color A 7988yd/7305m and Color B 1997yd/1826m.
Downloadable Blanket Sizes Chart
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Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Free crochet pattern for a textured baby blanket in soft colors. This easy crochet pattern features an easy complimentary border.
Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn; pictured in I Love This Yarn (100% acrylic, 7oz/199g, 355yd/325m), colors: A linen (3), B sea blue (1). See Blanket Sizing info above for yardage by size.
Tools
- 5mm US Size H-8 Hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Instructions
- Row 1. In Color A Begin with:
- Lovey – Fdc 27 or Ch 28 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (27sts)
- Baby – Fdc 91 or Ch 92 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (91 sts)
- Receiving – Fdc 105 or Ch 106 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (105 sts)
- Toddler – Fdc 117 or Ch 118 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (117 sts)
- Sm Throw – Fdc 135 or Ch 136 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (135 sts)
- Lg Throw – Fdc 163 or Ch 164 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (163 sts)
- Twin – Fdc 203 or Ch 204 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (203 sts)
- Full – Fdc 247 or Ch 248 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (247 sts)
- Queen – Fdc 279 or Ch 280 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (279 sts)
- King – Fdc 337 or Ch 338 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (337 sts)
- Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (91 sts)
- Row 3. Rep Row 2.
- Row 4. (WS) Ch 3, *{sl st in next st, dc in next st} rep from * across, turn. (91 sts)
- Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (91 sts)
- Row 6. Rep Row 5.
- Row 7. Rep Row 5.
- Continue repeating Rows 4-7 until your blanket measures to your desired length.
Lovey – 16 rows (4 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 8 and 12.
Baby – 60 rows (15 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 32, 36, and 56.
Receiving – 64 rows (16 reps) ; Change to Color B, for rows 12, 32, 40, and 56.
Toddler – 96 rows (24 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 16, 40, 56, and 80.
Sm Throw – 112 rows (28 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 8, 24, 40, 52, 60, 72, 88, 104.
Lg Throw – 112 rows (28 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 8, 24, 40, 52, 60, 72, 88, 104.
Twin – 172 rows (43 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 92, 108, 124, 140, 156.
Full – 208 rows (52 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 100, 116, 132, 148, 164, 180, 196.
Queen – 208 rows (52 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 100, 116, 132, 148, 164, 180, 196.
King – 208 rows (52 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 100, 116, 132, 148, 164, 180, 196. - Border adds about 1.75"/4.5cm
- Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing a (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, sl st to the first sc. Cut yarn and join Color B.
- Ch 3, dc evenly around the blanket, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner (the ch 1 from the last row), sl st to the first dc. Cut yarn and join Color A.
- Turn so you're on the wrong side. Ch 3, *{sl st in next st, dc in next st} rep from * around, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner stitch (the ch 1 from last row), sl st to first st. Cut yarn and join Color B.
- Ch 3, dc evenly around the blanket, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner (the ch 1 from the last row), sl st to the first dc. Continue in Color B.
- Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing a (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, sl st to the first sc.
- Cut yarn and weave in ends.
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Beautiful blanket! Thank you for the pattern!
Thank you Nancy, I’m glad so you like it!
I just furnished it, it looks so nice! Thanks for sharing!
Yay! I’m so glad you were able to make one.