Free Crochet Pattern: Farmhouse Lace Baby Blanket
The much-much loved Farmhouse Lace Throw Blanket pattern is now available as a baby blanket! The Farmhouse Lace Baby Blanket is as stunning as the full-size version. The sections of solid and lace make combine to make a beautiful lacey crochet baby blanket. And not only does it look incredible as piece of nursery decor, but it is sweet and snuggly for the special little one in your life.
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Farmhouse Lace Baby Blanket
When I first designed the Farmhouse Lace Throw Blanket, I never thought about making it in more than one size. I was just starting on my crochet design journey, and it just didn’t occur to me that someone might want to make a smaller version to give as a baby gift.
Over the last few years, the most common email request I’ve received has been to help someone resize this pattern to make it as a baby gift, so I set out to make it available to everyone!
While not directly mentioned in the pattern, the part of this design that makes the pattern a lacy crochet throw blanket is the Thistle Stitch. It is created using a combination of Shells made from double crochet and stitching in-between stitches from the previous row. This gorgeous stitch is highlighted by more solid sections, and the final result is a baby blanket that is ideal for newborn photos and still perfect for everyday use.
The Yarn
Since I used Lion Brand Heartland yarn to make the Farmhouse Lace Throw Blanket, I decided to use it for the baby blanket version as well. The yarn is so soft, and it has a rustic, farmhouse charm that fits this design perfectly.
I chose to use the Capitol Reef colorway because the shade of pink seemed perfect for a baby blanket. There are so many choices, though, that you can make a baby blanket to match any nursery theme!
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This lacy crochet baby blanket makes a wonderful baby shower gift and is a great heirloom for a precious little one. Keep scrolling to find more info about the pattern along with instructions for how to get started!
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
610 yards size 4 worsted weight yarn. I used 3 skeins of Lion Brand Heartland <5 oz/142 gm><251 yds/230 m> in the Capitol Reef colorway.
US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
11.5 stitches x 6.5 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of dc
Finished Size
approximately 25″ w x 34″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
There are several instances within the pattern where you will stitch between stitches in the previous row.
Stitch counts are listed at the end of each row to help you check that each row you complete contains the correct number of stitches.
Special Stitches
Shell
Shell – 5 dc in same st or sp
How to Make This Lacy Crochet Baby Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
ch 74
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <72 dc>
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>
Row 3: ch 2, dc in next st, [sk next 2 sts, Shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts] 9 times, sk next 2 sts, Shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <10 Shells, 11 sets of 2 dc>
Row 4: ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st, [sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts, sk next 3 sts, Shell between next 2 sts] 9 times, sk next 3 sts, dc between the 3rd and 4th sts and between the 4th and 5th sts, sk next 3 sts, 3 dc in top of turning ch, turn. <10 sets of 2 dc, 2 sets of 3 dc, 9 Shells>
Row 5: ch 2, dc between 1st and 2nd sts, [sk next 3 sts, Shell between 3rd and 4th sts, sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts] 9 times, sk next 3 sts, Shell between 3rd and 4th sts, sk next 3 sts, 2 dc between 3rd and 4th sts, turn. <10 Shells, 11 sets of 2 dc>
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Row 6: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, [sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts, sk next 3 sts, Shell between next 2 sts] 9 times, sk next 3 sts, dc between 3rd and 4th sts and between 4th and 5th sts, 3 dc in top of turning ch, place a st marker in the middle st of the 5th Shell, turn. <10 sets of 2 dc, 2 sets of 3 dc, 9 Shells>
Row 7: ch 2, dc in next 5 sts, *[ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 4 sts]* 4 times. ch 1, sk next st, 2 hdc in next st (in the st where the marker is), ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 4 sts, repeat from * to * 3 times, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 5 sts, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <44 dc, 18 ch-1 sp, 10 hdc>
Row 8: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>
Row 9: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>
Row 10: Repeat Row 9
Row 11: ch 2 (counts as hdc and ch 1), sk next st, hdc in next 2 sts, [ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next 2 sts] 22 times, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in top of turning ch, turn. <48 hdc, 24 ch-1 sp>
Row 12: ch 2, [dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 sts] 23 times, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <72 dc>
Rows 13 – 14: repeat Rows 9 – 10
Rows 15 – 50: repeat Rows 3 – 14 3 times
Rows 51 – 56: repeat Rows 3 – 8, do not turn.
At the end of Row 56, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees
Left side: Ch 1, [2 sc in end of dc row] 9 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row, *[2 sc in end of dc row] 11 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row,* repeat from * to * 2 times, [2 sc in end of dc row] 10 times, rotate 90 degrees. <108 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of turning ch, 1 sc in next foundation ch and in each foundation ch across, 2 sc in last foundation ch, rotate 90 degrees. <74 sc>
Right Side: [2 sc in end of dc row] 10 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row, *[2 sc in end of dc row] 11 times, 1 sc in end of hdc row,* repeat from * to * 2 times, [2 sc in end of dc row] 9 times, rotate 90 degrees. <108 sc>
Top: 2 sc in top of turning ch, 1 sc in next st and in each st across, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <74 sc>
Finish off and weave in ends. Block to desired dimensions.
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More Baby Blanket Patterns
Measured and Stitched is a great place to find free crochet patterns to make baby blankets! Check out some of the other baby blanket patterns you can use to make a gift for a sweet little one.
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