Free Crochet Pattern: Mason Lake Baby Blanket
Another pattern using the Mason Lake stitch combination has made it’s debut! Much like the Mason Lake Throw Blanket, the Mason Lake Baby Blanket is easy to make and full of texture. Keep scrolling to find out all about this quick and easy crochet baby blanket pattern!
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Mason Lake Throw Blanket
Once I made the Mason Lake Throw Blanket, I knew that it would look great as a baby blanket, too. The texture of the stitches makes this blanket stunning as a nursery decoration. The Mason Lake Baby Blanket is also very soft and warm, which makes it perfect to snuggle a baby.
This pattern uses single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet to make a gorgeous baby blanket, so it’s easy enough for a confident beginner to follow. It’s also perfect for advanced crocheters because it works up quickly and is relaxing to make.
I’ve already made three of these to give away as gifts, and I can tell that this quick and easy crochet baby blanket pattern will be one of the patterns on my go-to list any time I need a baby shower gift!
The Yarn
After using Caron One Pound for the full-size version of this blanket, I looked for a similar yarn with a little more color. I chose Caron Jumbo Ombre because the yarn had the same softness and stitch definition as Caron One Pound, and also had a variety of colors to choose from.
It took me a while to choose a color, but I finally chose the White Water colorway. The self-striping nature of the ombre yarn gave the blanket an extra dimension of beauty (without having to weave in all of the ends), and the shades of blue, sea green, and white were absolutely gorgeous! This is definitely a line of yarn I will use again.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
1,000 yards, size 4 worsted weight yarn. I used 2 skeins of Caron Jumbo Ombré <12 oz/340 g> <595 yds/544 m> in the White Water colorway.
US size K/10.5 crochet hook (6.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
10.5 stitches x 8 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 32″ w x 38″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
The last stitch of Row 5 (and any repeats of Row 5) is a sc.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
How to Make This Quick and Easy Crochet Baby Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
Ch 82
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. <81 hdc>
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <81 hdc>
Rows 3 – 4: repeat Row 2 2 times
Row 5: ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 39 times, sc in last st, turn. <41 sc, 40 dc>
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Rows 6 – 12: repeat Row 5 7 times
Row 13: ch 1, hdc in 1st st, [sc in next st, hdc in next st] 40 times, turn. <41 hdc, 40 sc>
Row 14: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <81 hdc>
Rows 15 – 16: repeat Row 14 2 times
Row 17: ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st,sk next st] 39 times, sc in last st, turn. <41 sc, 40 dc>
Rows 18 – 24: repeat Row 17 7 times
Rows 25 – 84: repeat Rows 13 – 24 5 times
Row 85: ch 1, hdc in 1st st, [sc in next st, hdc in next st] 40 times, turn. <41 hdc, 40 sc>
Row 86: ch 1, hdc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <81 hdc>
Rows 87 – 88: repeat Row 86 2 times
At the end of Row 88, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees.
Left: ch 1, 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <88 sc>.
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 79 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <83 sc>
Right: 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <88 sc>
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 79 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join. <83 sc>
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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