Free Crochet Pattern: Meadow Creek Baby Blanket
Handmade baby blankets make my heart happy. Every time someone tells me they’re expecting a little one, I immediately start thinking about the baby blanket I’m going to make to celebrate their little bundle of joy! While having a go-to pattern would probably make my life a little bit easier, I prefer to use a different pattern or color scheme for each blanket so that the family receives a gift that is unique and personalized. My latest design, the Meadow Creek Baby Blanket, allows you to make such a gift by using a lightweight cotton-blend yarn and the beautiful, textured trinity stitch.
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Meadow Creek Baby Blanket
The Meadow Creek Baby Blanket is made by using a combination of rows of the trinity stitch and rows of single crochet. I seriously considered using a single stitch for this design, because the trinity stitch is just so pretty. Ultimately, I decided to make the accent rows using single crochet stitches because I really liked the subtle contrast created by changing the color and the stitch.
If you’ve never used the trinity stitch before, you’re in for a treat! While the stitch may look a little bit complex, once you get in the rhythm of the stitch you’ll find that it’s really simple. If you need help with completing the stitch, I’ve included tutorial photos in the premium PDF version of the pattern to help with stitch placement.
The Yarn
I used two colorways of Bernat Softee Baby Cotton as the yarn for this project. It has incredible stitch definition, which makes it a great choice for working with the trinity stitch. The yarn really highlights the fun texture of the stitch! The cotton-acrylic blend of the yarn also allows the finished project to be lightweight. This feature was important because the design creates a solid fabric, and a light feel of the yarn keeps the finished blanket from feeling heavy.
The two colorways I chose were Aqua Mist (primary color) and Cotton (secondary color). These two colors really complement each other, and using two different colors really helped highlight the rows of single crochet stitches. No matter what colors you choose, you’ll love the subtle striping provided by changing the yarn color along the way.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
1,090 yards Color A, size 3 light weight yarn. I used 5 skeins ofBernat Softee Baby Cotton yarn <4.2 oz/120 g> <254 yds/232 m> in the Aqua Mist colorway.
175 yards Color B, size 3 light weight yarn. I used 1 skein of Bernat Softee Baby Cotton yarn <4.2 oz/120 g> <254 yds/232 m> in the Cotton colorway.
US size I/9 crochet hook (5.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
14 sts x 8 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of sc
Finished Size
approximately 30″ w x 36″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
trinity st – trinity stitch
yo – yarn over
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
In this pattern, ch-1 spaces are created in Rows 1 and 2 (and all repeats of Row 2) by completing a ch-1 after each of the special stitches. These spaces are considered stitches when they are referenced in subsequent rows.
Special Stitches
Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together (sc2tog)
Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together (sc2tog) – insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through all three loops on hook.
Trinity Stitch (trinity st)
Trinity Stitch (trinity st) – insert hook into previous st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through all four loops on hook.
How to Make this Trinity Stitch Baby Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
With Color A, ch 122.
Row 1: sc2tog over 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, [trinity st, ch 1] 59 times, sc2tog over previous ch and last ch, turn. <2 sc2tog, 59 trinity st, 60 ch-1 sp>
Row 2: ch 1, sc2tog over 1st and 2nd st, ch 1, [trinity st, ch 1] 59 times, sc2tog over previous st and last st, turn. <2 sc2tog, 59 trinity st, 60 ch-1 sp>
Rows 3 – 10: Repeat Row 2 8 times
Row 11: with Color B, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across,turn. <121 sc>
Row 12: ch 1, sc in same st and in each st across, turn. <121 sc>
Rows 13 – 24: with Color A, repeat Row 2 12 times
Rows 25 – 26: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 27 – 30: with Color A, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 31 – 32: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 33 – 36: with Color A, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 37 – 38: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
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Rows 39 – 50: with Color A, repeat Row 2 12 times
Rows 51 – 52: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 53 – 76: with Color A, repeat Row 2 24 times
Rows 77 – 78: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 79 – 90: with Color A, repeat Row 2 12 times
Rows 91 – 92: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 93 – 96: with Color A, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 97 – 98: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 99 – 102: with Color A, repeat Row 2 4 times
Rows 103 – 104: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 105 – 116: with Color A, repeat Row 2 12 times
Rows 117 – 118: with Color B, repeat Rows 11 – 12
Rows 119 – 128: with Color A, repeat Row 2 10 times
At the end of Row 128, do not fasten off or turn. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Blanket Border
Rotate 90 degrees to begin the Border.
Left side: ch 1, 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <128 sc>
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 119 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees. <123 sc>
Right Side: ch 1, 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees. <128 sc>
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 119 chs, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of 1st sc to join. <123 sc>
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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