Free Crochet Pattern: Northport Baby Blanket

I’m so excited to share this fun, new linen stitch baby blanket pattern! The Northport Baby Blanket combines all of the things I love about crochet into one easy-to-make project. Between the easy stitch to the one-row repeat, this blanket just flies off the hook and can be made in a wide variety of colors to fit any nursery theme. And, the best part? You can find the pattern free here on the blog!

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Northport Baby Blanket

I’ve loved the linen stitch for a long time. It may look a little complicated, but it’s made using only single crochet and ch-1 stitches, and it’s a great stitch to use when you’re wanting your crochet time to be a relaxing experience.

The first pattern I designed using the linen stitch was the Cedar Lane Throw Blanket, named after a place that is very near and dear to my heart. When I began brainstorming a name for this design, it seemed fitting to choose another place that I loved. Northport is nowhere near my home, but it’s one of my favorite places to visit. The riverside town nestled among the mountains is a serene place that feels both relaxing and full of adventure all at the same time.

As a crochet pattern, the Northport Baby Blanket uses the linen stitch and two different colors of yarn to create a fun striped baby blanket. I chose to use lightweight yarn for a summer feel, but that can be easily adjusted to make a blanket for any season. My favorite part of this design is the unique striping. While it’s symmetrical – because that’s just how I roll – the alternating stripes give the blanket a fun, nautical feel that paired well with the name and the serene sentiment I was aiming to capture.

The Yarn

I chose to use Baby Bee Sweet Delight yarn for this pattern. I’ve used it several times in previous designs like the Summer Days Chevron Baby Blanket and the Twin Ridges Baby Blanket, and each time I’ve found that it creates a soft fabric that is perfect for baby snuggles.

The Northport Baby Blanket was actually designed around a single skein of yarn I had in my stash. My goal was to use mostly white with a single alternating color – in my case, Surf Baby – that will help you clean out the yarn you have while also making something pretty to give as a gift. It doesn’t really matter which colors you choose, though. This yarn makes great baby blankets!

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Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

1,290 yds / 1,179 m size 3 light worsted/dk weight yarn, broken down as follows:

Color A (Angel) – 930 yds / 850 m

Color B (Surf Baby) – 360 yds / 329 m

I used 3 skeins of Angel and 1 skein of Surf Baby of Baby Bee Sweet Delight yarn <4 oz/115 g> <377 yds/345 m>

US size 7 crochet hook (4.50 mm)

Scissors, yarn needle

Stitch markers

Gauge

20 stitches x 20 rows = 4″ square

Pattern used for gauge: Rows 1 – 20 of pattern

Finished Size

Approximately 30.5″ w x 37″ h

Stitch Abbreviations

US Crochet Terminology

ch – chain

hdc – half-double crochet

sc – single crochet

sp – space

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

In Row 1, the 3 skipped chs count as 1 skipped st, 1 sc, and 1 ch-1 sp.

Beginning in Row 2, the ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as a sc and a ch-1 sp. The last sc in each row will be placed in the ch-1 sp created by the ch 2 from the previous row.

Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.

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How to Make This Linen Stitch Baby Blanket

Part 1: Blanket Body

With Color A, ch 154.

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from hook, [ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch] 75 times, turn <77 sc, 76 ch-1 sp>.

Row 2: ch 2, sc in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in ch-1 sp] 74 times, ch 1, sk next st, sc in ch-1 sp created by turning ch in Row 1, turn <77 sc, 76 ch-1 sp>.

Rows 3: ch 2, sc in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in ch-1 sp] 75 times, turn <77 sc, 76 ch-1 sp>.

Rows 4 – 6: repeat Row 3 3 times

Rows 7 – 8: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 9 – 12: with Color A, repeat Row 3 4 times

Rows 13 – 14: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 15 – 26: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 27 – 34: with Color B, repeat Row 3 8 times

Rows 35 – 46: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 47 – 48: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 49 – 52: with Color A, repeat Row 3 4 times

Rows 53 – 54: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 55 – 66: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 67 – 74: with Color B, repeat Row 3 8 times

Rows 75 – 86: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 87 – 88: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

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Rows 89 – 92: with Color A, repeat Row 3 4 times

Rows 93 – 94: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 95 – 106: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 107 – 114: with Color B, repeat Row 3 8 times

Rows 115 – 126: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 127 – 128: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 129 – 132: with Color A, repeat Row 3 4 times

Rows 133 – 134: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 135 – 146: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 147 – 154: with Color B, repeat Row 3 8 times

Rows 155 – 166: with Color A, repeat Row 3 12 times

Rows 167 – 168: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 169 – 172: with Color A, repeat Row 3 4 times

Rows 173 – 174: with Color B, repeat Row 3 2 times

Rows 175 – 180: with Color A, repeat Row 3 6 times

At the end of Row 180, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.

Part 2: Border

Notes:

The border is worked in Rounds. The side you’re working in is clearly identified in the instructions for Rnd 1 as you lay the foundation for the border.

The ch-2 at the end of each side of Rnd 1 will be referred to as the corner sp in Rnd 2.

Rotate 90 degrees.

Rnd 1:

Left side: ch 1, work 180 sc evenly along the left side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <180 sc>

Bottom: work 152 sc evenly along the bottom of the blanket by placing 1 sc in each ch or ch-1 sps, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <152 sc>

Right side: work 180 sc evenly along the left side of the blanket by placing 1 sc in the end of each row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <180 sc>

Top: work 152 sc evenly along the top of the blanket by placing 1 sc in each ch or ch-1 sps, ch 2, sl st in top of sc to join. <152 sc>

Rnd 2: ch 1, hdc in same st and in each of next 179 sts, 3 hdc in corner sp, hdc in next 152 sts, 3 hdc in corner sp, hdc in next 180 sts, 3 hdc in corner sp, hdc in next 152 sts, 3 hdc in corner sp, sl st in top of hdc to join. <676 hdc>

Fasten off and weave in ends.

More Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

Baby blankets are a wonderful way to use your crochet skills to make something that will be treasured for a lifetime. Here are several other easy crochet baby blanket patterns you can find free on the blog!

Pebblebrook Stripes Baby Blanket

Mountainside Blooms Baby Blanket

Echo Cove Baby Blanket

Mason Lake Baby Blanket

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