The Emma baby blanket is a lacy, wavy striped blanket with all the cozy feels. Worked all in double crochet, this pattern is beginner friendly, but still has enough variety to be interesting to more experienced crocheters.
*Disclosure: The Emma Blanket pattern was sponsored by Crochet Foundry Blog Hop 2023. The yarn and hook were provided for the design. This post includes affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through those links. |
Blog Hop
Crochet Foundry has run a year-long blog hop for a number of years now, featuring different designers in the crochet community. This week is my turn, with the Emma Blanket. To celebrate, you can purchase the ad-free PDF for $1 this week only. This offer expires at midnight on October 7th.
The Yarn
This pattern was designed with Furls Wander yarn. I chose to use a Palette Pack because the colors are already chosen to play nicely together and it takes the guesswork out of chasing your colors. This also bundles the yarn for you, which often saves money.
Wander yarn is a 100% acrylic yarn, which makes this blanket machine washable. This is important for baby blankets because of course, they will be washed quite frequently. (Or at least that has been the case for my children's blankets.) It is a soft yarn that does not have the plastic feel of some other acrylic yarns, and is cozy to snuggle with.
The Hook
I love my Furls hooks. I have been using them for a number of yearns now and have to say the majority of my hooks are from Furls. They are my go-to hooks for any project. I love the different options and color choices they have. Furls has some of the best customer service I have ever encountered, even as the company continues to grow.
I love how Furls hooks glide over the yarn. They have different materials for the hooks, which mean you can find one with just the right grip on the yarn to allow your project to work smoothly without slowing you down. I love how they fit in your hand and are comfortable to crochet with for extended periods of time. No cramping or fatigue. Just great, pretty tools to use in all your crochet projects.
Emma Baby Blanket materials and notes
Yarn:
- Medium worsted (size 4) Furls Wander acrylic yarn in 5 colors: (color A) Bergamot, (color B) Wintermint, (color C) Agave, (color D) Dragonfruit, (color E) Aurora - 2 skeins each
Hook:
- 5.5 mm (US I) Furls crochet hook
Notions:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch markers (to mark sides if desired)
Skill level:
- Beginner
Gauge: 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
- 14 sts x 6 rows in double crochet
Abbreviations:
- st(s) = stitch(s)
- ch(s) = chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- sk = skip
- [ ] = repeat what is in the brackets
Notes:
- When reading this pattern:
- 2dc means work 2 double crochet in same stitch
- dc 6 means work one double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches.
- When changing colors, I prefer to use this technique to make it a seamless color change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2rMK7uog8I
- The pattern is a repeat of 14 sts for resizing purposes.
- This pattern is written in US terms.
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Finished Measurements:
40” x 38” blocked (gently)
Pattern Instructions:
Body of Blanket:
Using Color A, ch 140.
Row 1: 2dc in 4th ch from hook, dc 5, [sk 2ch, dc 6, ch 2, dc 6] to last 8 chs; sk 2, dc 5, 2dc in last ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as ch and next 5 sts, [sk 2, dc 6, ch 2, dc 6] to last 8 sts; sk 2, dc 5, 2dc in last st. Turn.
Rows 3-6: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 7-8: repeat Row 2. Change to Color C.
Rows 9-10: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 11-12: repeat Row 2. Change to Color D.
Rows 13-18: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 19-20: repeat Row 2. Change to Color C.
Rows 21-22: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 23-24: repeat Row 2. Change to Color E.
Rows 25-30: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 31-32: repeat Row 2. Change to Color C.
Rows 33-34: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 35-36: repeat Row 2. Change to Color A.
Rows 37-42: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 43-44: repeat Row 2. Change to Color C.
Rows 45-46: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 47-48: repeat Row 2. Change to Color D.
Rows 49-54: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 55-56: repeat Row 2. Change to Color C.
Rows 57-58: repeat Row 2. Change to Color B.
Rows 59-60: repeat Row 2. Change to Color E.
Rows 61-66: repeat Row 2.
Do not fasten off. Weave in all ends before moving on to the border.
Border:
*This border requires an odd number of sts.
Setup round:
Do not turn. Starting in the corner where you just ended, ch 1 (counts as a sc into corner), sc in each st to next corner. (Sc, ch 2, sc) in corner. Repeat around to last corner. (Sc, ch 2) in last corner. Join with sl st in first st of round to complete last corner and finish round. Turn.
Final round:
With WS facing, sl st in ch-2 sp, (sl st in next st, dc in next st) to 1 st before corner. Sl st in last st before corner, (dc, sl st, dc) in corner. Repeat around to last corner, (sl st, dc) in last corner. Join with sl st to first sl st of round. Fasten off.
Stitch chart:
Enjoy this pattern. Pick your favorite colors. Have fun. I would love to see what you create. Tag me @angelkissedfiberarts on Instagram or Facebook. Use #EmmaBlanketAKFA and I would love to share your makes.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Send me an email at angelkissedfiberarts@gmail.com and I am happy to assist you.