Madison's Blanket - 15in crochet blanket

This one worked up fairly fast. I especially like the border :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Soft Pink
I ran out at the border so I bordered this with a Caron Simply Soft pink

Madison's Blanket
Click here for a pdf version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle


Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Chain 45
 

Row 1Hdc in 3rd ch from hk, hdc in next ch, * sk 2 ch, (hdc, ch1 , hdc) in next ch, repeat from * across, ending with 1 hdc in each of the last two chains, ch3, turn

Row 2
Sk 1st dc, 3 dc in ch 1 space and in each ch 1 space across row, 2 dc in last stitch (top of ch 3), ch 2 turn
 

Row 3

Skip 1st stitch, dc in next stitch, sk 1 dc, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next stitch. This should be the middle stitch of 3 dc group on the previous row, *sk 2 dc (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next stitch, repeat from * across (you should always be working in the center stitch of the 3dc group on the previous row, 2 hdc in last two stitches (one dc and top of ch2), ch 3 turn

Row 4-22
Repeat rows 2 - 3

BORDER (worked in rounds)

 

Round 1
Ch 1, sc in corner, ch 3, sc in space between 3 dc group, ch 3, repeat across all edges (on sides you can sc in dc rows), sl st to first sc, sl st into ch 3 space

Round 2
(darker pink)
Ch 2, 2 hdc in same ch 3 space, 3 hdc in next ch 3 space and in each around blanket, CORNERS: 3 hdc in sc
sl st to starting ch 2

Round 3
(darker pink)
Sl st to center stitch of 3hdc group, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, sk to next 3 hdc group, sc in center stitch, in next hdc group 5 dc in center stitch repeat around blanket sl st to first ch

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

I made this one using a 3 ply and a g hook and its perfect size for under 18 weeks :)

Rae Anne's Blanket - 15in Crochet Blanket

This blanket pattern is written to give you the least amount of ends to work in at the end of the blanket. You can just do it in solid colors or color change your own way. I hate working in ends so when I can just slip stitch or chain them up from the previous rows :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Light Grey, Lemon Ice and White

Rae Anne's Blanket For a pdf version of this pattern please click here

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch



PATTERN
Special Stitch
V STITCH (VS) – dc, ch1, dc in stitch indicated

Chain 46

Row 1
(yellow)
Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each chain across, ch 2, slip stitch new color on creating 3rd ch, turn (do not cut strand)

Row 2
(grey)
Dc in each dc across, cut yarn and pull through at end of row, do not turn

Row 3
(yellow)
Return to start of Row 2, sl st row 1 yarn you left attached to top of ch 3, chain 3, dc across row in each dc, ch 2, sl st in next color, leave row 1 color attached, turn

Row 4
(white)
*Sk 2 dc, VS(dc,ch1,dc) in next dc. Repeat from * across to last dc, dc in stitch, cut yarn and pull through to finish row

Row 5
(yellow)
Return to start of Row 4, sl st row 3 yarn to top of start ch3, dc in each dc and ch1 space across row, ch 2, slip stitch new color on creating 3rd ch, turn (do not cut strand)

Round 6-21
Repeat rows 2-5 4 times

Round 22
(grey)
Repeat row 2

Row 23
(yellow)
Repeat row 3, at end of row cut yarn and pull through to finish

BORDER (worked in the round)

 

Round 1
With row 2 color attach at any corner with a slip stitch, ch 2, HDC around all edges of the blanket using 3hdc in each corner, slip stitch to ch 2 to end round.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends  

Here's a variation made by Danita :)

 

Poppy's Blanket - 15in Crochet Blanket

The one thing I love about granny square blankets... do you want it smaller? Don't do as many rounds. Bigger? Then do more before moving on to the border :) It's very easily adjustable! This one has a neat twist! You can't really tell where the rounds start and end :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Pale Yellow

Poppy's Blanket Click here for a PDF file of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN (worked in rounds)

Chain 4, sl stitch to first ch to make ring
 

Round 1
Ch 5, * 3 dc into ring, ch 2, repeat from * 2 times, then 2dc into ring, sl st in 3rd ch of start ch 5.
 

Round 2
Sl st into 4th ch of ch 5, ch 6, 2 dc in ch space, * 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, Corner (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in ch space, repeat from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 1 dc in 3rd ch of the ch 5 of other round, 1 dc in next ch sp, sl st in 3rd ch of ch6
 

Round 3
Sl st into 4th ch of ch 6, ch 6, 2 dc in ch space, * 1 dc in each dc to corner, Corner (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in ch space, repeat from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next dc st, 1 dc in 3rd ch of the ch 6 of other round, 1 dc in next ch sp, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 6
 

Round 4-11
Repeat Round 3

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
Ch 2, 4 hdc into corner space, hdc in each dc around. CORNERS (5 hdc in ch 5 space), sl st to connect round
 

Round 2

 Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, CORNER (3 sc in center stitch of 5 hdc group)

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

As I said before you could just do less rounds to make this blanket smaller, or you can follow the pattern and use a 3ply yarn like I did here :)

Jordan's Blanket - 15in crochet blanket

This blanket pattern is written to give you the least amount of ends to work in at the end of the blanket. You can just do it in solid colors or color change your own way. I hate working in ends so when I can just slip stitch or chain them up from the previous row :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Lemon Ice and White

Jordan's Blanket

Click here for a pdf version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN 
Special Stitch
V STITCH (VS) – dc, ch1, dc in stitch indicated

Chain 46

Row 1
Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each chain across, ch 2, slip stitch new color on creating 3rd ch, turn (do not cut strand)

Row 2
*Sk 2 dc, VS(dc,ch1,dc) in next dc. Repeat from * across to last 2 dc, dc in top of ch3, pull up a loop, remove hook and return to start of row 2

Row 3
Slip stitch 1st rows color up side to start row 3, ch3, dc in each stitch and ch1 space across row. At end of row when you insert hook in top of ch 3 add on loop left on row two and finish dc with two strands, keeping two strands chain 3, pull row 2's color through row 3's loop, turn

Row 4
(working with only row 2's color on hook) *Sk 2 dc, VS in next dc. Repeat from * across to last dc, dc in stitch, pull up a loop, remove hook and return to start of row 4

Row 5-23

Repeat Row 3 and 4 to final row

BORDER (worked in rounds)

 

Round 1
With BOTH colors ch1 and 3 sc in corner space, 1 sc in stitches around the edges. (3sc in each corner space) end round with a sl st in first sc, cut and pull through one color, chain 2 of the other color

Round 2
Hdc in each stitch around using the color, putting 2hdc in each of the 3 sc corner stitches.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends


Here's some other's we've made! 

Using 3ply yarn and a G hook you can create a blanket for smaller babies :)

Thank you Danita for this green and pink, I mean yellow and pink, no wait green and pink... lol...(truth is that yarn is indeed green, but it looks like yellow depending on what you have it against).

Emmett's Blanket - 15in Crochet Blanket

This one seems to be a quicker stitch to work up and it gives you a BEAUTIFUL pattern and feel for the blanket.

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Arctic Ice, Glacier, Light Grey

Emmett's Blanket
Click this link for a PDF file of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Chain 46

Row 1
(sc, hdc, dc in 4th chain from hook, *sk 2 ch, (sc, hdc, dc) in next chain, repeat from * across to last chain, hdc in last chain,  ch 2, turn

Row 2
(sc, hdc, dc) in next dc and in each dc stitch of previous row across, hdc in top of chain 2 of previous row, ch2, turn

Row 3-26

Repeat row 2 (switch colors every two rows)

BORDER (worked in rounds)

 
Round 1
Evenly HDC around with 3 hdc in corners, join with a sl st at end of round.

Round 2-3
With another color, sl st to join, ch 2, hdc around with 3 hdc in middle stitch of previous rows 3hdc corner, sl st to join round

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

Here's a few variations! 

I did the above with storybrook yarn from AC Moore, which is my new favorite 3ply!

Danita did this lovely blanket! She agrees with how great this stitch is to work up and the ending product!

Noelle Joy - 15in Crochet Blanket (granny square)

I decided to change it up a bit with this one and make a granny square :) 

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Iced Violet & Soft Pink

Noelle Joy's Blanket

Click this link for the pdf version f this pattern
Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch



PATTERN (worked in rounds)

Special Stitch
DC CLUSTER – (DC-CL) hold back last loop of each stitch on hook, dc the number indicated in same stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops.

With Color A Chain 6, sl st to 1st ch to form ring

Round 1
Ch 2, 2 DC-CL in ring, *ch 4, 3 DC-CL in ring, ch 2, 3 DC-CL in ring* repeat 3 times total, ch 4, 3 DC-CL in ring, ch 2, sl st to 2 DC-CL End Color A

Round 2
Attach Color B with sl st in same place you sl st to end previous round. Ch 5, *3 DC-CL, ch 2, 3 DC-CL in ch 4 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 2 repeat from * repeat 3 times total. 3 DC-CL, ch 2, 3 DC-CL in ch4 space, ch 2, 2 dc in last ch2 space, sl st to 3rd ch of start ch 5

Round 3
Ch 3, *2dc in next ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 DC-CL, ch 2, 3 DC-CL in the next ch 2 space, ch 2, 2dc in next ch 2 space, dc in next 3 dc, repeat from * around sl st to top of ch 3. End Color B

Round 4
Attach Color A with sl st in same place you sl st to end previous round. Ch 3, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 DC-CL, ch 2, 3 DC-CL in next ch 2 space, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 2, dc in next 5 dc, repeat from * around, slip stitch to top of start 3 chain.

Round 5
Ch 3, *DC in each of the DC to ch space, 2 dc in ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 DC-CL, ch 2, 3 DC-CL in next ch 2 space, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 2 space, repeat from * around, dc in each dc to start, sl st to start ch 3. End Color A

Round 6 and 7
Repeat Round 5 with Color B

Round 8 and 9

Repeat Round 5 with Color A

Round 10 and 11
Repeat Round 5 with Color B

BORDER

 

Round 1
Color A: Ch 1, sc around edge, 2 sc in each ch 2 spaces and 3 sc in corners 

Round 2
Color A: Ch 1, sc around edge putting 3 sc in each corner stitch (second sc in 3 sc group)

Round 3
Color B: attach with slip stitch, ch 1, sc in each st around, 2 sc in second stitch of the 3 sc groups in corners.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

 

 

Here's a few other versions created while testing :) 

 

This one was made by Danita. She added a variegated yarn instead of a solid, such a simple change but it can really change the look of the blanket!

This one was made with lots of color changes. I was trying to branch out of my normal color pallet and mixed some teal in with the pink :)

 

 

 

 

Angel Hilario - 15in Crochet Blanket

Another one ready for use in the 15 inch blanket series :) Did I mention how much I loved doing this project and that I already have yarn bought for my next round! (fingers crossed for another series this summer!)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn -Soft Blue

Angel Hilario's Blanket

Click this link for a pdf version of the pattern

  Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Chain 45

Row 1
Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across, ch 1, turn

Row 2
Sc in each stitch across, ch 2, turn

Row 3
Dc in BACK LOOP of each sc stitch across, ch 1, turn

Row 4
Sc in each stitch across, ch 2, turn

Row 5
Dc in each stitch across, ch 1 turn

Row 6-29
Repeat rows 2 – 5 for pattern

Row 30
Sc in each stitch across

Row 31
Dc in BACK LOOP of each sc stitch across, ch 1, turn

Row 32
Sc in each stitch across (don't cut yarn, continue onto border)

  BORDER (worked in rounds)  

Round 1
Ch 3, *sc in sc row along edge of blanket, ch 3, continue from * along edge, sc in corner, #ch 3, sk 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, continue from # across bottom of blanket repeat edge the same as previous edge and top the same as bottom directions. Slip stitch into first ch 3 space

Round 2
Ch 2, 2 hdc in first ch 3 space, 3 hdc in next ch 3 space and in each ch 3 space around blanket, sl st to first ch 2 

Round 3
Ch 1, sc loosely in each stitch around, If you find your corner is tight add in a ch or more sc in each corner stitch.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends  

This one I sort of just changed colors randomly. I tried to do it every time I hit the back loop only row. This blanket however was made with 3 ply yarn and a g hook which made it smaller. It is perfect for under 18 weeks ;)

This one just two two colors easy peasy

This one was fun to do too! I used a variegated blue then took and added a coordinating navy blue on all of the sc rows :)

   

Charlie's Blanket -- 15in Crochet Blanket

This pattern is simple and easy, it gives your blanket a little more depth than just a straight double crochet and if you alternate colors it makes a fun pattern!

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn - Menthe

Charlie's Blanket
Click this link for the PDF version of this pattern
Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch    

PATTERN

Chain 45

Row 1
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chains, * 1 dc in each of the next 5 ch, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, repeat from * across, ch 3, turn

Row 2
Skip first sc, dc in next 4 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 dc, 1 dc in each of the next sc. Continue across row following the previous row's stitches (if there is a DC you will SC and vice versa always working in the sets of 5 except for start) be sure to place 5th stitch in last section in previous rows start chain, ch 1, turn

Row 3
Skip first sc, sc in next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sc, 1 sc in each of the next dc. Continue across row following the previous row's stitches (if there is a DC you will SC and vice versa always working in the sets of 5 except for start) be sure to place 5th stitch in last section in previous rows start chain, ch 3, turn

Row 4-34
Repeat Rows 2 and 3. (Don't cut yarn yet, move on to border directions)

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
Ch 3, Sc in side of sc stitch on blanket's edge, ch 3, sc in the side of the next sc row, repeat this for blankets side (edges). CORNER, sc in corner to turn, ch 3, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, continue this pattern for bottom and top of blanket, Connect with sc and then sl st into first ch 3 space.

Round 2
Ch 2, 2 sc in ch 3 space, *hdc in sc of previous row, 3 sc in next ch 3 sp repeat from * around entire blanket.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends
    Here are a few more examples of this pattern:   

This one actually is only 12 inches which is perfect for under 18 weeks.
It's made using the same exact pattern, but use a g hook, baby yarn and alternated colors every 2 rows instead :)

I LOVE how the lines look just a little wavy and the variegated in this is so pretty. This is made by alternating colors ever TWO rows.

  NOTE for the above two blankets do the first row in one color, switch color do two rows and alternate between the two colors every two rows, until last row you will only do one row in last color. (for wavy effect)    

JoAnna's Blanket -- 15in Crochet Blanket

Here's another blanket from the 15 inch blanket project :) This one came out a little bigger (more like 16 - 17 inches)

This pattern is sweet for a little girl but I think if you altered the border to just be a DC all the way around it might be nice for a little boy as well :)

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Light Grey, Soft Pink and White

JoAnna's Blanket
Click here for a PDF version of this pattern

Materials
4ply yarn
H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle


Pattern Abbreviations
ch = chain
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


PATTERN

Chain 47

Row 1
(pink)
Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, * sk1, 3 dc in next ch, sk 1, 1 dc in next 5 ch, repeat from * across row, ch 3 turn

Row 2
(pink)
Sk 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc, * sk 1, 3 dc in next dc, sk 1, 1 dc in next 5 st repeat from * across row, chain 3 turn

Row 3 -24
Repeat row 2 following color pattern:

Row 3 Pink

Row 4-5 Grey

Row 6 White

Row 7-8 Grey

Row 9-16 Pink 

Row 17 - 18 Grey
Row 19 White
Row 20-21 Grey
Row 22-24 Pink

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
(grey)
Hdc in each stitch around edge of blanket evenly, you might want to put 2hdc in some of the ch3 along edge, 3 hdc in each corner.

Round 2
(pink)
Sl st into any corner stich, chain 3, 3dc in same stitch, *sk 2, sl st, sk 2 5dc in same stitch, *repeat from * around entire blanket. CORNERS, it's best if lines up for the 5dc in each corner but it might not, you can also put 2dc in 3-4 stitches going  around corner or only sk 1 space before and after sl st, etc.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

As always here are a few more examples of this pattern :) 

This one I just messed with the row colors some.
I did have to add an extra row to make the colors even.

Danita did this lovely example, uses the same row color changes as listed in the pattern just done with a variegated and two solids.

Annie Kate's Blanket - 15in Crochet Blanket

Yarn used for blanket in photo: 

I Love This Yarn Iced Violet and Menthe

Annie Kate's Blanket

Click here for PDF of this pattern

Materials

4ply yarn

H hook

Scissors

Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations

ch = chain

sk = skip

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

PATTERN

Chain 6
Row 1
Dc in 4th chain from hook an next two chains, chain 6 (increase), turn

Row 2
Dc in 4th chain and in next two chains, slip stitch to space between chain and 1st dc in last row, chain 3, 3 dc in ch 3 space of first row, chain 6 turn

Row 3
Dc in 4th chain and in next two chains, slip stitch to space between chain and 1st dc in last row, chain 3, 3 dc in ch 3 space of first row, sl st to space between chain and 1st dc in next block, 3 dc in ch3 space, chain 6, turn

Row 4-18
Repeat pattern increasing each row 

Row 19
Repeat pattern until end of row, do NOT chain 6, ch1 and turn

Row 20
Sl stitch in each dc and into ch3 space, chain 3, 3 dc in ch3 space, sl st to next block (like you did in the increase rows), ch 3, 3 dc, sl st to next block,..when you reach other edge of blanket, sl st to last block, ch 1 and turn

Round 21-37
Continue decreasing like in row 19

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
Turn, sc in space between blocks, chain 3, sc in chain 3 space at corner, ch 3, sc in space between blocks, continue around joining round with sl st.

Round 2
Sl st into ch 3 space, ch 2, 1 dc in ch3 sp, 2dc in next ch3 space and repeat around blanket adding a dc in the sc in the corner of the blanket. If you find it's tight add in another stitch in each one. This border can also be done with hdc.

Corner to Corner blankets are my favorite to make! Here are some more made by Danita and I :) 

This one Danita did to test the above pattern :) 

These are great done even solid! 

Made by Danita :)

Sage's Blanket - 15in Crochet Blanket

Here's the second pattern ready to go!

Yarn used for blanket in photo:
I Love This Yarn Menthe and White

Sage's Blanket

Materials

4ply yarn

H hook

Scissors

Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations

ch = chain

sk = skip

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Click here for PDF version of pattern

PATTERN

Special Stitches

SHELL (SH) = 2dc, ch 2, 2 dc

LOOP (LP) = sc, ch3, sc

Chain 46

Row 1
Sc in 4th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, SH in next ch, sk 2, LP in next ch * repeat from * across to last 6 ch, sk 2 ch, SH in next ch, sk 2 ch, sc, ch1, hdc in last ch, ch3, turn

Row 2
2 dc in hdc, *LP in ch 2 space of previous rows SH, SH in previous rows LP* repeat from * across to last ch 2 space, LP in space, 3dc in 3rd chain of chain 3 on previous row, ch 3, turn

Row 3
Sc in first dc, *SH in ch 3 space, LP in Ch 2 space* repeat across , in last ch 3 space SH, sc, ch 1, hdc in top of previous rows ch 3, ch 3, turn

Row 4-26
Repeat Rows 2 and 3

BORDER (worked in rounds)

Round 1
* Ch 3, sc in LP, Ch 3, sc in SH* repeat from * across row ending with a sc in corner, turn blanket to start working on the edge, ch 3, sc in next space, **ch 3, sk 1 space, sc in next sp ** Repeat from ** across edge ending with a sc in corner. Repeat from ** around remaining two edges always placing a sc in the corner. Sl st into ch 3 space to join round.

Round 2
Ch 1, 3 sc in ch 3 space, repeat along edge, sc in each corner sc. Repeat around entire blanket, sl st to first sc to join round

Round 3
Ch 1, sc in same space as ch 1, *ch 3, sc in next 2 sc, repeat from * around blanket, sl st to join round.

Finish blanket by weaving in ends

Here's a few alternate versions in different colors using the same pattern :)

This one is done with using three colors, alternating each row with two of the same color about in the center. (Thank you Danita for testing it!)

This one was made using I Love this Yarn - Spun Sugar Spice for the blanket and just a coordinating pink for the border.