I am so glad to finally be sharing this Tapestry Crochet Baby Blanket pattern with you. This is one of those crochet blankets that started out as an entirely different design, which turned into something lovely. This post will guide you on crocheting this blanket, which I have named the Chevy Waves Baby Blanket.
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Naming this crochet blanket Chevy Waves Baby Blanket was inspired by the wavy pattern that mimics the crochet chevron stitch. Each wave is made in both ascending and descending numbers of stitches in each colour to form the shape. If you use the same yarn or similar in this tapestry crochet baby blanket pattern, you will find it super cozy and warm, smooth to the touch and thick- just perfect for keeping little ones comfortable.
Perhaps you would rather make a smaller project first, you can experiment with the Geoprint Pouch or the Diamond Wall Hanging pattern. These crochet patterns use tapestry crochet, and it would be a good way to practice before making a larger project like the Chevy Waves Baby Blanket.
NEW TO TAPESTRY CROCHET?
If you have never tried tapestry crochet, I highly encourage you to. I would consider it a ‘must-know’ crochet technique, because of the versatility it gives you to use colour in beautiful ways. I encourage you to learn tapestry crochet with this written pictorial and this video tutorial; very useful guides as you begin this exciting technique.
YARN
This tapestry crochet baby blanket uses super chunky polyester yarn. You want to be conscious of the OEKO-TEX standard of the yarn, especially since it will be used for babies and toddlers. The OEKO-TEX standard ensures that there are no harmful chemicals in the yarn and that they are safe for human skin. This pattern uses Himalaya Dolphin Baby, 100% micro polyester yarn. I did some research and found King Cole Yummy to be a good substitute.
CUSTOMISE
As mentioned before, this is a pattern that can be customised in different baby blanket sizes. Bearing in mind that this is handmade, the sizes could vary from machine made ones, stretching can occur due to blocking of the handmade blanket.
This tapestry crochet baby blanket is done in a multiple of eleven (11) chains plus 1. That means, 11 in as many places as the length you want (say, 11 x 8), then add 1 extra chain. You will find the chart a great guide to help you picture your blanket as you progress.
Below is a list that gives basic blanket sizes from stroller to swaddling blanket, use this (or any other preferred) guide to determine the number of chains to begin with, measure the chain to see how long it is before you start the project. Bear in mind also that there are two (2) rounds of the border- around half an inch, which will add to the overall width and length of the Chevy Waves Baby Blanket.
- Stroller- 30 x 36in/76 x 92cm
- Receiving- 40 x 40in/100 x 100cm
- Crib- 42 x 52in/106 x 132cm
- Swaddling- 48 x 48in/122 x 122cm
MORE CROCHET BLANKETS TO TRY
- Minimalist Crochet Baby Blanket– minimal but striking pattern
- AOS Crochet Baby Blanket– explore with colour
- Row Upon Row Blanket– easy and chill crochet project
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TAPESTRY CROCHET BABY BLANKET- FREE PATTERN
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Finished size (approximate):
- before blocking-34” width/33.5” height
- after blocking- 34” width/37” height
Gauge: 14 sts across/ 11 rows= 4 inches/10cm
Materials:
- Super Chunky weight 6 (micro polyester) yarn. This pattern uses 4 balls each of 2 colours, in all, 8 balls. Each ball is (100g, 120mtrs/131yds).
- Note that these 8 balls are for the size written in this pattern. You would need more if you intend to make a larger size. A good substitute yarn is King Cole Yummy.
- Main colour- Green, Contrast colour– Grey
- 6mm hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch markers (no stitch markers? substitute with hair pins)
Stitches/Abbreviation:
- HDC- half double crochet
- SC- single crochet
- CH- chain
- SL ST- slip stitch
- MC- main colour
- CC- contrast colour
- Special stitches- Tapestry crochet and Crab stitch- Single crochet backwards
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in U.S terms
- Chain 1 at the beginning of row does not count as a stitch
- The blanket pattern here is for a stroller blanket size
- Stitch multiples- 11 chains + 1
- Refer to chart in the pattern for repeat rows
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Video Tutorial coming soon
PATTERN
See chart below, right click to save
With MC chain 111
Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across the row. Ch 1, turn
Row 2: HDC in the 1st st and each st across the row. Ch 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in the 1st st and each st across the row. Complete the st with CC. Ch 1, turn
Row 4: HDC in 1st st, with MC, HDC in 9 sts, *with CC, HDC 2, with MC, HDC 9. Repeat from * across till last st, with CC, HDC in last st. Ch 1, turn
Row 5: HDC in 1st st and nxt, with MC, HDC 7, *with CC, HDC 4, with MC, HDC 7. Repeat from * across till last 2 sts, with CC, HDC in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 6: HDC in 1st st and nxt 2 sts, with MC, HDC 5, *with CC, HDC 6, with MC, HDC 5. Repeat from * across till last 3 sts, with CC, HDC in last 3 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 7: HDC in 1st st and nxt 3 sts, with MC, HDC 3, *with CC, HDC 8, with MC, HDC 3. Repeat from * across till last 4 sts, with CC, HDC in last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 8: HDC in 1st st and nxt 4 sts, with MC, HDC 1, *with CC, HDC 10, with MC, HDC 1. Repeat from * across till last 5 sts, with CC, HDC in last 5 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 9: continuing with CC, HDC in 1st st and each st across the row. Ch 1, turn
Row 10: HDC in 1st st and each st across the row. Complete the last st with MC. Ch 1, turn
Row 11: HDC in 1st st, with CC, HDC in 9 sts, *with MC, HDC 2, with CC, HDC 9. Repeat from * across till last st, with MC, HDC in last st. Ch 1, turn
Row 12: HDC in 1st st and nxt, with CC, HDC 7, *with MC, HDC 4, with CC, HDC 7. Repeat from * across till last 2 sts, with MC, HDC in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 13: HDC in 1st st and nxt 2 sts, with CC, HDC 5, *with MC, HDC 6, with CC, HDC 5. Repeat from * across till last 3 sts, with MC, HDC in last 3 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 14: HDC in 1st st and nxt 3 sts, with CC, HDC 3, *with MC, HDC 8, with CC, HDC 3. Repeat from * across till last 4 sts, with MC, HDC in last 4 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 15: HDC in 1st st and nxt 4 sts, with CC, HDC 1, *with MC, HDC 10, with CC, HDC 1. Repeat from * across till last 5 sts, with MC, HDC in last 5 sts. Ch 1, turn
Row 16: continuing with MC, HDC in 1st st and each st across the row. Ch 1, turn
Row 17: HDC in 1st st and each st across the row. Complete the last st with CC. Ch 1, turn
Rows 18-87: repeat rows 4-17
For other sizes, repeat this as many times as you want for the height of your blanket. The last row is also a HDC row:
Row 88: with MC, HDC in 1st st and each st across the row. Snip yarn, weave in tails
BORDER
Round 1:
Top side- With CC, join yarn in 2nd stitch at the top, Ch 1, SC in same st and each st across, at the end of the row Ch 2
Side 2- SC in 1st st row and each st row across
Side 3- bottom- SC in 1st st at the bottom, Ch 2, SC into each st across the row, Ch 2
Side 4- SC into each st across the row, Ch 2, SC in last st on the top side (that 1st st that was skipped). Join to the 1st st. Snip yarn.
Round 2: Join MC in any Ch 2 corner, Ch 1, SC in previous stitch, continue to make SCs in a backward manner, in every Ch 2 at a corner make 2 SCs. In the last Ch 2 corner (where you joined the yarn from), make 2 SCs. Snip yarn, sew to the 1st SC. Weave in tails.
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