I really loved making the Gingham Waves Baby Blanket I am sharing with you today. This pattern uses single crochet and front post treble crochet to create an unexpected twist on traditional gingham blankets. Do not let the look of the “squares” fool you, as this blanket is made in one solid piece!
I used Red Heart With Love yarn for my gingham blanket. Traditionally, gingham uses complementary colors. As soon as I saw the Waterlily colorway in the store, with the coordinating lilac and iced aqua solid colors, I was sold! This yarn works best with a slightly larger hook, so even though the pattern is primarily worked in single crochet, in still works up fairly quickly.
To finish the Gingham Waves Baby Blanket, I used fringe at the top and bottom. The alternating solid colors that are used in the fringe really bring the look of this gingham blanket together! I hope you try this pattern out and if you do, I would love to see your take on it. You can tag me @cashmeredandelions on Instagram!
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Gingham Waves Baby Blanket
Materials Used:
- MC (main color) = Red Heart With Love – Watercolors (3 skeins)
- CA (color A) = Red Heart With Love – Lilac (2 skeins)
- CB (color B) = Red Heart With Love – Iced Aqua (2 skeins)
- Partial skein Red Heart With Love – Tan (optional – this is only used in the fringe border)
- Size 6.50 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
FPtr = front post treble crochet (see description below)
American crochet terms used throughout
Special Stitch Used:
FPtr (front post treble crochet):
Yarn over hook two times, insert hook behind post of indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 11 sc, 14 rows
Finished Size:
31″ x 35.5″ (excluding fringe border)
Note:
When dropping yarn during the color changes, do not fasten off. The yarn will be picked up again on the next row.
Instructions:
Row 1:
With 1st skein of MC ch 89, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 21 chs, drop MC behind work, with 1st skein of CA sc in each of the next 22 chs, drop CA behind work, with 2nd skein of MC sc in each of the next 22 chs, drop MC behind work, with 2nd skein of CA sc in each of the last 22 chs, turn. (108 sts)
Row 2:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 22 sc, drop CA in front of work, pick up MC and sc in each of the next 22 sc, drop MC in front of work, pick up CA and sc in each of the next 22 sc, drop CA in front of work, pick up MC and sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 3:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 22 sc, drop MC behind work, pick up CA and sc in each of the next 22 sc, drop CA behind work, pick up MC and sc in each of the next 22 sc, drop MC behind work, pick up CA and sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 4:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 22 sc, drop CA in front of work, pick up MC and sc in each of the next 22 sc, drop MC in front of work, pick up CA and sc in each of the next 22 sc, drop CA in front of work, pick up MC and sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 5:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 2 sc.
FPtr in the 5th sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 2 sc.
Drop MC behind work.
Pick up CA and *sc in each of the next 2 sc.
Skip the next 2 sc 3 rows below (you will have skipped 8 sc from the last FPtr made 3 rows below).
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 2 sc.**
Drop CA behind work.
Pick up MC and repeat from * to **.
Drop MC behind work.
Pick up CA and repeat from * to **, turn.
Rows 6-25:
Repeat rows 2-5, five times.
Row 26:
Repeat row 2. Fasten off all colors.
Row 27:
With 1st skein of CB sc in 1st sc and in each of the next 21 sc. Drop CB behind work. With 1st skein of MC sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop MC behind work. With 2nd skein of CB sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop CB behind work. With 2nd skein of MC sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 28:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 22 sc. Drop MC in front of work. Pick up CB and sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop CB in front of work. Pick up MC and sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop MC in front of work. Pick up CB and sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 29:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 22 sc. Drop CB behind work. Pick up MC and sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop MC behind work. Pick up CB and sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop CB behind work. Pick up MC and sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 30:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 22 sc. Drop MC in front of work. Pick up CB and sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop CB in front of work. Pick up MC and sc in each of the next 22 sc. Drop MC in front of work. Pick up CB and sc in each of the last 22 sc, turn.
Row 31:
Ch 1, sc in each of the 1st 2 sc.
FPtr in the 5th sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 4sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 2 sc.
Drop CB behind work.
Pick up MC and *sc in each of the next 2 sc.
Skip the next 2 sc 3 rows below (you will have skipped 8 sc from the last FPtr made 3 rows below).
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next 4 sc 3 rows below.
FPtr in the next sc 3 rows below.
Skip the next 2 sc, then sc in each of the next 4 sc.
FPtr in the sc to the left of the last FPtr made 3 rows below.
Skip the next sc, then sc in each of the next 2 sc.**
Drop MC behind work.
Pick up CB and repeat from * to **.
Drop CB behind work.
Pick up MC and repeat from * to **, turn.
Rows 32-51:
Repeat rows 28-31, five times.
Row 52:
Repeat row 28. Fasten off all colors.
Row 53:
With 1st skein of MC sc in 1st sc and in each of the next 21 sc. Drop MC behind work. With 1st skein of CA sc in each of the next 22 chs. Drop CA behind work. With 2nd skein of MC sc in each of the next 22 chs. Drop MC behind work. With 2nd skein of CA sc in each of the last 22 chs, turn.
Rows 54-78:
Repeat rows 2-26. Fasten off all colors.
Rows 79- 104:
Repeat rows 27-52. Fasten off all colors and weave in all ends.
To add fringe:
I added knotted sections of fringe to each end of my gingham blanket. Each knotted section of fringe is comprised of 3 strands of yarn. I cut each strand 8″ in length. For each knotted section, group the strands of yarn together and fold in half, forming a loop at one end. Take your hook and draw the loop through the stitch that you’re attaching the fringe to. Next, draw the loose ends of the yarn through the loop and pull tight. For the example above, I alternated solid colors (lilac, iced aqua, and tan) for each knotted section of fringe, skipping 2 sts in between.
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Love this design and can’t wai5 to get started. I am in the U.K., so please what weight yarn and also how much does a skein weigh I.e. grams. Thank you
Please let me first apologize for the delay in response. I am so sorry for that! The yarn used in this pattern is a #4 worsted weight yarn. The particular brand I used (Red Heart With Love) weighs 7 oz (198 g) per skein in the solid colors, and 5 oz (141 g) per skein in the multi colors. I hope this helps! Thank you for visiting!
What is the multiples for this to make bigger? I love this pattern by the and thank you for sharing.
22+1. Hope you enjoy!