Swish-Swash Fall Baby Blanket

FREE Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern.

Crochet this baby blanket in any colors, in any yarn and to any size that you need from a baby blanket to a full-sized afghan.

Swish-Swash Fall Baby Blanket ~ FREE Crochet Pattern

The crochet baby blanket is shown here in five pretty fall colors, however, you can choose any colors that you like to match any season or holiday. Plus, you also have the option to crochet this with three or only two colors. With three colors, you would continue to change to a new color after each row. However, with two colors you can get a totally new look by changing after every two rows.

Another bonus of this pattern is that you can basically crochet this to any size that want by increasing the foundation chains in any multiple of 3 +1. And because it’s so easy to adjust, you are free to use your favorite yarn and hook size that you have on hand.

Other baby blanket patterns that you might enjoy are the seed stitch baby blanket, the blossom baby blanket, or this quick and easy chunky broomstick lace baby blanket.

Crochet Pattern Information:

Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate

Materials:
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic, worsted weight #4, 3.5 oz/100g – 170yds/156m) – 5 colors: (A) Rust, (B) Olive, (C) Honey, (D) Cranberry and (E) Mustard
Crochet Hook: I/9-5.50mm

Gauge: Approximately 2.5″ over 9 sts, and 3″ over 10 rows

Finished Size: Approximately 27.5″ by 26.25″

Abbreviations:

Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Dc = Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Notes:

Carry unused yarn up at the sides.

Color sequence shown is as follows:

A – Rust
B – Olive
C – Honey
D – Cranberry
E – Mustard

It is shown here in five colors, but three colors work just as well.

Swish-Swash Baby Fall Blanket – Closeup

The pattern instructs to change color after every row. However, for a totally different look, change your color at every two rows using only two colors. Click here for the crochet dishcloth instructions as shown below.

Swish-Swash Swatch in Two Colors

Crochet Pattern Instructions:

With A, ch 100, or any multiple of 3 + 1. Use this blanket sizes chart as a reference.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (sc, dc, ch 1) in next ch, *sk next 2 chs, (sc, dc, ch 1) in next ch; rep from * across to last 4 chs, sk next 2 chs, sc in last 2 chs. Turn. [67 sts and 32 ch-1’s]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *(sc, dc, ch 1) in next sc, sk ch-1 and dc; rep from * across up to last 2 sc; sc in last 2 sc. Turn. [67 sts and 32 ch-1’s]

Rows 3-86: Repeat Row 2 changing colors after every row. I used 5 colors in this blanket, but 3 colors also look lovely. Carry unused yarn up at each side.

Edging:

Rnd 1: With A, ch 1, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten Off.

This blanket pattern is also available for purchase in PDF form at Ravelry, Craftsy and Etsy.

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