This quick and easy crochet pattern for doll blanket is a nice way to clean up your yarn stash while making a little something for your little ones to play with.
Finished Size
The finished size is 12 inches square, making it perfect for the Barbie doll. But you can easily adjust this in a simple multiple for other dolls as well. Or, make a pretty baby blanket if you like.
The Stitch Pattern
This crochet pattern for doll blanket features the half double crochet v-stitch. You can also rotate the stitch with the double crochet v-stitch for a slightly different look. Here is what it looks like in a dishcloth pattern.
Recommended Yarn
For this blanket I used leftovers of Red Heart Super Saver, a medium worsted weight acrylic yarn. It’s economic, and perfect for children’s items because it holds up to a lot of washing.
I used a single
Also, since this is so easy to adjust in size, you can basically use any yarn and hook size that you want. Just make adjustments in a multiple of three to get the width that you need.
Honestly, this is the perfect project to help you clean up your entire yarn stash,
Other Patterns to Try:
- Doll Ottoman
- Fashion Doll Caps
- Hooded Jacket for 11.5″ Fashion Doll
- ESC Simple Fashion Doll Shrug
- Striped Doll Beanie
V-Stitch Crochet Pattern for Doll Blanket
Skill Level
Materials
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight (#4) 100% acrylic, 7 oz/198g – 364 yds/333m)
- Crochet Hook: H/8-5.00mm
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Finished Size
- 12" by 12" without an edging.
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Sk = Skip
- Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
- V-St = V Stitch
Special Stitch Instructions
- V-st: (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in designated ch or sp.
Instructions
- Ch 51, or any multiple of 3.
- Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, sk next ch, v-st in next ch *sk next 2 chs, v-st in next ch; rep from * across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, hdc in last ch. Turn. [16 v-sts]
- Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, v-st in first v-st and into each v-st across. Hdc in last st. Turn.
- Rows 3-30: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off at last row.
Optional edging
- Single crochet evenly around working 3 sts into each corner. Join with a slip stitch. Fasten Off.
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Hello, I have a question…the directions say to repeat rows 2 and 3, but there is only a row 1 and 2. Can you clarify for me? What am I supposed to repeat in this pattern?
Sorry Nancy, my mistake and it’s been fixed now. Rows 3 to 30 are worked the same as row 2. Thanks for letting me know. :)