Baby Blanket Lacy Pattern
This lacy baby blanket is the perfect project for those who love intricate designs and delicate details. It features a beautiful lace pattern that gives a touch of elegance to the blanket. This pattern is suitable for intermediate-level knitters/crocheters.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (UK: Aran weight) yarn (1500 yards / 1370 meters)
- Hook/Needles: US size H (UK size 5 mm / Old UK size 6) crochet hook / US size 8 (UK size 5 mm / Old UK size 6) knitting needles
- Tapestry Needle: for weaving in ends
Gauge:
4 inches / 10 cm = 16 stitches and 20 rows in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
1. Cast on / Chain a multiple of 10 stitches (e.g., 100, 110, 120, etc.)
2. Knit / Crochet the first two rows in garter stitch (knit / crochet every stitch across)
3. Begin the lace pattern:
- Row 1: *Knit / Double crochet 2 together (K2tog / dc2tog), yarn over (yo), Knit / Double crochet 1 (K1 / dc1), [yo, Knit / Double crochet 3 together (K3tog / dc3tog), yo, Knit / Double crochet 3 together (K3tog / dc3tog), yo, Knit / Double crochet 1 (K1 / dc1), yo, Knit / Double crochet 3 together (K3tog / dc3tog), yo, Knit / Double crochet 3 together (K3tog / dc3tog), yo, Knit / Double crochet 1 (K1 / dc1), yo] Repeat from * to last 5 stitches, yo, Knit / Double crochet 3 together (K3tog / dc3tog), yo, Knit / Double crochet 1 (K1 / dc1), yo, Knit / Double crochet 2 together (K2tog / dc2tog)
- Row 2: Knit / Double crochet all stitches across
- Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the blanket reaches the desired length, ending with Row 2
4. Knit / Crochet the last two rows in garter stitch (knit / crochet every stitch across)
5. Bind off / Fasten off
6. Weave in any remaining ends with a tapestry needle
Your beautiful lacy baby blanket is now complete! Enjoy or give it as a heartfelt gift.