When it comes to creating something special for a little one, few things are as heartwarming as a handmade baby blanket. The Sunrise Primrose Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket is the perfect choice for beginners or experienced crocheters. With its delicate yet sturdy design, this pattern produces a beautiful and cozy blanket that is perfect for both newborns and infants. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, so you’ll learn everything you need to know to create your own stunning version of the Sunrise Primrose Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket.
Design
The Primrose Stitch is a 2 row repeat that includes chains, single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet stitches. And I wanted to keep it simple with the yarn, so I stuck with one multi-colored yarn to add a pop of color.
I kept the border easy by using a simple border pattern that consists of chains and single crochet stitches. I wanted something that finished off the blanket and also complemented the Primrose Stitch.
Materials
For the Primrose Stitch Baby Blanket, I used Joann’s Big Twist Value Yarn. I wanted to add to color but I also didn’t want to be changing yarn colors every couple of rows, so I chose the Warm Brights colored yarn. It added a beautiful pop of color that reminded me of a summer sunrise. I also used a size H (5mm) hook which worked well with the stitch.
You can see a free copy of the Sunrise Primrose Stitch Baby Blanket pattern below. If you’d like a ad-free, formatted PDF printable with step by step instructions of the pattern you can get it from my Etsy Shop here.
Pattern Instructions
CROCHET / SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS
Size: US H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Big Twist® Value®
4 skeins 19377431 Warm Brights – 4.3oz / 121g; 269 yds/ 246m
Notions: Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms)
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double Crochet
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl st = Slip Stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tch = Turning Chain
Yo = Yarn Over
MEASUREMENTS
Approx Dimensions: 37” / 94 cm long and 31” / 78 cm wide
GAUGE
14 sts and 8 rows = 4” (10cm) in Primrose Stitch
PATTERN NOTES:
- Pattern is written using American terms.
- For the foundation chain, make a chain length in a multiple of 3 + 2.
- Pattern is a 2 row repeat.
SPECIAL STITCHES (US TERMS):
Slip Stitch (Sl st): Insert hook into stitch, YO and draw through both loops on hook.
Single Crochet (Sc): Insert hook into stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook.
Double Crochet (Dc): YO, insert hook into stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through 2 remaining loops on hook.
Half Double Crochet (Hdc): YO, insert hook into stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 101.
ROW 1: In 3rd chain from the hook, [sc, ch2, sc], *skip next 2 ch, in next ch [sc, ch2, sc]; rep from * until last 2 ch. Sk 1 ch and hdc in last ch. Turn. (33 total clusters; 66sc; 1hdc)
ROW 2: Ch 3, sk 2 sts, 3dc in ch2-sp from the row below, *skip next 2 sts, 3dc in next ch2- sp; rep from * until last 3 sts, sk 2 sts, dc in top of ch-3 tch. Turn. (100sts)
ROW 3: Ch 2, sk 2 sts, [sc, ch2, sc] next st (the center double crochet in the shell), *sk next 2 sts, [sc, ch2, sc] next st (the center double crochet in the shell); rep from * until last st, hdc in the last stitch. Turn. (33 clusters; 66sc; 1hdc)
ROW 4-74: Rep rows 2-3 until desired length ending with row 2. Finish off.
BORDER INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: Join with sl st in 6th ch from corner & sc in each st around doing 3 in corner. On the sides, do 2 sc in the dc rows (row 2) and 1sc in the other row (row 3). Join with sl st to first st.
ROUND 2: Ch1 , *[sc, ch3, sc] in 1st st , sk next st; rep from * around blanket. Finish off.
FINISHING
- Weave in any remaining ends.
- Block Blanket.
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Heather
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