Soft Harlequin Baby Blanket
The colors being used for this easy crochet baby blanket from Bernat Yarns are exquisite. It makes the blanket look like perfection. The alternating squares are soothing and your baby will feel nice and soft in it.
Materials:
- Bernat® Softee Baby
- (Solids 140 g/5 oz) and (Ombres 120 g/4.25 oz)
- Main Color (MC): (Blue) 2 balls
- Contrast A: (Lilac) 2 balls
- Contrast B: (Ombre) 1 ball
Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
One Motif = 6½ ins [16.5 cm] square.
INSTRUCTIONS
MOTIF 1 (make 20)
With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join MC with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: With MC, ch 1, working into back loop only of each st around. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sc as last sl st. *1 dc in next sc. 2 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 2 dc in last sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 28 dc.
5th rnd: Ch 3. 4 dc in same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each of next 6 dc. 5 dc in next dc. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in each of last 6 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
6th rnd: Ch 3. Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc. *5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 10 dc. Rep from * twice more. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of last 8 dc. Join A with sl st to top of ch 3.
7th rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. *3 sc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 7 dc. 2 sc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 6 dc. Rep from * twice more. 3 sc in next dc. 1 sc in each of next 6 dc. 2 sc in next dc. 1 sc in each of last 3 dc. Join B with sl st to first sc.
8th rnd: With B, sl st in next sc. Ch 2. (Yoh and draw up a loop) 3 times in next sc. Yoh and draw through 6 loops on hook. Yoh and draw through rem 2 loops on hook – bobble made. Ch 1. Miss next sc. Bobble in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. *(Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) all in next corner sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. Bobble in next sc) 8 times. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Miss next sc. (Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in next corner sc. (Ch 1. Miss next sc. Bobble in next sc) 6 times. Ch 1. Join A with sl st to top of ch 2.
9th rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each st or ch 1 sp around, working 3 sc in corner ch 1 sps. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
MOTIF 2 (make 12)
Work as given for Motif 1, substituting MC for A in rnds 1, 2, 7 and 9; and substituting A for MC in rnds 3 to 6.
Following diagram, crochet Motifs tog with MC.
Outer Edging: With RS of work facing, join MC with sl st to side edge of Blanket at top corner.
Work 1 row of sc evenly around outer edge of Blanket. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: Working from left to right instead of from right to left, as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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Delphine Bryant
Nov 14, 2018
This is just a beautiful baby blanket. On my own, I would never have made these color selections but this just so pretty and novel as baby blankets so. The motif is the same in only that the colors change position in the design. I know this will be a hit with any one that this is made for.
Morehouse17
Oct 30, 2018
This is not what my first thought of baby blankets is when I think of making a baby blanket. However I am loving the colors on the Harlequin baby blanket. These hues are certainly not your typical colors and it is a little on the male scale for the color but could easily be appropriate for a girl.
elocin1104 2800379
May 28, 2018
This is such a great blanket pattern! I love the colors, they go so well together. If you are not into these colors together, you can easily switch them for any color you would like. I agree with the others here, there do appear to be 2 blankets in the photo. It would be wonderfully to have the pattern for the other blanket also. Maybe you could search on the Bernat website for the other pattern?
Tricia108
Aug 29, 2017
If I understand this pattern, it only needs two different motifs. Seems simple enough. I am sure you can use different colors in the motifs as well. It would make a beautiful blanket, something you won't see too often. Thank you for the pattern.
scarlettspecial 27 99063
Nov 26, 2015
I have been searching for this pattern and am so glad I finally found it! ) But, when I saw it, there were instructions for BOTH of the patterns. Does anyone know where I can find this?
Neds girl
Nov 08, 2012
I'm with Catlover222. I'm making blankets for my 3rd grandchild expected come April. The pattern for what appears to be the complimentary striped blanket would be welcomed!
catlover222
Nov 08, 2012
I would greatly appreciate clarification in the above picture. I was wondering if another blanket is shown underneath the Soft Harlequin Baby Blanket as well being draped over the arm of the chair. Would it be possible to obtain a copy of that pattern? Thank you for your assistance.
Member 14815
May 29, 2010
Hello FaveCrafts.com, I love this pattern because we've been needing another square or diamond shaped pattern block besides the Granny Square; not to be disrespecting the Granny Square, which is great for many, many patterns and blanket/afghan components. The Soft Harlequin Baby Blanket diamond shapes fit perfectly for this need. In addition, this is a great idea for those left-overs from other afghans or blankets--your stash will be used up quickly, depending on the size blanket you need. Thank you to Bernat and the designer, and to FaveCrafts for bringing it to us! Sincerely, BigskyDawn (An old crocheter and avid thread painter) Franklin, PA
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