Easy Moss Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket
Do you sometimes just want to make something uncomplicated? The easy moss stitch crochet baby blanket featured in this post, ticks all the boxes.
If it is all you are working on, you can definitely finish it in less than a week. Having said that, I have taken longer because I was also busy with something that needed to be done.
The border is quiet effortless and I had it done in a surprisingly short space of time.
tHE EASY MOSS STITCH CROCHET BABY BLANKET
Abbreviations – US terms
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
Note:
The chain at the beginning of each row, does not count as a stitch
Crocheting is very forgiving. Whether you use an even or uneven number of stitches, just ensure that your sides line up and that your work keeps straight.
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Materials used:
Double Knit yarn (or of your choice)
Contrasting yarn (optional)
Embroidery needle
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PATTERN FOR THE EASY MOSS STITCH CROCHET BABY BLANKET
Ch 120 stitches
Rows 1 & 2: ch1, sc to end, turn
Row 3: Ch1, Sc 1 in 1st stitch, *ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st; repeat from * to end; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, Sc 1 in first sc (on edge), sc 1 in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 sp; repeat from * to last sc, sc 1 in last sc; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, Sc 1 in first sc, *ch 1, sc 1 in next ch 1 space; repeat from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc 1 in last sc; turn.
The pattern is repeated throughout.
Yarn colors were changed as follows:
Main color: First 2 sc rows + 31 rows of moss stitch;
Contrasting color: 1 row;
Main color: 4 rows;
Contrasting color: 1 row;
Main color: 4 rows;
Contrasting color: 1 row;
Main color: 8 rows;
Contrasting color: 2 rows;
Main color: 2 rows;
Contrasting color: 2 rows;
Main color: 2 rows;
Contrasting color: 2 rows;
Main color: 2 rows;
Contrasting color: 8 rows;
Main color: 8 rows;
Contrasting color: 8 rows;
Main color: 8 rows;
Contrasting color: 8 rows;
Main color: 8 rows;
Contrasting color: 2 rows;
Main color: 2 rows;
Contrasting color: 2 rows;
Main color: 2 rows;
Contrasting color: 2 rows;
Main color: 8 rows;
Contrasting color: 1 row;
Main color: 4 rows;
Contrasting color: 1 row;
Main color: 4 rows;
Contrasting color: 1 rows;
Main color: 33 rows;
With the main color sc in each stitch (or stitch opening) of all four sides of the blanket;
Cast off.
HOW TO CROCHET THE GRANNY BORDER
Join the contrasting yarn in one corner of the blanket with a slip stitch;
Round 1: Corner: Ch2 (first stitch), dc2, ch2, dc3 in same stitch;
Straight: Ch2, skip 2 stitches, dc3 in next st,
Repeat the sequence and close first round with a ss;
Rounds 2 & 3: Corners are done the same as in round 1;
Straight: Ch2, dc3 in ch2-space of previous round,
Repeat the sequence and close first round with a ss;
The decorative border consists of:
Slip stitch in first ch2-space, dc3, ch3 with ss into bottom of first ch (to form picot), dc3, ss in next ch2-space;
Repeat the above sequence around;
Corners: only a ss - to prevent overlap. You can decorate the corners with tassels or picot stitches.
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in conclusion: check out more crochet BABY BLANKET PATTERNS & inspiration on the blog here:
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- 5 Free Baby Blanket Patterns to Crochet in a Weekend;
- Quick and Easy Baby Blankets on Etsy;
- Quick and Easy Free Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern For New Arrival.
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