One Skein Baby Blanket Crochet

Welcome back to The Crochet Crowd and our friends atspirations.com! Today, we’re creating a beautiful One Skein Baby Blanket using Caron One Pound yarn and the Crisscross Stitch. Let get started!

One Skein Baby Blanket

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Caron One Pound (one skein)
• Hooks: Size ‘K’ (6.5 mm) and Size ‘J’ (6 mm) crochet hooks

Pattern Overview

• Foundation Chain: Use an odd number of chains (e.g., 93 or 95).
• Stitch Pattern: Crisscross Stitch
• Rows: Repeat rows 2 and 3 for a total of 66 rows

Step-Step Instructions

Foundation Chain

1. Chain an odd number (recommend 93 or 95).
2. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, working into the back hump, all the way back.

Row 1: Establishing the Base

• Single Crochet across the foundation chain. Turn your work.

Row 2: Crisscross Stitch

1. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet).
2. Skip the next stitch, double crochet into the second stitch.
3. Go back to the skipped stitch, double crochet into it to create a crisscross.
4. Repeat the crisscross pattern across the row.
5. End with a double crochet in the stitch Turn your work.

Row 3: Solidify the Pattern

• **Chain 1 single crochet in each stitch across. Turn your work.

Repeating Rows

• Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you complete a total of 66 rows.

Adding the Border

Step 1: Single Crochet Border

1. Chain 1, single across the top.
2. Corners: Place 3 single crochets in each corner to turn3. Continue single crocheting evenly down the sides and across the bottom.
3. Join with a slip stitch to complete the border.

Step 2: Picot Edging

1. Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch.
2. Chain 1 again, single crochet in the same stitch to create a picot.
3. Skip the next stitch, repeat the picot pattern in every other stitch around.
4. Follow the corners naturally without additional adjustments.
5. Join with a slip stitch to finish.

Finishing Touches

• Weave in Ends: Use a tapestry needle to in yarn ends securely.
• Shape and Stretch: Adjust the blanket to your desired shape.

This One Skein Baby Blanket is not only simple to make but also a perfect gift for any new arrival!

Happy Crocheting! 👋