Victorian Lattice Baby Blanket
I just love making baby blankets because they are great nearly instant gratification projects. For this one I was so excited for the excuse to try a square pattern that I kept seeing.
The pattern is called Victorian Lattice Square by Destany Wymore (Ravelry pattern page here.) I had also seen a gorgeous blanket made from this pattern by Happy In Red. So, I used the pattern for the square, and then joined the squares and made a scallop border inspired by the Happy In Red blanket.
After blocking, the final size was about 35 inches square (4 squares by 4 squares). I love how it came out, and it was a really quick make as well!
Here are the crochet specifics if you're interested:
size G (4.0mm) hook
Baby Bee Sweet Delight Baby yarn in : Angel, Carrots Oh No, Banana, Mint Charm, Pool Time, Infant Teal, Lil Princess, Boo Pink
Changes I made:
- Rnd 9 I did dc instead of sc
-Each square had a white border (Rnd 10)
-in corner (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch 1, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, (skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1) to end of row before corner where you skip 1 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner...
-joined squares as I went on this round, replacing ch stitches for slip stitches to join squares in ch 1 spaces (corners would be [2 dc, ch 1, sl st to corner of other square, ch 1, 2 dc in working square])
-Blanket Border
Rnd 1- in corners (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch , *2 dc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, repeat from * until you reach the join between squares - (2 dc, ch 1) in each square's corner, repeat from *
Rnd 2- in corners 11 dc, sl st in next space, *7 dc in next space, sl st in next space, repeat from *
It's turned out so well, Kate. The colours are bright and cheerful, but not overwhelming. Those squares are so pretty and I like the joining and the scalloped edge very much!
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Beautiful!!!
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DeleteKate :}
SO PRETTY! I have this square pattern, but have never tried it. The solid color squares are so elegant! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I really liked the pattern- very easy and fun to watch it come together! I'm definitely going to keep it in mind for future blankets.
DeleteHappy crocheting!
Kate :}
This is lovely!!! This could perhaps be made into a baby blanket with small modification. I love the design. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteJust found you. Shared your info on Yarn Whisperers of Baltimore,MD facebook page. Beautiful work! LC
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Kate :}
Lovely blanket, so sweet! And amazing colors as well! I pinned. Have a wonderful day! xxx
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Kate :}
Thank you for sharing. I'm making these squares but in a pale yellow, gray, and country blue for my 82 year grandma. Her mother is the one who taught me this craft and my mother kept showing me other tricks. I'm also new to your blog and just love it.
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One Happy Hooker
You're welcome! Those colors sound just gorgeous! I would to see it when you're done!
DeleteHappy hooking, and thanks for reading!
Kate :}
That is a really pretty motif! Can you speculate how many squares you would get from one skein? I'd like to make a slightly larger one.
ReplyDeleteHi Holly, as I was using a lot of left over yarn of the Baby Bee Sweet Delight, I don't have an exact number, but if I had to guess the entire blanket took a total of 4, maybe 5 skeins for the size I made. But I can't be certain.
DeleteIf you are making it in multiple colors, I would suggest buying one skein of one color, and seeing how far it goes, and you can calculate from there.
I hope this helps a little!
Happy crocheting!!
Kate :}
BEAUTIFUL!
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DeleteKate :}
Omg, I love this! . Now I know what to do with all my leftover DK yarn. Thank you so much for the inspiration and sharing your beautiful blanket.
ReplyDeletelove love...what size is the Busy Bee yarn...I have a big stash of Caron Simply Soft..would it be appropriate?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo Ann!! The Baby Bee yarn weight is 3 - Light. I think Caron Simply Soft would make a great blanket! I believe Caron Simply Soft's weight is a 4, but I've found it to be lighter than other worsted weight yarns. I would experiment with an H or I hook for this square.
DeleteHope this helps!
Happy crocheting!
Kate :}
This os such a gorgeous pattern. I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing x
ReplyDeleteYou’re welcome Coby! I’d love to see what you make from it!
DeleteHappy crocheting!!
Kate :}
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with this pattern, and the blanket is spot on with its lively colours!
As I am new to crochet-ing in English, I am unsure about your instructions for round 10. Could you point me to a video tutorial, or maybe explain in in a few more words (my square doesn't start in the corner...)?
Cheers,
Evelyne
Hi Evelyne,
DeleteRound 10 starts your border, so you can join your new border color (white) wherever you'd like. It might be easier to start in a corner. You could join with a slip stitch into a corner space, ch 3 (to count as your first dc, [then dc, ch3 and 2 dc] in same corner space (OR start in the corner with your first dc being a standing dc which I often like to do), and then continuing on with "ch 1, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, (skip 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1) to end of row before corner where you skip 1 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner..."
I hope this answers your question, and if not, please email me at signedwithanowl@gmail.com and I will try to help you further!!
Kate :}