Granny Gingham Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Whether you know it or not, you’ve surely seen checked gingham somewhere.  Think Dorothy’s dress in The Wizard of Oz or that iconic red and white tablecloth you use for a picnic in the park.  Checked gingham takes me all the way back to my childhood.  I’m sure my mom dressed me in gingham at some point!

I designed this blanket for a special friend who is having her first child.  I was thrilled to give it to her before she moved away (insert sobbing sounds) – the look on her face was priceless.  There is almost nothing better than a handmade gift when you’re having a baby.  I can’t wait to see her son wrapped up in it!

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For the Granny Gingham baby blanket, the third in our series, I used 3-round solid granny squares to achieve the look of gingham.  The lightweight yarn – Stylecraft’s “Special DK” – gives the blanket a cozy warmth and beautiful drape.  I chose the dark teal (Empire) because I wanted the blanket to be a little less traditional gingham look.  I’m so happy with how rich and inviting the colors are.

Just a word about the pattern – Don’t be put off by the number of squares you have to make and sew together (there are 90).  The squares themselves work up very quickly and make a perfect travel project (as I say about every granny square project).  This stunner of a blanket will be a precious gift and so satisfying to make and give.

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About the pattern

If you are a beginner crocheter and have made granny squares before, you should be able to make this blanket.

YARN: Stylecraft “Special DK” DK weight; 100% premium acrylic (322 yds/3.5 oz; 295m/100g)

Color A: #100 White – 2 skeins, Color B: #1034 Sherbet – 3 skeins, Color C: #1829 Empire – 2 skeins

I absolutely adore Stylecraft “Special DK”.  There are over 90 colors to choose from so I’m able to find colors for just about anything I want to do.  I order the yarn from the Wool Warehouse in England.  Shipping is super inexpensive and incredibly fast.  Just a side note – I love this yarn so much that I ordered yarn pegs from The PolkaDotGiraffe on Etsy so I could mix and match to my heart’s content ❤️

HOOK: US size H-8 (5mm)

FINISHED SIZE:  33″ x 30″ without the edging; each 3-round square measures approx. 3.25″

What comes with the pattern?

You’ll get written instructions, a chart that shows how to assemble the squares and a crochet chart for the solid grannies.

Where can I buy the pattern?

As always, MadameStitch patterns are available on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.

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