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February 6, 2013 By Brooke 13 Comments

Receiving Blankets With Crocheted Edges

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I love to crochet borders onto recieving blankets and think they make great gifts for a newborn baby.  These blankets with crocheted edges are my absolute favorite to give and to use for my own babies.  I have posted a few of my crochet projects before, including a crocheted bow headband, crochet baby ugg boots, and some other receiving blankets with crocheted edges.

This blanket you see today is a big first for me, this is the first time I have done a few new things:
  • added an extra layer (so you go around the entire blanket 3 times) 
  • added a second color
  • made up my own pattern
Crochet Edging Crochet Edging
Its not an overly intricate design, but I figured with the two colors, I didn’t want it to be so busy.  I love using these blankets to swaddle my babies.  I love them that much more when I know they are crocheted by my mom, grandma, or myself.  I think it makes a much more thoughtful gift.

The pattern

The blankets I buy come with an edging pre punched that I can crochet into.  You could also do this yourself with a sewing machine and a wing needle, or buy a Sharp Crochet Hook that you can punch through the fabric as you go.  All the options work, the pre punched is the easiest to do, but hardest to find. 
Round 1: SC around, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Ch1.  Skip 4 stitches, 4 DC into next stitch.  1 SC into next stitch.  Skip 4 stitches.  Repeat all the way around and fasten off.
** You can leave the blanket as is, this is a simple fan crochet edge.  The next part is where I added the next color.**
Starting with your second color, fasten into a space between two fans. Chain 3.  3 DC into the same stitch.  CH 2.  3 DC into the next space.  Repeat around and fasten off.
 
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  1. Jessica says

    February 6, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    Hi there, this is Jessica with Sharp Crochet Hook. I love the edging on this!

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  2. Cathy says

    August 3, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Love this edging! Any chance you can share the pattern?

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    • Brooke says

      August 4, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      Its funny that you ask because I kind of made it up as I went, based on what looked right. Let me see if I can write it out, and I will for sure email it to you.

      Reply
  3. Donna Turner says

    January 7, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    Looking for a different crochet pattern for flannel blankets w/ hemstitching for babies that is only 1 round. Presently using the x and o pattern which is only 1 round. Doing blankets for humanitarian project where I finish 3 blankets per week. Fast and simple!

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    • Brooke says

      January 9, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Ah yes, sometimes fast and simple is the best. I have also done an edge where I single crocheted around, but added the pico stitch every 5 stitches. So one round only. I am impressed you would crochet blanket edges for a humaintarian project – I like to do those as flannel blankets with the ragged / fringe edges.

      Reply
  4. Marilyn says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    What are the dimensions of the flannel baby blanket with crochet edging? Thank you

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    • Brooke says

      January 11, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      I have made them in various sizes, the most common size being 36 in x 40 in.

      Reply
  5. Vickie says

    January 17, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Hello, can u please give the size of hook as the type of yarn you used? This is the first time for me on these blankets. Thank you so much !!

    Vickie Stephens

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  6. Michelle says

    November 17, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Is it one piece of flannel material or two ?

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    • Brooke says

      November 17, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      It is two pieces of flannel, stitched wrong sides together.

      Reply
  7. Bev says

    June 5, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    What is the reason for double row of pre-punched holes on a handkerchief? Do you know how I would work it; which row would I start with first?

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    • Brooke says

      June 21, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      I am not sure – let me ask around and get back to you on that.

      Reply

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