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
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.
Jessica says
Hi there, this is Jessica with Sharp Crochet Hook. I love the edging on this!
Cathy says
Love this edging! Any chance you can share the pattern?
Brooke says
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.
Donna Turner says
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!
Brooke says
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.
Marilyn says
What are the dimensions of the flannel baby blanket with crochet edging? Thank you
Brooke says
I have made them in various sizes, the most common size being 36 in x 40 in.
Vickie says
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
Michelle says
Is it one piece of flannel material or two ?
Brooke says
It is two pieces of flannel, stitched wrong sides together.
Bev says
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?
Brooke says
I am not sure – let me ask around and get back to you on that.