This easy to crochet Iris stitch baby blanket will become your go to free crochet pattern, when you need a quick and easy baby blanket. The free crochet pattern can be found if you keep scrolling. It is written so that you only need one ball of Bernat Baby Sport Ombre Yarn. Purchase the ad free pdf crochet pattern at Ravelry or Etsy.
The Iris Stitch Baby Blanket is a fast project.
I have crocheted 3 of these blankets in a short amount of time. This is the blanket to crochet on long car rides or watching your favorite live stream.
The iris crochet stitch is so easy & fast.
The stitch is beginner friendly. The beautiful stitch makes the Iris Stitch Baby Blanket one that beginners are able to finish with pride.
This baby blanket uses only one ball of Bernat Baby Sport Ombre Yarn.
The ball of yarn is easily found at Walmart and most craft stores, or online. Of course you can make the blanket bigger if you choose. The math can be found below, but you will need more yarn.
The ribbon trim is optional. I do not recommend using ribbon at the border, unless it is for photo opportunities only.
A few years ago I designed the Simple Shells Baby Blanket, using only one Ball of Bernat Baby Sport, and it has been a hit. It is a free crochet pattern on my blog, and it is one of my best selling ad free crochet patterns. It is a beginner friendly crochet pattern as well.
If you cannot find baby sport ombre, here are a few other yarns that you can use.
Here are a few more yarns that can be used, if you cannot find Bernat Baby Sport Ombre. Lion Brand Ice Cream Yarn is a good choice. Lion Brand Mandala PLAIN will make a beautiful baby blanket. It is a 3 weight and there are so many beautiful colors! Another solid colored yarn would be Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek DK.
The lacy slanted shell border may be a bit more challenging.
If you struggle with the border I am here to help you, but the pattern is written in a manner that is easily understood. Video support is available on my YouTube channel, The ad free pdf crochet pattern that can be purchased at Ravelry or Etsy and will include row by row crochet charts to help you along.
The video tutorial for the Iris Stitch Baby Blanket is found below.
There is also a Left Handed tutorial for this sweet blanket, on my youtube channel.
The free crochet pattern for the Iris Stitch Baby Blanket is right here.
An all inclusive ad free pdf crochet pattern can be purchased at Ravelry or Etsy.
Yarn:
Bernat Baby Sport Ombre – Tiny Tulips or Funny Prints
(3) 100% acrylic; 8.5oz/240g; 861 yds / 787m (One entire Ball of yarn was used)
If you would like more information on Bernat Baby Sport Ombre yarn, GO HERE for an indepth look at this yarn.
Hook:
H 8/5.00mm crochet hook
Gauge:
4”x4”= 4 iris st’s across x 7 rows high
Stitch Guide:
join w/ = join with
slp sts = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc= Single Crochet
sp = Space
nxt = Next
st = Stitch
* * = Execute sequence between the stars, the number of times stated
x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on
Special Stitches:
Iris Stitch = (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in stitch indicated in the pattern
Slanted Shell = ch3, 2dc at the base of the ch3, slp st ¼-½ away from original slp st.
Ch 107 (stitch count-multiple of 4 + 7)
Row 1:
dc in 3rd ch from hook; *skp 3ch’s, Iris st in nxt ch;* 25x; skp 3 ch’s & dc in the last, ch2 & turn (below is a sample of the row by row charts that I use in my crochet patterns)
Row 2:
dc in dc; *Iris st in the ch1 sp of prev. Iris st;* 25x; dc in last dc st.
Rows 3-52:
Repeat Row 2: at the end of Row 52 ch3 instead of ch2; do not turn, as this ch 3 will be the beginning of the Slanted Shell Border.
Measurement check 30” x 30” (29″ x 29″)
Slanted Shell Border
(Rows will now become Rounds, and the numbers will start over)
Place 2 markers on each side of the blanket. Start by placing one marker 10” from the corner. Place a 2nd marker 10” from the first marker. Continue around Placing markers in the same manner on each side!
Round 1:
(Slanted Shell Stitch:ch3, 2 dc st’s at the base of the ch3, slp st ¼-½ away from original slp st)
After the markers are in place, finish making the first slanted shell stitch, by using the ch3 at the end of round 52. Then continue to execute the slanted shell stitches around the edge of the baby blanket, placing 10 to 12 slanted shell stitches every 10”. Join w/slp st at the base of the first slanted shell stitch. End off and weave in all ends if you are not executing a second round of Slanted Shell Stitches.
OPTIONAL –
Round 2:
slip st up the side of the 1st slanted shell st of Round 1, until you are in the 3rd ch of that stitch. *Execute a slanted Shell st in that ch3, slp st in the 3rd ch of the next Slanted Shell stitch* repeat between * * all the way around, join w/slp st at the base of the beg. Slanted Shell. End off and weave in all ends.
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Absolutely gorgeous pattern! I’m expecting my 10th grandbaby want to make this blanket for him. LOVE IT!
Thank you and 10 grandbabies?? Wow! Enjoy your babies and Congratulations!
This is beautiful. I spend a lot of time at my grandson’s (he’s 16 months old). I’m always looking for something that doesn’t involve counting. This fits the billl!
The blanket is so lovely. I especially love the addition of ribbon to the edging. ♡
Thank you my friend!
Yes…mindless..no counting needed crochet. You can do this while playinng for your grandson! Enjoy!
This blanket is beautiful! I haven’t used the iris stitch before- but I think I need to learn! I’m hoping I will be able to substitute a yarn that I can find where I am here in Bangladesh.
I hope you can find a substitute. Any dk weight should work. I hope you enjoy using the pattern.
Sometimes I want changes in texture with varied stitches, and sometimes I can’t handle that and want “mindless” crochet… no major changes, no counting… this is that! Thank you.
You are so welcome…now the border takes a bit of thought, but the main body…well…it’s a relaxing pattern. I hope you enjoy!
I’ve been looking for baby Blanket patterns. Why? Because my grandson and his lovely wife are expecting!
Woo Hoo!! Congratulations!!
This pattern is gorgeous. I like both; especially the ribbon.
Thank you Jan!
Its beautiful, plus a great border!
Thank you!
Beautiful baby blanket! Beautiful border!
Thank you so much!
It is a beautiful blanket with soothing colours. Wrapped in a bow!!!! Love the colour combination.
Thank you!
Very pretty blanket, I will absolutely try and make this one.
I make new babies blankets and this would be so beautiful. 🙂
Thank you!
I’m always looking for new baby blanket patterns to crochet for my granddaughters’ hope chests so that they have something handmade from me for their future babies. I made the Heirloom Shells Baby Blanket in white and was looking for another pattern for the other granddaughter. Your patterns are lovely and I appreciate you sharing your creativity with your fans. Thank you!
Thank you so much Alicia! Your granddaughters will cherish the blankets you made for them. I need to start a tradition like that.
I really like the simplicity of this pattern. I am learning to read graphs and I think this is an easy one to start on for the next baby blanket I make. Due to a baby boom in our family, I have made about 16 in the last 14 years with at least 2 more to come, we hope!
Congrats on the baby boom! That is wonderful! That is a lot of baby blankets. I am sure your family appreciates you! God Bless and enjoy those babies!
Very beautiful pattern. Will be making this blanket next for my grandbaby <3
Thank you…congrats on the little that is coming.
Just lovely! I really like the beautiful ribbon woven in the border. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Karen. I used wired ribbon, after I had removed the wire. It’s pretty easy to do. I pull out a portion of the wire and tie it around a table leg, and then walk away holding the ribbon. It comes right out of there, and you have a soft flexible ribbon. I don’t recommend this ribbon treatment for every day use with babies. It is nice to use this treatement for photo opportunities.
Beautiful blanket! I can hardly wait to get started on it!
Thank you Dorothy!
I really like the edging!
Thank you Maria. I am so happy that I stumbled across that border.
Such a lovely pattern and the border just finishes it off!!
Thank you…I am loving the border as well!
Beautiful thank you
You’re welcome, and thank you!
What a beautiful blanket. I’m a beginner crocheted but I know I can do this one. Love the chart.
Thank you. If you need any help, please let me know!
beautiful pattern i will love to try making it to my sister’s child
Thank you! I am sure she will love it!
So very pretty. Just perfect timing as there is a new baby in the family coming soon.
A new baby! Congratulations!
I am in love with this design. I love the yarn you used along with the material you used to weave around the outside with the bow. Absolutely stunning. This is definitely on my to do list!
Thank you Lori. I actually used a large wired ribbon, after the wire had been removed. It was pretty easy, well…removing the ribbon was a bit much. I pulled out a portion of the wire, and tied it around a table leg, then walked away with the ribbon. LOL…it’s kind of funny, now that I think about it.
Looks great and really simple!
Hey Pam! Thank you!
You are so creative I so enjoy your patterns
Thank you my friend!
Love this blanket & all of designs that you have come up with. Thank you for continuing to provide these great patterns.
Thank you Nancy! I appreciate that so much!
I can’t wait to start this baby blanket. I now have my yarn. Thank you for all you do for us crocheters.
Oh YAY! I can’t wait to see your blanket! I appreciate you!
This is a beautiful blanket! I absolutely love the pink one!!
Thank you so much Connie!