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.
Here is a video review where I will tell you what I like and what I don’t like about Bernat Baby Sport Ombre Yarn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQYxEuKcaxs&list=PLiRVXvgZ_Hviut9gjJL3ApGhc16IYQAkh&index=6
Hook:
H 8/5.00mm crochet hook
Gauge:
4”x4”= 4 iris st’s across x 7 rows high
Here is a video tutorial that will show you how to crochet the Iris Stitch.
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!
Here is the left handed video tutorial for the Iris Stitch Baby Blanket.
https://youtu.be/cE3v54HcT8A?si=8YxbZKG81yn6cr8e
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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I hope you enjoyed crocheting the Iris Stitch Baby Blanket.
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