This easy to crochet velvet baby blanket is just the right size to snuggle your little baby. The free crochet pattern that is below makes the perfect baby blanket. It is so soft and the sheen on the velvet yarn and easy moss crochet stitch creates a “knit” looking blanket. Purchase the ad free pdf at RAVELRY or ETSY.
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I made this easy to crochet velvet baby blanket for my youngest grand daughter.
Both of her sisters were gifted a Velvet Baby Blanket when they were born. They love their blankets. When they go on a trip, they take their blankets with them. Their mom loves the velvet yarn and it inspired her to start knitting blankets using Bernat Velvet Yarn.
There is information on how to make adjustments to make this for an adult as a throw. The free crochet pattern is below.
Velvet yarn has some unique qualities. Let’s talk about them.
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Here are some good things about crocheting with Velvet Yarn
- Velvet Yarn Is So Soft: It has a plush velvety texture and has a beautiful drape. It is perfect for crocheting blankets and throws.
- Warmth: Velvet yarn makes a very warm and cozy project. Great to snuggle with.
- It Has A Beautiful Sheen: The light reflecting sheen of the yarn can make a simple crochet stitch appear to be knit. Giving your project a rich look.
- Unique Look: The slight sheen of the yarn can make finished pieces appear more luxurious and high-end.
Cons of Crocheting and Knitting with Velvet Yarn. Don’t let the cons fool you, because I am a huge fan of Velvet Yarn.
- It Can Be Hard To See The Stitches: The thick plush texture makes it hard to see individual stitches. It can be challenging, but with a little effort you can make a beautiful blanket.
- This Yarn Can “Worm” or Slip: Velvet yarn can worm and slip if using long tall stitches. This can happen more in crochet but also occurs in knitting.
- Velvet Yarn Can Be Slippery: The yarn is a bit slick, but I didn’t have any trouble using it. I did pay close attention and made sure I was using an even tension. I did find that a Boye crochet hook was easier to use than a Susan Bates hook. I really do love this yarn. I don’t want you to miss out on the experience of creating this beautiful blanket.
Tips for Working with Velvet Yarn
- Use the Right Hook or Needle Size: My experience working with velvet yarn has taught me to use a hook that is one size smaller, than what is recommended.
- Stick To Simple Crochet Stitch Patterns: Use patterns with simple stitch work like sc stitches and chains. This will help in construction and help prevent worming or slipping.
- Tension Is Important: Maintain a consistent tension, along with a crochet hook that creates a stitch that isn’t too loose. This will help you avoid slipping or worming. I prefer to use a Boye crochet hook with this yarn.
- Pull The Yarn From The Outside Of The Ball. Instead of pulling the yarn from the center of the ball, it is recommended that you unwind and pull the yarn from the outside of the ball. This will aid in keeping the worming and slipping from happening.
- I Recommend Handwashing: Soaking and handwashing the blanket made out of velvet yarn is recommended, but it isn’t a must. If you use stitches such as single crochet and chain stitches only, and use a smaller than recommended crochet hook, you may not encounter worming or slipping after using a washing machine.
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Free Crochet Pattern For The Velvet Baby Blanket
Yarn Used:
Bernat Velvet Yarn. in the color way Gray Orchid.
(5) weight – 3 balls are needed to make a Blanket that is 36″ wide x 40″ long.
Each ball has 300g / 10.5oz, 288m / 315yd
Hook Used:
J/10-6.00mm (I recommend a Boye crochet hook when using Velvet yarn)
Gauge:
4″w x 4″h = 12 rows x 7 sc & 6 ch1’s
Stitch Guide
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
slp st – Slip Stitch
nxt – next
skp – skip
sp – space
* * – repeat between the stars the number of times stated
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Large Adult Throw (52″x 60″) = chain 172 & follow the pattern below until it measures 56″. (4 balls of yarn)
Large Afghan (50″x 64″) = chain 168 & follow the pattern below until it measures 62″. (4 balls of yarn)
Twin Blanket (66″x 90″) = chain 216 & follow the pattern below until it measures 86″. (7 balls of yarn)
Double or Full Blanket (80″x 90″) = chain 234 & follow the pattern below until it measures 86″. (7 balls of yarn)
Queen (90″x 100″) = chain 264 & follow the pattern below until it measures 96″. (8 balls of yarn)
King (108″x 100) = chain 318 & follow the pattern below until it measures 96″. (8 balls of yarn)
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For the Sarah Jane Baby Blanket using Velvet Yarn chain 124 & follow the pattern below until it measures 36″
Row 1:
sc in 4th ch from hook, *ch1, skp st, sc in nxt;* repeat between the stars across; ch2 and turn. (The row finishes with a sc in the last ch)
Row 2:
sc in 1st ch1 sp; *ch1, skp sc, sc in nxt ch1 sp;* repeat between the stars across, placing the last sc stitch under the beg. ch3 turning chain; ch2 and turn.
Row 3:
sc in 1st ch1 sp; *ch1, skp sc, sc in nxt ch1 sp;* repeat between the stars across, placing the last sc stitch under the beg. ch2 turning chain; ch2 and turn.
Repeat Row 3 until your blanket is 36″-37″ long, at the end of the last Row, do not turn, ch1, then follow the Border Instructions below.
Note: If you are making a larger Throw, Afghan or Blanket the stitch counts below do not apply. When crocheting up or or down each side of the blanket, evenly place the sc stitches so the side remains even. Even means there isn’t a ripple, which means “too many stitches”, and that there isn’t an “inward curve”, which means there aren’t enough stitches.
Border of The Easy To Crochet Velvet Baby Blanket
Row 1:
- Place a marker at each corner of the blanket.
- When starting the border, you should be right at the marker.
Begin by ch1 (counts as a st) place 2sc in joining st. Move the marker to the middle st. The ch1 and 2sc stitches counts as three sc st’s at the corner. - Continuing down the side of the blanket, evenly crochet sc st’s down the side. Approximately 112 sc st’s, give or take, placing 3 sc st’s in the marked stitch. Move the marker to the middle stitch.
- The three stitches you just finished at the corner, will turn you so that you can sc across the bottom of the blanket.
You will place approximately 12o sc stitches. Place 3sc st’s at the corner moving the marker to the middle st. - You will turn and sc up the opposite side of the blanket, placing 3sc st’s in that last corner. Move the marker to the middle st.
- Turn enough to sc across the top of the blanket, approx. 120 sc st’s, join w/slp st to ch1 at the beginning of the border.
Rows 2-4: You can make the border as wide or as narrow as you would like.
- slp st to the marked st. ch1, 2 sc in the joining st, move marker to the middle st, proceed to sc down the side, placing one sc in each stitch previously made, until you reach the marked st;
- 3sc in marked st, move marker to the middle st, sc in each st, across the bottom, until you reach the marked st;
- 3sc in marked st, move marker to the middle st, sc in each st up the side, until you reach the marked st;
- 3sc in marked st, place marker in the middle st, sc across the top, join w/slp st to beg. ch1.Repeat this Single Crochet Border as many times as you would like.
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I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern for the Sarah Jane Baby Blanket.
I believe this will be my go to crochet pattern when making a baby blanket for a new baby. It looks and feels so cozy. If you made this blanket I hope you will send me photos and I hope you and your little will enjoy using it.
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