How to make a crochet lace look baby blanket

Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s Easter already! Snow has melted, and now it’s all rainy, but I’m enjoying the warmer weather and my new environment.

This month Mum came to visit from England. We’ve had a great time spending quality time together, exploring the area, and eating good food. She got to see Niagara Falls for the first time, and with all the icebergs too!

I also got around to finishing up the blanket for my niece, Emily. She lives in England so Mum is taking it back with her to pass along. I hope she likes it!

I started it before she was born and she just turned one. I purposely made this blanket big so she can snuggle up with her family while she’s small. But also can still enjoy it when she gets bigger.

The blanket is square and can be made as large as you like. It’s a four row repeat of the in-line lace shells on the sides. The corners were a little tricky. I played around a lot to make the increases work correctly and also look good. They are are and 8 round repeat. I really love how they turned out – reminds me of the Virus Stitch – what do you think?

You’ll find my free pattern below. If you prefer, I also have a PDF for sale in my Ravelry and Etsy stores.

Emily Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Wrap yourself in color, texture, and creativity with this stunning new crochet blanket pattern!

Featuring a beautiful blend of airy lacework and rich, layered stitches, this design creates a mesmerizing ripple effect that feels just as luxurious as it looks.

The vibrant mix of pinks, purples, and corals brings warmth and personality to any space, while the rhythmic stitch pattern keeps you engaged from the first row to the final border.

Whether draped over a couch or wrapped around your shoulders, this blanket is a true statement piece.

Designed with both style and versatility in mind, this pattern is perfect for adventurous beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Clear instructions guide you through each section, making it easy to customize your color palette or size.

It’s an ideal project for relaxing evenings, thoughtful handmade gifts, or simply treating yourself to something beautiful.

If you’re ready to create a blanket that turns heads and sparks joy, this pattern is your next must-make!

You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern. Please mention me, Krazy Kabbage, in your sales listing. Also, provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.

Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton Sparkle (light weight; 97% cotton, 3% metallic polyester) in Let It Go Flamingo.

You will need crochet hook size 7 – 4.5mm

Gauge: 12 single crochet x 17 rows = 4″.

This pattern uses US terminology.

Stitches and Terms Used: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st)

Rnd 1: Ch 7, [sc in first ch and ch 4] 3 times. Sl st to join top of first ch (third ch of ch 7). (you should have 4 chain 4 loops)

Rnd 2: Sl st in first space and ch 5. [Dc in same space and ch 2] twice. Dc in same space. *[Dc in next space and ch 2] 3 times. Dc in same space. Repeat from * twice. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch 2 space and ch 3. 2 dc in same space. 6dc in next space. [3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces, 6 dc in next] 3 times. 3 dc in last ch 2 space. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 3, sc in 4th. Corner: [Ch 4, skip 1, sc in next] twice. Ch 2, skip 3, 5 dc in next. Repeat from * around. End final repeat with 2 dc in slip stitch. Sl stitch in 3rd ch to join.

Rnd 5: Ch 4. Dc in first dc, ch 1, *dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch 4 space, ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space, ch 2. [dc in dc, ch 1] 4 times. Repeat from * around. On last repeat [dc in dc, ch 1] twice only. Sl st in 3rd ch to join.

Rnd 6: Ch 5. Dc in first dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. *Corner: in ch 4 space: [dc ch 2, dc ch 2, dc ch 2, dc]. Shell: dc ch 2 across shell (5 dc) – do not ch 2 between shells. Rep from * around. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.

Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch 2 space. Ch 3. 2 dc in same space. 3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces. *Corner: 6 dc in ch 2 space. 3dc in each ch 2 space. Rep from * around. sl st to join in 3rd ch.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 3, sc in next, ch 4, skip 3, sc in next, ch 2, skip 3. Corner shell: 8 dc in next. Rep from * around. Side shells: 5 dc. At end of round 2 dc in slip stitch. Sl stitch in 3rd ch to join.

Rnd 9: Ch 4. Dc in first dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, *sc in ch 4 space, ch 2, [dc, ch 1] across shell, ch 2 after last dc. Rep from * around. At end of round, [dc ch 1] twice to complete shell. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.

Rnd 10: Ch 5. Dc in first dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. *Dc ch 2 across shells. Do not ch 2 between shells. Rep from * around. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.

Rnd 11: Sl st in first ch 2 space. Ch 3. 2 dc in same space. 3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces. *Corner: 6 dc in ch 2 space. 3 dc in each ch 2 space. Rep from * around. sl st to join in 3rd ch.