The Crochet Raised Brick Baby Blanket is a cozy and adorable project perfect for a little one. This pattern creates a beautiful textured design that looks intricate but is surprisingly simple to make. With its raised brick stitch pattern, this blanket adds a lovely touch of charm to any nursery. Crafting this blanket is not only enjoyable but also a heartfelt way to create a handmade gift that will be cherished for years to come. So grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let's create something special for that sweet baby!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UKRS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
fptr. Front Post Treble Crochet
Work tr around the front post of the dc.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Size to fit: 29.5 x 27.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
340 grams of King Cole Beaches yarn
4.50mm crochet hook from main piece and 4.00mm for the border
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 3 + 2.
Make 158ch loosely, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each to end. Turn. (157dc)
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, * make 2ch loosely, miss 2dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn.
3rd Row – 3ch, work * 2tr into next 2ch space, fptr around next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch space and dc, work 2tr into 2ch space, 1tr into last dc. Turn.
4th Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, * make 2ch loosely, miss 2tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3tch, make 2ch, miss 2tr, work 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
5th Row – 3ch, work * 2tr into next 2ch space, fptr around next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch space and dc, work 2tr into 2ch space, 1tr into last dc. Turn.
Rpt 4th & 5th Rows until work measures approx 29 inches. Turn.
Repeat 4th Row once.
Change to 4.00mm hook.
Working into row ends, work dc evenly down first side of blanket. Fasten off. Rpt for second side.
Border – Continue with 4.00mm hook, working along the top of the blanket, work 1dc into each dc and 1dc into each 2ch space to end, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each dc down the first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, working along starting chain edge, work * 1dc into each of next 2ch, miss 1ch, * rpt from * to * to end, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each dc up the second side of blanket, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each dc along top of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch and working 3dc into each of the three corners, work one more row in dc around blanket to end, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
USA FORMAT:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
fpdc. Front Post Double Crochet
Work dc around the front post of the sc.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Size to fit: 29.5 x 27.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
340 grams of King Cole Beaches yarn
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.50mm crochet hook from main piece and 4.00mm for the border
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 3 + 2.
ch158 loosely, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each to end. Turn. (157sc)
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, * ch2 loosely, skip 2sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn.
3rd Row – ch3, work * 2dc in next ch2 space, fpdc around next sc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space and sc, work 2dc in ch2 space, 1dc in last sc. Turn.
4th Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, * ch2 loosely, skip 2dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and 3tch, ch2, skip 2dc, work 1sc in top of ch3. Turn.
5th Row – ch3, work * 2dc in next ch2 space, fpdc around next sc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space and sc, work 2dc in ch2 space, 1dc in last sc. Turn.
Rpt 4th & 5th Rows until work measures approx 29 inches. Turn.
Repeat 4th Row once.
Change to 4.00mm hook.
Working in row ends, work sc evenly down first side of blanket. Fasten off. Rpt for second side.
Border – Continue with 4.00mm hook, working along the top of the blanket, work 1sc in each sc and 1sc in each ch2 space to end, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each sc down the first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, working along starting chain edge, work * 1sc in each of next ch2, skip ch1, * rpt from * to * to end, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each sc up the second side of blanket, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each sc along top of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1 and working 3sc in each of the three corners, work one more row in sc around blanket to end, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave and trim off any loose ends of yarn.
