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Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a breathable, summery baby blanket worked in filet crochet with more holes than fillings for a light drape. It is worked in one piece using a chainless foundation so the edges are neat without adding a separate border. The pattern includes three size options, a clear diagram and instructions for the Pretty Turning technique for straight edges.

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Choose from three sizes (70x100, 100x100, 110x110 cm) and yarn quantities listed for each size. The pattern also includes a swatch sample and blocking advice to make your finished blanket look crisp.

Why You'll Love This Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines the airy charm of filet crochet with a solid, modern edge that makes the blanket both delicate and practical. I designed it to be worked in one piece so you don't have the extra work of sewing or adding a separate border. I enjoy teaching the chainless foundation and Pretty Turning technique through this pattern because they give such clean results and help the blanket lie perfectly flat. Every time I make one I love how the texture plays with light and how lightweight it is for warm-weather cuddles.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this blanket to your taste: change the yarn color or use two colors in alternating repeats for subtle stripes.

If you want a chunkier, cozier blanket, try a thicker yarn and a larger hook — your blanket will grow in size and become more squishy.

To make a smaller lovey or a keychain-sized version, use a sport or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook and reduce the starting chain accordingly.

You can change the border by adding a decorative lace edge or a simple crab stitch for a polished finish if you like more detail.

Try embroidering a small motif on one corner after blocking to personalize the blanket for a baby gift.

If you want more drape, use a silk blend or a soft cotton-linen blend instead of pure merino.

I often alternate a block of solid double crochet rows with the filet repeat to create visual bands and reduce the number of holes if desired.

To make a large throw instead of a baby blanket, simply increase the starting chain by repeating the central pattern section and adjust rows to reach your desired length.

Swap the Pretty Turning for a traditional turning chain if you prefer — just be aware the edge will look different and may need an extra finishing row.

For gifting, make matching accessories like a baby hat or booties using the same yarn and similar filet motifs to create a sweet set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the swatch will give you an unexpected finished size; always crochet the 10 x 10 cm swatch and check that you have 25 stitches x 11 rows before proceeding. ✗ Not using the chainless foundation can make your edge look uneven; follow the chainless foundation instructions so the bottom and top edges match perfectly. ✗ Forgetting to use the Pretty Turning technique will result in wavy edges; practice the PT turning method and make the two single crochets on top of each other as explained. ✗ Ignoring blocking makes the blanket look unfinished and uneven; wash and pin the blanket to the blocking mats and tighten it well until dry for straight, even edges.

Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

Make a light, airy baby summer blanket worked in filet crochet with a modern textured border. This pattern gives you full row-by-row instructions, a charted diagram and three size options so you can make the perfect blanket for a newborn or toddler. You will learn a chainless foundation, the "Pretty Turning" technique for neat edges and an easy-to-follow filet repeat.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 1 (70 x 100 cm) = 8 balls
  • 02
    Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 2 (100 x 100 cm) = 11 balls
  • 03
    Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 3 (110 x 110 cm) = 14 balls
  • 04
    Or Drops Baby Merino, same amount of yarn as listed above
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    "Handmade" label for the edge in size M (optional)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.5 mm crochet hook
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    Scissors
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    Stitch Markers
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    Yarn needle
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    Blocking mats
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    Blocking needles/pins
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    Tape measure

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— About the pattern :

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The blanket here is a blanket crocheted in filet crochet. It’s designed a little reverse of what one typically does with filet crochet, where there are more holes than there are fillings. It’s crocheted in one piece, so you don’t need to make an edge, when it’s finished - weave in ends.

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It is the perfect blanket for a warm baby or for the balmy summer days.

— Materials :

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Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 1, size 70 x 100 cm = 8 balls. Blanket 2, size 100 x 100 cm = 11 balls. Blanket 3, size 110 x 110 cm = 14 balls. Or Drops Baby Merino, same amount of yarn. "Handmade"-label for the edge in size M.

— Tools :

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3.5 mm crochet hook. Scissors. Stitch Markers. Yarn needle. Blocking mats and needles (see blocking section).

— Before getting started :

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Filet Crochet and Filet Chain (fch): This type of crochet is called "Filet Crochet". The holes comes because you make a chain and skip 1 stitch. In the pattern, it will be written as a filet chain (fch), which means that when you make a chain, you also skip a stitch. When you have to crochet on top of a chain, you just crochet around it. FYI: "fch" is just a term I came up with, because it gives a much more manageable pattern. So not a term you can Google your way to :-)

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Parentheses, commas and stars: When crocheting according to a pattern, there are some different characters you use, so you avoid very long lines: Parentheses: What is in between parentheses must be multiplied by the number of times, that follows. Comma: What stands between commas, you just do as is. Star: The star is like the parentheses. To keep the characters a part, a star is used, when there is repetitions inside a parentheses. What is between the two stars, is repeated the number of times, that is stated after the last star.

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Chainless foundation with double crochet: Since the blanket is designed with a bottom in only double crochet, you start with a chainless foundation. That makes the edge so pretty, and when you’re done, it’s not possible to tell what is top, and what is bottom.

— Pretty Turning: PT :

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There is a specific technique that gives you completely straight edges when you turn. This technique is called "Foundation Turning Chain" or "Alternative Turning Chain" - I have chosen to call it "Pretty Turning: PT".

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You make 2 single crochet on top of each other, and you therefore do not turn with the regular turning chain. This counts as the first double crochet in the row.

Step 1 :

Turn without making a turning chain. Pull the loop a little loose, so you have a bit to work with.

Step 2 :

Make a single crochet in the first stitch.

Step 3 :

At the back of the stitch, insert the hook into the loop there is. Yarn over and pull through.

Step 4 :

Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Now you have 2 stitches on top of each other = 2 pt.

— Diagram :

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Diagram: Here you can see a diagram of the pattern, where it’s repeated 3 times. It can help understanding the structure. Symbols used: Pretty Turning: PT. Chainless Foundation. (Filet) Chain: (F)CH. Double crochet: DC.

— Pattern for crochet swatch :

START :

Chain 43 + 1 tch (start in 2. stitch from hook).

Round R1 :

2 pt, 2 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 2 times, turn.

Round R2 :

2 pt, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 2 times, turn.

Round R3 :

2 pt, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 2 times, turn.

Round R4 :

2 pt, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 2 times, turn.

Round R5 :

2 pt, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times) 2 times, turn.

Round R6 :

2 pt, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 2 times, turn.

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Now you have crocheted all the different rows, there is. From here on it’s just repetions: R7 like R5, R8 like R4, R9 like R3, R10 like R2, og R11 like R1.

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Now you have crocheted the pattern in 11 rows, and is ready to measure out the 10 x 10 cm. Count how many rows and stitches you have on the 10 cm. It should be 25 stitches x 11 rows.

— Pattern for blanket 1: 70 x 100 cm :

Round R1 :

Use the technique Chainless Foundation and make 173 stitches (the first 3 ch counts as the first stitch, so when they are done, you crochet 172 double crochets after).

Round R2-3 :

2 pt, 172 double crochet, turn.

Round R4 :

2 pt, 4 dc, 3 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R5 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R6 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R7 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R8 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R9 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

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Now you have crocheted all the dirrefent rows, there is. From here on it’s just repetitions: Row 10 like row 8, row 11 like row 7, row 12 like row 6, row 13 like row 5, row 14 like row 4.

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Now you crochet row 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and again 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 and so on, till you reach 101 rows of the pattern. Finish with 3 rows in dc, so your top will be like your bottom.

— Pattern for blanket 2: 100 x 100 cm :

Round R1 :

Use the technique Chainless Foundation and make 233 stitches (the first 3 ch counts as the first stitch, so when they are done, you crochet 232 double crochets after).

Round R2-3 :

2 pt, 232 double crochet, turn.

Round R4 :

2 pt, 4 dc, 3 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R5 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R6 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R7 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R8 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R9 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

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Now you have crocheted all the dirrefent rows, there is. From here on it’s just repetitions: Row 10 like row 8, row 11 like row 7, row 12 like row 6, row 13 like row 5, row 14 like row 4.

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Now you crochet row 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and again 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 and so on, till you reach 101 rows of the pattern. Finish with 3 rows in dc, so your top will be like your bottom.

— Pattern for blanket 3: 110 x 110 cm :

Round R1 :

Use the technique Chainless Foundation and make 273 stitches (the first 3 ch counts as the first stitch, so when they are done, you crochet 272 double crochets after).

Round R2-3 :

2 pt, 272 double crochet, turn.

Round R4 :

2 pt, 4 dc, 3 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R5 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R6 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R7 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R8 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

Round R9 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

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Now you have crocheted all the dirrefent rows, there is. From here on it’s just repetitions: Row 10 like row 8, row 11 like row 7, row 12 like row 6, row 13 like row 5, row 14 like row 4.

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Now you crochet row 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and again 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 and so on, till you reach 121 rows of the pattern. Finish with 3 rows in dc, so your top will be like your bottom.

— Blocking :

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It’s a really good idea to block this blanket before using it. Blocking makes it more even and the edges becomes completely straight. You wash it as indicated on the yarn’s label, and stretch it out with needles on either blocking mats, a carpet with towels on or whatever you have. Tighten it well. It will shrink a bit again, when it’s taken off the board again. Here you leave it until it is dry, and it will just look nice sharp :-)

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends securely using a yarn needle after finishing the last rows so they do not come loose during washing or use.
  • Attach the "Handmade" label to the edge in size M if desired, positioning it neatly in a corner and sewing it through the stitch holes so it is secure.
  • Block the finished blanket by washing according to yarn label instructions, pinning out on blocking mats with needles/pins to the final measurements and leaving until completely dry.
  • Finish the blanket with three rows of double crochet at the top after the last pattern repetition so the top and bottom edges match for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make a 10 x 10 cm swatch and confirm gauge is 25 stitches x 11 rows before starting the blanket.
  • 💡Use the chainless foundation described for a neat starting edge and to avoid an unattractive turning edge at the bottom of the blanket.
  • 💡Practice the Pretty Turning (PT) method to maintain straight edges when working rows back and forth.
  • 💡Block the blanket after finishing to achieve even stitches and perfectly straight edges.

This light, airy Baby Summer Blanket is designed for peaceful, balmy days and cuddles outdoors. Make it in three sizes with the listed yarn quantities and enjoy the clean edges from the chainless foundation and Pretty Turning technique. The pattern includes a full swatch, chart and blocking instructions to help you finish beautifully. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern includes three finished sizes: Blanket 1 is 70 x 100 cm, Blanket 2 is 100 x 100 cm, and Blanket 3 is 110 x 110 cm (all measurements are before blocking).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but that will affect the final size and drape; you must make the 10 x 10 cm swatch and adjust hook size to meet the gauge of 25 stitches x 11 rows.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; it assumes you know double crochet and basic pattern reading, though the swatch, chart and detailed descriptions for chainless foundation and Pretty Turning help guide you.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters will take a multi-day approach; expect roughly 12-15 hours depending on size chosen, yarn, and your crocheting speed.