Lazy Wave Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
This simple wave stitch baby blanket will be a pleasure to make, no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter. I called it “Lazy Wave” because the stitch I use is somewhat different than your regular wave stitch. Some would call it “wrong”, but I decided to embrace its unique look.
This project was designed for YourCrochet.com.
About the Project
The Lazy Wave Blanket is worked in rows, using multiple colors. Wavy top and the bottom edges are finished with crab stitches in the same color. Lastly, we add custom edging to straight edges and hide the leftover yarn ends inside.
This free pattern uses standard US terms. Learn more about the differences between UK and US crochet terms in my article.
Tools and Materials
- yarn: Drops Baby Merino in the colors #26, #47, #46, #43, #41, #30. I used one skein of each color and two skeins of the color #44. You need about 280g of wool in total to make this blanket.
- crochet hook 4 mm
- scissors, and a yarn needle (optional)
Measurements
This blanket measures about 66 x 83 cm (26 x 33 inches). Depending on your crocheting style, yarn choice, and hook size, the final size may be different.
Gauge
Measured in the wave stitch pattern: the repeat of rows 3 and 4.
- The width of one repeat (measured between the tips of two valleys) is ~7,5 cm (~3 inches)
- The height of 4 modules (8 rows in total) is ~9 cm (~3.5 inches)
Stitches and Abbreviations
- st – stitch
- ch – chain stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dc5tog – decrease with 5 double crochets
- crab stitch – reverse single crochet (video tutorial linked below)
- front post single crochet
- back loop only single crochet
- C1, C2, C3, etc. – color 1, color 2, color 3, etc.
Lazy Wave Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern
Pattern Notes
- The starting chain is a multiple of 16 +1, so in my case, it’s 144+1. One module is 16 stitches wide. You can easily modify the blanket size by adding or subtracting modules.
- You can lengthen or shorten the blanket by working more or fewer rows.
- If your crocheting style is quite tight, I recommend going up a hook size. The wavy stitch may ruffle when crocheted too tightly. Always swatch to check the gauge before starting.
- turning chain for dc: 3 ch at the beginning of the round does count as a stitch and is included in the overall stitch count.
- turning chain for sc: 1 ch at the beginning of the round doesn’t count as a stitch and isn’t included in the overall stitch count.
The Blanket
START: chain 145
C1 / ROW 1: 3 ch, 2 dc in the 4th ch counting from the hook, *5 dc, dc5tog, 5 dc, 5 dc in one st* x9, 3 dc in one st. (145)
C1 / ROW 2: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st until the end of the row (including the 3 ch we started row 1 with). (145)
C2 / ROW 3: 3 ch, 2 dc in one st, *5 dc, dc5tog, 5 dc, 5 dc in one st* x9, 3 dc in one st. (145)
C2 / ROW 4: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st until the end of the row. (145)
Repeat rows 3-4, changing the colors every two rows. Continue until you reach the desired blanket size or follow the color scheme below.
Color Scheme
Start with a cream color for the first three rows.
The module is two rows, creating one stripe.
- ROWS 1-2: cream – 1 module
- ROWS 3-4: brick – 1 module
- ROWS 5-6: dusty green – 1 module
- ROWS 7-8: emerald green – 1 module
- ROWS 9-12: burgundy – 2 modules
- ROWS 13-14: emerald green – 1 module
- ROWS 15-16: dusty green – 1 module
- ROWS 17-18: brick – 1 module
- ROWS 19-20: cream – 1 module
Repeat these colors 3 times in the same order.
Then, finish with this sequence:
- cream – 1 module
- brick -1 module
- dusty green – 1 module
- emerald green – 1 module
- cream – 3 modules
Edging
First, we finish off the wavy edges using crochet crab stitch. I used the same color as the last stripe.
See the video to learn crab stitch (reverse single crochet) step-by-step.
Next, we finish off the sides of the blanket with custom edging.
Row 1
Work front post single crochet stitches alongside the edge, then chain 1 and do the same from the other side. It translates to 2 stitches per dc row and 1 stitch per sc row.
Row 2
Chain 1 and work single crochets in the back loop only all around the stitches you created.
Row 3
Chain 1, then close off the edging by working single crochets in each stitch through both sides at once, but use two inside loops of the stitches (the back loop of the front row and front loop of the back row). Your last stitch should be a slip stitch.
Your Wave Stitch Baby Blanket is Ready!
Cut the yarn, secure all the loose ends, and weave them in using a wool needle. Gently block the blanket and enjoy it!
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