A sweet blanket that features alternating inverted solid triangle and lace triangle motifs.

It is constructed in the round, from a simple three-round repeat.

The blanket pattern is suited to advanced beginner skills and works up very quickly.

The finished product is suited to all ages and sexes.

Please note: The free content on my blog provides written instructions for the grey blanket example. The Ravelry download provides an Appendix containing explanations of the *Repeats* and +Repeats+ instructions, and a chart for the first 12 rounds (multiple repeat rounds). The Ravelry download also includes a supplementary document which provides instructions for making the blue blanket example.

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you’ve made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from a site other than Ravelry, Love Crochet, or my personal blog, you may not have the most current version. Please visit one of the aforementioned sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

Recommended Yarn: Yarn of any brand, fibre and weight can be used. Use a single yarn colour, multiple yarn colours or a gradient yarn.

Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Work a few swatches, each with different hook size, and then select the hook that achieves the preferred drape.

Size: Size to preference by making as many three round repeats as desired.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner to Intermediate.

Stitch Terminology: US – refer to Abbreviations for the stitches used and Special Stitch Instructions for instructions for the special stitches.

Gauge: N/A – work with chosen hook size/ personal tension to achieve the preferred drape.

Pattern Synopsis: Blanket is constructed in the round, centre outwards, using a simple three-round repeat (from Round 4 onwards) and beginner-worthy Ch, SC, and DC stitches. The pattern consists of solid inverted triangles separated by lace triangles. Corners are always 2 DC – Ch 2 – 2 DC construction in the basic pattern. The bonus pattern supplement provides interesting variations to the basic pattern.

Project Examples

Grey blanket: Red Heart Super Saver (10 ply/ Worsted weight/ Cat. 4 yarn) – almost four 200g balls. Made with a 5.5 mm hook, 13 rounds of pattern plus five rounds of border (simple solid/ filet) and measuring 140 cm/ 55” square (large throw blanket).

Blue blanket: Spotlight Marvel (8 ply/ DK weight/ Cat. 3 yarn) – almost four 100g balls (~385 g/ ~13.5 Oz and ~1090 m/ 1192 yd). Made with a 4.5 mm hook, 15 rounds of pattern plus three rounds of border (triangle filet/ picot shell) and measuring 108cm/ 42.5” square (baby blanket). Refer to Ravelry Supplement for instructions.

For additional project ideas and examples, please refer to Ravelry.

Tips

For best results, use a yarn that is composed of a fibre that yields good stitch definition (avoid extremely soft/ unstructured yarns and fluffy yarns).
The stitch immediately following the corner Ch 2 Sp can become hidden after constructing each corner 2 DC – Ch 2 – 2 DC stitch sequence. Expose the stitch (if needed) by gently pulling the corner stitches to the right, away from this stitch. It is critical to work into this first DC stitch following the Ch 2 Sp, to achieve the correct stitch count in following rounds.
It is recommended that the basic pattern be made first, before the pattern supplement variation is attempted.
If your blanket takes the appearance of ‘turning’, work 1 to 3 rounds of each repeat on the reverse side. This isn’t an issue for all makers, however it will solve the problem for those whom it occurs for.

Abbreviations

Beg = Beginning

Ch = Chain

DC = Double Crochet

DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

L = Left

R = Right

SC = Single Crochet

Sk = Skip

Sl St = Slip Stitch

Sp = Space

Special Stitch Instructions

Standing Stitch (StndSt)

A Standing Stitch is worked at the start of a new round so that the seam is less obvious. The method described below is the simple stacked SC method. If you already have a preferred method, then please substitute your preferred method wherever this stitch is referenced in the pattern instructions.

If you prefer to commence rounds with chains, then substitute ‘Ch 3’ for DCStndSt wherever this appears in the pattern. (Therefore, when commencing each round Ch 5 would be constructed, to count for the first DC plus the first Ch 2 Sp.)

DCStndSt:

(With or without first Ch 1, depending on personal preference) SC in the first stitch from the previous round.
Ch 1 and then SC in the front loop only of the SC made in Step 1.

Spin Stitch – optional (used for border option only)

Please refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube video for visualisation.

Crab Stitch can be substituted, if preferred.

Ch 1, then insert hook in first stitch. Yarn over hook and pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Yarn over and pull a loop through the last loop made (two loops on hook). While keeping both loops on hook, spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane. Yarn over hook and pull a loop through both loops on hook. (First Spin Stitch made.)
Insert hook in next stitch, then yarn over hook and pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Yarn over and pull a loop through the last loop made (two loops on hook). While keeping both loops on hook, spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane. Yarn over hook and pull a loop through both loops on hook. (Next Spin Stitch made.)
Repeat Step 2. until end of round, and then Sl St into first Spin Stitch to complete round.

Picot Shell (used for border option only)

Ch 3 picot instruction (used in the Picot Shell instructions below):

Ch 3, and then Sl St into first Ch of Ch 3 (such that a small Ch loop is constructed).

First Picot Shell in the round instructions:

In the same stitch, work all the following stitches: DCStndSt, DC, Ch 3 picot, 2 DC.

Subsequent Picot Shells in the round instructions:

In the same stitch, work all the following stitches: 2 DC, Ch 3 picot, 2 DC.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

Beg DCStndSt are included in the DC stitch count.
Sl St to begin and complete each round is not included in the stitch count.
Stitch counts are provided for a single Ch 2 corner and a single side only (i.e. for a quarter of the blanket).
Each round always begins and ends in a Ch 2 Sp corner.

Pattern Foundation Rounds – Solid

The first three rounds set up the blanket repeat (which is worked from Round 4 onwards).

Round 1

Make a circle, either by Ch 4 and then Sl St into fourth Ch from hook, or magic circle.

DCStndSt. *Ch 2 and then 3 DC over circle.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. Ch 2 and then 2 DC over circle. Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: one Ch 2 Sp (corner) and three DC (side))

Round 2

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: one Ch 2 Sp (corner) and seven DC (side))

Round 3

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner) and 11 DC (side))

First Standard Repeat – Solid and Lace

The first standard repeat constructs two inverted solid triangles and one lace triangle per side.

Round 4

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs. DC in next DC. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs. DC in next DC.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 2 lots of 3 DC (tip of solid inverted triangle), and 1 lot of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp stitch sequence (base of lace triangle))

Round 5

Note: When the DC stitches are constructed over the Ch 3, these should be made as close to the preceding (R side of lace triangle) or proceeding (L side of lace triangle) DC stitches as possible. The DC stitches can be gently repositioned if required.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 2 lots of 7 DC (middle of solid inverted triangle), and 1 lot of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp stitch sequence (middle of lace triangle))

Round 6

Note: Round 5 note also applies to this Round.

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 2 lots of 10 DC (base of solid inverted triangle), and one Ch 1 Sp (tip of lace triangle))

Second Standard Repeat – Solid and Lace

The second standard repeat constructs three inverted solid triangles and two lace triangles per side.

Round 7

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then DC in DC. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then DC in DC.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 3 lots of 3 DC (tip of solid inverted triangle), and 2 lots of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp stitch sequence (base of lace triangle))

Round 8

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2, Sk SC and then 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2, Sk SC and then 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2, Sk SC and then 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2, Sk SC and then 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. * Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 3 lots of 7 DC (middle of solid inverted triangle), and 2 lots of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp stitch sequence (middle of lace triangle))

Round 9

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. +DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once. DC in each of the next seven DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. +DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once. DC in each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single side/corner: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 2 lots of 10 DC (base of solid inverted triangle on far right and far left of side), 1 lot of 9 DC (base of solid inverted triangle in middle of side), and 2 lots of Ch 1 Sp (tip of lace triangle))

Third Standard Repeat – Solid and Lace

The third standard repeat constructs four inverted solid triangles and three lace triangles per side.

Round 10

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs. +3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once, then DC in next DC. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs. +3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once, then DC in next DC.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 4 lots of 3 DC (tip of solid inverted triangle), and 3 lots of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp stitch sequence (base of lace triangle))

Round 11

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next SC. +2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC, and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next SC.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next. SC. +2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC, and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next SC. + Repeat +Stitches+ once. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 4 lots of 7 DC (middle of solid inverted triangle), and 3 lots of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp stitch sequence (middle of lace triangle))

Round 12

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. +Ch 1, Sk DC, and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. +Ch 1, Sk DC, and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ once. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 2 lots of 10 DC (base of solid inverted triangle on far right and far left of side), 2 lots of 9 DC (base of solid inverted triangle), and 3 lots of Ch 1 Sp (tip of single lace triangle))

Subsequent Standard Repeats – Repeat 4 Onwards

The +Stitches+ repeat number increases by one for each subsequent repeat.

Use the Repeats Table to determine, for a given repeat (column 1) and round (within the repeat (column 2)):

The Generic Repeat Round Instructions (column 3) to be followed,
The number of +Stitch+ repeats (column 4) to be worked, and
The applicable Stitch Count number (column 5).

Substitute x, y and z in the Generic Repeat Round Instructions with the Repeats Table x, y and z values.

For example, if working Repeat 4, Round 13, then use Generic Round 1 instructions. Replace x with 2, replace y with 5, and replace z with 4.

Repeats Table

Generic Repeat Round Instructions

Round 1

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs. +3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs.+ Repeat +Stitches+ x times, then DC in next DC. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in the next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs. +3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs, then SC in next DC. Ch 2 and Sk a DC, then SC in next DC. Ch 3 and Sk three DCs.+ Repeat +Stitches+ x times, then DC in next DC.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), y lots of 3 DC (tip of solid inverted triangle), and z lots of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp stitch sequence (base of lace triangle))

Round 2

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next. SC. +2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC, and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next SC.+ Repeat +Stitches+ x times. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next. SC. +2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. Ch 2, Sk next SC, and then DC in Ch 2 Sp (that is in between the two SCs). Ch 2 and Sk next SC. + Repeat +Stitches+ x times. 2 DC over the next Ch 3 Sp. DC in each of the next three DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single corner and single side: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), y lots of 7 DC (middle of solid inverted triangle), and z lots of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp stitch sequence (middle of lace triangle))

Round 3

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. +Ch 1, Sk DC, and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ x times. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. +Ch 1, Sk DC, and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs. DC over the next Ch 2 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ x times. Ch 1, Sk DC and then DC over the next Ch 2 Sp. DC in each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count per single side/corner: One Ch 2 Sp (corner), 2 lots of 10 DC (base of solid inverted triangle on far right and far left of side), y lots of 9 DC (base of solid inverted triangle), and z lots of Ch 1 Sp (tip of lace triangle))

Border Options

Work a border of your preference.

Provided below are two possible border options: a simple solid/filet option (used for grey Red Heart Super Saver blanket example), and a more complex triangle filet/ picot shell option (used for teal Marvel blanket example).

Please note that stitch counts are intentionally not provided for these, as they are intended to be generic for blankets of any size.

Simple Solid/ Filet

Round 1 – Solid

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in/over each stitch/Ch Sp in first side, until reaching next corner Ch 2 Sp. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: 2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC. DC in/over each stitch/Ch Sp in the side, until reaching next corner Ch 2 Sp.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Sl St into DCStndSt.

Round 2 – filet

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 2, DC. Ch 1 and then DC in next DC. +Ch 1, Sk a DC, and then DC in next DC.+ Repeat +Stitches+ until reaching next corner Ch 2 Sp, then Ch 1. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: DC, Ch 2, DC. Ch 1 and then DC in next DC. +Ch 1, Sk a DC, and then DC in next DC.+ Repeat +Stitches+ until reaching next corner Ch 2 Sp, then Ch 1.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. Sl St into DCStndSt.

Round 3 – solid

Round 4 – filet

Round 5 – SpnSt

Note: If preferred, Crab Stitch or SC can be substituted for SpnSt.

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. *Work 4 SpnSt over the Ch 2 Sp corner. SpnSt in/over each stitch/Ch Sp in the side, until reaching next corner Ch 2 Sp.* Repeat *Stitches* three times. Sl St into first SpnSt.

Triangle Filet/ Picot Shell

Round 1 – Solid

Round 2 – filet

Sl St to corner Ch 2 Sp. Over first Ch 2 Sp corner: DCStndSt, Ch 3, DC. +Sk 3 DCs, and then DC in next DC. Ch 3 and then DC in the same DC (as last DC was made)+ Repeat +Stitches+ along the side until reaching the last 3 DCs before the next corner Ch 2 Sp. Sk last 3 DCs. *Over next Ch 2 Sp corner: DC, Ch 3, DC, Ch 3, DC. +Sk 3 DCs, and then DC in next DC. Ch 3 and then DC in the same DC (as last DC was made)+ Repeat +Stitches+ along the side until reaching the last 3 DCs before the next corner Ch 2 Sp. Sk last 3 DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. DC over the first Ch 2 Sp corner (such that this DC is worked immediately before the DCStndSt). Ch 3 and then Sl St into DCStndSt.

Round 3 – Picot Shell

Note: Refer to Special Stitch Instructions for Picot Shell instructions.

In DCStndSt work a Picot Shell. In next Ch 3 Sp work: SC, Picot Shell. +SC over the tip of the next filet triangle. Picot Shell in the next Ch 3 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ along the side until reaching the next DC – Ch 3 – DC – Ch 3 – DC corner sequence. SC over the tip of the filet triangle immediately before the corner sequence. *In next Ch 3 Sp work: Picot Shell, SC. Picot Shell in next DC. In next Ch 3 Sp work: SC, Picot Shell. +SC over the tip of the next filet triangle. Picot Shell in the next Ch 3 Sp.+ Repeat +Stitches+ along the side until reaching the next DC – Ch 3 – DC – Ch 3 – DC corner sequence. SC over the tip of the filet triangle immediately before the corner sequence.* Repeat *Stitches* twice. In next Ch 3 Sp work: Picot, SC. Sl St into DCStndSt (of first Picot Shell).

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	16.09.2020	Draft version for testing
0.2	19.09.2020	Corrections from testing. Add Appendix for stitch count explanation
0.3	27.10.2020	Tested version.

A Little Background Regarding This Design

This blanket is dedicated to our gorgeous, clever, and humorous eldest son Liam, who turned 10 this year – how time flies!

I worked the design swatch over two years ago, so it was about time that I penned this pattern. I hope you enjoy making your First Born Love Blanket.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the following testers for your efforts to test this blanket design – your help is most appreciated:

Alex Douki (DoukiAlex on IG)
Tania (ShewGirl1 on FB and IG)
Deborah Currier-Hornyak
Mimi Worthington (mac4mimi on IG)
Laurie VanOstrand