First Born Love Crochet Blanket

An on-trend, vintage, square blanket design, featuring lace triangle motifs.

This versatile blanket makes a perfect, special occasion gift for a baby shower, a housewarming, an engagement or wedding, or a birthday.

Size can easily be adjusted according to preference.

Although designed for using a single colour yarn or gradient yarn, multiple colours can also be used.

This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have 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. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

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Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Project Level: Easy.
• Yarn: Fingering/3ply/Cat. 1 or Sport/4-5ply/Cat. 2 or DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn. Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics and easy wash wools).
• Hook: Use yarn label as a guide. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size to achieve desired drape/softness.
• Blanket Size: Size to individual preference. Size will vary with number of repeats worked, weight of chosen yarn and hook size. Refer to example projects.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Square blanket constructed in the round on right side from centre outwards, using Ch, DC, SC, and Sl St stitches. The blanket design repeats over three rounds. Each round commences in a corner of the square. All stitch increases are made in the four corners of the blanket square.
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Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Actl = Actual.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Btwn = Between.
• Ch(s) = Chain(s).
• Cnr(s) = Corner(s).
• Col(s) = Colour(s).
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• Incl = Including.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Pct-Shell = Picot Shell. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

DCStndSt: Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3. Ch 1, SC in first st from prev rnd, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC).

Pct-Shell:

First Pct-Shell in rnd: (DCStndSt, DC) in first st/ch sp, Ch 3, Sl St into first ch of Ch 3 (Picot made), 2 DC in same st/ch sp (Pct-Shell made).

Subsequent Pct-Shells in rnd: 2 DC in first st/ch sp, Ch 3, Sl St into FLO of DC last made (Picot made), 2 DC in same st/ch sp (Pct-Shell made).

Spn St: Note: Can be substituted with Crab St/Reverse SC. Insert hook in st, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook (two loops on hook), spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Hints and Tips

• Col changes are not incorporated into the pattern instructions; however, cols can be changed as desired.
• When fastening off a col after a rnd, always leave sufficient tail length to securely sew in on WS.
• When commencing a new col for a rnd ignore pattern instructions to Sl St into next cnr sp and instead join new col directly into cnr sp to commence.
• The DC immediately following the cnr Ch 2 Sp (in the prev rnd) can become hidden after constructing the current rnd cnr 2 DC – Ch 2 – 2 DC st sequence. Expose the prev rnd DC (if needed) by gently pulling the cnr sts away from this st. It is critical to work into the first DC st following each cnr Ch 2 Sp, to achieve the correct st count in following rnds.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Work all sts in ( ) in the same st from the prev rnd.
• An explanation of the [ ] and * * rep instructions is provided in Appendix B. [ ] contain a short st sequence that is rep multiple times when constructing a single side of the blanket. * * contain longer st sequence that forms an entire side of the blanket. This is rep multiple times to make the remaining sides of the blanket.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ). This is provided for a single cnr and side only. Multiple by 4 for st count for entire rnd. Refer to Appendix C for a st count explanation.

• DCStndSt are included in the DC st count.
• Sl St to begin and complete each rnd are not included in the st count.
• Each rnd always begins and ends the same cnr Ch 2 Sp.
• A diagram for the first 12 rnds is provided in Appendix D of premium pattern PDF. The same construction applies to every subsequent three rnd rep.

Pattern Foundation Rnds

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1: DCStndSt, *Ch 2, 3 DC in circle*, rep sts btn * * another two times, Ch 2, 2 DC in circle, Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 3 DC)

Rnd 2: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next three sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next three sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 7 DC)

Rnd 3: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next seven sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next seven sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 11 DC)

First Rep

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

Rnd 4: Sl St to first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, DC in next st, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, DC in next st*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 2 lots of 3 DC (solid inverted triangle), and 1 lot of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rnd 5: Note: When the DC sts are constructed in the Ch 3 Sp, these should be made as close to the adjacent solid triangles as possible. The DC sts can be gently repositioned on the chain sts if required. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st,  2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, DC in next three sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st,  2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, DC in next three sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 2 lots of 7 DC (solid inverted triangle), 1 lot of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rnd 6: Note: When the DC sts are constructed in the Ch 2 Sp, these should be made as close to the adjacent solid triangles as possible. The DC sts can be gently repositioned on the chain sts if required. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, DC in next seven sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, DC in next seven sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 2 lots of 10 DC (solid inverted triangle), 1 Ch 1 Sp (lace triangle))

Second Rep

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

Rnd 7: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next DC, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next DC, SC in next DC, Ch 3, sk next three sts, DC in next st, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next DC, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next DC, SC in next DC, Ch 3, sk next three sts, DC in next st*, rep  sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 3 lots of 3 DC (solid inverted triangle), 2 lots of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rnd 8: Note: Rnd 5 note also applies. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, [DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp] two times, DC in next three sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, [DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp] two times, DC in next three sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 3 lots of 7 DC (solid inverted triangle), 2 lots of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rnd 9: Note: Rnd 6 note also applies. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, [DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp] two times, DC in next seven sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, [DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp] two times, DC in next seven sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 2 lots of 10 DC (first and last solid inverted triangle), 1 lot of 9 DC (middle solid inverted triangle), 2 lots of Ch 1 Sp (lace triangle))

Third Rep

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

Rnd 10: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts] two times, DC in next st, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts] two times, DC in next st, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 4 lots of 3 DC (solid inverted triangle), 3 lots of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rnd 11: Note: Rnd 5 note also applies. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, [DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp] three times, DC in next three sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, [DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp] three times, DC in next three sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 4 lots of 7 DC (solid inverted triangle), 3 lots of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rnd 12: Note: Rnd 6 note also applies. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, [DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp] three times, DC in next seven sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, [DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp] three times, DC in next seven sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt.(St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 2 lots of 10 DC (first and last solid inverted triangle), 2 lots of 9 DC (middle solid inverted triangle), 3 lots of Ch 1 Sp (lace triangle))

Additional Reps

Construct the generic rep rnds below until the blanket is the preferred size. Each rep will make one additional solid triangle and one additional lace triangle per side. Refer to the Rep Table for the n rep value and st count number (y for solid triangles and z for lace triangles). Fin at any Rep Row 3. If including a border refer to Optional Border instructions.

Rep Rnd 1: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts] n times, DC in next st, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, DC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, SC in next st, Ch 2, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 3, sk next three sts] n times, DC in next st, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 4 lots of 3 DC (solid inverted triangle), 3 lots of Ch 3 Sp – SC – Ch 2 Sp – SC – Ch 3 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rep Rnd 2: Note: Rnd 5 note also applies. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, [DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp] n times, DC in next three sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, [DC in next three sts, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next st, 2 DC in next Ch 3 Sp] n times, DC in next three sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 4 lots of 7 DC (solid inverted triangle), 3 lots of Ch 2 Sp – DC – Ch 2 Sp st sequence (lace triangle))

Rep Rnd 3: Note: Rnd 6 note also applies. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, [DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp] n times, DC in next seven sts, *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp cnr, [DC in next seven sts, DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next Ch 2 Sp] n times, DC in next seven sts*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt. (St Count per cnr | side: 1 Ch 2 Sp | 2 lots of 10 DC (first and last solid inverted triangle), 2 lots of 9 DC (middle solid inverted triangle), 3 lots of Ch 1 Sp (lace triangle))

Rep Table

Border Options

Any border can be added after the final rnd of any rep.

Two options are provided. A st count is intentionally not provided as the border can be added after any rep.

Simple Solid/Filet Border

Rnd 1: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in each st and Ch Sp in first side (to next cnr Ch 2 Sp), *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in each st and Ch Sp in the side (to next cnr Ch 2 Sp)*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt.

Rnd 2: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep along the side to next cnr Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, *(DC, Ch 2, DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep to next cnr Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1*,  rep sts btwn * * another two times, Sl St into DCStndSt.

Rnd 3: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, 2 DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in each st and Ch Sp in first side (to next cnr Ch 2 Sp), *(2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in each st and Ch Sp in the side (to next cnr Ch 2 Sp)*, rep sts btwn * * another two times, DC in first cnr Ch 2 Sp corner (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt.

Rnd 4: Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 2, DC) in first cnr Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep along the side to next cnr Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, *(DC, Ch 2, DC) in next cnr Ch 2 Sp, DC in next st, [Ch 1, sk next st, DC in next st] rep to next cnr Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1*,  rep sts btwn * * another two times, Sl St into DCStndSt.

Round 5 (optional): Note: If preferred, Crab St/Reverse SC or SC can be substituted for Spn St. Sl St into first cnr Ch 2 Sp, *4 SpnSt in cnr Ch 2 Sp, Spn St in each st and Ch Sp in the side (to next cnr Ch 2 Sp)*, rep sts btwn * * another three times, Sl St into first Spn St.

Triangle Filet/Picot Shell Border

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Finishing

Sew all ends securely into WS of blanket.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Pattern Dedication

This blanket is dedicated to our gorgeous, clever, and humorous eldest son Liam, who was born in 2010 – 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

Many thanks to the following testers:

• Alex Douki – @DoukiAlex on IG, Iordalex46 on Ravelry
• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Deborah Currier-Hornyak.
• Mimi Worthington – mac4mimi on IG
• Laurie VanOstrand – @lvanostrand on IG, mnlaurie on Ravelry.

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Grey Blanket

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (10 ply/Worsted weight/Cat. 4 yarn) – almost four 200g balls.
• Hook: 5.5mm/I.
• Rnds: 13 pattern reps (39 rnds) and border option 1 (5 rnds).
• Size: ~140cm/55in square (large throw blanket).

Appendix B: * * and [ ] Explanation.

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Appendix C: Stitch Count Explanation.

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Appendix D: Diagram – First 12 Rnds

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