Free Crochet Pattern | The September Blanket
Written by: Kristen M.
Published: 04/20/2024
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Hello again!
Thanks for coming back to check out my newest FREE crochet pattern. It’s an easy beginner level blanket pattern that was actually released back in September of 2022 when I wanted to create a blanket to make for a friend of mine having a sweet new baby girl.
The September Blanket is a great pattern with amazing drape, making it perfect for laying over a crib or or cuddling with your new little bundle of joy.
It’s a simple and classic style baby blanket and filled to the brim with plenty of color combo opportunities.
While it’s super easy to make, you’ll find yourself quickly getting sucked into the relaxing rhythm of each stitch you create.
Let’s talk about yarn! My favorite!
This pattern was designed with Lion Brand’s Color Theory yarn collection. For my blanket, I used Himalayan Salt, Tourmaline, and Moonbeam. Let me tell you…out of any yarn I think I’ve ever used for a pattern, Color Theory yarn has the dreamiest drape and flow. It is a worsted weight yarn on the lighter side, however, so be sure to check your gauge and adjust as needed if you use another type of thicker worsted weight yarn.
This super easy blanket uses a combination of the herringbone half double crochet stitch and the single crochet stitch. Together, these stitches work up a beautiful texture when alternated for each row.
The September Blanket - Easy Crochet Pattern
About the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch
You will QUICKLY learn that the herringbone half double crochet stitch is my all-time favorite stitch. It’s not as well known as I would like it to be, so I’ve found many ways to incorporate it into my patterns! It’s such an easy and simple crochet stitch, and is a beautiful take on the half double crochet - with one minor tweak. For a full written and video tutorial on the herringbone half double crochet stitch, read the post HERE!
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What sizes can I make the September Blanket in?
This pattern includes instructions to make your blanket in a baby blanket or throw blanket size! So go ahead and have fun working up your own personal easy crocheted blanket.
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The September Blanket - Easy Crochet Pattern
Materials
Yarn: Worsted weight (4) yarn - I used Lion Brand Color Theory 100% acrylic in Himalayan Salt (Color A - 4 skeins for
baby size, 8 skeins for throw size), Tourmaline (Color B - 1 skein for baby size, 2 skeins for throw size), and Moonbeam
(Color C - 1 skeins for baby size, 2 skeins for throw size).
Baby Size: Approx 400g (14oz) (984yds) in Color A, and
100g (4.5oz)(246 yds) in colors B and C.
Throw Size: Approx 800g (28oz) (1,968 yds) in Color A, and 200g (7 oz)
(492 yds) in Colors B and C.
Gauge
15sts in main pattern (alternating hhdc row & sc in FLO row) x 13 rows = 4” (10 cm) unblocked
Details
Difficulty level: Easy
This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.
Finished measurements: 37” (60”) long by 36” (52”) wide
Abbreviations
beg = beginning
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
flo = front loop only
hhdc = herringbone half double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
st(s) = stitch(es)
Pattern
Begin with color A
Note: stitch and row counts for throw size will be in parenthesis.
Ch 141 (189)
Row 1: hhdc in 2nd ch from hook, hhdc across, ch 1, turn. You will
have 140 (188) sts.
Row 2: sc in first st, flo sc across to last st, sc in both loops of
last st, ch 1, turn. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Row 3: hhdc across, ch 1, turn. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Row 4: sc in first st, flo sc across to last st, sc in both loops of
last st, ch 1, turn. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 5 - 14: rep rows 3 & 4. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 15 - 18: change to color B, and rep rows 3 & 4. You will
have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 19 - 22: change to color C, and repeat rows 3 & 4. You will
have 140 (188) sts.
Change to color A
Row 23: hhdc across, ch 1, turn. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Row 24: sc in first st, flo sc across to last st, sc in both loops of
last st, ch 1, turn. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 25 - 36: rep rows 23 & 24. You will have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 37 - 40: change to color B, and rep rows 23 & 24. You
will have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 41 - 44: change to color C, and rep rows 23 & 24. You
will have 140 (188) sts.
Rows 45 - 88 (176): rep rows 23-44.
Rows 89 (176) - 102 (189): change to color A, rep rows 23 &
24. You will have 140 (188) sts.
If adding the border, do NOT turn at the end of the last row, and
do NOT finish off.
Border
Rnd 1: continuing with color A, 3 sc in end of last row worked, [sc across to next corner placing one st in the end of each row down to the last row, 3 sc in end of last row, sc in each st across to last stitch], 3 sc in last stitch, rep from [ to ] once, sc in last st, sl st to beg sc. You should have 488 (760) sts around.
Rnd 2: sk first sc (3 dc in next sc, sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc) around, sc in last sc, sl st in same st as sc. You will have
488 (760) sts around.
Note: You’ll want to make sure your stitch count of 488 (760) sts is correct (or is a number that can be divided by 4), in order to be sure a 3 dc cluster will be worked in each corner.
Finish off and weave in ends!
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