Lacy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

What is Crochet Lace?

Crochet lace patterns are simply crochet stitch patterns that use chains and taller crochet stitches, such as double crochet and treble crochet, to create an open and airy design.

Before I learned to crochet, I thought that crochet lace was only for crochet thread and crochet doilies. Boy was I wrong!

Now you’ll find there are many ways to crochet modern lace patterns to make just about anything, using almost any weight yarn!

You’ll find crochet patterns for lacy crochet home decor (such as the Lilac & Lace Blanket in this post), and patterns for easy lacy crochet shawls, lace crochet cardigans, and more.

Is it Hard to Crochet Lace?

There is a common misconception that crochet lace is only for intermediate or advanced crocheters. However, crochet lace patterns are very easy to make!

The truth is, if you know basic crochet stitches, such as chains and double crochet, you can crochet lace!

I hope this free easy lacy crochet baby blanket pattern shows you just how easy crochet lace can be to make!

Lilac & Lace Crochet Blanket

Although it may look intricate, this is an easy lacy baby blanket crochet pattern that uses only two basic crochet stitches – chains and double crochet stitches.

The crochet lace pattern is a very simple two row repeat. It’s the perfect easy lace crochet pattern for binge watching your favorite tv show.

After crocheting your blanket to the length you prefer, you’ll work a single crochet around the perimeter and then add a border using moss stitch crochet (also known as linen stitch crochet).

This is the same easy crochet lace pattern that I used for my Summer Splendor Cardigan.

Why make a Crochet Lace Blanket?

A crochet lace blanket makes the perfect all-season, lightweight crochet blanket pattern.

On cool nights during the summer, a lacy crochet throw will take the chill off, yet it’s breathable enough to keep you from getting too warm.

During the winter, when curled up in front of a fireplace, a crochet lace lapghan will help you feel all snuggly warm, yet keep you from overheating.

The Lilac & Lace Blanket is the perfect lightweight crochet blanket pattern.

If you prefer a crochet blanket without holes or gaps, I have several other free crochet blanket patterns to choose from.

Yarn

I chose to use the Basic Stitch Anti-Microbial Yarn from Lion Brand Yarns for this lace crochet baby blanket. This yarn is a Craft Yarn Council worsted weight / #4, polyester/amicor blend yarn.

I chose this yarn because Amicor provides long-lasting protection against odor, allergens, and bacteria. And it’s certified safe for babies, which makes it a great choice for a crochet baby blanket for my new niece.

Since crocheting this baby blanket, this yarn has been discontinued, but you can still find the Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn in 36 colors!

Yarn Substitutes

Because gauge isn’t crucial for this easy crochet baby blanket, you can easily substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn.

You can also choose to substitute another weight yarn, such as DK weight or lighter. Simply use the stitch multiple given below to crochet a different size blanket. Refer to my blanket size chart for common blanket sizes.

Remember that if you choose a different weight yarn or choose to make a custom size blanket, your yardage will differ than what is listed in the size chart below.

Blanket Size & Yardage Chart

Size	Measurements	Yardage	# of Balls
Baby Blanket	34.25″ W x 40″ L	930 yards	5
Lapghan	49.25″ W x 50″ L	1,488 yards	8
Small Throw	53.5″ W x 58″ L	1,860 yards	10

How to Make a Custom Size Blanket

If you’d like to crochet a custom size blanket, the stitch multiple for this easy lace crochet stitch pattern is: Chain Multiples of 6 + 7 + 2 (turning chain)

To make a custom size crochet blanket using any weight yarn and any size crochet hook, I suggest first making a small swatch using the crochet lace swatch instructions given below.

Adjust your hook size until you’ll happy with the drape of the crochet fabric.

Once you’re happy with the drape of the fabric, crochet a foundation chain, in multiples of 6, almost as wide as you’d like your blanket to be (use my standard blanket size chart to help determine this width).

Then add 7 + 2 more chains. You’re now ready to work Row 1.

When crocheting your foundation chain, keep in mind that your moss stitch crochet border will add at least another 2″ to the width of your blanket.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• sp: space
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• Alt-dc: alternate double crochet
• SM: stitch marker
• Rep: repeat
• Rnd: round
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• With 5.50mm hook in openwork stitch pattern: 31 sts = 11″ (measured at bottom of foundation chain); row height isn’t crucial.
• See crochet lace swatch instructions below.

Sizes

• Baby Blanket, Lapghan, Small Throw

Special Stitches

• Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count, unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Antimicrobial was used for the sample. (3.5oz / 100 g / 186 yards / 170 meters / 65% Recycled Polyester / 35% Amicor).
• Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be substituted, such as Lion Brand Yarns Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn.
• Yardage
  • Lilac: #204 – 147W (see yardage on page 2).
• Changes for Sizes Written as Follows: Baby (Lapghan, Small Throw)
• This easy crochet baby blanket is worked back and forth in rows from the bottom up. A simple crochet moss stitch / crochet linen stitch border is then added.
• To make a custom size lace blanket, use the instructions given above in the section titled ‘How to Make a Custom Size Blanket’.

Lacy Baby Blanket – Written Pattern

Crochet Lace Swatch Instructions

I’ve included swatch instructions if you’d like to make a gauge swatch before beginning your crochet lace blanket, or if you’d like to make a custom size blanket.

Set-Up: With a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 33.

Row 1: Switch to a 5.50mm crochet hook, working into the back hump of the ch, dc in the 3rd ch from your hook, skip each of the next 2 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs, [ 3 dc in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs ] work from [ to ] across to the last ch, dc in the last ch. Turn. (24 dc + 5 ch-3’s)

Row 2: Alt-dc in the first st, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, [ (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp ] work from [ to ] across to the last ch, dc in the last ch. Turn. (25 dc + 4 ch-3’s)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group, [ 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group ] work from [ to ] across to the last ch, dc in the last ch. Turn. (24 dc + 5 ch-3’s)

Swatch width should be 11″ W. Row height isn’t crucial for this project.

Blanket Instructions

Set-Up: With a 6.50mm crochet hook, ch 93 (135, 147).

Row 1: Switch to a 5.50mm crochet hook, working into the back hump of the ch, dc in the 3rd ch from your hook, skip each of the next 2 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs, [ 3 dc in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next ch, skip each of the next 2 chs ] work from [ to ] across to the last ch, dc in the last ch. Turn. (74 dc + 15 ch-3’s) (109 dc + 22 ch-3’s) (119 dc + 24 ch-3’s)

Row 1 should be approximately 32.25″ (47.25″, 51.5″) W.

Row 2: Alt-dc in the first st, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, [ (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp ] work from [ to ] across to the last ch, dc in the last ch. Turn. (75 dc + 14 ch-3’s) (110 dc + 21 ch-3’s) (120 dc + 23 ch-3’s)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group, [ 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group ] work from [ to ] across to the last ch, dc in the last ch. Turn. (74 dc + 15 ch-3’s) (109 dc + 22 ch-3’s) (119 dc + 24 ch-3’s)

Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending with a Row 3, until your blanket measures approximately 38″ (48″, 56″) L.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Prepare Edges for Border.

Prepare Edges for Border

After working your last Row 3, turn to begin to prepare the edges for the border.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the first st to create corner #1, work 1 sc into each dc and 2 sc into each ch-3 sp across to the last st of the row, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the last st to create corner #2, rotate to work along the next edge, work 2 sc into the side of each Alt-dc & dc to the next corner, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next corner to create corner #3, rotate to work along the bottom of the foundation chain, sc in each st across to the last st, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in the last st to create corner #4, rotate to work along the last edge, work 2 sc into the side of each Alt-dc & dc to the next corner to first st of the round. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Stitch count isn’t crucial.

Place a SM in the ch-2 sp’s to mark each corner.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Linen Stitch Border.

Moss Stitch Crochet Border

Also known as linen stitch crochet border.

Tip: As you’re crocheting around the perimeter of your blanket, if your edges are becoming wavy, go down a hook size or two. If your edges begin to cinch inward, go up a hook size or two. This will help to ensure that the edges of your blanket lay flat.

Tip: As you’re crocheting around the perimeter of your blanket, if your edges are becoming wavy, go down a hook size or two. If your edges begin to cinch inward, go up a hook size or two. This will help to ensure that the edges of your blanket lay flat.

Rnd 1: Sl st into the BLO of the first st (to move over to the ch-2 sp), [ (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Do not join. After completing the round, place a SM in the ch-2 at each corner, if needed.

Use a SM or scrap piece of yarn to mark the end of the round and move it up as you complete each round.

Rnd 2: [ (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Do not join.

Rnds 3 – 4: Rep Rnd 2. At the end of Rnd 4, join with a sl st to the first ch-2 sp.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Open up your crochet lace blanket by Blocking it, if desired.

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