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Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

This baby summer blanket is a thoughtfully designed filet crochet pattern with more open squares than filled ones, creating a light and breathable texture. The blanket is crocheted in one piece using a chainless foundation so you end with a neat edge and only need to weave in ends. The pattern includes instructions for three sizes and a swatch to check gauge before you begin.

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Includes detailed row-by-row instructions, a diagram, and an explanation of the Pretty Turning (PT) technique for straight edges. Blocking guidance is included to finish your blanket beautifully.

Why You'll Love This Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

I love how this pattern combines a classical filet look with modern construction (chainless foundation and PT) — it makes the blanket look refined while remaining simple to repeat. I also enjoy that the pattern scales for three sizes, so you can make a small gift or a generous throw.

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Switch Things Up

I like to swap the neutral color for a soft pastel to make a more playful baby blanket.

I sometimes make the blanket slightly narrower by reducing the number of repeat motifs, keeping the pattern repeats intact.

I recommend practicing the PT technique on a small swatch to feel more confident before starting the full blanket.

I enjoy using slightly smaller hooks for a denser fabric, but always check gauge after changing hook sizes.

I sometimes add a thin border of single crochet or slip stitch after blocking for a subtle finishing touch.

I suggest alternating yarn brands only after knitting a swatch to confirm gauge and drape remain consistent.

I often mark the beginning and end of the repeated motif with removable stitch markers for wider blankets.

I find that blocking with mats and many pins gives the neatest edges, so I take time to pin carefully.

I prefer to weave in ends as I go along the border rows to avoid long tail management at the end.

I love gifting this blanket because its texture and weight make it usable across seasons.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the swatch and gauge check causes sizing surprises; always crochet the recommended swatch and measure 10x10 cm first. ✗ Not learning the Pretty Turning (PT) results in uneven edges; practice the PT steps before starting full blanket rows. ✗ Working the chainless foundation incorrectly will change stitch count; follow the instructions for the first 3 chains counting as the first stitch. ✗ Ignoring blocking makes edges look wavy and uneven; wash and pin the blanket out on blocking mats and let it dry completely for sharp edges. ✗ Miscounting pattern repeats across the row creates mismatched motifs; mark repeat boundaries with stitch markers and recount after each completed pattern repeat.

Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

A light, airy summer blanket crocheted in a delicate filet-style mesh for a soft, breathable finish. This pattern is worked in one piece using a chainless foundation and a repeatable row pattern, making it ideal for a baby blanket or a cozy lap throw. Clear diagrams and step-by-step row instructions help you achieve neat straight edges and a professional-looking finish.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Summer Blanket Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 1 (70 x 100 cm) = 8 balls
  • 02
    Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 2 (100 x 100 cm) = 11 balls
  • 03
    Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 3 (110 x 110 cm) = 14 balls
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    Or Drops Baby Merino, same amount of yarn (use indicated amounts above)
  • 05
    'Handmade' label for the edge in size M

— Tools Required

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    3.5 mm crochet hook
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Yarn needle
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    Blocking mats and blocking needles (pins)
  • 06
    Measuring tape

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— About the pattern :

Info :

The blanket here is a blanket crocheted in filet crochet. It's designed a little reverse of what one typically does with filet crochet, where there are more holes than there are fillings. It's crocheted in one piece, so you don't need to make an edge, when it's finished - weave in ends.

Info :

It is the perfect blanket for a warm baby or for the balmy summer days.

— Materials :

Yarn :

Infinity Hearts Baby Merino in color no. 06 Nature: Blanket 1, size 70 x 100 cm = 8 balls; Blanket 2, size 100 x 100 cm = 11 balls; Blanket 3, size 110 x 110 cm = 14 balls.

Alternative :

Or Drops Baby Merino, same amount of yarn.

Label :

'Handmade'-label for the edge in size M.

— Tools :

Tools :

3.5 mm crochet hook; Scissors; Stitch Markers; Yarn needle; Blocking mats and needles.

— Skill, Size & Gauge :

Info :

Skill level: Medium. Size Blanket 1: 70 x 100 cm. Size Blanket 2: 100 x 100 cm. Size Blanket 3: 110 x 110 cm. Gauge 10 x 10 cm = 25 stitches x 11 rows (all measurements are before blocking).

— Before getting started :

Filet Crochet and Filet Chain (fch) :

This type of crochet is called "Filet Crochet". The holes comes because you make a chain and skip 1 stitch. In the pattern, it will be written as a filet chain (fch), which means that when you make a chain, you also skip a stitch. When you have to crochet on top of a chain, you just crochet around it. FYI: "fch" is just a term I came up with, because it gives a much more manageable pattern. So not a term you can Google your way to :-)

Chainless foundation with double crochet :

Since the blanket is designed with a bottom in only double crochet, you start with a chainless foundation. That makes the edge so pretty, and when you're done, it's not possible to tell what is top, and what is bottom.

— Pretty Turning: PT :

Info :

There is a specific technique that gives you completely straight edges when you turn. This technique is called "Foundation Turning Chain" or "Alternative Turning Chain" - I have chosen to call it "Pretty Turning: PT". You make 2 single crochet on top of each other, and you therefore do not turn with the regular turning chain. This counts as the first double crochet in the row.

Step 1 :

Turn without making a turning chain. Pull the loop a little loose, so you have a bit to work with.

Step 2 :

Make a single crochet in the first stitch.

Step 3 :

At the back of the stitch, insert the hook into the loop there is. Yarn over and pull through.

Step 4 :

Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Now you have 2 stitches on top of each other = 2 pt.

— Diagram :

Info :

Diagram shows the structure and repeat of the filet motif. The visual diagram repeats the motif 3 times to help understand the placement of fch and dc rows and the turning direction for each row. Symbols used: PT = Pretty Turning, Chainless foundation, (filet) chain = (F)CH, Double crochet = DC.

— Pattern for crochet swatch :

START :

Chain 43 + 1 tch (start in 2. stitch from hook).

R 1 :

2 pt, 2 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 2 times, turn.

R 2 :

2 pt, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 2 times, turn.

R 3 :

2 pt, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 2 times, turn.

R 4 :

2 pt, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 2 times, turn.

R 5 :

2 pt, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times) 2 times, turn.

R 6 :

2 pt, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 2 times, turn.

Info :

Now you have crocheted all the different rows, there is. From here on it's just repetitions: R 7 like R 5, R 8 like R 4, R 9 like R 3, R 10 like R 2, R 11 like R 1.

Info :

Now you have crocheted the pattern in 11 rows, and is ready to measure out the 10 x 10 cm. Count how many rows and stitches you have on the 10 cm. It should be 25 stitches x 11 rows. Do you have too many stitches pr. 10 cm, go up in hook size (too few = go down). Do you have too many or too few rows, you can adjust "The Golden Loop".

— Pattern for blanket 1: 70 x 100 cm :

R 1 :

Use the technique Chainless Foundation and make 173 stitches (the first 3 ch counts as the first stitch, so when they are done, you crochet 172 double crochets after).

R 2-3 :

2 pt, 172 double crochet, turn.

R 4 :

2 pt, 4 dc, 3 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 5 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 6 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 7 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 8 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 9 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 8 times, 5 dc, turn.

Info :

Now you have crocheted all the different rows, there is. From here on it's just repetitions: Row 10 like row 8, row 11 like row 7, row 12 like row 6, row 13 like row 5, row 14 like row 4.

Info :

Now you crochet row 5,6,7,8,9, and again 8,7,6,5,4 and so on, till you reach 101 rows of the pattern. Finish with 3 rows in dc, so your top will be like your bottom.

— Pattern for blanket 2: 100 x 100 cm :

R 1 :

Use the technique Chainless Foundation and make 233 stitches (the first 3 ch counts as the first stitch, so when they are done, you crochet 232 double crochets after).

R 2-3 :

2 pt, 232 double crochet, turn.

R 4 :

2 pt, 4 dc, 3 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 5 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 6 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 7 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 8 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 9 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 11 times, 5 dc, turn.

Info :

Now you have crocheted all the different rows, there is. From here on it's just repetitions: Row 10 like row 8, row 11 like row 7, row 12 like row 6, row 13 like row 5, row 14 like row 4.

Info :

Now you crochet row 5,6,7,8,9, and again 8,7,6,5,4 and so on, till you reach 101 rows of the pattern. Finish with 3 rows in dc, so your top will be like your bottom.

— Pattern for blanket 3: 110 x 110 cm :

R 1 :

Use the technique Chainless Foundation and make 273 stitches (the first 3 ch counts as the first stitch, so when they are done, you crochet 272 double crochets after).

R 2-3 :

2 pt, 272 double crochet, turn.

R 4 :

2 pt, 4 dc, 3 dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 9 times, 2 dc) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 5 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 7 times, 2 dc, 1 fch, 1 dc) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 6 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (1 fch, 3 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 7 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 2 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 8 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 3 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 1 time, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

R 9 :

2 pt, 4 dc, dc, fch, dc (*1 fch, 1 dc* 4 times, 2 dc, *1 fch, 1 dc* 5 times) 13 times, 5 dc, turn.

Info :

Now you have crocheted all the different rows, there is. From here on it's just repetitions: Row 10 like row 8, row 11 like row 7, row 12 like row 6, row 13 like row 5, row 14 like row 4.

Info :

Now you crochet row 5,6,7,8,9, and again 8,7,6,5,4 and so on, till you reach 121 rows of the pattern. Finish with 3 rows in dc, so your top will be like your bottom.

— Blocking :

Info :

It’s a really good idea to block this blanket before using it. Blocking makes it more even and the edges becomes completely straight. You wash it as indicated on the yarn’s label, and stretch it out with needles on either blocking mats, a carpet with towels on or whatever you have. Tighten it well. It will shrink a bit again, when it’s taken off the board again. Here you leave it until it is dry, and it will just look nice sharp :-)

Where to find blocking tools :

Here you can find blocking mats and needles: Blocking mats; Needles.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all loose ends securely and hide yarn tails inside the edge rows with a yarn needle.
  • Block the finished blanket according to yarn care instructions: pin to blocking mats and stretch to measurements, leaving to dry completely.
  • Sew or attach the 'Handmade' label to one corner or along the edge in size M if desired.
  • Check all edges for evenness after blocking and, if needed, add a final round of double crochet or slip stitch to even any small irregularities.
  • Fold and lightly steam if you want a softer drape after blocking, but follow the yarn manufacturer's care instructions.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do a gauge swatch (10 x 10 cm should be 25 stitches x 11 rows) before starting to ensure correct final size.
  • 💡Use the Chainless Foundation technique exactly as written: the first 3 chains count as the first stitch.
  • 💡Practice the Pretty Turning (PT) technique on a small swatch to obtain straight edges before working the full blanket.
  • 💡Block the blanket after finishing; blocking evens out stitches and straightens the edges significantly.
  • 💡Count repeats and use stitch markers to maintain pattern alignment across wide rows.

This airy fileted baby blanket combines a soft merino yarn and elegant openwork to create a timeless summer piece. Choose a neutral or soft color to make it a cherished baby gift or a delicate lap throw. 🧶🌿 A beautiful, lightweight blanket you’ll reach for again and again.

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FAQs

What size will the finished blanket be for each pattern?

Three sizes are provided: Blanket 1 = 70 x 100 cm, Blanket 2 = 100 x 100 cm, Blanket 3 =110 x 110 cm (all measurements before blocking).

What gauge should I achieve for the swatch?

The swatch gauge is 10 x 10 cm = 25 stitches x 11 rows. Always check gauge and adjust hook size if needed.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, you can, but the blanket size will change. If you change yarn weight, make a new swatch and recalculate the required foundation stitch count for each blanket size.

Do I have to block the blanket?

Blocking is highly recommended for this pattern. It evens the fabric and straightens edges, giving the blanket a finished, professional look.