This Crochet Rainbow Stripe Blanket is a new and fun way to use the classic moss stitch. Whether you use this blanket as a Rainbow Baby blanket or you just want a bit of color; the Rainbow Stripe Blanket is sure to fit your needs. The easy stitch and simple construction means that this blanket can be made by beginners and experts alike. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.
Yarn + Crayola Colors
Did you know that Lion Brand Yarn teamed up with Crayola to make some fun and bright new yarns?! The yarn that I used for this Rainbow Stripe Blanket is the Crayola Cake Yarn by Lionbrand. It highlights some classic crayola colors while incorporating an ombre effect, and being the sucker for bright colored yarn that I am - I HAD to try one of each color.
A Rainbow Blanket for Baby
One I saw the Crayola Cake Yarn in person, I knew I had to incorporate all the beautiful colors into one blanket! I paired it with the moss stitch to simply show off the bright colors and beautiful ombre. The two panels are reversed when they are seamed together to make an interesting color contrast within the blanket. This blanket is a perfect size for an oversized rainbow baby blanket, or you can easily adjust it to be larger or smaller as needed.
Make a Rainbow Blanket with Yarn from Your Stash
If you can’t get your hands on the Crayola Cake Yarn - have no fear! This blanket can easily be made with yarn you already have in your stash. It is made with worsted weight acrylic, and it would look awesome in different color schemes, too! So go shopping or raid your stash to make your next crochet blanket.
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Rainbow Stripe Baby Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern
Supplies:
- Lion Brand Crayola Cake Yarn in colors: Aquamarine, Dandelion, Inchworm, Mango Tango, Maximum Red, and Royal Purple (approx. 140 yds of each color or one skein each)
- Lion Brand Basic Stitch ‘Snow’ (approx. 1000 yds)
- 5.5mm crochet hook - I love Clover Amour
- Scissors - I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (written in U.S. terms):
- ch: chain
- SC: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sk: skip
- st: stitch
Gauge
14 sts x 14 rows = 4” square in SC
Finished Size:
- Width = 53”
- Length = 42”
Pattern Notes
- Chain stitches at the beginning of rows do not count as a stitch
- Aquamarine = Blue; Dandelion = Yellow, Inchworm = Green, Mango Tango = Orange, Maximum Red = Red, Royal Purple = Purple
- Most of this pattern is repeating Rows 3 and 4. After the description of those Rows, I will only indicate color changes.
- The pictured blanket has 2 rounds of SC border
- I carried my yarn as much as possible throughout the project to minimize the number of ends to weave in.
Instructions
Rectangular Panel (make 2)
Starting with white, ch 98
Row 1: SC in the second ch from the hook and SC across (97). Turn.
Row 2: ch 1, *SC, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * across, SC in the last st. Turn.
Row 3 (Red): ch 1, SC in first 2 sts, *ch 1, sk 1, SC, repeat from * across, SC in the last st. Turn.
Row 4: ch 1, *SC, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * across, SC in the last st. Turn.
Row 5/6: White
Row 7/8: Red
Row 9/10: White
Row 11/12: Red
Row 13/14: White
Row 15/16: Red
Row 17/18: White
Row 19/20: Red
Row 21/22: White
Row 23/24: Orange
Row 25/26: White
Row 27/28: Red
Row 29/30: White
Row 31/32: Orange
Row 33/34: White
Row 35/36: Orange
Row 37/38: White
Row 39/40: Orange
Row 41/42: White
Row 43/44: Orange
Row 45/46: White
Row 47/48: Yellow
Row 49/50: White
Row 51/52: Orange
Row 53/54: White
Row 55/56: Yellow
Row 57/58: White
Row 59/60: Yellow
Row 61/62: White
Row 63/64: Yellow
Row 65/66: White
Row 67/68: Yellow
Row 69/70: White
Row 71/72: Green
Row 73/74: White
Row 75/76: Yellow
Row 77/78: White
Row 79/80: Green
Row 81/82: White
Row 83/84: Green
Row 85/86: White
Row 87/88: Green
Row 89/90: White
Row 91/92: Green
Row 93/94: White
Row 95/96: Blue
Row 97/98: White
Row 99/100: Green
Row 101/102: White
Row 103/104: Blue
Row 105/106: White
Row 107/108: Blue
Row 109/110: White
Row 111/112: Blue
Row 113/114: White
Row 115/116: Blue
Row 117/118: White
Row 119/120: Purple
Row 121/122: White
Row 123/124: Blue
Row 125/126: White
Row 119/120: Purple
Row 121/122: White
Row 119/120: Purple
Row 121/122: White
Row 119/120: Purple
Row 121/122: White
Row 119/120: Purple
Row 121/122: White
Row 119/120: Purple
Row 121: White
Row 122: ch 1, SC across. Tie off yarn.
Connecting the Panels
Lay out both panels so that the red stripes on the first line up with the purple stripes on the second. Taking a long length of white yarn, hand sew the two panels together. If it helps, you can use safety pins or stitch markers to hold the panels together while you are sewing.
Adding the Border
Attach white yarn to one corner of the blanket. SC evenly around the edge, chaining 2 at each corner. Join with a sl st when you reach the beginning of your round. Ch 1 and SC one more round of border; working a (SC, ch 2, SC) into each ch 2 corner from the previous round. Join with a sl st at the beginning of the round. Tie off yarn and weave in all ends.
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