Sage green, thick and squishy, with long stitches that cross over each other so the fabric looks woven, like a little basket. This video from the Knitting Works channel went up a year ago and has passed 1 million views.
It is the kind of blanket that feels sturdy in your hands. Warm enough for a winter baby, soft enough to cuddle.
It is number 7 on our list of the 20 most-watched crochet baby blanket tutorials of the year, so if you like this one, there are 19 more waiting for you there.
Watch the Free Video Tutorial
The full tutorial is free on YouTube. Pause, rewind and replay as many times as you need. The maker lists the materials in the video description.
Tutorial by Knitting Works on YouTube — watch the original video here. All credit and pattern rights belong to the original creator.
What Makes This Blanket So Special?
The texture is the star. Plain rows sit between the rows of crossed stitches, so the pattern stands out clearly, and the back of the blanket is neat too.
It is a dense, solid fabric with no big holes. That makes it cozy, warm and practical for everyday use.
The video is great for learning. The row number shows in the corner of the screen the whole time, so if you pause and come back later, you know exactly where you are.
What You’ll Need
- Soft yarn in a calm color. Sage green is so pretty for a baby, and it works for a boy or a girl. Look for a sage green baby yarn.
- A crochet hook that matches your yarn. An ergonomic hook set helps on a dense blanket.
- Stitch markers, a tapestry needle and scissors.
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Tips Before You Start
- Go up a hook size. Dense stitches can make a stiff blanket. A slightly bigger hook keeps it soft and drapey.
- Keep the long stitches relaxed. If the crossed stitches are pulled tight, the fabric puckers. Let them lie flat.
- Plan for more yarn. Thick textures use more yarn than plain rows. Buy one extra skein from the same dye lot.
- Pick the size first. A stroller blanket is about 30 x 35 inches. Our baby blanket sizes guide has the rest.
Love a woven look? See our basket weave stitch photo tutorial and the diagonal basket weave blanket.
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