So Soft One Skein Security Blanket

Many children enjoy having security blankets to keep close to them at all times. This So Soft One Skein Security Blanket is probably the most comfortable and easy crochet baby blanket you could make for your little one. Because it only uses one skein of lightweight yarn, it's quick to work up. It's a thoughtful gift to give to newborns and you know they'll treasure it, even when they get old enough to leave it home. Even adults will wish they had a security blanket like this to carry around!

NotesNote:
Blanket is worked back and forth in rows
then edging is worked around the entire
outer edge.

Easy

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge3 pattern repeats = 2½” [6.5 cm] in Sedge Stitch pattern. Note: Each pattern repeat consists of (sc, 2 dc) or a beginning ch-2 and the first 2 dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeApprox 15" x 16" [38 x 40.5 cm], not including edging

Materials List

RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ light: 1 ball 3001 Frosting
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
Yarn needle

Instructions:

Ch 57.

Sedge Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (first pattern repeat made), *skip next 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in last ch—18 pattern repeats.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; repeat from * to last 2-dc group, skip last 2-dc group, sc in top of beginning ch-2. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 16” [40.5 cm] from beginning.
Do not fasten off.

Edging:
Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; repeat from * across, (sc, 2 dc) in top of beginning ch-2 (corner made), do not turn, work (sc, 2 dc) evenly spaced down side edge, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; working across opposite side of foundation ch, work (sc, 2 dc) in ch at base of each (sc, 2 dc) of Row 1, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; work (sc, dc) evenly spaced up other side edge (work same number of (sc, dc) groups as were worked across first side edge); join with slip st top of beginning ch-2.
Fasten off.

Finishing:
Weave in all ends.

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Laura

Feb 11, 2022

How many ounces of yarn to make this? I do not have Red Heart Baby Hugs, but I have a lot of 5 oz skeins of light/DK yarn I would like to use up. They are all different colors, so a pattern like this would be perfect.

teeberry1

Apr 05, 2022

It's a 4.5 ounce ball )

Tricia108

May 28, 2018

This is such a great pattern for a "security blanket". So many little ones like to carry around their baby blankets around as they get older. My friend's granddaughter uses the blanket I made for her as a blanket for her dolls. The texture of this blanket adds a plus for a one color blanket and it is not hard to do. Thanks for the pattern.

Morehouse17

Feb 28, 2018

This sedge stitch pattern does offer a lot of texture. Being able to create a baby blanket like this with only one skein of yarn is also a plus. Any baby would be happy to have this to add to the security blanket collection. It never hurts to keep some extras.

Delphine Bryant

Feb 09, 2018

Currently crocheting is my new best hobby to partake in. I love looking for projects that can be completed in a short time. I also enjoy learning new techniques. This project satisfies both. Thank you for the free project.

suegun 2744842

May 21, 2017

Hi lovely pattern thank you. Are these instructions American or English? Sorry can't really tell. Although think its American. I am making this now for a premature baby girl. So beautiful. Thanks Sue

KLC

May 23, 2017

Hi Suegun! You are correct, this pattern is written in American terms. -Krista, Editor

Lynn K

Apr 25, 2017

I just love crocheting baby afghans. The yarns are so soft and cuddly and they always look so beautiful when completed. They are also quite small so are relatively quick to make which is always nice to do in between larger, more complicated projects. This one is such a lovely pattern and looks really cozy and warm for our South African upcoming winter.