How to crochet a plaid for a newborn baby

The baby, especially in the first months of life, must be provided with a warm and favorable environment. For this reason, many mothers from the very first days try to wrap up their child in warm blankets, diapers, blankets.

But it’s not at all necessary to cover the child with several blankets or diapers at once, you can simply crochet a blanket. It will be very warm and bright. If you have never done this occupation, but really want to learn, then you should definitely consider knitting patterns for children's things, including a blanket.

How to tie a simple blanket on a newborn crochet

If in the near future you plan to replenish, then you should think about a kit for a newborn to be discharged. In addition to the standard diapers, vest, bonnets, sliders, envelope, it is worth preparing a blanket. On the statement you can crochet a rather beautiful, elegant and very warm blanket.

For knitting will need the following materials:

  • 2 skeins of 100 grams of blue yarn with Marifefly Alize helpers;
  • 100 grams of white yarn;
  • hook - 3.5 cm.

Instructions for beginners:

  1. To begin with the chain is made, it should be made of air loops. Total required about 145 VP. This value is average, it all depends on the structure of the yarn;
  2. To accurately determine the number of loops, you can link a small sample of 12x12. With it, you can calculate the desired number of loops;
  3. We knit the first row. One column is done with a crochet from the hook to the third loop;
  4. Then follow one crochet to the end of the row through each loop;
  5. After that, you need to knit the second and next rows - we make 2 VP to lift the row. After that, you need to knit again the posts to the end of the double crochet;
  6. If desired, the canvas can be made with strips of different colors. Bands can be narrow and wide;
  7. The color of the yarn must be changed every 2-7 rows;
  8. During alternation, the thread is pulled along the edge of the canvas. Due to this, the edge is obtained with a rigid structure;
  9. At the end you should trim the edges. For tying you need to use a number of columns without nakida;
  10. After this, we go backwards and walk in a striking step.

Blankets for a newborn baby crocheted from motifs

"Grandma square"

Prepare the necessary materials:

  • for the fabric with the parameters of 110 cm x 130 cm, you will need about 1800 grams of thread with different colors, but with the same thickness and structure of the fibers;
  • crochet hook - 3.5-4 cm;
  • needle.

Schemes and detailed description:

  1. We are preparing a scheme with which the canvas of motifs will be knit. It is better to use simple knitting;
  2. First we make the VP, just need to perform 4 VP;
  3. Next you need to perform two double crochet + two VP. This knitting pattern must be performed 4 times. In the end, you must connect the last loop to the first column in accordance with the scheme;
  4. Another next row is linked from 5 double crochets + two double crochets through the first row VP + two VP + 2 double crochets through the second VP + 2 double crochets. Knitting according to the proposed scheme must be done four times;
  5. After that, you need to perform 7 double crochet + 2 double crochets in the second row VP + two VP + two double crochets to the second VP + four double crochets. Knitting on this pattern must be done four times;
  6. A simple needle is used for knitting;
  7. The result should be a finished square:
  8. The remaining squares must be connected in the same way. For a canvas with parameters of 110 cm x 130 cm, 221 squares will be required;
  9. After that, all the squares are interconnected. In the pictures below you can see the connection method:
  10. The result is a large blanket of motives;
  11. You can tie the canvas using the second version of the scheme.

How to make a woven canvas of motifs

What will be needed:

  • one and a half kilograms of yarn with different colors;
  • hooks on 3 cm, 6.5-7 cm;
  • needle.

Getting to knitting:

  1. As the basis of the canvas, 9 square patches are used, which need to be made with the help of the "mesh file" pattern;
  2. The knitting of the picture is done according to a simple scheme - columns with single crochets with alternation of air loops;
  3. At the beginning of each row you need to complete 3 VP per lift. Each square should have a width of 40 cm. Of the 9 squares should be a canvas with parameters of 110 cm x 110 cm;
  4. In order to imitate a woven fabric, thread it through the holes of the warp with a contrasting color of the thread or cords that are connected from the VP. It is advisable to try on the drawing in advance, the cords can be pinned with pins;
  5. One end of the thread or cord can be fixed with a needle;
  6. Skip the cord with a large hook;
  7. In the same way you need to decorate the rest of the squares. It is better to choose different drawings, so get the most elegant;
  8. The connection of squares can be performed by different methods. You can connect with the help of connecting columns;
  9. If you want to make the blanket beautiful, you can make a strapping. Her strapping can start from the corner of the rug. Strapping scheme - art. without nakida +, three loops are skipped, out of 4 loops, eight st. with two bows. Figure need to repeat the required number.

Instructions for crocheting openwork rug for a newborn

What materials will be required:

  • 500 grams of cotton yarn;
  • crochet hook - 2 cm;
  • thin satin ribbon - 6 meters.

Schemes for knitting:


Getting to knitting:

  1. The first step is to tie a chain of 196 air loops;
  2. After this is done drawing according to the main scheme. For the required size, you need to perform 21 rapport or 71 cm in width and 31 rapport in length, binding is not taken into account;
  3. Then the main canvas is completed with a border into which a ribbon of satin material will be passed. Kayma should be performed in accordance with the description, which is shown in the figure:
  4. After a blanket with a decorative border for pulling the ribbon from atlas will be completely made, you can proceed to the binding. Strapping must be done in accordance with the scheme. It is performed in the form of fans;
  5. It is required that the main pattern be similar to the motives of the basic principle of knitting;
  6. As a result, there should be 7 fans in length and 6 fans in width. Additionally, one fan is made in the corners;
  7. In the rim of the hole you need to insert a ribbon of satin material. At one of the corners a small bow is tied;
  8. The result should be a lace plaid:

Crochet Baby Tips

  • You can knit with a small crochet number 3 - 4.5 cm;
  • if you have never crocheted, then be sure to learn beforehand. You can sample a small square for a sample;
  • do not rely on memory, always use the scheme. With the help of schemes you can make a beautiful canvas that will serve you for a long time;
  • You can knit yarn with different color. For decoration, you can make inserts in the form of stripes with different colors;
  • it is desirable to make a blanket for growth with the parameters of 110 cm x 130 cm. Perhaps for a newborn it will be large, but the canvas can be folded in half. But in the next period it will be just under the size of the baby;
  • if you use yarn of different colors for knitting, then the thread should be the same in structure and thickness;
  • if you knit a blanket for a girl, then it is better to use delicate tones - pink, red, lilac, yellow. If for a boy, cool colors are suitable - blue, blue. As a universal will be green, beige, orange.

The process of crocheting a blanket for a newborn child is a rather difficult process, but the result is worth all the effort. The main thing is to do everything according to the scheme and description. The plaid, made by hand, turns out very beautiful, soft, warm.

It will become an indispensable thing for the discharge of the child from the hospital, it can also be used instead of a blanket and as a bedspread for a stroller when walking with a baby.

In the next video - another version of crocheted rug for a newborn.

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