Welcome to the Citrus Snowflakes Baby Blanket Pattern page. Why is this blanket called Citrus Snowflakes? The pattern I chose was called a snowflake pattern, but I didn't want to do it in traditional colors. I chose to do it in tropical, citrusy colors instead. My two favorite colors are coral and aqua, and you will see that palette and quite a few of my designs.
Also, when I got to the edging, I just knew this blanket needed something dynamic. So, I chose an edging pattern that resembled fireworks, snowflakes, and flowers all together. The hardest part about the edging was figuring out the math. But, if you just follow my easy pattern, you won't have any trouble at all!
The pattern also comes with a link to a random stripe generator by Biscuits and Jam, as well as an alternative simple edging using the crab stitch. Don't let this adorable little blanket intimidate you!!
This pattern was my very first sampler afghan pattern created in 2012. It has been my most popular pattern to date with more than 150,000 downloads worldwide. It has become a staple baby blanket pattern for many people because it is so versatile. While it is created with bright, faerie colors in this sample, it lends itself well to any color combination you can think of, and the different stitches will keep you interested throughout.
If you don't want to copy and paste the pattern or deal with the advertising,
it is available on ETSY or my website.
Yarn- 1 Skein Each if purchasing –if using scraps: about 6-8oz for each color
Color A: White/Pink/Green/Blue/Yellow Variegated (Used Red Heart Super Saver “Sherbet”)
Color B: Yellow (Used Caron Simply Soft Brites “Lemonade”)
Color C: White W/Sparkle (Used Bernat “Holiday” Yarn –White w/silver)
Color D: Dark Pink (Used Red Heart Super Saver “Shocking Pink”)
Color E: Lime Green (Used Caron Simply Soft Brites “Limelight”)
Color F: Blue/Purple (Used Caron Simply Soft Brites “Blueberry”)
Color G: Hot Pink (Used Caron Simply Soft Brites “Watermelon”)
H hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends
Special Notes:
Popcorn Stitch: 5dc into indicated sp, remove hook from loop, insert into the top of the first dc and the dropped loop, pull through all three loops. Bobble Stitch: (yo, insert into sp, yo, pull back through) repeat 2 times, yo, pull through 7 loops on hook.
Pattern Terminology: ch- chain / sc- single crochet / sc dec (or dec)- single crochet decrease / sl st- slip st / hdc- half double crochet / dc- double crochet / FLO- front loop only / BLO- back loop only / rpt- repeat / sm sp- same space / yo- yarn over / fpdc- front post double crochet / bpdc- back post double crochet / cts- counts / trc- treble crochet /
Rnd 1: with color A, ch4, join to make a ring, ch3 (does not count
as dc), 20dc in ring. Join with sl st in 1 st dc (20dc).
Rnd 2: ch3 (counts as dc from here on), (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp
as join, dc in 4dc, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next dc, dc in next 4dc] 3x, join with
sl st in top of ch3. (32dc, 4 ch2 sp).
Rnd 3: sl st in next dc and ch2 sp,
ch3 (dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp, dc in 8dc, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp, dc in next
8dc] 3x, join with sl st in top of ch3. Cut color A (48dc, 4 ch2sp).
Rnd 4: with color B, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(2sc, ch2, 2sc) in ch2sp, {ch1, sk 1dc, sc in next
dc} 6 times] 4x, join with sl st in 1st sc. (40sc, 24 ch1sp).
Rnd 5: sl st in sc and ch2sp, ch1, [(2sc,
ch2, 2sc) in ch2sp, ch1, sk 1sc, sc in next sc and ch1sp, {ch1, sk sc, sc in
next ch1sp} 5 times, ch1, sk sc, sc in next sc, ch1, sk last sc] 4x, join with
sl st in 1st sc. Cut color B (48sc, 32 ch1sp).
Rnd 6: with color C, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp as join, (ch1, sk 2sc, dc
in next ch1sp) twice, (ch1, sk 1sc, dc in next ch1sp) 6 times, ch1, sk 2sc, [(2dc,
ch2, 2dc) in next ch2sp, {ch1, sk 2sc, dc in next ch1sp} twice, {ch1, sk 1sc,
dc in next ch1sp} 6 times, ch1, sk 2sc] 3x, join with sl st in top of ch3. Cut
color C (48dc, 36 ch1sp).
Rnd 7: with color D, join with sl st
to any ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2sp, sc in each dc and ch1sp to corner]
4x, join with sl st to 1st sc. Cut color D (92sc).
Rnd 8: with color E, join with a sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp as join, {sk2sc, (dc, ch1,
dc) in next sc} 7 times, sk 2sc, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner ch2sp, {sk2sc, (dc,
ch1, dc) in next sc} 7 times, sk 2sc] 3x, join with sl st in top of ch3 (72dc).
Rnd 9: ch3, dc in next dc, [*(2dc,
ch2, 2dc) in corner, dc in first 2dc, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1sp 7x,* dc in last
2dc] 3x, repeat * to * once, Join with sl st in top of ch3. Cut color E (88dc).
Rnd 10: with color C, join with sl st
to any ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2sp, sc in each dc and ch1sp to corner]
4x, join with sl st to 1st sc. Cut color C (124sc).
Rows 1-10
Rnd 11: with color B, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2sp, {ch2, sk 1sc, sc in next sc}
15 times, ch2, sk 1sc] 4x, join with a sl st to 1st sc. (68sc, 68ch2sp).
Rnd 12: sl st in ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in ch2sp, {ch2, sk sc, sc in ch2sp} 16 times, ch2, sk next sc] 4x,
join with a sl st to 1st sc. Cut color B (72sc).
Rnd 13: with color C, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, [(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2sp, 2sc in each ch2 to next corner]
4x, join with sl st to 1st sc. Cut color C (144sc).
Rnd 14: with color G, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2sp, 2sc in next sc, sc in 16sc, 2sc
in next sc, sc in 17sc, 2sc in next sc] 4x, join with sl st in 1st sc (164sc).
15: sl st in corner, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, {sk 2sc,
5dc in next sc, sk 2sc, sc in next sc} 6 times, sk 2sc, 5dc in next sc, sk 2sc]
4x, join with a sl st to 1st sc (28 fans, 32sc).
Rnd 16: ch3, [(dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch2sp, {dc in next sc, ch2,
sk 2dc, sc in next dc, ch2, sk 2dc} repeat to corner, dc in last sc] 4x, join
with sl st in top of ch3 (60 ch2sp including corners).
Rnd 17: ch1, sc in joining st, sc in next dc, [(2sc, ch2, 2sc) in
corner, {sc in each dc, 2sc in each ch2sp, sc in each sc) across to corner*,
repeat from * to * 3 times, join with a sl st to 1st sc. Cut Color G (196sc).
Rnd 18: with color F, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch2,
(hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in same sp, [*sk sc, hdc in next sc and in each sc to next
corner*, (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in corner] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with sl st
to 1st hdc (208hdc).
Rnd 19: sl st in hdc and ch2sp, (ch2, hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in corner
ch2sp, [*hdc in each hdc*, (2hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in corner] 3x, repeat from * to * once,
join with sl st to top of ch2. Cut color F (224hdc).
Rnd 20: with color A, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch3,
(dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp, [*ch1, sk 2hdc, dc in 2hdc, {ch1, sk 1hdc, dc in
2hdc} 17 times, ch1, sk last hdc*, (2dc, ch2, 2dc)] 3 times, repeat * to * once
more, join with sl st to top of ch3. Cut color A (160dc).
Rows 11-20
Rnd 21: with color C, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(2sc,
ch2, 2sc) in same sp, sc in each dc and ch1sp to next corner] 4x, join with sl
st to 1st sc. Cut color C (252sc).
Rnd 22: with color E, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in same sp, sk sc, sc in next sc and each sc to next corner] 4x, join
with sl st to 1st sc. Cut color E (256sc).
Rnd 23: with color B, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in same sp, {sc in 4sc, popcorn} 12 times, sc in last 4sc] 4x, join
with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color B (48 popcorn, 212sc).
Rnd 24: with color E, join with a sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in same sp, sc in each sc and each popcorn to next corner] 4x, join
with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color E (272sc)
Rnd 25: with color D, join with a sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in same sp, {ch1, sk sc, sc in next sc} 34 times] 4x, join with sl st
to 1st sc. (144sc, 140 ch1sp).
Rnd 26: sl st to corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner
ch2sp, {ch1, sk sc, sc in ch1} 35 times, ch1, sk 2sc], join with sl st to 1st
sc. Cut color D (144sc, 140 ch1sp)
Rnd 27: with color C, join with sl st to any ch2sp, ch5 (counts as
dc and ch2), dc in same sp, [*{ch1, sk sc, dc in next ch1sp} 35 times, ch1, sk sc*,
(dc, ch2, dc) in next corner ch2sp] 3x, repeat from * to * once, join with sl
st in 3rd ch of ch5. Cut color C (148dc).
Rnd 28: with color F, join with sl st to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(2sc,
ch2, 2sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in each dc and ch1sp to next corner] 4x, join
with sl st to 1st sc. (308sc).
Rnd 29: sl st to corner ch2sp, ch5 (counts as dc and ch2), dc in
same sp, [*{dc in next sc, ch1, sk sc, Bobble Stitch in next sc, ch2, sk sc}
repeat across to next corner, dc in last sc*, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner sp] 3x,
repeat * to * once, join to 3rd ch ofch5. (76 bobbles, 88dc)
Rnd 30: ch1, sl st to corner ch2, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc
in each dc, ch1sp and bobble to the next corner] 4x, join with sl st to 1st sc.
Cut color F (324 sc).
Rows 21-30
Rnd 31: with color E, join with sl st to any corner ch2sp, ch6
(counts as dc and ch3), dc in same sp, [*dc in each sc to next corner*, (dc,
ch2 dc)] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch6. Cut color E
(332dc).
Rnd 32: with color G, join with sl st to any corner ch3sp, ch3,
(dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp, [*{dc in next dc, fptrc around post of next dc in
Rnd 31} 41 times, dc in next dc*, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner] 3x, repeat * to *
once, join with sl st to top of ch3. Cut color G (184dc, 164fptrc).
Rnd 33: with color C, join with sl st to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in next dc, (ch1, sk 1st, sc in next st), to next
corner] 4x, join with a sl st to 1st sc. Cut color C (172 ch1sp).
Rnd 34: with color B, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp, [*dc in next 2sc, fptrc
around dc from Rnd 32, {dc in next sc, fptrc around next fptrc in Rnd 32} 41
times, dc in next dc, fpdtr around dc from Rnd 32, dc in next 2dc*, (2dc, ch2,
2dc) in corner ch2sp] 3x, repeat * to* once, join with sl st in top of ch3. Cut
color B (200dc, 172fptrc).
Rnd 35: with color C, join with sl st to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in 2dc, {ch1, sk next st, sc in next dc} 45 times,
sc in 2dc] 4x, join with sl st in first sc. Cut color C (180 ch1sp, 200sc).
Rnd 36: with color A, join with sl st to any corner ch2sp, ch6
(counts as dc and ch3), dc in same sp, [*ch1, sk sc, dc in next sc, {ch1, sk
sc, dc in ch1sp} 45 times, ch1, sk sc, dc in next sc, ch1*, (dc, ch3, dc) in
next corner ch2sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch6.
Cut color A (196dc).
Rnd 37: with color C, join with sl st to any corner ch3sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, {ch1, sk dc, sc in ch1sp} across] 4x, join with sl st
to 1st sc. Cut color C (200sc).
Rnd 38: with color E, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in each sc and ch1sp across] 4x, join with sl st
in 1st sc. (404sc)
Rnd 39: sl st in corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner
ch2sp, {sk 2sc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next sc, sk 2sc, sc in next sc} to last 6sc,
sk 2sc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next sc, sk 2 sc] 4x, join with sl st in 1 st sc.
(68 fans).
Rnd 40: sl st in corner ch2sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same corner
sp, [*{dc in next sc, ch1, sk 2dc, 3sc in ch2sp, ch1, sk 2dc} 17x, dc in last
sc*, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner ch2sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with sl st
in top of ch3. (88dc)
Rnd 41: ch1, sc in same st as join and next dc, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in next 3dc, sc in each ch1, dc and sc to next
corner] 4x, join with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color E (436sc).
Rows 31-41
Rnd 42: with color D, join with sl st in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, (ch1, sk 1sc, sc in next) to corner, ch1, sk last sc]
4x, join with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color D (224sc, 220ch1sp).
Rnd 43: with color C, join with sl st to corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in each sc and ch1sp to next corner] 4x, join with
sl st in 1st sc. Cut color C (452sc).
Rnd 44: with color F, join with sl st to any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, {sc in 4sc, popcorn} 22 times, sc in 3sc] 4x, join
with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color F (88 popcorn).
Rnd 45: with color C, join with sl st
to any corner ch2sp, ch 1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, sc in each sc and
popcorn to next corner] 4x, join with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color C (468sc).
Rnd 46: with color D, repeat Rnd 42. Cut color D (236sc).
Rnd 47: with color B, repeat Rnd 43. Cut Color B
(484sc).
Rnd 48: with color A, sl st to any
corner ch2sp, ch6 (counts as dc and ch3), dc in same sp, [*{sk 1sc, 2dc in next
sc} repeat to corner, sk 1sc*, (dc, ch3, dc) in next corner ch2sp] 3x, repeat *
to * once, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch6. Cut color A (488dc).
Rnd 49: with color G, join in any
corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch3sp, sc in each sc to next corner]
4x, join with sl st in 1st sc. (496sc)
Rnd 50: sl st in corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, {ch2, sk 2sc, bobble, ch3, sk 2sc, sc in next sc} 20
times, sk 2sc, bobble in next sc, ch3, sk1 sc] 4x, join with sl st in 1st sc.
(84 bobbles).
Rnd 51: sl st in corner, ch6 (counts
as dc and ch3), dc in same ch2sp, [*dc in 1sc, {ch2, scin bobble, ch2, dc in sc}
across to next corner, (dc, ch3, dc) in corner ch2sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join
with sl st in 3rd ch of ch6. (172 ch2sp)
Rnd 52: sl st in corner, ch1, [(sc,
ch2, sc) in corner ch3sp, sc in each dc and each sc, 2sc in each ch2sp] 4x,
join with sl st in 1st sc. Cut color G (524sc)
Rnd 53: with color C, join with sl st
in any corner ch2sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2sp, {ch1, sk 1sc, sc in next sc}
across, ch1, sk1] 4x, join with sl st in 1st sc. (260 ch1sp, 272sc).
Rnd
54: sl st in corner, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner ch2sp, {ch3, sk sc, sc in
ch1sp} across, ch3, sk1] 4x, join with
sl st in 1st sc. Cut color C (260 ch3sp, 276sc).
It's called X's and O's Baby Blanket. It is uber cute when it's done and I worked it in two strands of Lion Softee Baby throughout so it's ultra soft and creamy too!
Supplies: J hook
MC- Sport yarn- approx 10 oz
CC #1- Sport yarn- approx 6-8 oz
CC #2- Sport yarn- approx 3 oz
(Amounts are estimated. Sample uses Bernat Softee Baby in "Baby Denims" for MC, Bernat Softee Baby in "Lemon" for CC #2 and Caron Simply Soft in "White" for CC #1)
Blunt Needle
**Note** Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together at all times.
**Specialty Stitches**
X-Stitch: worked over 2 st. Skip first st, tr in next st. Working behind tr just made, work tr in skipped st.
Bobble: (YO, insert hook in designated st, YO, pull through, YO, pull through 2 loops)3 times. YO, pull through 4 loops left on the hook. One bobble made.
Ch 3 counts as dc throughout
Ch 4 counts as tr throughout
With MC & CC #1,ch 78
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (76)
Row 2(RS): ch 4, work X-stitch across, tr in top ch of ch 3. (76)
Row 3: ch 3, dc in each tr across, dc in top ch of ch 4. (76)
Row 4: ch 3, dc in each dc across, dc in top ch of ch 3.
Rows 5-7: Repeat row 4
Row 8: Repeat row 2
Row 9: Repeat row 3. Change CC #1 to CC #2
Row 10: ch 1, sc in each dc across. (76)
Row 11: ch 2, hdc in next sc, (create bobble in next sc, hdc in next 4 sc) 14 times, bobble, hdc in last 3 sc. (76)
Row 12: Repeat row 10. Change CC#2 to CC #1
Rows 13-36: Repeat rows 1-12 three times.
Rows 37-45: Repeat rows 1-9 once. Finish off.
Edging:
Row 1: Attach MC/CC#2 in top right dc with a ch 1. Sc in same st, sc evenly around afghan, putting 3 sc in each corner, ending with 2 sc in same st as first sc. join with sl st.
Row 2: ch 2, turn. Hdc in next 2 sc, work bobble, * (hdc in next 4 sc, work bobble st) to next corner, 3 hdc in corner sc*, work from * to * 2 more times. (hdc in next 4 sc, work bobble st) to next corner, 2 hdc in same st as first hdc. join with sl st.
Row 3: ch 1, turn. sc in same st, sc in each hdc around, putting 3 sc in corners, ending with 2 sc in same st as first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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