I am so happy to share this Bahama Waves Crochet Baby Blanket pattern with you. This pattern is a great option for a crochet baby blanket and the soft, subtle chevron is perfect for a baby blanket.
This pattern was created to be featured as part of the International Crochet Month Designer Showcase.
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Bahama Waves Baby Blanket
So, now let’s talk about this gorgeous little baby blanket I am sharing with you as part of the Designer Showcase!
I saw this yarn stack in JoAnn’s one day and I just knew it would make a sweet little blanket with the Ocean colorway. So, with the ocean in mind, I decided to use the puff chevron stitch pattern to create these sweet little waves.
I hope you enjoy making this as much as I did and I would love to see any pictures!
Materials:
Yarn: Big Twist Gradient 4 medium (100 % Acrylic, 5 balls each 50 g / 1.75 oz, 116 yards) Ocean, 2 packs needed – 9 balls used
Hook: US H8/ 5mm hook
Techniques and Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tch – turning chain
- dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
- hdc3tog – half double crochet 3 together
Gauge:
4 inches x 4 inches – 17 st x 8 rows to create the pattern stitch
Finished measurements/sizing:
Approximately 46 x 30 inches when blocked
Bahama Waves Baby Blanket Written Pattern:
ch 172
Row 1 – 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] twice, *[ch 1, hdc3tog in next ch] 5 times, ch 1**, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] 6 times, repeat from * ending the last repeat at ** with 6 chs left, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] 3 times, turn (170 sts)
Row 2 – ch 1, 1 sc in first st and every st including ch1 sps to end of row, turn (170 sts)
Row 3 – ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next st, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] twice, *[ch 1, hdc3tog in next ch] 5 times, ch 1**, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] 6 times, repeat from * ending last repeat at ** with 6 sts left in row below, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] 3 times, skip tch, turn (170 sts)
Row 4 – 55 – repeat rows 2 and 3 to end, end on row 2 sc
Finish and weave in ends.
Tips and Other Ideas:
- Check out my tutorial post on the Puff Stitch Wave to see how to work the two special stitches!
- To achieve the ombre effect that you see in my blanket, start with the darkest color and change color near the end of your yarn ball, then start the next row in the new color, then repeat. I only used the lightest color ball once in the middle to maintain the consistent size of the colors, but you could use two.
- If you want to make the blanket a full ombre from one side to the other, use two balls of the same color right after each other, then switch to the next color, working your way from dark to light. This would have you use all 10 balls of the yarn rather than 9.
- You don’t have to use ombre colors…mix it up or use a solid color!
- Want to make it bigger? Just make sure that your initial foundation chain has a multiple of 17 plus 2 for the foundation chain. You can size up or down as you like.
- Love the yarn in this pattern? Check out this gorgeous Slanted Shells Wrap by Creations by Courtney!
I love this. Colours are pretty. Thank you
Thank you!
While I love this blanket, I think there might be an issue with your pattern. I followed the instructions but I have way more than 6 stitches left and the amount of stitches is far less than 170. Since you are basically decreasing the whole way through you cant have 170 stitches. Can you please help me?
You actually aren’t doing a decrease because of the addition of the chain stitches before/after each puff stitch. Those will replace the decrease made with the dc2tog stitches. So, be sure to count the ch stitch before the puff section and the ones after each puff stitch as part of your stitch count for the row. Does that help?
Feel free to email me with any other questions!
Having the same issues as everyone else. Row 2 yields more than 6 stitches and I followed this pattern to a T. Twice.
What am I doing wrong?
I am not sure…make sure that you are following the chart. The row will be offset because you are skipping the first stitch and not working into the turning chain. Make sure you are looking at where those first and end stitches go.
According to pattern in row 1 you have chain 1, then [dc2tog] repeating 6 times. Rather then [ch1, dc2tog] repeating. I only had the chain 1 at the start of the repeating sequence rather than after every dc2tog because of way pattern reads. That then left me short when doing Sc in next row. Not sure if that’s how other people are reading it therefore shorting them the proper Sc amount on next row? Maybe I’m misunderstanding and counting wrong on my foundation chain. Not sure but just wondering if you could clarify please. Thanks so much and can’t wait to get going on this pattern.
I think I’m just going to start over. Lol. Maybe I’m half asleep from taking care of 5 kids but I really wanted to see how this looked. I will try again with different outcome hopefully 🙂
I am adding a stitch diagram to the post and will add a fuller video soon too!
Thanks so much. Your awsome. I have done a lot of rows again and it looks great! I think I was tired because as I re-read pattern I realized my screw up was the hdc3tog only being in 1 chain (creating puff). Which makes sense to create curve. Thanks again!
I’m confused are you suppose to chain one after each dbl crochet two together I never have such a problem with my count as this one please help
No, the chain one is after each puff stitch.
This pattern is frustrating me I think I figure it out then I start row 3 and it doesn’t line up with a chain one before and after puff stitch the puffs do not line up on row 3 what am I doing wrong this is the second time I have asked for help no answers
You are welcome to email me for further clarification. Did you check out the pattern diagram to show the placement of the stitches in each row? Once you have that, it is a repeating stitch pattern.
Do you skip the chain one spaces
No, for the row of sc, you work a sc into each of the ch spaces around the puffs. The diagram should show you exactly where to place the sc stitches. Thanks!
Are the puff stitches and dbl crochet two together suppose to like up there is no way mine are lining up perfectly are they suppose to have never had such a problem with a pattern please help
When you are working the pattern, they do not line up exactly when you work that row, but when you come back and work the next row, you will see the alignment from the row below come into shape. If you look at the chart, it looks slightly offset, but the row of sc will pull it back to the top and as you add rows, it will start to look aligned. It is hard to describe, but you are not working the puff stitches exactly into the puff from the rows before, it is offset just a little. This allows it to line up with the curve included.
I am running into a similar problem in the pattern. If you chain 172, then dc into the 4th chain, wouldnt the count be 168, not 172?
Sorry, my last comment was meant to say 170.
It is a little confusing, but if you look at the chart, you can see how the stitch count will work out.
This pattern just isn’t turning out right for me. I even diagrammed it on graph paper. By looking at your diagram, I’m thinking that on row 1, hdc3tog has a different meaning than what I’m used to. Usually, hdc3tog takes up 3 chains and pinches them together at the top. From your diagram, it looks more like 3 half double crochet stitches in the same chain, which would make a puff/cluster. Also, to my knowledge, the symbol you used for the cluster is a 3dc cluster symbol. A hdc cluster symbol doesn’t have the lines crossing the curved lines. The pattern might be clearer if it said, “3hdc in next stitch” if that is what it’s supposed to be.
Ok. I figured it out. You should probably just say “Make puff” where it says “hdc3tog in next ch”, then give a description above of the puff stitch you want. I finally got mine to look like yours by doing a chain 1, then a yarn over, inserting the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull loop through(3 loops on hook), yarn over and insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over and pull loop through (5 loops on hook), yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull a loop through (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook. Repeat ch1 and puff.
Glad you got it figured out! The puff wave stitch is normally written as I have in my pattern, but I will look at including details to make it clearer. Thanks!
Exactly!! The Puff is worked in 1 stitch, at first I was trying to do it over 3 stitches. Finally, it is working
My grandma made all her blankets by this pattern for over 20 years, and passed it on to me many years ago. We have done it mostly in a single colour, but occasionally in colour blocks. I have also seen the pattern on baby yarn as well, so I don’t think its new!
How awesome to have that passed down to you! It is a great stitch and I love the simple wave of it. My mom and grandma made the more angular chevron or ripple when I was growing up.
I’m having the issue where the h3tog bubbles. They are all lining up except for my first row. Is this normal or should I restart? I’m only 6 rows in so if I have to I will.
Hmm. There is a slight offset each row as you go back and forth. I haven’t seen the first row being off before though. If it is very noticeable, I would probably try it again. If it isn’t and isn’t throwing anything else off for you, then I would go on and finish.
Hi if I wanted to make this bigger or smaller can you tell me what the multiples are
Thx
Multiples of 17 plus 2 for the foundation chain.
I love this patten! It has been working up very quickly, and hasn’t gotten boring. Thank you for the pattern!
Thank you!
I want to enlarge your pattern, so ch a multiple of 17 plus 2 takes care of bigger in one direction, what about the other direction? Do I add a particular number of rows in each color band? Visually, it would help to see the whole afghan to understand which way your 46×30 falls also.
Thank you!
For the height, you could adjust based on the gauge. It tells you how many rows per 4 inches. You can adjust the color bands your liking.