The Taffy Stripe Baby Blanket is made using the c2c block stitch in a rectangular shape instead of a square and features a unique striping design. It reminds me of a striped candy.
Scroll down to view the free crochet pattern and tutorial.
I made the original version of this blanket years ago when my nephew was born, and I have always intended to add the crochet pattern to my website. When I went to remake a sample of the pattern, I didn’t want to just use the typical corner-to-corner, so I decided to make it rectangular!
How to Make a C2C Rectangle
The traditional way to make the C2C block stitch is to increase on both sides until your project is the desired height and width, then decrease on both sides until you get to the opposite corner you started in.
To make a rectangle you work the C2C block stitch, increasing on both sides until your project is the desired width.
Then you do a 2-row repeat decreasing along one side and increasing on the other until the height you want is reached.
To finish it off, you decrease on both sides until you get to the opposite corner.
Tips for Making the Taffy Stripe Baby Blanket
To make this blanket you will need 4 colors of Caron Simply Soft or similar yarn; a light and a dark color (white and gray) as well as 2 coordinating colors (lavendar and mint).
There are so many color options for this blanket! The original square version was made with chocolate brown, cream, light blue and guacamole green.
I opted to make a simple double crochet border, but feel free to change it up and use any border you want. My original blanket used the Camel Stitch Border, but I think a Scalloped Border like I used on this blanket would look great too.
Materials and Pattern Information
- 1388 Yds Caron Simply Soft or similiar #4/worsted weight yarn
- 433 yds White
- 575 yds CA (Feathered Gray used in sample)
- 190 yds CB (Orchid used in sample)
- 190 yds CC (Soft Green used in sample)
- 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors + Yarn Needle
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 3 blocks x 3 blocks = 2 in
- Finished Size: 34 in x 39 in
Abbreviations
- US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Dc: double crochet
- Sc: single crochet
- Sl St: slip stitch
Notes
- Blanket is worked diagonally in rows.
- Border is worked in joined rounds.
- To modify work more increasing rows until blanket is width desired. Work straight section until desired height is reached. Work decreasing section to end. Important note – Color changes noted in the pattern will not match up to rows if you modify the size.
- Give this pattern some love on Ravelry.
Sweet Stripes C2C Rectangle Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern Written Instructions
Increasing Section
Each row will increase by 1 block.
Row 1: Using CA. Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 chs. (1 block made)
Row 2: Ch 6, turn. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 chs. Sl st into ch-3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space. (2 blocks made)
Row 3: Ch 6, Turn, Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 chs. *Sl st into ch-3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space. Repeat from * across. (3 blocks made)
Row 4-6: Repeat row 3.
Row 7-8: Change to white. Repeat row 3.
Row 9-12: Change to CB. Repeat row 3.
Row 13-14: Change to White. Repeat row 3.
Row 15: Change to CC. Repeat row 3.
Row 16: Change to White. Repeat row 3
Row 17-22: Change to CA. Repeat row 3.
Row 23-24: Change to White. Repeat row 3.
Row 25-28: Change to CC. Repeat row 3.
Row 29-30: Change to White. Repeat row 3.
Row 31: Change to CB. Repeat row 3.
Row 32: Change to White. Repeat row 3.
Row 33-38: Change to CA. Repeat row 3.
Row 39-48: repeat rows 7-16
Straight Section
Block count will stay the same for each row.
Row 49: Change to CA, Ch 6, Turn, Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 chs. *Sl st into ch-3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space. Repeat from * across. Sl st into final ch-3 space. (48 blocks)
Row 50: Ch 3, Turn.*Sl st into ch-3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space. Repeat from * across. (48 blocks)
Row 51-54: Continue using CA. Repeat rows 49-50.
Row 55: Change to White. Ch 6, Turn, Dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 chs. *Sl st into ch-3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space. Repeat from * across. Sl st into final ch-3 space. (48 blocks)
Decrease Section
Each row will decrease by 1 block.
Row 56: Ch 3, Turn. *Sl st into ch-3 space. Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space. Repeat from * across. Sl st into final Ch-3 space. (47 Blocks)
Row 57-60: Repeat row 56, Change to CC after beginning Ch 3.
Row 61-62: Repeat row 56, Change to White after beginning Ch 3.
Row 63: Repeat row 56, Change to CB after beginning Ch 3.
Row 64: Repeat row 56, Change to White after beginning Ch 3.
Row 65-70: Repeat row 56, Change to CA after beginning Ch 3.
Row 71-72: Repeat row 56, Change to White after beginning Ch 3.
Row 73-76: Repeat row 56, Change to CB after beginning Ch 3.
Rpw 77-78: Repeat row 56, Change to White after beginning Ch 3.
Row 79: Repeat row 56, Change to CC after beginning Ch 3.
Row 80: Repeat row 56, Change to White after beginning Ch 3.
Row 80-86: Repeat row 56, Change to CA after beginning Ch 3.
Row 87-88: Repeat row 56, Change to White after beginning Ch 3.
Row 89-102: Repeat rows 57-70
Border
Rnd 1: Continue using CA, Ch 1, sc back into space between 1st and second block. *Ch 2, sc in next space between blocks. Repeat from * around, placing (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1. Sc evenly around, placing 2 sc in each non-corner ch-2 space, 1 sc in each sc, and (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st.
Rnd 3: Change to White, Ch 2 (does not count as dc), Dc in same st as ch 2 and each st around, placing (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner. Join to top of 1st st with sl st. Finish off. Weave in ends.
