nautical baby blanket pattern ideas

[spiritinthesky14]

Hello again,

I am looking for any ideas for a baby blanket with a nautical theme. I would like to surprise my roommate who is going to be a grandma for the 2nd time.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[MsBhaven]

I seen a sail boat afghan somehwere was really cute

[Barbara G.]

Here are a few resources for you to look at:

Nautical Blanket Pattern - Knitting Patterns and Crochet Patterns from KnitPicks.com (purchase - more for adult tastes)

Nautical Patterns -- Free Crochet Patterns and Charts With a Nautical Theme

Nautical Ocean Breeze Crochet Throw | AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com

Let us know if you need more help - this is one that it is hard to find free crochet patterns for related to baby blankets.

[bettybee10]

How about putting appliques on your blanket

[Anniem]

I have a beautiful sailboat themed afghan pattern. Message me and I will send pic.

[teresah]

Hiya spiritinthesky, I have a very cute nautical sweater. I don't remember the site, but here is the pattern:

Crocheted Two piece Creeper and

Sailor Cardigan



CROCHETED Two - Piece Creeper Set
Sizes 1 and 2
This Set can be made with the following:"DAWN" NYLON or NYLON POMPADOUR or "DAWN" INFANTS WOOL
or "DAWN" BABY YARN
8 (9) ozs. Buttercup or color desired.
1 oz. Baby Blue or any contrasting color for trim.
Steel crochet hook No. 1.
Plastic crochet hook No. 2.
9 Buttons.

GAUGE: 7 patterns = 2 inches. 8 sc = 1 inch.
Directions are given for size 1. Size 2 is given in brackets.
CARDIGAN
Ribbing: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook ch 13 (15), sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row. Working in back loop of sts only, work 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn.
Repeat 2nd Row until there are 72 (80) rows, 36 (40) ribs. all ribbing is worked in this manner. Working across long side work 74 (82) sc across ribbing, ch 2, turn. Change to No. 2 hook and work in pattern as follows:
1 st Row. * Skip 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc in next sc, repeat from * across Row ending with dc in last sc, ch 2, turn.
2nd Row. * Skip next dc, 1 dc, 1 sc in next sc (pattern), repeat from * across Row ending with dc in 2nd st of end ch, 36 (40) patterns, ch 2, turn. Repeat 2nd Row for pattern.
Work even in pattern until back measures 7 (7 ½) inches from beginning, ch 1, turn.
Next Row. Slip st over next 3 sts for underarm, work in pattern to within last 3 sts, ch 2, turn. Work 1 Row even in pattern.
Next Row. Decrease 1 st at beginning and end of Row. Repeat last 2 rows twice, 30 (34) patterns. Work even in pattern until armhole measures 3 ¾ (4) inches from lst decreasing point.
Next 2 Rows. Shoulders: Slip st across 6 sts, work in pattern to within last 6 sts, ch 1, turn.
Next Row. Slip st across 6 (8) sts, work in pattern to within last 6 (8) sts, ch 1, turn. Slip st across remaining 26 (30) sts for back of neck, cut yarn.
RIGHT FRONT: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook, ch 13 (15) sts and work ribbing same as on back until there are 40 (44) rows. Working across long side, work 40 (44) sc across ribbing, ch 2, turn. change to No. 2 hook and work in pattern same as on back until front measures same as back to underarm. Shape armhole same as back armhole. Work even in pattern until armhole measures 2 ¼ (2 ½ inches from lst decreasing point, ending at neck edge.
Next Row. Slip st across 11 (12) sts, then decrease 1 st at neck edge every Row until 18 (20) sts remain. Work even in pattern until armhole measures same as back armhole. Bind off shoulder same as back shoulder.
LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front reversing the decreasing and shaping.
SLEEVES: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook, ch 13 (15) and work ribbing as on back until there are 36 (40) rows. Working across long side work 36 (40) sc across ribbing, ch 2, turn. Change to No. 2 book and work in pattern increasing 1 st on each side every ¾ inch until there are 54 (58) sts, 27 (29) patterns. Work even in pattern until sleeve measures 8 (8 ½) inches from the beginning.
Next Row. Slip st across 3 sts, work in pattern to within last 3 sts, ch 1, turn. Then keeping pattern uniform, decrease 1 st on each side every Row until 16 (18) sts remain, slip 8t across these sts, cut yarn.
Block each section. Sew seams and sew sleeves in position.
RIGHT BAND: With right side toward you and No. 1 hook, attach Buttercup at lower edge of front and work 72 (80) sc up front, ch 1, turn and work 4 rows of ribbing same as on back, cut yarn.
LEFT BAND: Attach Buttercup at neck edge, work 1 Row of sc down front, ch 1, turn, work 1 Row in ribbing, ch 1, turn.
Next Row. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, * ch 2 for buttonhole, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 14 (16) sc, repeat from * 3 times, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each remaining 4 sc, ch 1, turn, and work 1 sc in each sc working 1 sc in each ch of buttonhole. Work 1 more Row in ribbing, cut yarn.
COLLAR: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook, ch 11 (13) and work in ribbing same as on back for 72 (80) rows, cut yarn. Blue and wrong side of collar toward you, work 1 sc in each st across each short end, 1 sc in each st across 1 long side working 3 sc in each corner, ch 2, turn.
Next Row. * Skip 2 sc, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next sc, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * around the 3 sides, cut yarn. Sew collar in position easing in any fullness.
POCKET: With Buttercup ch 13 and work in ribbing same as on back for 14 rows, cut yarn. With Blue work edge across 1 long side same as on collar. Sew pocket in position.

CREEPERS
BACK: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook, ch 13 (15), work in ribbing same as on Cardigan for 72 (80) rows. Working across long side work 64 (72) sc across ribbing, ch 2, turn. Change to No. 2 hook and work in pattern same as on Cardigan, increasing 1 st on each side every 6th Row 3 (4) times, 35 (40) patterns. Work even in pattern until work measures 6 ½ (7 ¼) inches from beginning.
Next Row. Decrease 1 st at beginning and end of Row, then decrease 1 st on each side every Row 9 (12) times more. Then decrease 2 sts on each side every Row until 14 (18) sts remain, 7 (9) patterns, cut yarn.
FRONT SECTION: Work same as back section. Block each section. Sew side seams.
LEG BAND: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook, ch 9 (11), work in ribbing same as on Cardigan until there are 72 (80) rows, cut yarn. Sew to leg edge. Work another band in same manner. With right side toward you, attach Buttercup at lower edge of leg band of front section and working across crotch and opposite leg band work 5 rows of sc, cut yarn. Work across crotch of back section in same manner working 4 button holes evenly spaced on 3rd Row (to make buttonholes, ch 3, skip 3 sts), cut yarn.
Sew buttons in position on crotch band.
SUSPENDERS: With Buttercup and No. 1 hook, ch 107 (115) and work 9 rows in ribbing same as on Cardigan, cut yarn. Sew suspenders in position.

This is also a very sweet little outfit. I made it for my great grandson and it came out adorable... Teresa