Description

Easy Soft-Touch Afghan for a Baby – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 27″ x 33″

Soft, squishy, and beginner-friendly, this vintage 1980s baby afghan crochet pattern is a lovely first project for a new little one. Two strands of baby yarn are held together throughout, creating a plush, cushiony texture from a simple alternating front-loop and back-loop stitch pattern, finished with a picot-style scalloped border woven through with satin ribbon. Part of our baby crochet pattern collection, this easy crochet blanket pattern is perfect for baby showers, nursery decor, or a cherished handmade keepsake.

Download Free PDF: Easy Afghan

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy.
Construction: Worked flat in rows from a foundation chain, alternating front-loop-only and back-loop double crochet rows to build the soft, ridged texture, then finished with a three-round scalloped border worked directly around the outer edge.
Finished Measurements: 27″ × 33″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a stitch guide and abbreviations included.
Stitches: Chain, single crochet, double crochet worked in front loop and back loop only, chain-space border stitch.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Phentex “Baby/bébé” baby yarn — 6 balls, 50 grams each, held with 2 strands together throughout.
Substitute Yarn: Modern sport/baby weight yarn such as Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (to crochet with 2 strands ) or chunky weight yarn such as Lion Brand Bulky Yarn (to crochet with 1 strand).
Crochet Hook Size: US K (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: 4½ yards of 3/8″ satin ribbon, woven through the border and tied in a bow.
Gauge: 5 sc sts = 2″; 8 sc rows = 3″.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.