Weeping Rainbows Blanket

Weeping Rainbows Blanket by Layla's Wolf

Project Overview

The Weeping Rainbows Blanket is a crochet baby blanket designed as a tribute to rainbow babies and those carried in our hearts. This downloadable PDF pattern from Little Cosy Things creates a finished blanket measuring 80 x 100 cm in cot or crib size, making it an ideal handmade gift for newborns and infants.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a soft, colorful baby blanket featuring a rainbow color progression. The blanket is specifically sized for crib and cot use, providing a practical and sentimental keepsake. The design is dedicated to rainbow babies—children born after pregnancy loss—and serves as a meaningful memorial piece.

Craft and Technique

The Weeping Rainbows Blanket is created using crochet, making it an accessible project for beginner-level crafters. The pattern utilizes straightforward crochet techniques that build foundational skills while producing a beautiful finished piece. The blanket's construction allows for customization—crafters can adjust the size by modifying the starting chain length to multiples of 4 (such as 144, 152, or 160 stitches), enabling creation of larger or smaller blankets as desired.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs the following crochet stitches in US terminology:

• ELDC - Extra Long Double Crochet
• LDC - Long Double Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet
• CH - Chain
• ST - Stitch

Materials and Tools

The Weeping Rainbows Blanket requires DK weight (8ply) cotton yarn, with a total of 50-70 grams needed. The pattern specifies Paintbox Yarn colors available through LoveCrochet, featuring a carefully curated rainbow palette:

• Lipstick Pink #452
• Bubblegum Pink #451
• Pansy Purple #448
• Pale Lilac #446
• Sky Blue #439
• Marine Blue #434
• Grass Green #430
• Spearmint Green #426
• Buttercup Yellow #423
• Mustard Yellow #424
• Mandarin Orange #418
• Blood Orange #420
• Rose Red #414
• Red Wine #406

Additional materials include a 4mm crochet hook, scissors, and a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends. The use of cotton yarn provides a soft, breathable fabric ideal for baby blankets, while the DK weight creates a lightweight yet durable finished piece.

Skill Level and Accessibility

Designed as a beginner-friendly pattern, the Weeping Rainbows Blanket is perfect for crocheters new to the craft or those seeking a straightforward project. The combination of basic stitches and simple construction techniques makes this an excellent choice for developing fundamental crochet skills while creating a meaningful heirloom piece.