Rhubarb & Waffle Blanket in Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton - UK - Downloadable PDF

Rhubarb Pram Blanket – Crochet Pattern by Erika Knight in Gossypium Cotton

The Rhubarb Pram Blanket is a beautifully simple yet striking crochet project from designer Erika Knight, worked in her signature Gossypium Cotton yarn. This is a five-colour striped pram blanket designed to be an essential, heirloom-quality piece for a new baby. Rated as a beginner-level crochet pattern, it is an ideal project for those new to crochet or anyone looking for a satisfying, rhythmic make that delivers impressive results with minimal technical complexity. The finished blanket measures approximately 70cm wide and 90cm long, making it a generous and practical size for use in a pram or as a cot blanket.

What Is Being Made

The Rhubarb design is a classic striped pram blanket worked flat in rows. The stripe sequence is carefully considered, with broad blocks of the main colour punctuated by narrower accent stripes, creating a bold yet harmonious rhythm across the fabric. The result is a soft, breathable cotton blanket that is as practical as it is beautiful, perfect as a handmade gift for a newborn.

Techniques Used

• Flat crochet worked in rows – the blanket is constructed row by row from one edge to the other, making it straightforward to follow and easy to put down and pick up again.
• Colour striping – the pattern uses a precise and carefully planned five-colour stripe sequence, requiring the crocheter to change yarn at the end of designated rows. Stripe widths vary from 2 rows to 20 rows, giving the design its distinctive visual rhythm.
• Yarn joining and finishing – working with multiple colours means weaving in ends neatly, a key finishing skill practised throughout this project using a large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc) – the entire blanket is worked in a basic double crochet stitch (UK terminology), known as single crochet in US terms. This is one of the most fundamental crochet stitches, producing a firm, dense, and even fabric that is ideal for a baby blanket. The simplicity of the stitch allows the colour striping to take centre stage.

Stripe Sequence

The stripe sequence is a key design feature of the Rhubarb blanket. It is worked as follows, and then repeated or mirrored to complete the full length of the blanket:

• 20 rows A (french)
• 2 rows B (gift)
• 4 rows A
• 4 rows B
• 2 rows C (sea fret)
• 2 rows D (milk)
• 2 rows C
• 2 rows D
• 2 rows C
• 4 rows B
• 4 rows A
• 4 rows B
• 20 rows A
• 2 rows B
• 4 rows A
• 4 rows B
• 2 rows C
• 2 rows D
• 2 rows C
• 2 rows D
• 2 rows C
• 4 rows B
• 4 rows A
• 2 rows B
• 20 rows A
• 4 rows B

Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for