Babydecke in Schachenmayr Baby Super Soft - S8078

Babydecke in Schachenmayr Baby Super Soft – S8078 Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr (design reference S8078) provides complete instructions for crocheting a beautiful square baby blanket. The finished blanket measures a generous 76 x 76 cm, making it an ideal size for a pram, cot, or play mat. The design is worked in a repeating stripe sequence using three coordinating colors, creating a soft, textured fabric with a classic ripple-style wave stitch pattern that is both visually appealing and wonderfully tactile for a baby.

What Is Being Made

The project is a square crocheted baby blanket measuring 76 x 76 cm. Its generous dimensions make it suitable for use as a cot blanket, stroller cover, or a soft play surface for newborns and young infants. The colorwork stripe design gives the finished piece a cheerful, nursery-friendly aesthetic, while the chosen yarn ensures exceptional softness against delicate skin.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Schachenmayr SMC Baby Soft yarn in three colorways:

• 150 g in color 00181 Fantasy Color – a variegated, multicolored shade that adds playful visual interest
• 100 g in color 00153 Bleu – a soft, classic baby blue
• 100 g in color 00101 Weiss – a clean, crisp white

Schachenmayr SMC Baby Soft is a DK weight yarn specifically formulated for baby projects, prized for its exceptional softness and gentle feel. Two crochet hooks are required: a 3.5 mm hook and a 4 mm hook. The gauge swatch is worked with the 4 mm hook, which is the primary hook used for the main fabric.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is important for reaching the intended finished dimensions. Using the 4 mm crochet hook and the main stitch pattern, the gauge is:

• 16 stitches and 7.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Checking your gauge before beginning ensures the blanket will reach the full 76 x 76 cm size. If your swatch is too large, try the smaller 3.5 mm hook; if too small, the 4 mm hook should be sufficient.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The blanket is worked using a repeating wave or shell-style stitch pattern based on double crochet stitches (referred to as Stäbchen in German). The stitch repeat requires a stitch count divisible by 12, and the blanket is started with 120 chain stitches. The pattern repeat for each row is as follows:

• 2 double crochets worked into a single stitch of the previous row (an increase), with the first double crochet at the beginning of the row replaced by 3 chain stitches
• 3 double crochets worked across the next stitches
• 2 paired decreases – two sets of 2 double crochets crocheted together, each worked into a separate stitch of the previous row (creating a double decrease effect)
• 3 double crochets worked across the following stitches
• 2 double crochets into a single stitch (another increase)

This sequence is repeated across the entire row, and row 1 is repeated throughout the entire blanket – there is only one pattern row to learn and memorize, making this an accessible project for crocheters with some basic experience. A key technique detail is that the hook is always inserted into the back loop only of each stitch from the previous row, which creates a subtle ridged texture on the fabric surface.

Color Sequence and Striping

The blanket's cheerful striped appearance is achieved through a simple, repeating 6-row color sequence: