Blankets in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 1362 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 1362: Four Crochet Baby Blanket Designs

This downloadable PDF from Sirdar contains instructions for four distinct crochet baby blankets, each worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn using a single 4.00mm (UK8 – US F/5) crochet hook. The designs range from geometric and textural to floral and wavy, making this a versatile collection for crafters of varying experience levels who want to create beautiful, handmade blankets for babies and young children.

About the Yarn and Materials

Sirdar Snuggly DK is a baby-specific double knitting weight yarn, chosen for its softness and suitability for delicate skin. Each blanket in this collection is worked using 50g balls of Snuggly DK, with quantities varying by design. The pattern also notes compatibility with several other yarns from the Snuggly range, including Snuggly Kisses DK, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, Snuggly White Whispers DK, and Snuggly Pearls DK, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

All four blankets are crocheted using a 4.00mm crochet hook, and the stated tension is 16 stitches and 9 rows to 10cm. Achieving the correct tension is emphasised as essential to ensure the finished blanket meets the stated measurements.

Design One: Vertical Solid/Open Patterned Blanket

The Vertical Solid/Open Patterned Blanket measures 63 x 76 cm (24¾ x 30 inches) and requires 4 x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 240. This design creates a striking visual effect through alternating columns of solid and open crochet fabric, producing a structured, graphic look that is both modern and classic.

• Technique: Vertical stripe construction using alternating solid and open stitch sections
• Stitches used: Treble crochet (tr), chain spaces (ch sp), and slip stitch (ss)
• Construction: Worked from a foundation chain of 103 stitches, with pattern repeats creating the vertical columns across the width of the blanket

The interplay between solid treble crochet sections and open chain spaces gives this blanket a lightweight yet structured drape, ideal for layering in a pram or cot. The repeat-based pattern makes it well-suited to crocheters who are comfortable following stitch pattern instructions across multiple rows.

Design Two: Pineapple Square Blanket

The Pineapple Square Blanket is a 65 x 65 cm (25½ x 25½ inch) square blanket requiring just 3 x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 304, making it the most yarn-efficient design in the collection. The pineapple motif is a beloved traditional crochet pattern, instantly recognisable for its fan-shaped, lace-like clusters that resemble the texture of a pineapple.

• Technique: Pineapple lace crochet, a classic decorative pattern widely used in heirloom-style crochet
• Stitches used: Treble crochet (tr), double treble (dtr), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), and cluster stitches
• Construction: Square format, lending itself to easy assembly and a neat, symmetrical finished piece

The cluster stitch used in this pattern is defined as a specific combination: yarn over hook, insert hook, draw through, draw through two loops — repeated into the same stitch — then drawing through all remaining loops to form a gathered, textured cluster. This technique adds beautiful dimension to the pineapple motif sections. The square format also makes this blanket straightforward to block and finish evenly.

Design Three