Percy Baby Blanket

Percy Baby Blanket by Truly Crochet

What Is Being Made

The Percy Baby Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket designed as a cozy throw for babies and nurseries. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Truly Crochet creates a finished blanket measuring approximately 43.25 inches in width by 44 inches in length, making it an ideal size for a baby blanket or small throw.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This project uses fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The blanket is constructed using basic crochet stitches worked in rows to build the fabric. The pattern features a modular design approach, allowing crafters to customize the blanket size by adjusting the number of starting chains. The design incorporates decorative pig motifs worked into the blanket structure, with the pattern allowing for multiple pigs to be placed across the width (ranging from 4 to 6 pigs across, with flexibility to add more).

The blanket uses a straightforward row-by-row construction method, making it accessible for those new to crochet while still producing a charming finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – Used for the foundation and throughout the pattern
• Double Crochet (Dc) – The primary stitch for building the blanket fabric
• Single Crochet (Sc) – Used as needed in the pattern construction

Materials and Tools Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for aran weight yarn. The main color is Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in Paper White, requiring approximately 1608 yards (1472 meters). An accent color, Stylecraft Special Aran in Fondant, is needed for approximately 107 yards (98 meters), likely for the pig details.

Hook and Notions: A 5mm crochet hook (US H/8 size) is used to achieve the specified gauge of 15 double crochet stitches over 4 inches (10cm). Additional supplies include scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.

Pattern Customization Options

The Percy Baby Blanket pattern offers flexibility in sizing. The smallest configuration begins with 55 chains plus 1. To increase the blanket size, crafters add 52 chains for each additional pig motif across the width. For example, a blanket with 4 pigs across requires 212 starting chains (211 plus 1), while 5 pigs across needs 264 starting chains, and 6 pigs across requires 316 starting chains. This modular approach allows makers to customize their blanket to their preferred dimensions.