Crocheting and quilting naturally share a scrappy, no-waste sensibility and a general construction method of easy-to-work smaller segments that are then joined into a larger cohesive whole. This baby blanket reinterprets the familiar granny square into a versatile quilt block, using an unusual construction method to achieve a block with strong diagonals (also known as Half Square Triangles, or HSTs, in quilters’ parlance). This particular configuration of HST blocks is called a Sawtooth Star, but many other layouts are possible (see alternative configurations at the end of the pattern). After the internal blocks are seamed, a finishing striped border is crocheted around the outer edge to smooth the seam joins. A single Sawtooth block is the perfect size for a baby blanket (that doubles as a shawl!). If a larger blanket is desired, multiple stars may be made and seamed together before adding the finishing border.

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Construction

Blanket blocks are worked circularly from the center out, then seamed together in your desired arrangement. A border is worked circularly around the blanket edge.

Finished Dimensions

Stroller Blanket

• 34″ square/86.25 cm square

Individual Block Size

• Small Block: 6″/15 cm square
• Large Block: 12″/30.5 cm square

Yarn

• 996 yards/911 meters C1, 176 yards/161 meters C2, 203 yards/186 meters C3, and 97 yards/89 meters C4 of fingering-weight wool yarn
• Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Peerie (210 yards/50 g) in colors Fleet (C1), Butte (C2), Klimt (C3), and Aurora (C4)

Gauge

• 24 stitches and 14 rounds = 4”/10 cm in blocked double crochet (US)

Hook

Suggested size: US E-4/3.5 mm, or size needed to
achieve gauge

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included:

• Blocking
• Mattress Stitch for Crochet

Skill Level

2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner