Stitch hope into every row with the Heirloom of Heritage Blanket. A beginner-friendly filet crochet baby blanket with a starry effect, inspired by God’s promise to Abram. A timeless handmade gift for celebrating new life.
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Inspiration behind this Crochet Baby Blanket
All children are a gift from the Lord — each one unique, precious, and entrusted to our care. Inspired by God’s promise, the Heirloom of Heritage Blanket reflects the gift of a child and a family as vast as the stars. In Genesis 15:5, God told Abram to look up at the stars as a picture of His promise. From that family line would come the greatest of Abram’s descendants — the Bright and Morning Star, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Every stitch in this blanket is a celebration of God’s good gifts and a visible act of love, prayer, and hope for the little one who will receive it. May it wrap them in warmth and serve as a reminder that His promises are sure, His timing is perfect, and His care is everlasting.
Construction of the design
The Heirloom of Heritage Blanket combines beauty and simplicity in its design. Using a straightforward three-row repeat of chains and double crochet, the filet crochet pattern creates a soft, twinkling effect reminiscent of a starlit sky.
Worked from the bottom up in rows, it’s a quick and satisfying make. Ideal for beginners looking to practice foundational stitches, yet equally rewarding for seasoned crocheters who enjoy creating something meaningful in less time.
Preemie Crochet Challenge 2025
The Heirloom of Heritage Blanket was originally released as part of the 2025 Preemie Crochet Challenge, hosted by Helen of Sunflower Cottage Crochet. This was my 4th year taking part in this wonderful event, and I was so honored to contribute again.
During the challenge, the pattern was available as a free download for a limited time, alongside many other beautiful designs created to bless preemies and their families. Each download also represents a pledge to donate your make to a NICU or similar cause — a powerful reminder of how our craft can be used to bring comfort and love.
Although the free window has passed, you can still get your PDF copy of the Heirloom of Heritage Blanket pattern here. It remains one of my most meaningful designs — a simple filet crochet blanket with a soft, starry effect that works up quickly and makes a heartfelt gift.
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Heirloom of Heritage Blanket Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
- Approximately 150 yards each of Soft fingering weight Yarn in 5 colours:
- Black
- Navy blue
- Royal blue
- Dark purple
- Maroon
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Gauge: Using DK yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, 17 sts and 8 rows in dc = 4” by 4”
Yarn Alternatives:
Any light worsted, 8-ply, baby yarn, light yarn or doubled up fingering weight yarn (2 strands of fingering weight yarn held together)
Stitches and Terms Used:
- Ch= chain
- Sl st= slip stitch
- Sc= single crochet
- Dc= double crochet
- Sk= skip
- Rpt= repeat
- “= inches
Size: Using the materials listed, the Heirloom of Heritage Blanket measures 30” by 35”
Notes:
- Read through the pattern from beginning to end before starting your work just to be sure don’t have any questions that might cause frustration while working on the project.
- Gauge:
- As this is a blanket pattern, gauge isn’t necessarily crucial but to achieve sizing indicated please check your gauge and adjust as needed.
- Yarn and Colour Transition:
- Basic Colour Change: Fasten off the old colour and join the new colour in the first stitch of the next row. Alternatively, when working the last stitch of the old colour, stop with 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over with the new colour and pull through both loops to finish the stitch.Smooth Blend (used in this blanket): I held two strands of fingering weight yarn together to create gentle transition rows. For example, if a row is labeled as a blend row (like Row 11 & 12), I worked with 1 strand of the old colour + 1 strand of the new colour. This softens the shift and avoids a harsh line.
- Yarn Alternatives: If you prefer fewer ends to weave in, try variegated, self-striping, gradient, or ombré yarns for a similar colour-shift effect.
- Construction:
- The blanket is worked back and forth in rows using a simple 3-row repeat. Even with the chains used in filet crochet, your stitch count will stay the same throughout.
- To keep the edges neat, begin each row with a stacked standing double crochet. You may also use a standing double crochet, or for beginners, a simple ch-2 or ch-3 (counts as dc) works just as well.
- Apart from Row 1, this will not be written out at the start of every row in the pattern. It is assumed you’ll use your preferred method and count it as the first stitch.
👉 Example: In Row 2: (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) across, your first stitch — whether stacked dc, standing dc, or ch-2 — is included in that beginning group of 5 dc.
- Size:
- This pattern makes a crochet baby blanket measuring 30” x 35”. To adjust the size, simply chain a multiple of 6 + 1 to start.
Instructions:
- Black: 10 rows → rows 1–10
With black yarn, ch 121
Row 1: Dc In the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across. [119 sts- beginning ch 3 count as 1 dc]
Row 2: (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) repeat across
Row 3: Dc in each st across
Row 4: 2 dc, ch 1, skip next st, (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) repeat across. 2 dc in the last 2 sts
Row 5: Dc in each st across
Row 6: (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) repeat across
Row 7: Dc in each st across
Row 8-10: Repeat Row 4-6
- Blend row: 2 rows → rows 11 & 12
With black and navy blue yarn held together,
Row 11-12: Repeat Row 3-4
- Navy blue: 13 rows → rows 13–25
With navy blue yarn held together,
Row 13: Dc in each st across
Row 14-17: Repeat Row 2-5
Row 18-21: Repeat Row 2-5 again
Row 22-25: Repeat Row 2-5 again
- Blend row: 2 rows → rows 26 & 27
With navy blue and royal blue yarn held together,
Row 26-27: Repeat Row 2-3
- Royal blue: 15 rows → rows 28–42
With royal blue yarn held together,
Row 28: 2 dc, ch 1, skip next st, (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) repeat across. 2 dc in the last 2 sts
Row 29: Dc in each st across
Row 30-33: Repeat Row 2-5
Row 34-37: Repeat Row 2-5 again
Row 38-41: Repeat Row 2-5 again
Row 42: (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) repeat across
- Blend row: 2 rows → rows 43 & 44
With royal blue and dark purple yarn held together,
Row 43-44: Repeat Row 3-4
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4. Dark purple: 13 rows → rows 45–57
With dark purple yarn held together,
Row 45: Dc in each st across
Row 46-49: Repeat Row 2-5
Row 50-53: Repeat Row 2-5 again
Row 54-57: Repeat Row 2-5 again
- Blend row: 2 rows → rows 58 & 59
With dark purple and maroon yarn held together,
Row 58-59: Repeat Row 2-3
- Lilac: 10 rows → rows 59–68
Row 60: 2 dc, ch 1, skip next st, (5 dc, ch 1, skip next st) repeat across. 2 dc in the last 2 sts
Row 61: Dc in each st across
Row 62-65: Repeat Row 2-5
Row 66-69: Repeat Row 2-5 again
Border (optional):
Rnd 1: Join black yarn in any corner and work 3 sc in the same corner st.
Sc evenly around the blanket, working:
- 2 sc for each dc along the sides,
- 1 sc in each st across the top and bottom edges,
- 3 sc in each corner.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.
You can stop after Rnd 1 or continue with Rnd 2–5 for a simple textured edge.
Rnd 2–5: Join a new yarn colour in the middle sc of any corner (of the 3-sc group) and work 3 sc in that corner st.
Then (ch 1, sk next st, sc in following st) across each side, making sure to work 3 sc in each corner st. Join with a sl st to finish each round.
Rnd 6: Join black yarn in any corner and work 3 sc in the same corner st. Sc evenly around the blanket, working 3sc in the middle sc of the corner (of the 3-sc group)
And there you have it — a sweet crochet baby blanket, stitched with love and care. Each stitch is a reminder of the precious gift that every child is. I’d be overjoyed to see your makes — share them with #morinesshop or tag me @morinesshop on Instagram If you have any questions about this pattern, please leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you. May your hands be blessed as you create, and may every stitch carry comfort and hope.
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