Sirdar Crochet Rainbow Waffle Stitch Blankets Pattern

Sirdar Crochet Rainbow Waffle Stitch Blankets

What Is Being Made

These are two beautiful crochet blankets featuring vibrant rainbow colorways, designed by Sirdar using their trusted Snuggly DK yarn. Blanket 1 measures approximately 74 cm x 108 cm (29¼" x 42½"), while Blanket 2 measures approximately 74 cm x 106 cm (29¼" x 41¾"). Both designs showcase a cheerful multi-colored aesthetic perfect for babies and young children, combining traditional pastel shades with modern baby brights in carefully coordinated color combinations.

Techniques and Construction

These projects are classified as intermediate level crochet, making them suitable for crafters with some prior experience. The blankets are constructed using the distinctive waffle stitch technique, which creates a textured, dimensional fabric with characteristic raised squares that resemble a waffle pattern. This stitch technique adds visual interest and provides a slightly thicker, more structured fabric compared to basic crochet stitches, making these blankets both decorative and functional for warmth.

The construction method involves working with multiple yarn colors in sequence to build the rainbow effect. Sirdar has triple-checked these patterns to guarantee success, ensuring that color transitions and stitch placement work seamlessly throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout these designs is the waffle stitch, which creates the signature textured appearance. This stitch combines basic crochet techniques to form the characteristic raised, dimensional squares that give the blanket its distinctive look and tactile quality.

Materials Required

Yarn: Both blankets are designed to be worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK (double knitting weight), a premium baby yarn that has been rigorously tested for softness and gentleness against delicate skin. Sirdar Snuggly DK is Britain's best-selling baby yarn, known for remaining soft and gentle through repeated washing.

Blanket 1 Yarn Requirements:

• Yarn A (Shade 216 Sky): 2 balls
• Yarn B (Shade 490 Aqua): 2 balls
• Yarn C (Shade 500 Sunshine): 2 balls
• Yarn D (Shade 508 Pumpkin): 2 balls
• Yarn E (Shade 187 Precious): 2 balls
• Yarn F (Shade 350 Spicy Pink): 2 balls
• Yarn G (Shade 505 Ketchup): 2 balls

Blanket 2 Yarn Requirements:

• Yarn A (Shade 509 Sorbet): 3 balls
• Yarn B (Shade 419 Choo Choo Train): 2 balls
• Yarn C (Shade 252 Lemon): 4 balls
• Yarn D (Shade 469 Happy Hippo): 2 balls
• Yarn E (Shade 510 Rosebud): 4 balls

Each ball of Sirdar Snuggly DK weighs 50g. The yarn is available in traditional pastels, soft contemporary shades, and modern baby brights, allowing crafters to customize their color selections.

Hook: A 4.00mm crochet hook (UK size 8 / USA size F/5) is required for both blankets.

Tension and Gauge

The recommended tension for these projects is 21 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) when working the waffle stitch pattern. Achieving the correct tension is essential for the blankets to reach their intended finished measurements and for the waffle stitch texture to develop properly.

About Sirdar Snuggly

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with a rich heritage in hand knitting. Generations of families have trusted Sirdar Snuggly to keep their little ones warm and comfortable. Every Sirdar Snuggly yarn has been rigorously tested to ensure it is kind to babies' tender skin and maintains its softness and gentleness through repeated washing, making it an ideal