Learn to crochet the lotus stitch! This gorgeous, lacy stitch is a one-row repeat that produces an heirloom-worthy baby blanket perfect for the warmer months.

This was my first experience using lyocell. Its a lightweight, cooling, natural fiber derived from eucalyptus. Its antimicrobial which is great for baby items, and its super drapey!

I alternated single rows of color with color blocked sections to highlight individual lotus stitches. What do you think? A simple, color-blocked look would also be lovely, or the blanket would shine in just one solid color.

The blanket is finished with a simple double crochet border, which works up super quickly!

I hope you enjoy this pattern!

Abbreviations (US)

ch(s): chain(s)
dc(s): double crochet(s)
rep: repeat
rnd: round
sc(s): single crochet(s)
sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over

Special Stitches

Puff: Yo, insert your hook, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook). Yo, insert your hook into the same st, pull up a loop (5 loops on your hook). Yo, insert your hook into the same st, pull up a loop (7 loops on your hook). Yo and pull through all 7 loops.

Lotus: Work (puff, ch 2, puff, ch 2, puff) all in the same st.

Materials

Queensland Myrtle Weight 4 Medium Yarn (100 Lyocell, 180 yds/165 m, 3.5 oz/100 g)
4 skeins Ivory
3 skeins Olive
1,260 yds total
I/9 5.5mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Finished Size

Blocked: 32 x 33
Before blocking: 31 x 33 with border 28 x 30 before border

Gauge

2 lotus sts and 2 scs x 8 rows 4 blocked

Pattern and photo credits: Dana Nield