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The original Call the Midwife blanket is one of my favourite crochet blanket patterns. I made one a year ago for my expectant friend and it was a huge hit! I love the filet crochet and I was itching to adapt this for my own baby- my fur baby, Lucie. So the Call the Veterinarian Crochet Blanket was born…
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You will need:
- 5mm crochet hook (I use a KnitPro Waves hook which you can get here)
- Any Aran / Worsted Weight yarn. I used Paintbox Simply Aran (239) Sailor Blue. Approximately 400g will make you blanket 7 repeats tall. (800-1000 yards)
- Yarn Needle for those pesky ends! (These with big loops for eyes are my favourite add-on EVER!)
Notes
This pattern is written in UK terms.
Beginning Ch at start of each row doesn’t count as a stitch.
You can easily increase or decrease the size by adding to your starting Ch; just make sure you start with a multiple of 16 + 6.
Because of the design, which is created by the use of skipped stitches, you’ll be crocheting into those stitches often. It’s up to you whether you crochet into the Ch, or the space created by it. I chose to crochet into the Ch itself because I felt it made my rows look a little less wonky.
Each of those skipped stitches still counts as a stitch for the row that follows it. So if it tells you to “TC in next 6 sts”, and there are only 4 TCs from the previous row followed by a space that was created by chains, you’ll need to put the last 2 TC into those chains (or the ch-sp if you prefer).
If you would like to make this blanket using DK yarn then go down to a 4mm hook.
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Abbreviations
DC = double crochet (UK) (US = single crochet)
TC = treble crochet (UK) (US = double crochet)
CH = chain
ST = stitch
SK = skip
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this blanket.
Pattern
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Ch 118.
Row 1: TC in 6th Ch from hook. (Ch 1, Sk 1 St, TC in next St) across. Ch 4; turn.
Row 2: Sk first 2 Sts, TC in next 15 Sts, including Ch 1s from previous row. (Ch 1; Sk 1 St. TC in next 15 Sts) 6 more times. Ch 1, Sk 1 St, TC in next St (which is part of the Ch 4 from previous row). Ch 4; turn.
Row 3: Sk first 2 Sts, TC in next 5 Sts, Ch 5, Sk 5 Sts, TC in next 5 Sts. (Ch 1; Sk 1 St. TC in next 5 Sts. Ch 5, Sk 5 Sts. TC in next 5 Sts) 6 more times. Ch 1; TC in next St (which is part of the Ch 4 from previous row). Ch 4; turn.
Row 4: Sk first 2 Sts, TC in next 3 Sts, Ch 1, Sk 1 Sts, TC into next St, 5 DC into ch-sp from previous row. TC in next st, Ch 1, Sk 1 St. TC in next 3 sts. (Ch 1; Sk 1 St. TC in next 3 Sts, Ch 1, Sk 1 Sts, TC into next St, 5 DC into ch-sp from previous row. TC in next st, Ch 1, Sk 1, TC in next 3 sts. ) 6 more times. Ch 1; TC in next St (which is part of the Ch 4 from previous row). Ch 4; turn.
Row 5: Sk first 2 Sts, TC in next 5 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, TC in next st, Ch 2, Sk 2, TC in next 5 Sts (Ch1; Sk 1 st. TC in next 5 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, TC in next st, Ch 2, Sk 2, TC in next 5 Sts) 6 more times. Ch1 , Sk 1 st. TC in next St (which is part of the Ch 4 from previous row). Ch 4; turn.
Row 6: Sk first 2 Sts, TC in next 15 Sts, (Ch 1; Sk 1 St. TC in next 15 Sts) 6 more times. Ch 1, Sk 1 St, TC in next St (which is part of the Ch 4 from previous row). Ch 4; turn.
Row 7: Sk first 2 Sts, TC in next St, (Ch 1, Sk 1 St, TC in next St) across. Ch 4; turn.
Repeat Rows 2 -7 until blanket is desired length.
I’d love to see your Call the Veterinarian crochet blanket! Make sure to tag me on Instagram @lovealyuk or hashtag #lovealyuk for a chance for your project to get mentioned!
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22 Comments
Trish
Shouldn’t you repeat row 2 also? Instead of repeating rows 3-7, shouldn’t it say repeat rows 2-7?
Aly
Yes! You are completely right. Changing it now. Thank you so much for pointing out the mistake!
Deb Luthi
I’ve started this blanket several times this morning and still continue to come out uneven. Should there be more in the chain?
Aly
Hi Deb!
Are you making sure that when you do your Ch4 at the start of the row that when the pattern tells you to Skip 2sts that you’re including the one the chain is next to? Remember the chain 4 doesn’t count as a stitch
Hope this helps
Aly
Karen
Oh gosh I’m so excited with this pattern .so well written .
I have deslysic so diffently had no bother understanding it.
Gotta make about 4 of them for dog lovers in the family .
Thank you so much for the pattern
Aly
Thank you Karen! I really appreciate your kind words ❤️
Deb Luthi
No i didn’t. I think i was starting after ch 4. Ill try it.
Sheridan
Hi there. Im on row 3 ive done all the stitches. However im left with 2 stiches before the ch1 tc nxt stitch. Ive counted over and over. Gone over from chains. I have no clue where ive got 2 extra stitches from. Please helpbif you can
Aly
Hi Sheridan! I’ll be uploading a video tutorial tomorrow to help you! I’ll reply on this post when it’s up 🙂
Helen
Aly. Was the video uploaded . Having issues reading pattern. Thanks
Aly
Hi Helen, here it is https://youtu.be/uh0Q0egAMX8
Tonya
What is the size of this blanket?
Aly
Hi!
Following the pattern and using Aran weight yarn this blanket will measure 80cm x 85cm (approx)
Evelyn
I lost one of my fur babies 3 years ago. My other baby is 14 yrs and going blind. Wanted something to remember them by. Just found you pattern. Have my hook and thread. Thank you so much.
judy halvorsen
Just a quick observation on my part… In your notes/ instructions you mention that you prefer to work in the chain rather than the ch-sp as it is less wonky. Every photo and picture i find of this blanket shows the stitches worked in the spaces. Working in the spaces appears to give the paws more definition, except perhaps where you work in the 5 ch space, which may provide better stability.
Aly
Hi Judy- you’re completely right. The photos and videos were taken worked into the spaces more for ease and speed on my part. Do what works best for you- it doesn’t hurt to experiment. 🙂
Sofia
Love this pattern. Although, I doubled the chain (increasing by the 16+6 rule) to make a scarf instead of the blanket. Thank you for posting and the video tutorial was very helpful.
Aly
So glad you love it! Would love to see your scarf if you fancy sharing it on Instagram @lovealyuk
Sofia
Unfortunately, I do not have an Instagram account 🙁
Sofia
I posted a picture of the scarf I made on your Pinterest link. Started with 262 chain and followed your pattern. Thanks again for sharing