Crochet - Simple Fan Stitch (Complete vintage inspired project!)

Learn how to crochet this beautiful but simple classic baby blanket! It's using fan and V stitches - this complete project tutorial will take you through the main body and border too!
For my blanket I used Cygnet Baby Pure in Cream (x5) from here:
www.snufflebeanyarn.co.uk/pro...
I chained 102 +4 and my completed blanket measures 92cm x 80cm.
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🔍 Handy Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Blanket and Yarn Information
01:25 Foundation Chain and Foundation Row
06:10 Row 1
10:00 Row 2
12:20 Final Row (Straighten off)
16:30 Border - Round 1
18:00 Border - Round 2 (V Stitch)
23:40 Border - Round 3 (2nd V Stitch)
27:00 Border - Round 4 (Granny Stitch)
30:30 Border - Round 5 (Simple Frill)
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Link to Snufflebean Yarn (Independent stockist of Scheepjes and MUCH more): www.snufflebeanyarn.co.uk?ref=2
Link to Siobhan's Crafts (fabulous local yarn dyer!): www.siobhanscrafts.co.uk/yarn
Link to LoveCrochet for ALL kinds of yarn including one of my absolute favourite every day yarns, Paintbox! : www.lovecrochet.com?a_aid=50191fc0
Crochet Borders Playlist: • Crochet Borders
Scarf & Shawl Series: • The Scarf & Shawl Series
Crochet Blanket Stitches: • Crochet Blankets / Sti...
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[@user-zq1yj1zw1t]

I’ve almost finished this blanket and it’s just beautiful!!! Easy to do and the border just finishes it off elegantly! Thank you.

[@BlossomCrochet]

I’m so glad that you’re happy with it ♥️

[@rosesperfumelace]

This is lovely. Fan stitch is my fav. I like that the fans are snug together. I also love the way you start the border, it's snug yet you don't lose the fan shapes. Thank you so much!!!

[@loobylou582]

Just finished this and it’s a beautiful traditional blanket/christening shawl. Thank you so much. 😀👍

[@annbashir5888]

Going to make this for my daughter. It’s very beautiful n elegant, love the vintage style

[@valanthony7369]

Oh gosh, what a lot of hard work! Thankyou for posting.😁

[@beverleydabell3241]

Beautiful stitch, looks lovely in the cream and the pink. Gorgeous! 🥰

[@marlap1566]

Thank you for this beautiful baby blanket pattern! Simply elegant!!

[@ChiarettaCroce]

I can't believe I've missed this video ... Love this blanket and tks for sharing!

[@marionpugh18]

I love all these vintage patterns, thank you. I Will definitely be doing this. I also have started doing this stitch at the beginning of rows instead of chains & it looks so much better.

[@kaylee4359]

oh

[@lindahorger7737]

This is an elegant 😍stitch for a baby blanket 💙

[@sandraouaguena296]

Seriously beautiful and I love the one block colour!!! Definitely a must do!!!

[@mrsdinosaur1009]

That's the beauty about Video's like this, it gives you the confidence and inspiration to try out new ideas of your own, using this video as a guildline on how to do it. Yes I'm going to try this one out as well, but as a granny square for a little project i'm working on.

[@susanvanvleck3957]

Simple yet elegant and beautiful!

[@hopeciccaerllo_delrio126]

Thank you for going slowly and explaining things clearly.

[@annemcfarland5390]

Another fab tutorial. Another must I think. ❤

[@phyllismiddleton]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful blanket tutorial. It is a lot of hard work, however for that special baby, it would be worth it.

[@greenisthecolour]

I just happened to have 5 balls of the Cygnet baby yarn sat around and was waiting until the perfect blanket came along 😅😅...thanks so much for this tutorial Rebekah!

[@ShielaSoares]

Absolutely Beautiful! I love it. I just love all of your patterns & tutorials. They are really awesome💗🤗

[@cherryblossom4299]

Absolutely stunning! Simply elegant! This is going to be on my to do list. Thank you very much for this tutorial. 🌸🌺🌷🌼🌹💐💞

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thanks so much!

[@phili.m78]

Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern. Just started and can't wait till it's finnished 🥰

[@vivnaidu2869]

Such an elegant pattern. Will be trying this, thank you 💟

[@CeeceeWhip]

In my opinion, your crochet is one of the best I have found. No matter the pattern, it always looks elegant. I love how you do your tutorials by stopping and showing the work you just did. Thanks for making it so easy!!

[@sarap6862]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@susanalexander9696]

I just finished this blanket. It was so easy and worked really fast. It's one of my favorites. Thank you so much.

[@leftieknitter7392]

I found it complex re stitch count. Did something wrong but will have to frog the whole thing

[@SaffronJ7R]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful stitch pattern.

[@tinahamilton5569]

Thank you for another excellent tutorial I have just completed this blanket and it is so beautiful 😘

[@stephaniedunn2831]

Omg! I love this. It is gorgeous!!

[@julies5515]

I'm going to this pattern. You always have lovely patterns and great tutorials. I'm working this Iris Pattern now. I have a very neutral color caron simply soft that would look great with this. Thank you for sharing your patterns with us.

[@sharonmotley1015]

Such a stunning and beautiful blanket 🧶💗

[@carolbotha2385]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@joyceflowers963]

Beautiful blanket love the pattern

[@angelaanderson8423]

That yarn is beautiful, so is the pattern x

[@doristucker4061]

Beautiful l had some white yarn so I am crocheting right along with you l love all your videos.

[@mariao1547]

Oh Rebekah this is beautiful can’t wait to start this thank you so much ☘️☘️

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thank you, so glad you like it!

[@janebellfield2322]

So pretty and classical

[@corra7]

Your channel is a gift! Thank you

[@BlossomCrochet]

So nice of you, thank you ☺️

[@mascot426]

Love this . Thank you x

[@robynurbancic2985]

I love this pattern and you are very easy to follow, as I am new at crochet. Robyn Australia.❤️❤️

[@magdakopytowska7438]

Beautiful pattern. Thank you.x.

[@Gotjava]

Great tutorial, very elegant pattern. Thank you :)

[@ltg102]

Gorgeous!

[@50saphir]

beautiful baby blanket........amazing

[@lorrainelambert9001]

This is so beautiful Rebekah definitely on my to make list thank you so much lovely 😘😘😘

[@lbessinger]

Beautiful!

[@janiceseward585]

Thank you for this gorgeous pattern. I’m not very experienced in crochet but I did a sampler and I love the pattern. I’m planning to make it into a baby blanket. Thanks again.

[@BlossomCrochet]

That sounds great Janice! 😍

[@gabyf001]

What an elegant and beautiful blanket! 😍

[@juttakasapis6408]

So amazingly beautiful 😊😘

[@suchitraroy1758]

So beautiful,!

[@sherrynan2028]

I took your tip about using a size up hook for the foundation chain. Great advice! Thank you!❤

[@janetspring7576]

Hi it it dou le knit

[@CrochetDiyIdea]

Beautiful blanket

[@Sunflowercrochet]

Beautiful! ❤🧶🌻

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@flormartin7883]

Beautiful I have been looking for a nice baby blanket I love this one Thanks

[@BlossomCrochet]

I'm glad you like it!

[@suzannebridges7334]

Alive this, Rebekah,...thank you!

[@SuzanaBehmer]

Lovely ! ❤

[@hazelfujimoto138]

Beautiful baby blanket! It was so easy to follow along. Thank you.

[@BlossomCrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@maggiegittens6880]

Thanks for sharing

[@mariaoneill3915]

Beautiful blanket Rebekah thank you ☘☘

[@sarahamr7874]

your channel is such a joy. I have just skimmed through some of your vidoes and works. Definately worth subscribing 🥰

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thank you so much ☺️ 🥰

[@colleenmisner454]

Love your videos

[@elaineyakatan2310]

Stunning

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thank you Elaine 🥰

[@denisestevenson748]

I have started making this blanket and it's turning out nice!y. ☺ Thank you for the beautiful pattern.

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thanks Denise, that’s great! 🌸

[@leftieknitter7392]

Did you have a problem with stitch count on last row before border. I ended up with heaps more than i started

[@valentinanovichenko9999]

Thank you very much foe excellent work!

[@ewaskrzypek5445]

Beautiful thank you

[@marywheelerauntiememe601]

Thank you so much for all your beautiful patterns!! You make it so easy to understand what you're doing. ♥️✌️

[@donnadunlop7853]

Thankyou so much. Beautiful. X

[@BlossomCrochet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylwood7485]

Yet again a fabulous vtutorial have ordered the wool to make one for a new baby due in August :)

[@BlossomCrochet]

Wonderful! Lucky baby!

[@amandah4834]

Oh wow Rebekah this is my favourite of yours since the last one 😂it’s just gorgeous thank you 💕Amanda xx

[@BlossomCrochet]

Yay! Thank you Amanda!

[@georgiabutka3770]

Easy enough to understand and thank you for doing this tutorial❤😊

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thank you Georgia! 🌸

[@georgiabutka3770]

@@BlossomCrochet You are very welcome!

[@Scorpio45Libra]

Easy peasy! Stay safe and well.

[@BlossomCrochet]

Thanks, you too!

[@tonicarrier1371]

Beautiful 🥰 Definitely my next project. Thanks so much for sharing Rebekah. Xx

[@karoljelbert346]

Would like to try this, thank you.

[@01ttingey]

Lovely! Thx!! 😁💕💕

[@BlossomCrochet]

I'm glad you like it!

[@kl8132]

is there a written pattern?? I love to use both that way I make notes and never lose my place. Love this blanket and your videos, thank you

[@thecrochetshopbynanno]

Crochet baby blanket easy

[@mariaassuntazanini7334]

Siccome non tutti sanno inglese,c e anche chi sa spagnolo francese tedesco ,italiano!!!!!!!!!Fioi de Cani almeno i sottotitoli in italiano,visto che avete messo il tutorial in Italia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Meritereste che in Italia nessuno guardasse bocca piena de fasoi!!!!!!!!!

[@MegaFlower60]

Thank you for this beautiful blanket. I have just received my yarn of 5 balls. Can you advise how much I should save for boarder. Many thanks for your many tutorials.

[@leftieknitter7392]

Dissapointed no response to my question re sc foundationless starting row. Anyway. Ended up with heaps more stitches than started when doing the evening up last row before border. What have I done wrong?

[@louisebrown3391]

Love this blanket it’s beautiful 💖just wondering if you could chain 2 or 3 then turn and end of rows instead?

[@jackiecherriman2380]

I’m really struggling to see where you’re putting the hook into the stitch where you do the five trebles! I love the pattern but find it difficult to follow.

[@ltg102]

Jackie, I recommend that you watch her "Vintage Crochet V-Stitch Border" video, where white yarn is used for the border. Slow down the speed of the video to watch carefully and understand.

[@loobylou582]

It’s just in between the two trebles below, the space between them, not in a stitch. Hope this helps.

[@kandiamond63]

I agree! Looking for a more helpful tutorial

[@sue3028]

If you look at the top of the video, you will see a cog type wheel. You can slow the video down really slow. Hope this helps It’s called “ play back speed” If you press it , you can select a speed that suits your needs

[@marywheelerauntiememe601]

Hello again. I forgot to ask you if you think this would look just as beautiful with 2 colors or even 3. Also which row should I change colors. TIA ♥️✌️

[@rosemaryjessell4025]

Love this video. Do you have a written pattern for this blanket?

[@angelagraham2031]

I have to make this its stunning very easy to follow but I'm not sure how your instructing us to do the end of first row instead of the usual chain 1,2,3 and turn Thank you for any help, Angela🙏🏾

[@louisebrown3391]

I’m finding this a bit tricky too

[@loobylou582]

How many rows did you complete for your blanket? I’ve bought the recommended yarn and followed your tutorial but I must have missed the row count. Grateful for your help. 😀

[@cloudydaez]

What is the dusky pink yarn that you are using in your tutorial? The blanket is beautiful and I’d like to make it in that pretty yarn you’re using. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@leftieknitter7392]

Clear border instructions tx. But confused as seems once i start V round I will be working with wrong side facing. Will the final round be wrong side facing also? If so, will my stitches look ok

[@meganspringman6002]

Hi! I was looking thru your projects and this one is perfect. But I’d like to make this one for a house warming gift. So more for a sofa and that would make it thicker. Do you have any tips on the size, color and type of yarn. 3-4. Weighted and should I use the hook size on the yarn. I usually go up one hook size for the chain as I tend to make my tension to tight. Thanks! 🥰

[@karenknee1193]

Another brilliant tutorial as always what yarn did you use for your sample piece please Rebekah? Xx

[@BlossomCrochet]

Hi Karen, I used Caron Simply Soft in shade Victorian Rose. :)

[@karenknee1193]

@@BlossomCrochet thank you so much I have recently purchased numerous amounts of wool for several of your tutorials all just beautiful but the pink caught my eye too. Keep doing what your doing you have helped keep me sane this past 12 months xxx

[@deborahkrim5677]

So lovely! What is the gorgeous rose color yarn you are using in the tutorial?

[@BlossomCrochet]

Hi Deborah, I was using Caron Simply Soft in Victorian Rose 🌹

[@marywheelerauntiememe601]

In row 2.. are you going through the back loop of the fans 3rd stitch? It looks like it so I just wanted to make sure. Sorry for so many questions 🤦♥️

[@ThatCarEnthuZiastBrittany]

Would be nice to have American stitch terms on the screen for us folks based in the US ❤

[@gailj2307]

Love this. The wool brand recommends 4mm. I understand you saying go up half or one size hook but in the video you use 5.5mm. Is this the best size to use? Pretty new to crochet so any help much appreciated. Thanks

[@BlossomCrochet]

I would suggest doing your foundation chain in a 5mm and see how you go, and switch to a 4.5mm for the rest of your blanket. :)

[@gailj2307]

@@BlossomCrochet many thanks

[@mariaassuntazanini7334]

bocca piena de fasoi!!!!!!

[@sehamamin4139]

حبيبتي الغرزة تحفه وانا بشوف الفيديو تاني لقيت ممكن اعمل منها شال شتوي بخيط التويد؟

[@BlossomCrochet]

Yes absolutely! 🌸

[@andreajones9831]

Lovely blanket what is the yarn/colour your using for the tutorial thanks 😊

[@BlossomCrochet]

The yarn I use for the demo is Caron Simply Soft in shade Victorian Rose :)

[@chelsiehook1519]

I am making this blanket for baby bereavement boxes. Please could you tell me how many inches/cm the border adds onto the blanket? Thank you!

[@carolbotha2385]

I noticed you using Clover soft touch hook.Did you like working with same.

[@BlossomCrochet]

I love all of the Clover hooks - this particular set used to belong to my grandmother that taught me to crochet 🥰

[@leftieknitter7392]

Can i use a single crochet foundation chain as i am hopeless at making neat chain

[@leonortabunar6303]

The last row doesn't have the same number of stitches as the foundation row. Since you make total 7 stitches(V 2 stitches + 5 for the fan which will make multiple of 7 per set n foundation is multiple of 6 Therefore the border has different number of Vs on the top row n foundation row(bottom)

[@terrinewsholme2191]

Is there a printable version of this blanket?

[@debbiejohnson952]

Can you use dk yarn

[@lovelylife4233]

I’m in the states and get confused with the trebles 😫 that are actually doubled or are they trebles lol

[@annettebuttle7272]

She is doing a double crochet. It’s just that that stitch is called a treble in uk terminology.

[@user-ju9ug2xf4m]

How many rows did you do

[@janetspring7576]

Is this dk or aran please

[@BlossomCrochet]

I did this cream in dk but you can use absolutely any yarn you wish 🥰🌸