Jennifer Olivarez

The My Little Nest Blanket is designed to be both calming and engaging, offering a gentle rhythm of textured stitches. As you work each row, you’ll move between soft, squishy puff stitches and smooth flowing double crochet at a pace that feels relaxing while still holding your interest.

A puff V-stitch variation creates a fully reversible fabric with a beautifully textured border built directly into the design as you go. No separate edging required. Available in 16 sizes ranging from a small lovey to a king-size blanket, this versatile design is equally at home in the nursery, on the sofa, or draped across a bed.

Whether made for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this blanket is meant to bring a sense of warmth, comfort, and quiet retreat — a cozy little crochet nest.

HOW THIS BLANKET IS MADE

The My Little Nest Blanket is worked in rows from the bottom up. After completing the lower border, you’ll continue with a simple two-row stitch pattern to create the center panel. A matching upper border finishes the design.

The textured puff V-stitch border is built directly into the blanket as you crochet, framing the smooth double crochet center without requiring any separate edging or finishing rounds. Because the border and center panel are worked at the same time, you can enjoy watching the design take shape from the very first rows.

Once established, the stitch pattern becomes easy to work from memory, making this an enjoyable project for relaxed crochet sessions.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

CONCENTRATION LEVEL
Some concentration required. Once established, the stitch pattern becomes rhythmic and easy to follow, but the puff V-stitch placement may require extra attention at first due to its unusual insertion point. Occasional counting may be required while establishing the center panel.

STITCHES USED
Chain, double crochet, puff stitch, V-stitch

TECHNIQUES USED
Working in rows, ability to read a crochet stitch chart is not necessary but may help

🧶 Materials, yardage, sizes, and gauge details are available on my website: https://jenniferolivarez.com/my-little-nest-blanket

PATTERN INCLUDES
• A 10-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs.
• Linked Table of Contents and Bookmarks for easy navigation.
• List of materials needed, including yarn details, color, and quantities.
• Yarn needed (in yards/meters/grams) for all 16 blanket sizes.
• List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques.
• Clear written instructions with stitch counts provided for every row to help you stay on track.
• This pattern uses a fill-in-the-blank format, allowing you to customize the instructions for your chosen size before you begin crocheting.
• Gauge Swatch instructions with stitch chart for first two rows.
• Reduced Pattern Stitch Charts for the center panel and top border.
• Detailed photo tutorial to help you get started with working the puff V-stitch.
• Pattern support. Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions about the pattern. I’m always happy to help!