Rainbow Peaks Alpine Stitch Blanket Pattern

Welcome to the Rainbow Peaks Alpine Stitch Blanket Pattern! Wrap your little one in love and colour with this soft, textured, and irresistibly cozy baby blanket. The Rainbow Peaks Baby Blanket is designed using the classic alpine stitch, which adds a beautiful raised texture that looks intricate but is easy and fun to crochet. The stitch pattern gives the blanket a rich, plush feel—perfect for cuddling and comfort.

This pattern uses Herrschners Sweet Swirls yarn, a 100% acrylic yarn known for its soft touch, vibrant self-striping colour ways, and ease of care. The yarn creates a stunning rainbow effect with minimal effort, allowing the colours to blend seamlessly as you work. And because it’s machine washable and dryable, it’s ideal for busy parents and everyday use.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just beginning your journey, this pattern is designed with clarity and support in mind. A full step-by-step video tutorial is available on YouTube, walking you through each stage of the blanket from start to finish. You’ll have all the guidance you need to create a beautiful and functional piece.

The Rainbow Peaks Blanket makes a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, or just because. It’s sure to become a beloved keepsake, treasured for years to come.

Sizes

Baby 32″ x 38″

Throw 42″ x 48″

Large Throw 52″ x 58″

Blocked, including 1″ border

Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Alpine: 15.25 sts and 16.25 rows equal to 4″ in pattern with 5mm hook blocked

Gauge Swatch

Before you begin, it’s a good idea to create a gauge swatch to ensure your tension and stitch count match the pattern’s specifications. Before starting your project, it’s advisable to create a gauge swatch. This initial step ensures that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications, which is especially important if the original recommended yarn is unavailable or if you’re considering a yarn substitution. Maintaining the recommended gauge is essential for achieving the correct blanket size. If size is not a concern, feel free to experiment with different yarns and hook sizes!

Adjusting your crochet hook size or switching to a different hook style or brand can help you reach the required gauge. It’s important to note that not all yarn weights are identical, even if they are labelled the same; variations in thickness, drape, and softness can occur.

For this specific pattern. If you find that you have too many stitches, consider switching to a larger hook size. Conversely, if you have too few stitches, opt for a smaller hook size. Your technique can also affect the height of the stitches; you can lengthen stitches by pulling up on them or shorten them by tightening your tension.

I’ve included some yarn recommendations that would serve as suitable alternatives.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Sweet Swirls

Lion Brand Mandela

Herrschners Worsted Baby Yarn

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

Premier Colorfusion (CDN)

Crochet Hooks Required

US G/6 (4mm)

US H/8 (5mm)

Hook Tray

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Pm – Place Marker

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated

Special Stitches:

Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): Yo, insert your hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on your hook.

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook; yo, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.

Stacked sc: Don’t ch at the beg of a row. Insert hook through the first st and work a sc. Insert hook through the 2nd bar of the sc st just made, work a sc st.

Video Tutorial For The Baby Sunhat

Watch the tutorial https://youtu.be/yyjrppzmW4M

Rainbow Peaks Blanket Pattern

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

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