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Free Peaches and Creme Crochet Burp Cloth Pattern

by strommercrafts / July 3, 2023

Hello everyone! Today I have a lovely crochet burp cloth pattern available for you! These burp cloths are made with the ever-popular Peaches and Creme cotton yarn. I honestly think they look so bright and clean!

Make These For A Wonderful Handmade Gift!

Aside from making these for yourself, this can be a thoughtful gift that can be given to a variety of individuals or institutions. Here are some ideas of who would appreciate receiving these crochet burp cloths as a gift:

Expectant or New Parents – Gifting crochet burp cloths to expectant or new parents can be a wonderful gesture. They’re a practical item for newborns and the fact that it’s handmade adds a personal and heartfelt element to the gift (I’ve almost cried over handmade gifts given for my babies because they were so thoughtful…darn hormones!).
Baby Showers and Gift Exchanges – If you’re invited to a baby shower or participating in a gift exchange, and have the crochet skills, these burp cloths can be an excellent choice. Your handmade gift will be unique, as no one can find one in stores, and hopefully new parents will appreciate the practicality and charm of it!

Churches, Charitable Organizations or Hospitals – If you enjoy crocheting for a cause, consider donating your handmade crochet burp cloths to a church, charitable organizations or local hospitals. Many organizations support families in need and your beautiful gift can provide comfort and absorbency to babies from these families. I worked at a hospital that accepted crochet donations (blankets, hats, and bereavement items for stillborns).

Why Cotton Yarn is a Good Choice for a Burp Cloth:

Feel free to use any yarn you’d like, as long as it’s #4 worsted weight (medium) yarn. If you use a different weight, your burp cloth may become too big or small! I also like using cotton yarn instead of acrylic yarn .

You can use acrylic, but it’s not very absorbent, and you should try to soften it up before using it on a baby’s delicate skin.

Here are a few reasons why cotton yarn is a good choice for this crochet project:

Softness against baby’s skin – Cotton is renowned for its exceptional softness, making it a great choice for crocheted baby items. You want material that is gentle and non-irritating during use.
Absorbency – One of the primary uses for a burp cloth is to absorb spit-ups, drool, and other small spills. Cotton yarn excels in this aspect as it has excellent absorbent properties. The natural fibers in cotton can hold up to 27 times its own weight, making it readily able to soak up spills to keep you, and baby, dry and clean.
Breathability – Cotton is a breathable material, allowing air to circulate freely through the fabric. This can help prevent your baby from overheating. The breathability of cotton ensures that the moisture absorbed by the burp cloth evaporates quickly, reducing the chances of discomfort or rashes from trapped moisture.
Easy to clean – Babies are notorious for creating messes, and burp cloths are no exception. Choosing a material that is easy to clean is essential. Cotton yarn is machine washable, making it a convenient choice for busy parents. Simply toss the burp cloths into a washing machine, and they will come out fresh and clean, ready to be used again.
Durability – Burp cloths undergo frequent washing and heavy use, so durability is an important factor to consider. Cotton yarn is known for its strength and longevity, the natural fibers make it highly resilient and able to withstand repeated washing and drying.

This Peaches and Creme Crochet Burp Cloth is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it accessible to both seasoned crocheters and those that are new. With just a few basic stitches, you’ll be able to whip up these beautiful burp cloths in no time!

We’ll be using a stitch pattern called the Suzette Stitch today. The suzette stitch combines single and double crochet stitches in a simple, but unique way to achieve its distinct texture. The alternating single and double crochets create a balanced pattern that is visually appealing and functional, and the subtle texture provides a gentle surface that can help catch and absorb liquids.

Here’s a close up of the texture we’ll be making in each color:

Alright, let’s grab our hooks and our favorite colored Peaches and Creme colors and dive on in!

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Materials Needed:

5mm/H Crochet Hook
Peaches and Creme Cotton Yarn in Royal 120 Yards x 1 Ball
Peaches and Creme Cotton Yarn in Mint 120 Yards x 1 Ball
Peaches and Creme Cotton Yarn in Ecru 120 Yards x 1 Ball
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations Used:

Please note these are in US terms, not UK.

Ch – chain
St(s) – stitch(es)
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet

Size:

7 in x 17 in (this will vary depending on your tension)

Peaches and Creme Crochet Burp Cloth Pattern:

Ch 21

Row 1: Make 1 sc into second ch from hook, 1 dc into the same ch, *skip 1 ch, (1 sc and 1 dc) into next ch* repeat from *to.* Your last ch should end up with a (1 sc and 1 dc) worked into it. (20 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), turn, *skip 1 st and work (1 sc and 1 dc) into the next st (this should be the sc from the previous row)*. Repeat from *to* (20 sts)

Row 3-46: Repeat Row 2.

Border: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st (the corner), turning down the long side of the burp cloth, sc all the way to the next corner. I found that placing 2 sc into each leg or “bump” of the dc, then skipping the ch 1’s gave the cleanest edge. 2 sc in next corner st. Continue until last st, sl st into first st.

Cut yarn with scissors, weave in ends with tapestry needle.

That’s all! Thank you for checking out this Peaches and Creme Crochet Burp Cloth pattern! I hope that you love these as much as I do!

Until next time!

Easy Textured Burp Cloth – Free Crochet Pattern

by strommercrafts / May 5, 2021

***Check out the listing for these burp cloths on my Etsy shop here!***

These textured baby burp cloths are so beautiful and easy to make! I have been thinking of ways to add a little more texture to my crochet projects and this stitch is not only simple, but relaxing to make.

So what is this amazingly textured stitch?

It’s called the Wattle Stitch!

It creates a beautiful texture that’s not totally busy or crazy, which is perfect for those baby crochet projects. It also has a minimalist/modern feel to it, which I absolutely love.

I like to think of the wattle stitch as a wonky V stitch. It’s just a single crochet, chain one, and double crochet in the same space throughout the pattern. Easy Peasy!

I would say the ONLY difficult thing about this pattern, is if you have a hard time finding turning chains. You’ll have to make a single crochet in it to complete rows 3 and beyond. If you’re a new crocheter and can’t tell what is what (I remember those days!), you can use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn after you make it to find it.

The yarn used for these burp cloths is the ‘Feels like Butta’ from Lion Brand, and to be honest, I think this my new favorite yarn. It’s polyester, but it’s incredibly soft. The name is totally makes sense, I mean, it really does feel like butter!

With the ‘Feels like Butta’ yarn and the combined wattle stitch, it gives the burp cloth a nice, squishy kind of feel. It’s soft and that texture is great for wiping away those little spit up messes babies tend to make.

Of course, not ALL babies are super spitty (is that a word?), but they sure are nice to have around just in case!

Just look at that gorgeous texture! Beautiful, right?

It’s so funny, I never thought I’d ever be geeking out about yarn and the ways you can make it look so cool, but here I am haha.

I used the Pale Grey and the Charcoal colored yarn for the burp cloths. I think I’m drawn more to neutral and natural colored yarns for my “serious” projects. Maybe I’m just boring, but it just looks so much cleaner and nicer to my eyes. Plus I really like that minimalist aesthetic that’s popular right now, and I think these two colors reflect it pretty well.

The finished burp cloths are about 7.5 inches x 18.5 inches. The final length will depend on how tight or loose your tension is, but feel free to add length and rows as needed.

Okay, enough talking, let’s get cracking and make that baby something to barf on!

Materials:

3.75 mm crochet hook
1 skein of 4 medium weight yarn (Lion Brand’s Feels like Butta Yarn in Pale Grey or Charcoal)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations Used:

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet

Textured Burp Cloth Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 93 or a multiple of 3
Row 2: From the 3rd ch from your hook make (1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc) all in the same ch. Skip 2 chs and make (1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc) in next ch. Repeat all the way to the end of the ch. Turn and ch 1.
Row 3: Find the first ch 1 space from the previous row (it should be a nice little hole). Make ( 1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc) in that space. Continue making 1 sc, ch 1, and 1 dc in each ch 1 space. At the end of the row, make a sc in the turning ch . Turn and ch 1.
Row 4-26: Repeat row 3

And that’s it!

The stitches put together are simple, but they make such a wonderfully textured burp cloth perfect for your little one (or someone else’s!)

I think these would make a nice baby shower or meet the baby gift (plus if it’s handmade, it’s even more special, right?). Fold them up Marie-Kondo style and tie a pretty bow around them!

Thank you for reading and happy crocheting!