Super easy crochet baby blanket pattern for beginners
Looking for a fun and simple project to keep your little one cozy and creative? This easy crochet baby blanket pattern” is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters.
Whether making a heartfelt gift for a new baby or just looking to unwind with a relaxing crochet project, this pattern is your go-to. With its soft textures and gentle hues, this blanket will keep little ones warm and add a touch of handmade charm to any nursery.
Quick and Simple Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern
Supplies needed for this project:
Yarn – Any worsted-weight yarn in the color of your choice.
Brava Worsted Weight, #4 (100% Acrylic, 218 yards per 3.5oz/100g).
Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge – 14 sts over 11 rows = 10 cm/4” square made in hdc
Fluffy crochet baby blanket pattern notes
1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Similar weight of yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
3. Chains at the beginning of the rows/rounds do not count as a stitch.
Skill Level – Beginner.
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Easy crochet baby blanket pattern measurement
This fluffy blanket is designed for babies and the finsihed blanket measures about 40” by 42”
You can adjust the size by increasign or decreasign the foundation chain and the repeats until you reached your desired measurement.
Construction Notes
1. This blanket is worked flat in rows, with the edging made in rounds.
2. The pattern works flat; you can customize the size by increasing or reducing your starting chains.
Adjustments/fittings
Length: Increase or decrease the repeats.
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Quick and Simple Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern
Section 1- Main Panel
With A, 153
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn. 151 hdc
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 151 hdc
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * to end, turn. 75 ch sps, 76 dc
Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in first st, *hdc in ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, rep from * to end, turn. 151 hdc
Rep Rows 2 – 4 until the Rectangle measures 38”
End with Row 2
Edging
Continue with color A
Ch 2, hdc in each st around, aim for 2 hdc at each corner, 1 hdc in each hdc st and 2 hdc in each dc st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.
Fasten off.
Edging
Join Color B with a sl st to any of the corners.
Round 1: Ch 2, Hdc evenly around the perimeter of the collar area, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.
Rounds 2 – 6: Ch 2, in 3rd Loop, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.
Fasten off, sew in ends
Section 2: Rose
Type 1 – Make 2
Chain 125
Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip next 2 chs, rep from* to end, turn. 41 dc, 40 ch sp
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a st), 3 dc in first ch sp, *ch 4, sc in next ch sp, ch 4, 4 dc in next ch sp, rep from * until the last chain space.
Fasten off.
Type 2: With petals – Make 1
With A, Chain 125
Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip next 2 chs, rep from* to end, turn. 41 dc, 40 ch sp
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a st), 3 dc in first ch sp, *ch 4, sc in next st, ch 4, 4 dc in next ch sp, rep from * until last 12 ch sps, fasten off A, join B. **Ch 2, skip next ch sp, sc in next st, ch 5, sc in same st, ch 2, skip next ch sp, sc in next st, rep from ** to end, turn. 6 ch-5 sps, 28 sc, 112 dc
Row 3: With B, ch 1, sc in first ch sp, *(5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in ch 5 sp, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, rep from * until last ch 5 sp, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in ch 5 sp, sl st to the next ch 2 sp.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
Fasten off.
To assemble the flower:
- Start from the ruffled end.
- Roll circularly and gradually expand the circle until you have completed the whole piece.
- Secure with yarn at different spots on the base.
· Sew it ends.
With the remaining yarn on the rose, sew tightly to the blanket.
Block to measurement.
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