We love this blanket! Customize with any color or even use this as a stash buster project to help get rid of all your left over yarn! Scroll down for the complete free pattern or get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern here.
Do you have a little one on the way? Perhaps you’ve got a baby shower coming up? If so, this may be the perfect handmade gift. I’m here with my newest baby blanket crochet pattern – this time I’m using the very pretty crochet primrose stitch.
If you want to learn how to crochet an easy baby blanket, look no further. This pattern uses simple basic crochet stitches and gives you a lovely repeating subtle texture.
This striped crochet pattern is easy to customize with any color you’d like – I went with this fun Neopolitan color scheme this time and love it!
With a simple 2 row repeat of just 2 basic crochet stitches, you can have a beautiful blanket for gift-giving done in a day or two!
Make up this easy crochet blanket and wrap up your bundle of joy. You really can’t go wrong, and it always helps to have extra blankets around – especially with little ones. Your crochet baby blanket will be cherished for years to come.
Make a note, this easy crochet baby blanket pattern is free and suitable for beginners.
Get the ad-free printable pattern here.
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn: Bulky weight yarn
385 yds off-white (A)
125 yds light pink (B)
125 yds dark pink (C)
125 yds taupe (D)
Hook: K/10 ½/6.50mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
Notions:
Yarn needle
Scissors
Size: 28” x 28”
Gauge: 13 dc x 6 rows = 4”
Pattern uses US crochet terms
| ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| dc | Double crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
PATTERN:
Ch 92.
Row 1: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 3rd ch from hook (skipped chs count as hdc), [sk next 2 chs, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch] across to last 2 chs, sk next ch, hdc in last ch, turn. (2 hdc, 60 sc, 30 ch-2 sps)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), [sk next sc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next sc] across to last st, dc in last st, turn. (92 dc)
Change to B.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc throughout), [sk next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, sk next dc] across to last dc, hdc in last dc, turn. (2 hdc, 60 sc, 30 ch-2 sps)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), [sk next sc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next sc] across to last st, dc in last st, turn. (92 dc)
Rows 5-6: Repeat rows 3-4.
Row 7: With A, repeat row 3.
Row 8: With C, repeat row 4.
Rows 9-10: With A, repeat rows 3-4.
Rows 11-14: With D, repeat rows 3-4 twice.
Row 15: With A, repeat row 3
Row 16: With C, repeat row 4.
Rows 17-41: With A, repeat rows 3-4 12 times, then repeat row 3 once more.
Row 42: With C, repeat row 4.
Row 43: With A, repeat row 3.
Rows 44-47: With D, repeat row 4, then repeat rows 3-4, then repeat row 3 once more.
Rows 48-49: With A, repeat row 4, then repeat row 3.
Row 50: With C, repeat row 4.
Row 51: With A, repeat row 3.
Rows 52-55: With B, repeat row 4, then repeat rows 3-4, then repeat row 3 once more.
Rows 56-57: With A, repeat row 4, then repeat row 3.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Get the ad-free printable pattern here.
If you’re a big fan of crochet blankets, you might also want to check out the professionally filmed video tutorial for making a Log Cabin Baby Blanket here.
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