If you need to whip up a quick baby blanket, then you will love this Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern! This blanket uses worsted weight and a larger hook. This blanket works up fast, using yarns known for their softness and durability.
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Hook Size: U.S. J 10/6.0 MM
Color A – White – Red Heart Super Saver – White
Color B – Light Blue – Big Twist Yarn- Light Denim
Color C – Dark Blue -Big Twist Yarn- Dark Denim
Color D – Yellow – Caron One Pound – Sunflower
This Easy Baby Blanket crochet pattern will make a receiving size baby blanket (36″x36″). You can make a blanket any size by using multiples of 6.
The pattern repeat is: HDC, HDC, Ch1, skip 1 stitch, HDC, HDC.
Each row begins with a Ch1. This Ch1 makes a nice straight edge, but does not count as a stitch.
Note:
This pattern uses the Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC) stitch. If you are unfamiliar with this stitch, I have created a detailed, photo tutorial here.
Row 1: (Color A) FHDC 102 . Ch 1, Turn.
Row 2-3: (Color A) HDC in 1st stitch, HDC in next stitch, Ch1, skip stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches, *HDC in the next 2 stitches, Ch1, skip 1 stitch, HDC in the next 2 stitches,* Repeat until the end.
Row 4-5: (Color B) Ch 1, Turn. HDC in 1st stitch, HDC in next stitch, Ch1, skip stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches, *HDC in the next 2 stitches, Ch1, skip 1 stitch, HDC in the next 2 stitches,* Repeat until the end.
Row 6-7: (Color C) Ch 1, Turn. HDC in 1st stitch, HDC in next stitch, Ch1, skip stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches, *HDC in the next 2 stitches, Ch1, skip 1 stitch, HDC in the next 2 stitches,* Repeat until the end.
Row 8-9: (Color D) Ch 1, Turn. HDC in 1st stitch, HDC in next stitch, Ch1, skip stitch, HDC in next 2 stitches, *HDC in the next 2 stitches, Ch1, skip 1 stitch, HDC in the next 2 stitches,* Repeat until the end.
Repeat Rows 2-9 until you have the length you want.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Begin Border.
Border Row 1: (Color A) Start in the middle of one of the sides. SC evenly around each side of the blanket. Each corner should have (SC, CH3, SC). This will give a nice square corner. Join with a slip stitch.
Border Row 2-3: (Color D)HDC in each stitch around. Each corner should have (HDC, CH3, HDC). Join with a slip stitch.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Alternative Color Scheme
I wanted to see how this blanket looked without the stripes. Honestly? I’m in love with both ways. The non-striped version took less than a weekend to complete and of course less ends to weave in. The colors for the non-stripped version are:
Color A – Caron Jumbo Floral Ombre (I used almost the entire skein)
Color B – Red Heart Super Saver White (I used the leftover from above)
Color C – Caron One Pound Light Terracotta (I used less than 1/4 of the skein)
Using the pattern above:
Rows 1-9: Color A
Repeat Rows 2-9 until you have the length you want.
Border Row 1: (Color B) Start in the middle of one of the sides. SC evenly around each side of the blanket. Each corner should have (SC, CH3, SC). This will give a nice square corner. Join with a slip stitch.
Border Row 2-3: (Color C)HDC in each stitch around. Each corner should have (HDC, CH3, HDC). Join with a slip stitch.
The same pattern, two looks. Which one is your favorite?
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