If you're looking to add a splash of colour to your space and keep the chill at bay, this crochet baby blanket pattern is your perfect match! Easy to follow and great for beginners, this pattern lets you create a lovely, handmade treasure that is as practical as it is charming. Whether you're crafting a thoughtful gift for a baby shower or simply want a cozy addition to your home, this pattern will guide you through each step towards making a beautiful and snug blanket everyone will adore.
This summer-inspired creation is effortlessly simple, yet the resulting pattern bursts with the colours of a sunset, making it a beautiful accessory for little ones. The blanket is a cozy 24 inches square, perfect for snuggling or for a comfy buggy ride. Its lightweight feel and easy-care instructions ensure it's as practical as it is enchanting. With only single crochets and chains needed, it's a pure joy to stitch up. So, what are you waiting for make this super comfy blanket and bring the absolute rainbow into your space!
Making The Crochet Baby Blanket
Materials:
- 1 cake of Lion Brand Mandala yarn (150g / 590 yards / 100% acrylic; size 3 lightweight/DK)
- 5.5 mm (I/9) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Step by step Pattern
Foundation Chain:
- Begin with a slipknot.
- Chain 117 (chain count should be a multiple of three for the pattern to work).
Row 1:
- Skip the first chain from the hook and single crochet into the second chain.
- [V Stitch starts here] Skip one chain, find the next, and work (single crochet, chain two, single crochet) into the same chain. This creates a small V stitch.
- Skip two chains, find the third, and work (single crochet, chain two, single crochet) into the same chain.
- Continue this pattern across the row: skip two chains and work a V stitch into the third.
- You should end up with 38 V stitches by the end of the row, with a single crochet on each end.
Row 2:
- Chain one, turn your work.
- Single crochet into the top of the first single crochet of the previous row.
- Find the chain two space in the center of the V stitch and work (single crochet, chain two, single crochet) into it.
- Repeat this for every V stitch across the row.
- You will maintain the 38 V stitches with a single crochet at the beginning and the end of the row.
- Chain one and turn at the end of the row.
Repeat Row 2:
- Continue to work as established in Row 2 for a total of 77 rows or until your blanket reaches the desired size, keeping an odd number of rows.
- Remember to chain one and turn at the end of each row.
Border:
- Starting from where you left off, work a single crochet, chain two, and single crochet into the first single crochet at the end of row 77 to continue the border.
- Skip a row edge, find the next space, and work your V stitch pattern (single crochet, chain two, single crochet).
- Continue down the side, working a V stitch into the end of every other row.
- Work the border across the bottom of the blanket, following the pattern of the foundation chain.
- Work the border up the opposite side in the same manner as the first side.
- When you reach the top, close the border by working into the space of the first single crochet, chain two, and join with a slip stitch to the top of that first single crochet.
Finishing:
- Cut the yarn and fasten off.
- Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
- Block the blanket according to the method you prefer, allowing it to dry completely before using or gifting.
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