Crochet Baby Blanket

Crocheting a baby blanket is not only a fun and fulfilling project but also a special gift that holds warmth and love in every stitch. From choosing the softest yarn to selecting cute colors that match the nursery, creating a crochet baby blanket is a delightful way to add a personal touch to welcoming a new little one into the world. The rhythmic nature of crocheting allows for relaxation and creativity to flow, making it a perfect hobby for creating something cozy and unique for the newest bundle of joy. So grab your crochet hook, snuggle up with some yarn, and let's craft a beautiful blanket filled with love for that precious baby!

Materials

#4 medium worsted weight yarn; pictured in I Love This Yarn (100% acrylic, 7oz/199g, 355yd/325m), colors: A linen (3), B sea blue (1). See Blanket Sizing info above for yardage by size.

Tools

• 5mm US Size H-8 Hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
• yarn needle
• scissors
• measuring tape

Instructions

Row 1. In Color A Begin with:

Lovey – Fdc 27 or Ch 28 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (27sts)

Baby – Fdc 91 or Ch 92 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (91 sts)

Receiving – Fdc 105 or Ch 106 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (105 sts)

Toddler – Fdc 117 or Ch 118 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (117 sts)

Sm Throw – Fdc 135 or Ch 136 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (135 sts)

Lg Throw – Fdc 163 or Ch 164 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (163 sts)

Twin – Fdc 203 or Ch 204 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (203 sts)

Full – Fdc 247 or Ch 248 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (247 sts)

Queen – Fdc 279 or Ch 280 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (279 sts)

King – Fdc 337 or Ch 338 and dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (337 sts)

Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (91 sts)

Row 3. Rep Row 2.

Row 4. (WS) Ch 3, *{sl st in next st, dc in next st} rep from * across, turn. (91 sts)

Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (91 sts)

Row 6. Rep Row 5.

Row 7. Rep Row 5.

Continue repeating Rows 4-7 until your blanket measures to your desired length.

Lovey – 16 rows (4 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 8 and 12.

Baby – 60 rows (15 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 32, 36, and 56.

Receiving – 64 rows (16 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 32, 40, and 56.

Toddler – 96 rows (24 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 16, 40, 56, and 80.

Sm Throw – 112 rows (28 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 8, 24, 40, 52, 60, 72, 88, 104.

Lg Throw – 112 rows (28 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 8, 24, 40, 52, 60, 72, 88, 104.

Twin – 172 rows (43 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 92, 108, 124, 140, 156.

Full – 208 rows (52 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 100, 116, 132, 148, 164, 180, 196.

Queen – 208 rows (52 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 100, 116, 132, 148, 164, 180, 196.

King – 208 rows (52 reps); Change to Color B, for rows 12, 28, 44, 60, 76, 92, 100, 116, 132, 148, 164, 180, 196.

Border adds about 1.75"/4.5cm

Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing a (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, sl st to the first sc. Cut yarn and join Color B.

Ch 3, dc evenly around the blanket, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner (the ch 1 from the last row), sl st to the first dc. Cut yarn and join Color A.

Turn so you're on the wrong side. Ch 3, *{sl st in next st, dc in next st} rep from * around, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner stitch (the ch 1 from last row), sl st to first st. Cut yarn and join Color B.

Ch 3, dc evenly around the blanket, placing a (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner (the ch 1 from the last row), sl st to the first dc. Continue in Color B.

Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing a (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, sl st to the first sc.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.