This easy crochet baby blanket pattern is my first project of the new year! If you need a quick baby shower gift, then this beginner-friendly blanket will be the perfect project!
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I hope you enjoy this simple and beautiful blanket!
Happy Crocheting!
Make This Baby Blanket by Holding Two Strands Together at Once!
This baby blanket using the blanket stitch works by holding two strands of yarn together at the same time. I love using this technique because it makes it work up fast and gives it an extra cozy touch. I also used this technique on this blanket stitch pattern too if you’d like to take a look.
You will be holding the pink and white yarn together for the entire blanket which I will explain more about below.
The Yarn That’s Perfect for a Baby Blanket
I used Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn in Parfait, which is a 60% acrylic & 40% nylon blend. This yarn is incredibly soft & cozy, which means its perfect for swaddling a baby.
Also, it is available in some pretty fabulous colorways too! You’ll want to check them out the next time you are perusing the yarn aisle!
You can use any worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Soft or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. You can find a ton of suggestions for thread online at places such as Amazon, or you take a peek inside your local craft store to find a suitable yarn too.
Beginner Friendly Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern!
You will need only a few materials and basic crochet knowledge to complete this baby blanket pattern, which makes it a perfect beginner-friendly crochet blanket project!
If you can double crochet, single crochet & chain then you are good to go with this pattern. If you were having doubts, please don’t worry because you can do this!
Let’s Get Started on This Easy Baby Blanket!
If you think you are ready to make, this simple crochet baby blanket read down for the full crochet baby blanket pattern to get started today.
The Crochet Blanket Stitch Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Two skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Baby Soft Yarn Parfait Print or 670 yards of three weight yarn.
- Two skeins of Lion Brand White Baby Soft Yarn or 670 yards of three weight yarn.
- Size J crochet hook 6.00 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Notes
- Written in US terms
- To make this blanket larger or smaller always make sure your starting chain it is in a multiple of 3.
- The whole blanket is worked holding two skeins of yarn (pink & white) together at the same time.
Sizing
When using a beginning chain of 84 which your blanket will be approximately 32 inches wide (when holding 2 skeins of yarn together at once)
Pattern Steps
Row 1: Chain 84 holding together 2 skeins of yarn at once.
Row 2: Make 2 double crochets in 3rd chain from hook, skip 2 chains, make 1 single crochet & 2 double crochets in the next chain, *skip 2 chains, 1 single crochet, 2 double crochets in the same chain, repeat from * to the end of the row. Make sure to end with 1 single crochet in the last chain, turn
Row 3: Chain 2, make 2 double crochets in first single crochet (from the previous row), * skip next 2 stitches, Make 1 single crochet and 2 double crochets in next stitch (the single crochet from the previous row) Repeat from * until end of row. End with 1 single crochet in last stitch, Turn
Remaining Rows: Repeat Row 3 until the desired length. I did 52 rows for my baby blanket.
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.
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You Can Make This Blanket in Any Color!
Don’t you love the way the blanket stitch looks? Plus, I love how the Parfait Print color is variegated and hints of pink throughout this baby blanket. What a perfect color for a sweet baby girl! Can you imagine this in soft mint green or pastel blue?
Any color would look perfect for a handmade crochet baby gift since the whole Baby Soft colorway is made just for baby apparel.
Feel Free to Ask Me Questions!
I hope you enjoyed this blanket stitch pattern and if you have any questions, please leave a comment or send me a message through my contact page!
Love this pattern and my blanket is almost done. Could you please tell me do you just end off when finished or do you do something at end????? Like a single crochet across last row or just tie off.
Hi Barb,
I just fastened it off after the last row but you could add a border of single crochets if you want. 🙂 I am glad you love the pattern! 🙂
What’s the name of this stich? It’s very beautiful.
It’s called the blanket stitch.
Krista
How many skeins of yarn does it take to make this blanket? Is it baby size or really short? Just seems like not enough to me. Thank you!
4 skeins total of the baby soft yarn which is about 670 yards. 🙂
I love this pattern! I make blankets for my hospital’s preemies with matching hats. This pattern works well when you chain 66 to begin.
Thank you so much. I love doing new stitches.
Loving this pattern.. I started two days ago and I am already 1/3 of the way done. I am making a larger size baby blanket, I am aiming for 40×40 complete with border.
Hi! I am so glad you love it! I hope you share a picture with me when you are done!
Krista
Hi Krista thus blanket is gorgeous I’m a fairly new crocheter so some things I don’t know, I’m wondering if I use a blanket yarn is that the same as 2 stands together?
Pattern easy to follow . This one is a keeper. Good enough to make for myself with the Lion Brank giant Ice Cream colors!
Keep patterns coming Krista . Love the emails and your creativity !
Hi Nicole,
It would be a little thicker with the blanket yarn but you definitely could use it and it would turn out great!
Krista
Thanks Wendy!
Do I use one strand of white and one strand of parfait throughout the blanket? Thanks
Hi Janie,
Yes, you will hold one white and white parfait together for the blanket. 🙂
Happy Crocheting!
Krista
Hi Krista,
I am doing this blanket (which I love ) in all one color. How do I count the rows? Or is there an easier way to know that I am finished. It is for my 3 pound grandson who just turned 3 weeks today. I am hoping that after I wash it I can get my scent back on it.
Thank you again for making such beautiful items and sharing your patterns.
Kimberly
Hi Kim,
Congratulations on your new grandson! 🙂 Each time you turn your work to start a new row, that counts a row. If I misunderstood the question, please let me know. 🙂
Hi
I just got wool that has multi colored skin can I just use 1 ball at a time
Can this be made with just a single strand of yarn? And would I use a smaller hook?
I have made one with double strands and love it! Will post picture soon. Thanks for the pattern
Hi Mary, It could! 🙂 I am so glad you liked the pattern!
Hi, You could. 🙂
Are you always supposed to end a row with one single crochet?
Good morning!
Yes, every row ends with the single crochet stitch. 🙂
Happy Crocheting!
Krista
If you make a larger blanket, how many chains would you use…say maybe around 104? or what would you recommend. I love this pattern. Its easy and is so beautiful.
Hi Terry,
How large would you like the blanket? If you’d like a slighter larger baby blanket a starting chain of 105 (it has to be in a multiple of 3) would be perfect!
Happy Crocheting!
Krista
Can I use medium weight 4 and a 5.5 hook? Using double would it still be ok as a baby blanket
Hi Shelley, I think that would work great!
Happy crocheting!
Krista
I love how soft this blanket is! I never knew that this stitch was called the blanket stitch. I’ve used this stitch combination in other projects but didn’t know the name of it.
Thank you for the pattern. It’s simply lovely.
You are welcome Jamie!! Enjoy!! 🙂