The Finley Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Are you looking for a beautifully textured and easy to crochet baby blanket?
The Finley crocheted baby blanket is the blanket for you! This blanket uses only two basic stitches and works up fast! Plus, the best part is that it can be made in four different baby blanket sizes.
If so, read on down to learn about the yarn I used plus the two easy stitches, so you can make this easy baby blanket! Learn more below about the yarn, stitches, and sizes you can make the Finely baby blanket in!
I hope you enjoy this pattern and happy crocheting.
The Yarn
I knew I wanted a soft yarn to be used for this baby design. Since this blanket will be next to babies skin, the yarn needed to be cozy. Immediately Heartland Yarn from Lion Brand came to mind!
Heartland
This yarn is made by Lion Brand, and is a Weight 4 – Medium yarn.
Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 251yd / 230m (200yd / 183m in prints)
Hook: 6 mm (J-10)
Substitute: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
It is a velvety soft 100% acrylic yarn with drape, which is perfect for blankets that is a worsted weight yarn (aka medium weight yarn). I made this example baby blanket in the color Grand Canyon because it is a neutral shade that would be great for a baby boy or baby girl baby shower gift.
Take a look at the yarn above and check out all the wonderful colors you can make your new baby blanket in. You won’t be disappointed.
Plus, this yarn is machine washable and dryable, which is perfect for blankets that will more than likely need to be washed frequently.
The Stitches
This baby blanket uses only two simple beginner-friendly crochet stitches. You will have to know how to single crochet and double crochet. That’s it!
This baby blanket pattern is worked in a simple repeat of one row of single crochet stitches (sc) and then a row of alternating half double crochets (hdc) and single crochets. The hdc and sc stitch combination create a texture and unique blanket that looks way more complicated than it is to make!
If you’d like a refresher on these crochet stitches, take a peek at the links below that have crochet tutorials and crochet videos for both stitches of this blanket.
- Single Crochet (sc):
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Once you feel confident about these basic crochet stitches, then you can start on the free blanket patterns below!
The Baby Blanket Sizes
As I previously mentioned, this baby blanket design can be made in four different blanket sizes.
- Lovey: 12″ x 12“
- Stroller: 35″ x 32“
- Receiving: 40″ x 40“
- Baby: 52″ x 44″
I have the complete yardage and number of skeins you’ll need to make each blanket size below here on the blog as a free pattern.
Finley Baby Blanket Video Tutorial
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If you’d prefer, you can get the ad-free PDF in the Easy Crochet shop or in my Etsy shop as well. If you’d like to make it in a different size, you can always use our blanket resizing calculator.
Enjoy this easy baby blanket pattern and happy blanket making!
The Finley Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Lion Brand’s Heartland Yarn in Grand Canyon or any medium weight #4 yarn (see chart for exact yardage)
- Size H crochet hook 5 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
Gauge
- 15 sts x 15 rows = 4″ x 4″
- The gauge pattern is ch 16 and follow pattern as written
Crochet Abbreviations
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
Notes
- This free pattern is written in standard US terms
- Find the complete Finley crochet kit with yarn and pattern at lionbrand.com for sale.
- If you’d like to add a border, take a look at a few of my favorites, that would be a perfect edging for a blanket.
Finished Blanket Sizes & Yardage
- If you’d like to make a custom size blanket, work an even number starting ch
- See chart for standard finished sizes & yardage needed
- Skein used was the 5 oz & 251 yard size.
| Starting Chs | Rows | Total Yardage | Total Skeins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey | 46 | 30 | 190 | 1 |
| Stroller | 120 | 88 | 1476 | 6 |
| Receiving | 150 | 100 | 2109 | 9 |
| Baby | 166 | 130 | 3016 | 13 |
The Free Pattern
Get the PDF version in our pattern shop.
To Start: Ch 46 (120, 150, 166)
Sizes available are Lovey, Stroller, Receiving and Baby (see chart)
Row 1: In the second ch from the hook sc, sc into each ch across, turn. 45 (119, 149, 165)
Row 2: Ch 1, in the first st hdc, sc into the next st, *hdc into the next, sc into the next st, rep from * across ending with 1 hdc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, in the first st sc, sc into every st across, turn.
Row 4 to (see chart) : Rep rows 2 & 3
Finishing: Fasten off and weave in loose ends throughout blanket
Crochet Diagram
Here is the crochet diagram using standard symbols.
You are done!
I hope you enjoy this free baby blanket pattern! If you need any clarification, please feel free to join the Easy Crochet Community on Facebook.
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At the beginning of this it say to use a size 6 crochet hook but further down it says to use a 5. Which one?
Thank you…..love the pattern
Hi! The box that highlights heartland yarn shows the information about the yarn from the label. The label does suggest a 6 mm crochet hook, but I used a 5 mm crochet hook for this particular pattern.
-Krista
At the beginning of this you mentioned to use a size y crochet hook but further down you say to use a 5. Which one is correct?
Thank you for the pattern. It is so pretty.
Hi Cathy,
I don’t see where it says Y crochet hook in the pattern. Please let me know where, so I can find it because it is a typo. The size I used is an H-5 mm crochet hook.
Happy Crocheting!
Krista
Do you think I could make this blanket with a 100% cotton yarn?
Hi Amy,
You absolutely could. If you do, please share it with me. I would love to see how it turns out.
-Krista
Loved how this crocheted up! thank you for sharing x
Thank you and you are very welcome! 🙂
Love how simple and elegant this blanket looks. Can’t wait to get started.
I’m wanting to use three colors though. I’m wondering if you would have a suggestion of when to change colors.
Thank you!
Thanks, Katie!
I would suggest splitting the blanket into 3 sections of color. For example, if you are making the Lovey size, I’d suggest 10 rows of each color. Hope this helps, and happy crocheting.
-Krista
Hi! I love this pattern! I want to make it for a double size bed. Do you know what the measurements would be to make that size? Thank you!!
Hi Jessica,
I believe a double bed blanket size is 85 inches by 90 inches.
Happy Crocheting!
-Krista
Hello, I am a beginner and I bought yarn bee soft secret yarn and see the knit gauge is 20 stitches X 26 rows =4”x4”. Is this yarn usable for this project or do I need to get a thicker yarn despite it being labeled as medium 4? Thank you.
Hi Devin,
I’d work up the gauge swatch for the Finley and see what you get in 4″ x 4″ and be sure to use the recommended hook size for the blanket. If the swatch is too big then you can use a smaller hook size and if it is too small, you can use a bigger hook size.
Happy Crocheting!
-Krista
Thank you for the advice! I will do that. Also, your videos are extremely helpful for a beginner like me. They are easy to follow. I look forward to starting my first project!
You are welcome and I’m happy they help. Let me know if you have any more questions, and happy crocheting!
-Krista
This pattern made a beautiful blanket and I am entering it to a county fair. I’ll let you know if win! I would send a photo of it but I don’t know how to do that.
That is wonderful! Goodluck! You can email it to me at krista@easycrochet.com or join the Easy Crochet FB group to share. 🙂
Can’t wait to see it!
Krista
I didn’t win first place but received honorable mention from the judges. There was about 15 entries for this class so it means a lot to me to be recognized for my work. I’ll be going to the fair tomorrow so I can see my blanket on display. I made it to fit a full size bed. I’m not sure how to attach a photo. I used ivory color yarn.
That is great news, Linda! If you are part of my Facebook Group, you can share your photo there! We’d all love to see.
-Krista
Thank you for all your generous free patterns! You do beautiful work.
Thank you, Carol.
Happy Crocheting!
– Krista
I forgot to ask, what are the stitch multiples?
Hi Susan,
The starting chain can be worked in any even number. 🙂
Krista
I made this beautiful blanket in a large size and it turned out perfect. Thank you for the pattern. I am going to enter this at the county fair in July. If I don’t win that is okay because I want everyone to see it. It will be on display for a month.
Hi Linda,
I am so glad it worked out and best of luck at the fair! I hope you win!
Krista
Beautiful blanket! Think this would work with a chunky #5 yarn? I have this beautiful yarn I’m itching to use.
That would be beautiful! It would turn out a little bigger, but the pattern would still look lovely with it.
Krista
I’m an intermediate crocheter and love all your patterns. Crochet doesn’t have to be difficult to be beautiful.
Thanks, Frances! I am so glad you like the Finley Blanket!
Happy Crocheting.
Krista
This sounds like an easy pattern. I will use it on my next baby blanket. Thank you for the pattern.
You are welcome Susan!
Happy Crocheting