Are you looking for a beautifully textured crochet baby blanket? If so, the Finley crocheted baby blanket is it!
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!
Sound good?
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!
Happy Crocheting!
The Yarn
I knew I wanted a soft yarn to be used for this baby design. Since this blanket is going to be next to babies skin the yarn needed to be cozy. Immediately Heartland Yarn from Lion Brand came to mind! It is a velvety 100% acrylic yarn with drape which is perfect for blankets.
Take a look at the yarn below and check out all the amazing colors you can make your new blanket in. Click the image to see. You won’t be disappointed.
Plus, it is machine washable and dryable which is perfect for blankets that will more than likely need to be washed frequently.
The Stitches
This blanket uses only two simple beginner-friendly crochet stitches. You will need to know how to single crochet and double crochet. That’s it!
The pattern is worked in a simple repeat of one row of single crochets and then a row of alternating half double crochets and single crochets. The hdc and sc combination create a texture and unique look that looks way more complicated than it is!
If you’d like a refresher take a peek at the links below that have tutorials and vidoes for both stitches.
- Single Crochet (sc):
- Half Double Crochet (hdc): Written
- Half Double Crochet: Video
Once you feel confident about the stitches then you can start on the free patterns below!
The Sizes
I previously mentioned that this baby blanket can be made in four different 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 size below here on the blog as a free pattern. If you’d prefer you can get the ad-free PDF in the Easy Crochet shop or in my Etsy shop as well.
Enjoy this easy baby blanket pattern and happy blanket making!
The 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
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
- Written in standard US terms
- If you’d like to make your own size 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 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
You are done!
Finley Baby Blanket Video Tutorial
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I hope you enjoyed this free baby blanket pattern! If you have any questions please feel free to join the Easy Crochet Community on Facebook.
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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