Baby blankets are a great way to try out new crochet stitch patterns. This one uses an easy cluster stitch worked from the center out in two colors.
The crochet pattern is specifically designed to be sized for a premature baby, but you can keep working the blanket pattern in the same fashion to make a larger project for a full-term baby, a toddler, or even an adult.
Use two colors that go with the nursery or make this a fun stash-busting crochet project by working each round or every couple of rounds in different colors.
Before we get to the pattern, here's another baby blanket pattern I think you'll love…the Log Cabin Baby Blanket. It’s not just cute, it’s also so much fun to make. There’s a great variety of stitches you'll learn, it can be made small or large making it an excellent stash buster project and it's perfect for beginners and advanced crocheters alike.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Included
6-8 lb Preemie
Finished Size
11″ Radius (flat side, not pointed)
*These are our finished measurements. If yours don’t fit within these measurements, please check your gauge.
Materials
Red Heart Cutie Pie Yarn (light worsted-3)
- Color A: Indigo about 163 yards
- Color B: Splash about 81 yards
Fabric scissors
Yarn needle, to weave ends
Gauge
2 cluster sts x 2 rows is 1”
*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge.
Notes
- This pattern uses 3 dc cluster.
- In the amount of stitches you should have at the end of the row (ex. 11 sts). That count does include the chain.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
CA-Color A
CB-Color B
St(s)-Stitch(es)
Ch-Chain
Cluster-Cluster Stitch
*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.
Blanket
Starting with CA,
Round 1: ch 3, 6 cluster in 3rd ch from hook
Round 2: 2 cluster in next st, 2 cluster in each st around
Round 3: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next st* repeat * to * around
Round 4: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 2 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 5: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 3 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 6: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 4 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 7: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 5 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 8: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 6 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 9: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 7 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 10: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 8 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 11: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 9 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 12: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 10 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 13: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 11 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 14: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 12 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 15: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 13 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 16: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 14 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 17: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 15 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 18: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 16 sts* repeat * to * around
Cut yarn and change to CB.
Round 19: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 17 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 2o: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 18 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 21: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 19 sts* repeat * to * around
Round 22: *2 cluster in next st, cluster in next 2o sts* repeat * to * around
Cut yarn and change to CA.
Round 23: sc in each st around, join, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends.
If you enjoy crocheting simple shapes like rectangles, you may want to check out our Crochet Anything with Rectangles class where you'll take the basic shape you already have down pat and turn it into useful, practical, and beautifully professional projects.
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Why don’t you add a little note, just as a reminder, on how to make a cluster stitch? Is it just 3 DC into the same stitch?
I’m getting too old and can’t afford any links for 45 different stitches. Can’t I just have the one you call out in your pattern?
I think this blanket is difficult for a beginner. I have done baby blankets but if you do not have an idea is better yo begin with the category “easy”
What type of cluster does this pattern has? There are many variations of this stitch. Also do you have a tutorial?
Thank you so much for the beautiful baby blanket pattern.
I am a real beginner I do better with visual then step by step instructions. Having both would help me. However I think your project is nice. I am a senior trying to learn how to make blankets for seniors and the homeless. I want it to be something they will remember and treasure.
You’re welcome, Josephine!
Thank you.