This Simple Easy Baby Blanket is a great first big project to learn how to read a crochet pattern! Scroll down for the complete free pattern or get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern here.
Ellen Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
It uses a simple repeat of chains and double crochet stitches, so it’s easy to memorize and will work up quickly in light dk weight yarn (or use bigger yarn and make a bigger blanket if you like).
The border is worked with a pretty shell stitch, which can be done in a contrasting color or the same yarn if you’d rather.
Speaking of yarn choices, you could also make this project with stripes or use multicolored yarn to add to the fun!
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Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn: DK / Light worsted weight yarn
- 1178 yds pink
- 94 yds white
Hook: US size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or
size needed to match gauge
Notions:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Size: 44” x 47”
Gauge: 14.5 dc x 7.5 rows = 4″
Pattern uses US crochet terms
| ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| dc | Double crochet |
| rnd | Round |
| sc | Single crochet |
| sk | Skip |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Pattern
With A, ch 157
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (155 dc)
Row 2-86: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each st across, turn.
Change to B, and fasten off A.
Edging
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *sc in each st across to last st, 3 sc in last st, working in sides of rows, work 165 sc evenly spaced across side edge**, working in bottom of row 1, 3 sc in first st, repeat from * to **, sc in same st as first st of rnd, join with sl st to first st. Do not turn. (648 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 5 dc in first st, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, [5 dc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st] around, join with sl st to first dc.
Fasten off, and weave in all ends.
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how many on chain for a crib size blanket?
I Love to crochet, but it has been a few years. I need someone to tell me how many chains, including the ones at the end to make for different
sizes of blankets. I like the one above, so how many stitches do I need to make a crib size which is 40×60″?
Thank you.
Mary
I am new to crochet but i am going to attempt the blanket.
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