Classic Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Classic Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Create this cute crochet baby blanket with this classic crochet baby blanket pattern!

A perfect gift for a baby boy or baby girl and baby showers!

This free pattern is great for any skill level and works in repeat rows.

This is an easy pattern to follow and creates a beautiful blanket!

​Can be easily adjusted to any size, just check your multiples and gauge!

This baby blanket crochet pattern uses a size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook, yarn needle and about 900 yards of a cotton blend yarn (the best yarn for a breathable soft blanket, you can also use acrylic yarn-worsted weight) for the amount of yarn needed.

​Featuring a simple border (with a different color yarn), this gender-neutral baby shower gift is a easy crochet pattern and on the go crochet project to create a stunning handmade baby blanket. 

This perfect blanket uses basic crochet stitches and standard us crochet terminology to create a crocheted baby blanket that is an easy blanket pattern for a crochet beginner.

Following these step by step instructions, this is an easy project and lovely pattern that can be made in various baby blanket sizes.

The final blanket measures approx. 34″ wide x 37″ tall and is a perfect project to make with different weight yarn (be sure to check your gauge).

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Classic Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern

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Materials:

• Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight cotton or cotton blend yarn (size 4), I used Yarn Bee Cotten Et Lin in mustard yellow and I Love This Cotton yarn in white. About 5 skeins needed, approx. 17 oz/900 yards/500 grams needed for the body of the blanket and a small amount of (1/4-1/2) skein (about 1-2 oz.) needed for the border. 
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

hk- hook

st(s)- stitch(es)

hdc- half double crochet

sk- skip

sl st- slip stitch

Multiples:

20+2

Gauge:

12 sts x 10 rows = 4″ square

Final Measurement:

Approx. 34″ wide by 37″ tall

Pattern:

Ch 102

Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and each ch across, turn (100).

Row 2: Ch 2, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next,* repeat from * 9 times, hdc 20, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next,* repeat from * 9 times, hdc 20, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next,* repeat from * 9 times, turn (100).

Row 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in each ch 1 sp from previous row, hdc 20,* repeat from * across, turn (100).

Rows 4-12: Repeat rows 2 and 3 (100).

Row 13: Ch 2, *2 hdc in each ch 1 sp from previous row, hdc 20,* repeat from * to end, turn (100).

Row 14: Ch 2, hdc 20, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next,* repeat from * 9 times*, hdc 20, *ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next,* repeat from * 9 times*, hdc 20, turn (100).

Row 15: Repeat row 3 (100).

Rows 16-25: Repeat rows 14 and 15 (100).

Rows 26-37: Repeat rows 2 and 3 (100).

Rows 38-49: Repeat rows 14 and 15 (100).

Rows 50-62: Repeat rows 2 and 3 (100).

Rows 63-74: Repeat rows 14 and 15 (100).

Border:

Continue to sc evenly around the entire blanket with 2 sc in each corner.

Switch to contrasting color.

Row 1-2: Ch 1, sc in each st around with 2 sc in each corner, sl st to join.

Sl st in first st and fasten off, weave in all ends.

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