Easy One Ball Crochet Baby Blanket and Hat Set
If you're looking for free baby blankets to crochet, check out this Easy One Ball Crochet Baby Blanket and Hat Set from Red Heart Yarn. This is a sweet and easy crochet baby blanket and baby hat pattern. With this pattern, you will be hooking a baby shower gift in no time.
The great thing about this baby blanket crochet pattern is that you can make it with one skein of yarn. Perfect for a little boy or girl, this crochet hat and blanket set is great for beginning crocheters and makes a wonderful gift for a new little one.
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook, K/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge2 repeats = 4 inches; 7 rows = 4 inches in pattern with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeBlanket measures 39 x 32 inches. Hat fits 6-9 month old.
Materials List
- 1 ball Red Heart® "Baby Blankie™" Yarn (16 oz, 819 yd) in Lavender
- 6.5mm [US K-10.5] and 4mm [US G-6] crochet hooks
- Yarn Needle
Learn How to Crochet the Easy One Ball Crochet Baby Blanket and Hat Set
A Note on Baby Blankets
Whenever you see a newborn in a photo, a play, a movie, or a reenactment at your local church, more likely than not, that baby is swaddled in a blanket. Swaddling babies in blankets is a tradition we don’t often think about because we’re surrounded by it in all of our images of newborns. The practice of wrapping a baby in a blanket is a tried and true practice for the baby’s comfort, and it’s an iconic visual we immediately recognize as pertaining to newborns.
Out of all of the images of swaddled newborns, we most often see babies in blue or pink blankets. This tradition dates back to the 1950s. Back then, a medical company named Medline supplied many hospitals around the country with these simple and sweet blankets. Though the company has updated the color scheme on its blankets, Medline still provides these supplies to hospitals. If you look closely on your next visit to maternity ward, you can still see those classic blue and pink blankets that have defined the way we portray and visualize newborns.
Instructions for blanket
Blanket measures 39 x 32 inches.
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With larger hook, ch 90.
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Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 6th ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, [dc in next 5 ch, ch 1, skip next ch] 13 times, dc in last ch; turn.
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Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc, * ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2 **, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last 2 sts, end at **; skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch; turn.
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Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 space **, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * to last 2 sts, end at **; dc in next dc and top of ch-3; turn.
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Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across working last sc in top of ch-3; turn.
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Row 5: Ch 4, * dc in ch-2 space, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last st; dc in last sc; turn.
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Rows 6-65: Repeat Rows 2-5 fifteen times. Do not turn at end of last row but pivot to work down next side.
Border
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Round 1: With right side still facing, work sc evenly around all 4 sides and work 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc.
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Round 2: * Ch 3, dc in same st, skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc; repeat from * around adjusting as necessary at corners and end of round; join in first st of round. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Instructions for hat
Hat fits 6-9 month old.
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With smaller hook, ch 4; join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring.
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Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring; join with a slip st in top of ch-3 – 12 dc.
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Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, [2 dc in next dc] 11 times; join – 24 dc.
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Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 11 times; join – 36 dc.
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Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next 2 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc] 11 times; join – 48 dc.
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Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, [dc in next 5 dc, ch 1] 4 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, [dc in next 5 dc, ch 1] 4 times; join – 50 dc and 10 ch-1 spaces.
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Round 6: Slip st in next dc, (slip st, ch 1, sc) all in next dc,* ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 2 **, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join in first sc.
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Round 7: Slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 3, * dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1 **, dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
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Rounds 8-12: Repeat Rounds 6 and 7 twice, and then repeat Round 6 once more.
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Round 13: Ch 3, * dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-2 space **, dc in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **; join – 60 dc.
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Round 14: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join.
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Round 15: Ch 3, dc in front loop of each dc around; join.
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Round 16: Ch 3, dc in both loops of each dc around; join.
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Fasten off. Weave in ends. Fold up last 2 rounds.
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- dc
- double crochet
- mm
- millimeters
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- * or **
- repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
- []
- work directions in brackets the number of times specified
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Judith Huerta
Jul 09, 2018
Oh my god, this set is so cute! My boyfriend's sister just had a daughter, and I am so ready to make this for her. She'll look so cute in it!
Cheryl Y
May 16, 2018
This is a great looking Easy One Ball Crochet Baby Blanket and Hat Set pattern. I like that the pattern is right here and I can save this and not have to go looking for the written pattern. This is well written and so easy to follow. I love the purple color used that will brighten up any mood. And purple means royal so make one for the new king or queen in your life. I'll be making a few sets this month for a great gift for the baby showers I have coming up. Thank you so much for sharing this free crochet baby set.
princess6860504
Jan 18, 2017
I love projects which require only one ball of yarn. It doesn't get more cost effective than that. Not only can I make a baby blanket, but I can make a matching hat, too! What a cute idea. I love the purple. It's a nice gender neutral color...many parents like to keep the sex of the baby a surprise until the birth of the baby. So with purple, green, yellow or white, you can't go wrong.
fromkathyyoung 233 3666
Nov 09, 2017
Just remember that it's a ONE POUND skein, not a 4-ounce skein.
Grace333
Dec 02, 2016
You guys inspire me. I am curious how large the one came out from dzorbis and how much yarn. Thanks.
dzorbis74
Apr 06, 2016
I did this blanket but wanted it for a bigger child. So I figured out the counts for the chain base are in 6. So I chained 132 and in step 6 where it says repeat steps 2-5 fifteen more time I did it 22 more times. I will measure and give final dimensions if anyone wants along with total yarn used. I used the Red Heart Baby Hugs yarn in Lavender, the child I'm making it for loves purple.
mulberrygalprinces s
Mar 09, 2016
I save all my left over yarn that is at least a foot long. I keep all the color shades that are more for a baby in one group and other shades in another. I tie them on, end to end. Then when I have the equivalent of one ball of yarn, I make one of these one ball wonders.i made one that came out looking like a rainbow. Only downside is I can't make the exact same one again.
lpalmer59 7490208
Mar 06, 2016
This would be a wonderful project for all my extra skeins left over from completed projects. I always buy extra to be sure that I have enough to finish the project, and I always end up with extra, yet not enough to do another projectuntil now. This is the perfect project, with nothing left over.
rax41 8476179
Aug 11, 2014
I am getting ready to make this my next project and heard there was a pattern correction. What was the correction? I downloaded the corrected pattern and didn't see any difference from the one I printed. Also, at the end of Row 2 on the blanket, the pattern says to put 2 double crochets into the last stitch? Is this correct or did they mean 1 double crochet? Thanks.
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Aug 11, 2014
Hi there, I have updated the pattern according to the most current instructions on the Red Heart Yarn site. Hope this helps - thanks!
marimey3 2338427
Apr 07, 2014
I have been trying for several days to print out the pattern for the easy baby blanket and hat set. I can't get it to print. My sister - in - law even tried on her computer and it still didn't work. Is there any way I can get a copy of this pattern sent to me. We are expecting our 7th great - grandchild in June. Thanks Marian P.S. I would be glad to pay someone a little somthing to print it and send it to me. Thanks.
seeflishman 578882 7
Apr 24, 2014
If you can not get your computer to print this out maybe you could copy it and them go to your email and send yourself a message with this pattern copied on to it. If you still are not able to print this out please get back to me and I will do it for you at no charge. Or I could send it to you by email?? I hope this will help you if you haven't been already.
Melissa Ryan
Apr 25, 2014
Hi Marimey3--Thanks for your comment! You can also try copying and pasting the pattern into a word document and printing it from there. Hope that helps!
jhoult49 1758998
Mar 27, 2014
Can anyone tell me what the UK equivalent yarn is for this blanket, please? Thanks
ssnstella 2933609
Feb 05, 2014
What do the abbreviations mean? ch is the only one I can make out. I'd like to try this for my new grandbaby that's on the way. Thanks in advance for any help.
mariehindmarsh 627 0473
Mar 04, 2013
I managed to work it out for the 6th row which is in fact the repeat of the 2nd row I think what was confusing is the numbers on the side 1.2.3 which is not the row number Hope this helps others
mariehindmarsh 627 0473
Mar 03, 2013
Im also having probs understanding from row 7 did row 6 no probs now I dont understand ??? Inst say repeat rows 2-5 surely that cant be right should it be 3-6
apbann 2163014
Feb 08, 2013
Very cute baby in the picture, & I'm liking the blanket so far. I'm having trouble though at Row 7, which says "Rows 6 -65" - & says to repeat rows 2-5 fifteen times. Should it be to repeat rows 3-6 fifteen times?
mwhite54 3101646
Oct 21, 2012
For those looking for a larger image of the pattern, you can go directly to the Redheart Yarn website at www.redheart.com and view the pattern and enlarge it to full page view. Hope this helps!
Melissa Ryan
Oct 19, 2012
Hello crafty friends! Just wanted to let you know that we updated this pattern! Hopefully that should help clear up any confusion. If you're still having trouble, please let us know and we'll do our best to fix it! Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Member 7176356
Sep 14, 2012
with the HAT ; ROUND 6- I believe the * * is miss placed and it should be *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc** this will also help make round 7 understandable
tag newbie
Sep 12, 2012
Ok Im a novice and trying to make this blanket. The directions are confusing me! LOL The repeats * are confusing me- do you do what is before the* again or only between * and **. I have pulled it out twice because neither way seemed to look right. Could someone who has successfully completed this help me out so I can get my new great niece this blanket before she is walking? thanks for your help!
gmwhatley98 301688 6
Aug 25, 2012
i am having problems understanding rows 6 and 7. I don't understand what you mean by space. for ex. line 7 says: slip st in next ch- 2space, ch3 . can you simplify this step more? thank you
Member 7176356
Sep 14, 2012
with the HAT ; ROUND 6- I believe the * * is miss placed and it should be *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc** this will also help make round 7 understandable
mutha2paw 8330780
Jul 29, 2012
I love your site and I have copied several patterns. But this last one I copied it is really just too SMALL for me to read. I do not object to having to use more ink and paper so please enlarge the patten or tell me how to do it. "One easy ball baby blanket and hat
skyelasaunt
May 30, 2012
Can you please help me I can get the chain and the st row to turn out until I get to the end of row where it says dc in last chain turn I have chains left over after I do my last set of dc's it seems that I am having problems with the ends of each of the rows I have done three rows so far and the majority of the blanket I can see the pattern except at the end of each row it all looks like a jumbled up mess is there any way you can simplify the instructions a bit for me thank you so much I so want to make this blanket if I could just figure out how to do the ends of each row It really is a very pretty blanket BTW I just learned how to crochet about a month ago so…Read More I really am new to all this lol
mariehindmarsh 627 0473
Mar 04, 2013
I also had a couple of chains over but figured I could work them into the border I turned & its working out ok
Lynne D
Feb 25, 2012
I hope you all keep trying this pattern - it really is worth it! the edges came out fine on mine. It is a bit confusing but once you get the repeat figured out you are off and running! If I can be of any help, let me know!
tanya00
Feb 28, 2012
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc, * ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2 **, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last 2 sts, end at **; skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch; turn. how do you do this , i get ch 3, dc in first dc and ch 2, but rest is confusing, simplify if you can, help please.
mariehindmarsh 627 0473
Mar 04, 2013
I agree when you get into it Its quite easy & looks pretty
beadscapes 6145641
Feb 04, 2012
It would help if there was a close-up of the projectit's too hard to see what it's supposed to look like.
sarah 9748876
Jan 01, 2012
one ball? you guys are lucky if you can get balls of wool that are 450+g in weight! standard in the UK is 50g or 100g.. so I'm going to need another 3 balls of my chosen yarn to make this.. argh.
Chalky
Aug 25, 2012
Sarah you can also get 400grm balls of yarn and sometimes 500grm balls of yarn...... Try looking online and you'll see what i mean. Hope this helps.
rasberrize 4455878
Dec 30, 2011
I think it is better to have a pic of the pattern, the instructions for blanket is not enough
sandyweatherwax 23 93879
Sep 18, 2011
Is anyone else having problems with the edges but meee? they look like crap... will they straighten out when I put the border on? or should I unravel and start over...? sure a lot of work thus far....
msprice59 0257133
Sep 05, 2011
Slip st in next dc, (slip st, ch 1, sc) all in next dc, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 2 **, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join in first sc. What does * mean
PP
Aug 17, 2011
Hi gakridge 5161228, To print this pattern, simply click on the button that says "print" that appears below the title, slightly to the left. Hope this helps! --Editor of FaveCrafts
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