Baby's First Crochet Blanket Pattern
This beautiful pattern is a traditional and lovely baby blanket to make.
It's time to discover why everyone is falling love with Baby's First Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern. Baby blanket crochet patterns are fun to make when the recipient is a special someone like a new mommy. Pastel colors are perfect for any baby. This is one of the best crochet blanket patterns you'll ever find because it's pretty, easy to make, and so adorable! Little ones will cherish your creation and treasure it forever, and new moms will appreciate the warmth and comfort it brings to even the fussiest babies. If you're new to crochet, never fear - you only need to know a few easy stitches to complete your baby blanket.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeWith H hook – 6 rows = 5” Cluster, dc, Cluster = 3”
Finished Size41” x 45”
Materials List
- 470 yds. White Red Heart 4-ply yarn (A)
- 340 yds. Petal Pink Red Heart 4-ply yarn (B)
- 340 yds. Pale Green Red Heart 4-ply yarn (C)
- H and I crochet hooks or size needed for gauge
Instructions:
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Row 1 – With A and H hook ch 129, Cl in 6th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, Cl in next ch, rep from * across ending skip 2 ch, dc in last ch, ch 3 and turn.
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Row 2 – *Cl in center dc of Cl, skip 2 dc, dc in dc, rep from * across, dc in last dc, fasten off and turn.
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Rep Row 2 in a 2-row color pattern: A, B, C 8 times, finishing 2 rows A (50 rows)
Edging:
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With A and I hook starting at top edge right corner work 6 dc in first dc, * sc in center dc of Cl, skip 2 dc, 6 dc in next dc, rep from * across ending 6 dc in last dc.
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Work along side edge *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next dc, ch 1, rep from *across ending (sc, ch 3, sc) in dc, 6 dc in first bottom ch.
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Work along bottom edge *sc in ch below Cl, 6 dc in ch below dc, rep from * across ending 6 dc in last ch.
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Work along side edge *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across ending (sc, ch 3, sc) in dc, join to beg dc and fasten off.
More Crochet Baby Blankets
There's more where this came from. Check out these other adorable crochet baby blankets below. Making a baby blanket for a little one is one of the cuddliest gifts you can give. Giving them their first blanket? Priceless. If you know you are going to have a brand new baby in your life soon, start crocheting one of these adorable patterns. Not sure if it will be a girl or a boy? Go neutral with yellow, green, orange, or other color combos to be safe.
Abbreviations
- (ch)
- Chain
- (sc)
- Single Crochet
- (dc)
- Double Crochet
- Cluster (Cl)
- 5 dc
Do you remember your child's very first blanket or lovey?