I’ve designed this baby blanket crochet pattern to create a tight and cozy fabric, guaranteeing the utmost comfort for your little one.
You can make it totally unique by using different colours of yarn. Crochet the blanket in one colour or several colours (perfect if you have yarn in your stash you need to use up!). Choose all the bright and beautiful colours of the rainbow or go for soft and pretty pastels.
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The best part is that you get to create your very own special blanket that nobody else will have. It’s like making a one-of-a-kind work of art that will keep your baby warm and happy.
Perfect for both boys and girls, this free pattern is a versatile choice for any little one!
My pattern is an ideal project for beginners with knowledge of basic crochet stitches as well as experienced crocheters looking for a quick make. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches, front post stitches and the eye-catching spiked bobble stitch which combined, give an array of textures.
Crafted with worsted/Aran yarn, this project swiftly comes to life, making it an excellent choice for a speedy yet impressive baby shower gift.
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Design Inspiration
I wanted a baby blanket to represent the beginning of life and all the possibilities yet to come. White (to me) represents innocence and a blank page. Another thing that reminds me of innocence and having no flaws is the saying ‘pure as the driven snow.’ In my design, the spiked bobble stitch is a great representation of snowfall (and of course, no snowflake is the same; unique, just as we are!).
How the crochet baby blanket pattern is worked
- Multiples of 6 + 2 (1 t-ch)
- This blanket is worked flat in rows
- Double Crochet (UK / Single Crochet (US) rows alternate with spiked bobble stitch rows.
- The spiked bobble stitch is worked two rows below
- The front post stitches form the border and are part of each row
- The blanket is finished off with a round of slip stitches using a 4.5mm hook. This gives structural support
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Yarn
Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft Aran is an incredibly soft and lightweight baby soft aran yarn that creates beautifully smooth garments, blankets and accessories. It’s an easy-care yarn and retains its quality through machine washing – perfect for baby blankets and garments. I’ve used white in this blanket but it’s also available in range of gentle pastels and dreamy baby colours, perfect for any new arrival.
| Yarn Weight | Aran/Worsted |
| Blend | 100% acrylic |
| Weight | 100g ball |
| Length | Approx. 184m / 100g (200yds) |
| Care Instructions |
| 40 – Mild |
| Washing Machine 40 – Mild |
| Do Not Bleach |
| Do Not Iron |
| Do Not Tumble Dry |
Pattern Notes
- Chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
- I work my turning chain at the end of rows to maintain a straight edge.
- Repeat stitches in a row are shown thus: [stitches] followed by how many repeats.
- Pattern repeats are shown thus: * with instructions for when they end ie; * rep across to last 2 sts.
- Row 3: Front-post below is worked around the stitch 2 rows below. All other rows, Front-post below stitches are worked around the front post in the row below.
- Spike bobble below is worked around the stitch 2 rows below.
- Lengthen the loop to a height just above the top edge of the current row for the front-post below and spike bobble below stitches. This avoids bunching
- Don’t forget to chain 1 after each bobble is made. This closes the bobble stitch.
- Loosen your tension for the slip stitch border around the blanket to avoid ruffling.
Level
Confident Beginner / Easy
Materials
- 700g / 1400yds / 1288m Cygnet Kiddies Supersoft Aran in White (208)
- 5.5mm – I9 / 4.5mm – 7 crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
- Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations
| UK Crochet Terms | US Crochet Terms |
| Double Crochet (dc) | Single Crochet (sc) |
| Front Post Treble Below (fptr-bel): This stitch is worked around the post of the double crochet two rows below Yarn over, insert hook two rows below to the right of the stitch to be worked and out again on the left (around the post), yarn over, pull through lengthening the loop to just above the height of the current row (the yarn will now be going under the stitch), pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops. | Front Post Double Below (fpdc-bel): This stitch is worked around the post of the single crochet two rows below. Yarn over, insert hook two rows below to the right of the stitch to be worked and out again on the left (around the post), yarn over, pull through lengthening the loop to just above the height of the current row (the yarn will now be going under the stitch), pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through the remaining 2 loops. |
| Spiked Bobble Below (sp4bob-bel): This stitch is worked around the post of the double crochet two rows below. *Yarn over, insert hook around the post of the double crochet two rows below, pull through lengthening the loop to just above the height of the current row, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), * rep 3 more times. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to close the bobble. | Spiked Bobble Below (sp4bob-bel): This stitch is worked around the post of the single crochet two rows below. *Yarn over, insert hook around the post of the single crochet two rows below, pull through lengthening the loop to just above the height of the current row, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), * rep 3 more times. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to close the bobble. |
- Ch = chain
- Ea = Each
- St/s = Stitch/es
- Rep = repeat
- Sl st = slip stitch
Gauge
16 rows and 13 stitches = 10cm x 10cm
Measurements
Approx. 92cm / 36.5” X 90cm / 35.5”
Baby Blanket Pattern Instructions UK Crochet Terms
With 5.5mm/I9 hook, Ch 117
Row 1 (RS): dc 2nd ch from hook, dc across, ch1, turn (116 dc)
Row 2 (WS): dc in ea st across, ch1, turn
Row 3: dc in 1st st, *dc in next st, fptr-bel, * rep across to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
Row 4: rep row 2
Row 5: rep row 3
Row 6: rep row 2
Row 7: rep row 3
Row 8: rep row 2
Row 9: dc in 1st st, [dc in next st, fptr-bel] 3 times, dc to last 7 sts, [fptr-bel, dc in next st] 3 times, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 10: rep row 2
Row 11: dc in 1st st, [dc in next st, fptr-bel in next st] 3 times, dc in next 2 sts, *sp4bob-bel, dc in next 5 sts, * rep to last 10 sts, sp4bob-bel in next st, dc in next 2 sts, [fptr-bel in next st, dc in next st] 3 times, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 12: rep row 2
Row 13: rep row 9
Row 14: rep row 2
Row 15: rep row 9
Row 16: rep row 2
Row 17: dc in 1st st, [dc in next st, fptr-bel in next st] 3 times, *dc in next 5 sts, sp4bob-bel, * rep to last 12 sts, dc in next 5 sts, [fptr-bel in next st, dc in next st] 3 times, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 18: rep row 2
Row 19: rep row 9
Row 20: rep row 2
Row 21: rep row 9
Row 22: rep row 2
Row 23: rep row 11
Row 24: rep row 2
Row 25 – 42: alternate row 9 and row 2 (9 times total)
Row 43: dc in 1st st, [dc in next st, fptr-bel in next st] 3 times, dc in next 2 sts, *sp4bob-bel, dc in next 11 sts, * rep to last 10 sts, sp4bob-bel in next st, dc in next 2 sts, [fptr-bel in next st, dc in next st] 3 times, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 44: rep row 2
Row 45: rep row 9
Row 46: rep row 2
Row 47: dc in 1st st, [dc in next st, fptr-bel in next st] 3 times, *dc in next 8 sts, * sp4bob-bel in next st, dc in next 11 sts, * rep to last 16 sts, sp4bob-bel in next st, dc in next 8 sts, [fptr-bel in next st, dc in next st] 3 times, dc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 48: rep row 2
Row 49: rep row 9
Row 50: rep row 2
Row 51: rep row 43
Row 52: rep row 2
Row 53: rep row 9
Row 54: rep row 2
Row 55: rep row 47
Row 56: rep row 2
Row 57: rep row 9
Row 58: rep row 2
Row 59: rep row 9
Row 60: rep row 2
Row 61 – 78: rep rows 43 to 60
Row 79 – 96: rep rows 43 to 60
Row 97 – 114: rep rows 25 to 42
Row 115 – 130: rep rows 9 – 24
Row 131: rep row 9
Row 132 – 137: rep row 2 – 7
Rows 138: rep row 2, ch1, turn
Do not fasten off
To finish off
Change to 4.5mm hook
Work a sl st in ea dc to end of row working 3 sl st in last st, turn piece to work along the side edge of the blanket, sl st to next corner working 3 sl st in corner, turn piece to work along the bottom, sl st to end of row working 3 sl st in corner, turn piece to work along the side edge of the blanket, join with a sl st to ch1
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Baby Blanket Pattern Instructions US Crochet Terms
With 5.5mm/I9 crochet hook, Ch 117
Row 1 (RS): sc 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch1, turn (116 dc)
Row 2 (WS): sc in ea st across, ch1, turn
Row 3: sc in 1st st, *sc in next st, fpdc-bel, * rep across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, ch1, turn
Row 4: rep row 2
Row 5: rep row 3
Row 6: rep row 2
Row 7: rep row 3
Row 8: rep row 2
Row 9: sc in 1st st, [sc in next st, fpdc-bel] 3 times, sc to last 7 sts, [fpdc-bel, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 10: rep row 2
Row 11: sc in 1st st, [sc in next st, fpdc-bel in next st] 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, *sp4bob-bel, sc in next 5 sts, * rep to last 10 sts, sp4bob-bel in next st, sc in next 2 sts, [fpdc-bel in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 12: rep row 2
Row 13: rep row 9
Row 14: rep row 2
Row 15: rep row 9
Row 16: rep row 2
Row 17: sc in 1st st, [sc in next st, fpdc-bel in next st] 3 times, *sc in next 5 sts, sp4bob-bel, * rep to last 12 sts, sc in next 5 sts, [fpdc-bel in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 18: rep row 2
Row 19: rep row 9
Row 20: rep row 2
Row 21: rep row 9
Row 22: rep row 2
Row 23: rep row 11
Row 24: rep row 2
Row 25 – 42: alternate row 9 and row 2 (9 times total)
Row 43: sc in 1st st, [sc in next st, fpdc-bel in next st] 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, *sp4bob-bel, sc in next 11 sts, * rep to last 10 sts, sp4bob-bel in next st, sc in next 2 sts, [fpdc-bel in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 44: rep row 2
Row 45: rep row 9
Row 46: rep row 2
Row 47: sc in 1st st, [sc in next st, fpdc-bel in next st] 3 times, *sc in next 8 sts, * sp4bob-bel in next st, sc in next 11 sts, * rep to last 16 sts, sp4bob-bel in next st, sc in next 8 sts, [fpdc-bel in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 48: rep row 2
Row 49: rep row 9
Row 50: rep row 2
Row 51: rep row 43
Row 52: rep row 2
Row 53: rep row 9
Row 54: rep row 2
Row 55: rep row 47
Row 56: rep row 2
Row 57: rep row 9
Row 58: rep row 2
Row 59: rep row 9
Row 60: rep row 2
Row 61 – 78: rep rows 43 to 60
Row 79 – 96: rep rows 43 to 60
Row 97 – 114: rep rows 25 to 42
Row 115 – 130: rep rows 9 – 24
Row 131: rep row 9
Row 132 – 137: rep row 2 – 7
Rows 138: rep row 2, ch1, turn
Do not fasten off
To finish off
Change to 4.5mm/ 7 hook
Work a sl st in ea sc to end of row working 3 sl st in last st, turn piece to work along the side edge of the blanket, sl st to next corner working 3 sl st in corner, turn piece to work along the bottom, sl st to end of row working 3 sl st in corner, turn piece to work along the side edge of the blanket, join with a sl st to ch1
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree. This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make. If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.