This exquisite and understated classic baby blanket crochet pattern is perfect for any new baby. Using cross over stitches to create a wonderfully tactile yet soft texture, the blanket is a mindful, repetitive make that will fly off the hook and be ready to gift in no time.
When new babies arrive, it’s so nice to give them something that you put your love and effort into. A simple crochet blanket like this one would be perfect to add to a gift basket you’re making along with all sorts of baby goodies.
This is a beginner-friendly project and the stitch repeat would look fabulous with all sorts of crochet ideas. Once you master it, you can use it for whatever you have next on your to-crochet list!
More about this classic baby blanket crochet pattern
I’ve created my version with stripes but it’s completely up to you how you intend to make it. You can add all sorts of color variations or keep it in one solid tone.
Baby blankets can be a bit tricky because you have to make sure they’re nice and warm, but not too thick, and also don’t have wide gaping holes that little fingers could get caught in.
Keeping all of this in mind, this modern baby blanket pattern was born.
How do you crochet an easy gender neutral crochet blanket like this?
This baby blanket is worked up in set repeats. The pattern will guide you through making the main body and then working the border.
The color changes mentioned are according to the blanket I’ve made (you can see it in the images) and you’re welcome to change whenever you’d like. The blanket is constructed with basic stitches and a few special ones which are definitely achievable even if you’re a beginner.
Yarn
To crochet this beginner-friendly gender neutral crochet baby blanket, I used two shades of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic; 280m (306yds)/100g), namely, Biscuit (963) and Tea Rose (600).
The baby blanket I crocheted required 3 balls of Biscuit and 1 ball of Tea Rose but you can use any DK weight for your project. Some great options for alternative yarns are:
Also, if you decide to make this in a bigger size, you’ll keep adding colors/yardage accordingly. The finished blanket I made measures 34″ by 34″ (86.5cm by 86.5cm) with the border.
Finding the right yarn for your projects can be tricky sometimes and depends on so many things like fibre content, yarn weight, budget, colour choices and more. I’ve put together a guide for the best yarn for crochet blankets to help you discover the things I’ve learnt over the years as both a designer and maker that help me choose the perfect one.
Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
6 mm(J) crochet hook (or hook required to meet gauge)
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Glossary and Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
sp – space
ss – slip stitch
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
sk – skip
rep – repeat
yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The beginner crochet blanket uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)
Special Stitches
This soft baby blanket is made by working in rows with a border worked in the round.
If you want to make more blanket patterns with unique color options, I’ve got a few suggestions for you (and you can search my blog for more patterns too):
Abbey Blanket (comes in five sizes so you can make it for anyone of any age!)
The special stitches used in this unisex crochet blanket are given below:
Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
This is worked over 2 stitches as follows:
Skip next st, work a double crochet stitch in the next stitch. Working behind the stitch just made, work a double crochet stitch in the skipped stitch.
Crossed Single Crochet Stitch
This is worked over 2 stitches as follows:
Skip next st, work a single crochet stitch in the next stitch. Working behind the stitch just made, work a single crochet stitch in the skipped stitch.
Pattern Notes
The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms.
The blanket is worked in Rows and you will turn at the end of each Row.
A ch1 at the beginning of a Row does not count as a stitch.
You can work either a ch3 or a stacked double crochet stitch at the beginning of a Row where indicated. (A stacked stitch is a great alternative to a turning chain).
The border is then added in Rounds once the main section of the blanket is complete.
Gauge and Sizing
The gauge for the blanket is 16 sts and 11 rows of Main Set Pattern = 4″ by 4″ (10cm by 10cm) but if you decide to change yarn type or hook size, there will be a change in gauge.
To resize your blanket and make it for a bigger person (maybe as a treat for yourself), chain any multiple of 2+1 for your Foundation Chain to set the width.
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US Terminology
TO MAKE THE BLANKET
Foundation chain: using A, ch119.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end. [118 sts]
Row 2: stacked dc in first st, *skip next st, dc in next st, working behind st just made dc in skipped st; rep from * to last st, dc in last st.
Row 3: ch1, sc in each st to end.
Rows 2 and 3 create the Main Set Pattern.
Rows 4-7: Repeat the Main Set Pattern.
Rows 8-13: Repeat the Main Set Pattern.
Row 14: ch1, sc in first st, *skip next st, sc in next st, working behind st just made sc in skipped st; rep from * to last st, sc in last st.
Row 15: ch1, sc in each st to end.
Rows 14 and 15 create the Second Set Pattern.
Change to B.
Rows 16-17: Repeat the Second Set Pattern. Change to A.
Rows 18-21: Repeat the Second Set Pattern. Change to B.
Rows 22-23: Repeat the Second Set Pattern. Change to A.
Rows 24-25: Repeat the Second Set Pattern.
Rows 26 – 31: Repeat the Main Set Pattern.
Rows 32-79: Repeat Rows 8-31 twice more using B for Rows 40, 41, 46, 47, 64, 65, 70, 71.
Rows 80-85: Repeat Main Set Pattern.
BORDER
To create the border, join A into any corner st.
Round 1: ch1, *3sc in corner st, sc in each st; rep from * around, ss in 1st st to join.
Rounds 2 and 3: Repeat Round 1.
Join B to any st before a corner st.
Round 4: stacked *dc in st, (dc, ch1, dc) in corner st, dc in next st, (ch1, skip next st, dc in next st) to 2 sts before next corner, ch 1, skip next st; rep from * round, ss in 1st st to join.
Round 5: ch1, sc in each dc and ch of previous round, 3sc in each corner, ss in 1st st to join.
Round 6: ch1, sc in each st around, 3sc in each corner st, ss in 1st st to join.
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