12 Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

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Letter from the Editor

Hi Crocheters,

Baby showers, birthdays and other momentous occasions all serve as the perfect excuse to take out that hook and yarn, because nothing makes a better gift than something homemade and straight from the heart. For all these occasions, baby blankets truly make wonderful gifts because they’re both practical and adorable and can be easily customized for any child.

Babies love cuddling up to their favorite warm and comforting baby blankets, and there are so many different types! Whether you want to crochet a simply baby blanket or something more complicated, with lace, you have options. This collection of baby blanket crochet patterns has straightforward blankets that are worked flat and some that are worked in pieces, in crochet granny squares, and then joined together. Whatever the occasion, you’ll find your perfect baby blanket crochet pattern here!

It doesn’t matter if you’re creating a baby blanket for a little boy or a little girl – many of these crochet patterns can be modified to fit any child’s personality. Plus, as the child grows, they’ll often save and treasure their crocheted blanket and keep it to remind them of their youth. They might even save it for their own little one down the road.

So what are you waiting for? Give the gift of crochet this year – a crochet baby blanket is the perfect way to say you care. Let this eBook be your guide to the exciting, comfy and adorable world of baby crochet.

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12 Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns Table of Contents

Abbreviations ...... 5

Blankets for Baby ...... 6

Squares in the Corners Baby Blanket ...... 6

Poseys in the Squares Baby Blanket ...... 8

The Coziest Crocheted Baby Blanket Ever .. 10

Two-Color Ripple Waves Baby Blanket ...... 11

Crocheted Baby Comfort Blanket ...... 14

Lingering Over a Lullaby Blanket ...... 16

Easy One Ball Baby Blanket ...... 18

Baby Block Crochet Blanket ...... 20

Bumpy Baby Blanket ...... 22

Chunky Lace Baby Blanket...... 25

Crocodile Rock Crochet Baby Blanket ...... 27

Hushabye Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern .... 30

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Abbreviations

A, B, C: Color A, Color B, Color, C, etc. Bobble: (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times in next st. Yoh and draw through all 6 loops on hook. Ch: Chain Dc: Double crochet Dec: Decrease Hdc: Half double crochet Inc: Increase M1: Make 1 Mm: Millimeters PM: Place marker RS: Right side Rem: Remaining Rnd: Round Sc: Single crochet Sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together Sk: Skip Sl st: Slip stitch Sp(s): Space(s) St(s): Stitch(es) Tbl: Through back loop Tfl: Through front loop Tog: Together Tr: Treble (or triple) crochet WS: Wrong side Yo: Yarn over * or **: Repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated [ ]: Work directions in brackets the number of times specified

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Blankets for Baby

Squares in the Corners Baby Blanket By: Dee Phillips for Red Heart Yarns

Crochet baby blankets must possess a few qualities: they have to be warm, soft and cozy. This Squares in the Corners Baby Blankets not only has all three of these qualities, but it's also an incredibly easy blanket to make! Perfect for little ones of all ages, this crocheted baby blanket is a great way to keep baby warm. Perfect for little girls and boys alike, this crocheted afghan is a great project for beginners and is easy to make while you watch your favorite show or put your feet up enjoying a relaxing weekend.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: 33½” x 33½”

Gauge: Each Square = 5¼”

Materials: • Red Heart Super Saver o #995 Ocean (4 skeins) • US size G/6 (4.0 mm) hook • Yarn needle

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Pattern: Squares (make 36): Ch 4, slip st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 15 dc in ring, slip st in top of beginning ch. (16 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 3, work 2 dc in same st, [ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch. (8 ch-2 spaces) Rnd 3: Ch 3, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc] 3 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch. Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc for corner, dc in next 5 dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc for corner, dc in next 5 dc] 3 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Blanket: Arrange Squares into 6 rows of 6 Squares each. Whipstitch Squares together.

Border: Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st in corner ch-1 space, ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), [dc in same ch-1 space, ch 2] twice, *skip next 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] twice, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around working [dc, ch 2] 3 times in Border corner ch-1 space, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Rnd 2: Slip st in ch-2 space, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-2 space, slip st in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, *[3 hdc in next dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space] across to 3rd dc before first dc of next corner, 3 hdc in next dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around to last dc before last 3 ch-2 spaces on last side, 3 hdc in last dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Poseys in the Squares Baby Blanket By: Michele Maks for Red Heart Yarns

Need a great gift for your next baby shower? Why not make this beautiful Poseys in the Squares Baby Blanket from Red Heart Yarn. This crochet baby blanket is perfect for crocheters with a little experience.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 38” x 38”

Gauge: Square = 5”

Materials: • Red Heart Baby Econo o #1047 Candy Print (4 skeins) • US size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook • Yarn needle

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Pattern: Square (make 49): Ch 3, slip st in first st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 11 dc in ring, slip st in top of beginning ch. (12 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 3, [slip st in front loop of next dc, ch 3] around, slip st in back loop in top of beginning ch of Round 1. (12 loops) Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same space on Round 1, 3 dc in back loop of next dc on Round 1, ch 3, skip next st, *[3 dc in back loop of next dc] twice, ch 3, skip next st; repeat from * around, slip st in top of beginning ch. (4 ch-3 spaces) Rnd 4: Slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 space, *skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 space; repeat from * around; slip st in back loop of beginning ch. Rnd 5: Ch 3, *dc in back loop of each dc to ch-3 space, dc in back loop of next ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in back loop of next ch, dc in back loop of next ch; repeat from * to last ch-3 space, dc in back loop of next 3 dc, slip st in top of beginning ch. Rnd 6: Slip st in front loop of next st on Round 4, ch 1, [slip st in next front loop, ch 1] around, slip st in first slip st. Fasten off.

Finishing: Arrange Squares into 7 rows of 7 Squares each. Sew Squares together.

Edging: Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn in any st, ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each Blanket corner ch-1 space, slip st in first sc. Rnd 2: [Ch 2, slip st in next sc] around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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The Coziest Crocheted Baby Blanket Ever By: Michele Wilcox for Red Heart Yarns

This cozy crocheted baby blanket is a great beginner project. Stitched in double crochet, the soft yarn in a multi-color blend works up quickly, thus making it perfect for a quick gift. This plush baby blanket gets added texture from being worked in the front loops of each stitch, so you get the chance to switch up your project a bit while still keeping it super easy.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: 30” x 32”

Gauge: 8 double crochet = 4”; 5 rows = 4”

Materials: • Red Heart Buttercup o #4273 Light Yellow Multi (8 balls) • US size L/11 (8.0 mm) hook • Yarn needle

Pattern: Chain 61. Row 1: Double crochet in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. (60 double crochet) Row 2: Chain 2 (counts as double crochet), turn, working in front loops only, double crochet in each double crochet across. Rows 3-41: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.

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Two-Color Ripple Waves Baby Blanket By: Mary Jane Protus for Red Heart Yarns

This two-color ripple wave baby blanket is easy to crochet and perfect for novice crocheters. Whether you choose to make it in blue and white, pink and white, yellow and green, or a brighter color combination, you’ll love working this pattern.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 36” x 38”

Gauge: 17 sts = 4” in pattern; 10 rows = 4”

Materials: • Red Heart Soft Yarn o #2541 Sky Blue (A, 3 balls) o #4600 White (B, 3 balls) • US size J/10 (6.0 mm) hook • Yarn needle

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Pattern Note: To Change Color in sc, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, drop working color and pick up new color, pull new color through 2 loops on hook.

Special Stitches: Shell: 5 dc in same st or space. Dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): [yo, insert hook in next st (sp), yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] twice, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook (1 st dec). Dc3tog (double crochet 3 together): [yo, insert hook in next st (sp), yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook (2 sts dec).

Color Sequence: Work in the following color sequence throughout: *4 rows A, 2 rows B, 4 rows A, 4 rows B, 2 rows A, 4 rows B: repeat from * throughout.

Pattern: With A, ch 163. Row 1 (right side): Starting in 4th ch from hook, work dc2tog in next 2 ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, [dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch] twice, shell in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, [dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch] twice**, dc2tog in next 2 ch, skip next ch, dc2tog in next 2 ch; repeat from * across to last 14 ch; repeat from * to ** once; end with dc3tog worked in last 3 ch; turn. (10 shells) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-1 space, *[ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next ch-1 space or st] 7 times, ch 1, skip next 2 dc2tog, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across; end with sc in top of beg ch-3; turn. Row 3: Ch 3, dc2tog worked in next sc and next ch-1 space, *ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] twice, shell in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] twice **, dc2tog worked in next ch-1 space and next sc, skip next ch-1 space, work dc2tog in next sc and next ch-1 space; repeat from * across 8 times; repeat from * to ** once; end with dc3tog worked in last ch-1 space and last 2 sc; turn. Rows 4-89: Rep rows 2 and 3, working in color sequence as indicated above, ending with row 3 of pattern in color A. Do not fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Edging: Rnd 1: With right side facing, working with A, ch 1, *working across side edge of blanket, work sc, ch 1, skip space equal to ch-1*; repeat from * to * across side to bottom corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st, working across opposite side of foundation ch, ch 1, **sc in space between next 2 dc, [ch 1, sc in ch-1 space] 3 times, skip next ch where shell is worked, [sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times, sc between next 2 dc, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from ** across, ch 1, work (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, repeat from * to * across side edge to next corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner st, ***[sc in ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1; repeat from *** across top edge; end with sc in top left-hand corner, ch 1; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

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Crocheted Baby Comfort Blanket By: Katherine Eng for Red Heart Yarns

The Crocheted Baby Comfort Blanket is an intermediate-level crocheted blanket for baby to play on while he’s young and to carry around for comfort when he starts toddling. It’s worked up using cluster stitches for added texture. With all of the colors of Red Heart Super Saver yarn to choose from, you can coordinate your blanket with baby’s nursery.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 36” x 36”

Gauge: 3 clusters and 2 crossed dc = 4”; 6 rows = 4”

Materials: • Red Heart Super Saver o #381 Light Blue (3 skeins) • US size I/9 (6.0 mm) hook • Yarn needle

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Special Stitches: Cluster: [Yo, insert hook in next st or space, yo, draw yarn through, yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook] 3 times in same st or space, yo, draw yarn through 4 loops on hook.

Pattern: Ch 103. Row 1: Working in back bottom loop of each ch, cluster in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in last skipped ch to right of last dc (crossed dc made), ch 1, skip 1 ch, cluster in next ch; repeat from * across ending with ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in last ch, turn. (20 clusters and 19 crossed dc) Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), skip next ch-1 space, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in last skipped ch-1 space to the right (crossed dc made), *ch 1, cluster in space between next 2 dc of crossed dc, ch 1, crossed dc worked across next 2 ch-1 spaces; repeat from * across ending with ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn. Row 3: Ch 4, skip next ch-1 space, *cluster in space between next 2 dc of crossed dc, ch 1**, crossed dc worked across next 2 ch-1 spaces, ch 1; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn. Rows 4-49: Repeat rows 2-3, 23 times. At end of last row, do not turn. Do not fasten off. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, *2 sc in each row-end st across left side to next corner*, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch, working across bottom, sc in each ch-1 space and in each ch at base of a st to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch; repeat from * to * across right side to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in 3rd ch of top right turning ch, working across top edge, sc in first ch-1 space, sc in each st and each ch-1 space across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last dc, join with slip st in first sc. (100 sc across each side; 4 ch-2 corner spaces) Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *[skip next 2 sc, 5 dc (shell made) in next sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc] across to next corner, skip next 2 sc, 7 dc in corner ch-2 space, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first sc, turn. Rnd 3 (WS): Ch 4, skip next dc, *sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, [dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in center dc of next shell, ch 2] across to next corner**, dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-4, turn. Rnd 4 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in first st, sc in next sc, *[5 dc in next dc, sc in next sc] across to next corner, 2 dc in next sc, 5 dc in corner ch-2 space, 2 dc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around, join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Lingering Over a Lullaby Blanket By: Darla Sims for Red Heart Yarns

This easy crocheted Lingering Over a Lullaby Blanket with a ruffled edge will be treasured by any baby and Mom. This lovely print yarn is available in so many colors, so you’re bound to find one you’ll love. Worked up using shell and picot stitches, this baby blanket will keep your little one warm and cozy and also double as a play mat.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 38” x 40”

Gauge: 3 Shells = 5½”; 8 rows = 4½” in pattern

Materials: • Red Heart Soft Baby Steps o #9932 Puppy Print (6 balls) • US size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook • Yarn needle

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Special Stitches: Shell: (Dc, [ch 1, dc] 4 times) all in indicated st. Picot: Ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook.

Pattern: Ch 110. Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch, * ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, sc in last ch; turn. (18 ch-3 spaces) Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), shell in next ch-3 space, * picot, shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across, skip next sc, dc in last st; turn. (18 shells) Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in 2nd ch-1 space of next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space of same shell, * ch 3, sc in 2nd ch-1 space of next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space of same shell; repeat from * across, sc in last st; turn. Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), (dc, ch 1) all in first st, picot, * shell in next ch-3 space, picot; repeat from * across, (dc, [ch 1, dc] twice) all in last st; turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-1 space, * ch 3, sc in 2nd ch-1 space of next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space of same shell; repeat from * across, ch 3, sc in last ch-1 space, sc in last st; turn. Repeat Rows 2-5 until blanket is 35‖, ending with Row 3. Fasten off.

Border: Rnd 1 (Right Side): Join in any corner, ch 1, 2 sc in same st, [108 sc evenly across to next corner, 3 sc in next corner] 3 times; 108 sc evenly across, sc in first corner; join with a slip st to first st. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, * skip next st, sc in next st, ch 3; repeat from * around; join. Rnd 3: Slip st in next ch-3 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in same space, * [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3] twice; sc in next ch-3 space, 7 dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around; sc in last ch-3 space, ch 3; join. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, [2 dc in next st] 6 times; * sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, [2 dc in next st] 7 times; repeat from * around; join. Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, * [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 6 times; dc in next st, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Easy One Ball Baby Blanket By: Marianne Forrestal for Red Heart Yarns

Crochet an easy baby blanket in your favorite color with this Easy One Ball Baby Blanket pattern. As the name suggests, this crochet baby blanket works up fast and only uses one ball of yarn. The charming scalloped edge and delicate and airy lace pattern make this an ideal blanket to work on during the spring for a pastel-perfect decoration.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 39” x 32”

Gauge: 2 repeats = 4”; 7 rows = 4” in pattern with larger hook

Materials: • Red Heart Baby Blankie o #8590 Lavender (1 ball) • US size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) and US size G/6 (4.0 mm) hooks • Yarn needle

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Pattern: With larger hook, ch 90. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: Rnd 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. Rnd 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.

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Baby Block Crochet Blanket By: Bernat

The soft colors and delicate patterns of the Baby Block Crochet Blanket make this a stand-out pattern. Little ones will love cuddling up to this crochet afghan pattern, worked up by crocheting individual granny squares and joining them all together. Choose pastel shades as in the example for the perfect baby-friendly color palette.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 32” x 40”

Gauge: 1 square = 6" (15 cm)

Materials: • Bernat Baby Coordinates o White (MC, 2 balls) o Yellow (Contrast A, 1 ball) o Aqua (Contrast B, 1 ball) • US size G/6 (4.0 mm) hook

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Pattern: Star Square (make 15): With MC, ch 33. Foundation Row (RS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. (31 dc) Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 dc in each of next 15 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Rows 1 and 2 of chart are complete. Beg with row 3, work chart to end of chart reading right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right, noting each row ends with ch 3. Turn. Omit turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

Plain Square (make 8 with A; make 7 with B): Ch 33. Foundation Row (RS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. 31 dc. Ch 3. Turn. Row 2: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn. Rep last row 12 times more omitting turning ch at end of last row (14 rows total). Fasten off. Following photo for placement, join squares into 5 strips, 6 squares long alternating Star Square with Plain Square A or B as shown.

Edging: Rnd 1: With RS of work facing and MC, join yarn with sl st in any corner. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd sc evenly around blanket working 3 sc in corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Rnd 2: Join A with sl st in any corner sc of previous rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc around working 3 dc in corner sc. Sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Rnd 3: Join MC with sl st in any corner dc of previous rnd. Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around working 3 sc in corner dc. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Join B with sl st in any corner sc of previous rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc around working 3 dc in corner sc. Sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.

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Bumpy Baby Blanket By: Bernat

This beautiful baby's blanket has a textured stitch that your little one might call "bumpy"! Have fun with this easy Bumpy Baby Blanket crochet pattern from Bernat Yarns. Learning how to crochet a baby blanket is one of the best crochet patterns to start out with for new crocheters. Not only do these itty bitty afghans work up quickly, a baby blanket pattern allows you to give the gift of cuddles.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 34” x 48”

Gauge: 16 dc and 8 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Materials: • Bernat Baby Coordinates o #09131 Blue Bon Bon (5 balls) • US size H/8 (5.0 mm) hook

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Pattern: Ch 126. Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch. *1 sc in each of next 11 ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch. Rep from * to last 2 ch. 1 sc in each of last 2 ch. Turn. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. *1 dc in each of next 11 sc. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 dc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. *1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in each of next 7 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 sc in next dc. 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn. Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each of next 3 sts. *Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. Dc in each of next 7 sts. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. Dc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last sc. Dc in last sc. Turn. Row 5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 dc. *Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn. Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 5 sts. *Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 7 sts. Rep from * to last 10 sts. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 6 sts. Turn. Row 7: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 dc. *Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * to last 11 sts. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in each of next 5 dc. 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn. Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 7 sts. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. *1 dc in each of next 11 sts. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 8 sts. 1 dc in each of next 8 sts. Turn. Row 9: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 6 dc. *Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * to last 11 sts. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in each of next 6 dc. Turn. Row 10: As 6th row. Row 11: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 dc. *Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn. Row 12: As 4th row. Row 13: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. *Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in each of next 7 dc. Bobble in ch-1 sp 2 rows below. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn.

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Rep rows 2 to 13 for pat. Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 45 ins [114.5 cm], ending with row 3 of pat and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

Edging: Join yarn with sl st at top right corner of Blanket. Ch 3. Work 1 rnd dc around entire Blanket working 3 dc in corners. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Work 2 more rnds of dc as before. Fasten off.

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Chunky Lace Baby Blanket By: Bernat

This Chunky Lace Baby Blanket pattern is fun, colorful and whimsical. This pattern starts off with a small square and then keeps increasing the sides as you go on, little by little, until you have a full sized blanket that features unfinished edges for a slightly undone look that’s fun and edgy. Make one for a little one with a wild streak.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 40” square

Gauge: 12 hdc and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Materials: • Bernat Baby Coordinates Chunky o #99221 Snuggly Sprite (9 balls) • US size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) hook

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Pattern Notes: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc. 8th to 15th rows form Lace Pat.

Pattern: Ch 13. Row 1 (RS): 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 10 ch. Turn. (11 hdc) Rows 2-7: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. **Row 8: Ch 14. 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 10 ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch. *1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 1. Miss next st. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Row 9: Ch 14. 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each of next 10 ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch. *1 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss last ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in each of last 11 hdc. Turn. Rows 10-15: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 11 hdc. Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. Rep from *, ending with 1 hdc in each of last 11 hdc.** Rep from ** to ** 6 times more.

***Next 2 rows: Pat to last 12 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Work 6 rows even in pat.*** Rep from *** to *** until there are 11 sts. Work 6 rows even in pat. Fasten off.

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Crocodile Rock Crochet Baby Blanket By: Roseanna Beck for AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

If you've never tried the crocodile stitch, we suggest you try it while you work up this Crocodile Rock Crochet Baby Blanket. We really can't get over how cute this blanket is, and it has a unique combination of crocodile stitch, shell stitch, and v stitch. You can switch up the colors, but we really love the alternating white, pink, and blue for a baby.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 36” x 40”

Gauge: Not listed

Materials: • Red Heart Super Saver: o #0311 White (2 skeins) o #0381 Light Blue (2 skeins) o #0373 Petal Pink (2 skeins) • US size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook

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Special Stitches: V Stitch (V St): (dc, ch 1, dc) in space or stitch as indicated. Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in space or stitch as indicated.

Pattern: Row 1 (WS): With blue ch 112, V St in 7th ch from hook, *skip 2 chs, V St in next ch, repeat from * across to last 3 chs, skip 2 chs, dc in last ch. turn. (35 V Sts) Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, work 4 dc down post of first dc of first V St, ch 1, work 5 dc up post of 2nd dc of the same V St (beginning scale stitch made). *skip next V St, work 5 dc down post of first dc of next V St, ch 1, work 5 dc up post of 2nd dc of the same V St, (scale stitch made), repeat from * to last dc, slip stitch in last dc, turn. (18 scale stitches) Row 3: Ch 3, V St in first ch 1 space of 1st row, *inserting hook from front to back between next 2 scale stitches and ch 1 space of row directly behind it, work V St, V St in next ch 1 space, repeat from * to last dc, dc in top of last dc of 1st row, turn. (35 V Sts) Row 4: Slip stitch in each of first 2 dc and next ch 1 space, skip next dc. *scale stitch around next V St, skip next V St, repeat from * to last V St, skip next dc, slip stitch in next ch 1 space and each of last 2 dc, turn. (17 scale stitches) Row 5: Ch 3, V St in first ch 1 space, *V St in next ch 1 space, inserting hook from front to back between next 2 scale stitches and ch 1 space of row directly behind it, work V St, repeat from * to last ch 1 space. V St in last ch 1 space, dc in last dc, turn. (35 V Sts) Row 6: Ch 1, scale stitch around first V St, *skip next V St, scale stitch around next V St, repeat from * to last dc, slip stitch in last dc, fasten off and turn. (18 scale stitches) Row 7: Join white in first stitch, ch 3, *V St in next ch 1 space, inserting hook from front to back between next 2 scales and ch 1 space of row directly behind it, work Shell, repeat from * across, dc in last stitch, turn. Row 8: Ch 3, *Shell in ch 1 space of V St, V St in ch 1 space of Shell, repeat from * across, dc in last dc, turn. Row 9: Ch 3, *V St in ch 1 space of Shell, Shell in ch 1 space of V St, repeat from * across, dc in last dc, turn. Row 10: Repeat Row 8, fasten off and turn. Row 11: Join pink in first dc, ch 3, V St in each ch 1 space across, turn. (35 V Sts) Row 12: Repeat Row 2. Row 13: Repeat Row 3. Row 14: Repeat Row 4. Row 15: Repeat Row 5. Row 16: Repeat Row 6, fasten off and turn.

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Row 17: Join white and continue with Row 7. Row 18: Repeat Row 8 Row 19: Repeat Row 9. Row 20: Repeat Row 8, fasten off and turn.

Color Scheme: Continue pattern as follows: [6 rows (scale stitches) blue, 4 rows white, 6 rows (scale stitches) pink, 4 rows white) 2 more times]; 6 rows (scale stitches) blue, 4 rows white, 6 rows (scale stitches) pink.

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Hushabye Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern By: Roseanna Beck for AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

All your little one needs to go to sleep is a lullaby and this Hushabye Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern. You'll fall in love with the pastel colors worked in two different crochet stitches: the v stitch and the shell stitch. This easy crochet blanket designed by Roseanna Beck will be your baby's favorite blanket out of any received at a baby shower. Your baby will sleep through the night swaddled in this softly colorful blanket made out of heavenly yarn and your never ending love.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 42” x 46”

Gauge: Not listed

Materials: • Red Heart Super Saver: o #0373 Petal Pink (1 skein) • Red Heart Classic: o #0230 Yellow (3 skeins) o #0818 Blue Jewel (3 skeins) o #0681 Mist Green (2 skeins) o #0930 Hushabye Multi (1 skein) • US size H/8 (5.0 mm) hook

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Special Stitches: V Stitch (V St): (dc, ch 1, dc) in space or stitch as indicated. Shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in space or stitch as indicated.

Pattern Note: Blanket is crocheted in multiples of 14 plus 18 chs.

Pattern: Row 1 (RS): With yellow ch 130, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (127 dc) Row 2: Ch 5, skip 3 stitches, V St in next stitch, ch 2, skip 3 stitches, dc in next 7 stitches, [ch 2, skip 3 stitches, V St in next stitch, ch 2, skip 3 stitches, dc in each of next 7 stitches] across to last stitch, dc in 3rd ch of beginning 3 skip chs, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, skip first stitch, [dc in each of next 7 stitches, skip ch 2 space, Shell in ch space of V St, skip ch 2 space] across to last stitch, dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch 5, turn. Row 4: Ch 5, V St in ch space of Shell, ch 2, skip 3 stitches of Shell, dc in each of next 7 stitches, [ch 2, V St in ch space of next ch, ch 2, skip 3 stitches of Shell, dc in each of next 7 stitches] across to last stitch, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch 3, fasten off and turn. Row 5: Join blue in first stitch ch 3, dc in each stitch across to last stitch with 2 dc in each ch 2 space and dc in each ch 1 space, 2 dc in last ch space and 3rd ch of beginning ch 5, turn. Rows 6: Ch 3, skip first stitch, [dc in each of next 7 stitches, ch 2, skip 3 stitches, V St in next stitch, ch 2, skip 3 stitches] across to last stitch, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn. Row 7: Ch 3, [skip next ch space, Shell in ch space of V St, skip next ch space, dc in each of next 7 stitches] across to last stitch, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn. Row 8: Ch 3, [dc in each of next 7 stitches, ch 2, V St in ch space of Shell, ch 2, skip 3 stitches of Shell] across to last stitch, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, fasten off and turn. Row 9: Join pink in first stitch, ch 3, dc in each stitch across to last stitch with 2 dc in each ch 2 space and dc in each ch 1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Color Scheme: Continue pattern repeating Rows 2-9 as follows: (4 rows pink, 4 rows green, 4 rows yellow, 4 rows blue) 3 times.

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Edging: Rnd 1: With right side facing and hushabye work along top edge [(2 dc, ch 2) twice, 2 dc] in right corner dc, skip 1 ch 2 space and V St, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch 2 space, *skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces, repeat from * across ending [(2 dc, ch 2) twice, 2 dc] in last dc. Work along side edge *skip 1 dc space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc space, repeat from * across. Work along bottom edge [(2 dc, ch 2) twice, 2 dc) in first dc, skip 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next dc, *skip 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next dc, skip 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next dc, skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next dc, repeat from * across ending [2 dc, ch 2) twice, 2 dc) in last dc. Work along side edge skip 2 dc spaces, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc space, skip 1 dc space, repeat from * across, join to beginning dc, Rnd 2: Slip stitch in next dc, ch 2 space and next dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in space before next dc, ch 4, skip 1 dc, ch 2 space and 2 dc, sc in space before next 2 dc, *ch 4, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 3 space, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in space before next 2 dc, repeat from * across ending ch 4, skip 2 dc, ch 2 space and 1 dc (corner), (sc, ch 3, sc) in space before next dc, ch 4. Work along side edge skip 1 dc, ch 2 space, 2 dc, sc in space before next 2 dc, *ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 2 space, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in space before next 2 dc, repeat from * across ending ch 4. Work along bottom and side edge as for top and opposite side edge ending ch 4, join to beginning sc and fasten off.

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