Hearts are such a lovely motif for baby items. Why not introduce this cute love accent into your little one’s nursery? Follow the Happy Heart Granny Circle Baby Blanket crochet pattern by Rebecca O’Kane to create a soft, handmade cover featuring a vibrant heart in the center. Worked in the round with granny stitches and gradient yarn, it’s both comfy and beautiful!
Is This Crochet Heart Baby Blanket Pattern for Beginners?
It may look a little bit intimidating, but this project is, in fact, very easy to tackle. The pattern uses granny stitches that you will work in the round, switching between two yarn colors. Then the blanket is finished with a simple picot border.
It’s a great project for upper beginners and anyone looking to surprise their baby with a handmade gift.
What Yarn and Hook Do I Need For This Baby Blanket Pattern?
For this heart baby blanket crochet pattern, you should prepare at least two different yarn colors. The sample seen in the photos was made using Sirdar Jewelspun, a self-striping yarn with beautiful color changes, and James C Brett Baby Aran in a solid white shade.
An aran-weight yarn will make your baby blanket soft and cozy, but not overly bulky. You will also need a 6 mm crochet hook to complete this project.
How Big is Happy Heart Granny Circle Baby Blanket?
The pattern is written to crochet a round baby blanket that measures 38” x 38” in diameter. It’s a great size for swaddling a newborn, but it will also work nicely as a stroller or crib cover. If you would like to make it larger, this blanket is actually very easy to adjust. Simply work the next rounds until it obtains the desired size.