This Baby Blanket crochet pattern by Alison LoBianco is the perfect project for creating a cozy and soft covering for a little one. Whether you make it for your own child or as a welcoming gift for your friend’s baby, it’s sure to be loved by everyone!
Why This Simple Baby Blanket Is a Crocheter’s Favorite
This sweet crochet baby blanket captured the hearts of hundreds of crocheters.
The pattern provides instructions for making a beautifully textured covering that measures approximately 21” x 26”. Therefore, it’s not only a quick, handmade project but also a functional and adorable addition to any nursery. A baby blanket of this size fits perfectly into a stroller or crib, keeping your little one cozy.
This project is also a go-to choice for last-minute gifts for baby showers and sip and see parties.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
Bernat Softee Baby, Solids & Marls is recommended yarn for this project, but any other 100% acrylic yarn will be great too. The pattern calls for DK weight and a 4 mm hook to ensure a lightweight and snug fabric. To make a stroller/crib-sized blanket, you will need 3 skeins in total – two for the body and one for the border.
Understanding the Pattern Stitch Repeat
This crochet baby blanket pattern features a simple two-row repeat worked with basic stitches, which makes it perfect for beginners. What you need to know to tackle this project successfully is how to do a chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Once the body of the blanket is done, you can also add a charming shell stitch border for a polished look.
Customizing Your Blanket Size
The pattern is so flexible that it allows you to easily adjust your blanket to the desired dimensions. You can adjust both the width and length. To make your blanket wider, simply increase the number of stitches in the foundation chain.
The starting chain should be a multiple of 3, plus 2 extra stitches. For example, you can chain 77, 92, 122, or even more – it all depends on how wide you want your blanket to be.
To increase its length, you need to repeat row 2 until your blanket gets the desired size. So easy, isn’t it?
