This lovely Crib Blanket pattern by Crochet ‘n’ Create is a true epitome of softness and delicacy. It features a body with a raised, waffle-like texture and a pretty picot edging. The two-colored pastel shade colorway allows for endless creative interpretations, like the one by Stocai you can see above.
Can This Crib Blanket Be Made by Beginners?
This crochet baby blanket pattern is easy enough for beginners who know how to read crochet patterns. It features no extra photo aids, just plain written instructions, which is why I would not recommend it for absolute newbies. If you’ve just started your journey with crochet and would like to make this blanket, practice all the stitches used in this pattern first.
The techniques required for this pattern include: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and picot stitches.
Choosing Yarn & the Right Hook
For crochet baby blankets, acrylic yarn works fantastically. The original sample was crafted with King Cole Big Value DK, which provides a soft, cozy feel and nice drape. For the best effect, choose yarn in contrasting colors, preferably from a pastel palette for that charming baby-like look. You will also need a 4.5 mm crochet hook to obtain the gauge.
If you decide to use a yarn of your own choice, be sure to check the gauge first and adjust the hook size if needed.
How to Adjust the Size of This Baby Blanket
This baby blanket crochet pattern provides instructions for making a square-shaped covering measuring 30” x 30”. It will work great as a crib or stroller blanket.
The blanket is worked with a simple pattern repeat that allows you to adjust the size to your needs. To increase the length, you will continue crocheting the next rows, and to make it wider, you will need to add extra stitches to the starting chain.
