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Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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Remember when you first learned to crochet? Or maybe you are new and getting ready to learn. This simple beginner crochet baby blanket is an easy free pattern that is great for when you are binge watching Netflix or riding in the car.

beginner crochet baby blanket on blanket ladder with white background

Design Story and Inspiration for the Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket

I was a knitter for about four years before I learned to crochet. It was really hard for me because I was used to the stitches all being on the needle, so I didn’t really understand what a crochet stitch was. The few times I tried it I ended up with a triangle!

Then I got hired as an elementary art teacher and the other art teacher next door was a crocheter who was looking to knit so we taught each other.

The first thing I ever crocheted was a sheep with bobbles!! I have no idea why it clicked when she showed me but it’s been amazing and I actually crochet way more than I knit now, although I still design both.

I created this blanket with the beginner in mind. The video tutorial shows everything a beginner would need to know, from how to hold the yarn and tie a slip knot to how to weave in the ends when you are done.

Yarn Options for Crochet Baby Blankets

This easy crochet baby blanket pattern uses the Bernat Blanket yarn, so it works up very quickly with a large hook and it’s super warm. I loved having it draped over my lap while I was working on it! I’ve made a large blanket with this yarn and it’s amazing.

A lot of people have this yarn in their stash, so if you have two colors of this yarn you can make this blanket. Of course, if you don’t want a color change, you can easily make this easy pattern in a solid color, or even in a combination of colors if you prefer!

If you don’t have this particular yarn but are looking to see if you have something that will substitute in your stash, any super bulky yarn should work for this pattern (weight #6). You can also try holding two or three strands of worsted weight yarn together or chain more than the pattern calls for with chunky yarn. Any type of yarn you love that gets a similar gauge should turn out around the same baby blanket size.

Beginner Friendly Baby Blanket Pattern Details

Whether or not you are new to crochet, I hope you will give this simple baby blanket crochet pattern a try. It is created in nothing but single crochet so that you can get the hang of that one stitch before moving on to another.

If you like this pattern (or are ready for something more challenging), you can visit my library of free patterns here and find more blankets, booties and other items!

How to Customize This Easy Baby Blanket Pattern

Since this simple baby blanket pattern uses only single crochet it’s super easy to customize. You can make your starting chain any length you’d like – so make it different sizes! Make a smaller car seat blanket, or turn it into the perfect baby blanket for a crib. This makes a perfect baby shower gift using only chain stitches and single crochet stitches, so it’s a super easy stitch pattern even for first time crocheters.

You can keep the stripe pattern the same as mine (6 rows), change it up by switching at the end of each row, use many skeins of yarn in all kinds of colors, or even make it in a single color. One of the best things about making your own baby blanket is that it’s entirely up to you!

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How to Crochet: Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket

Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Bernat Blanket, 1 skein each White (MC) and Purple Haze (CC)

Crochet Hook: P (11.50mm)

Notions: Yarn needle/tapestry needle , scissors

Gauge: Not crucial for this project, but if you would like yours to be the same measurements as mine, I have 8 sts = 5″ and 8 rows = 4″

Finished Size: Approximately 26″ x 32 1/2″

Abbreviations
Main Color (MC)
Contrasting Color (CC)
Chain Stitch (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single crochet stitch (sc)

Notes: Ch 1 at beginning of a row does NOT count as a stitch.

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Beginner Crochet Blanket Written Pattern

With CC, ch 51.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 50 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Rows 3-6: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to MC

Rows 7-12: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to CC

Rows 13-18: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to MC

Rows 19-24: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to CC

Rows 25-30: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to MC

Rows 31-36: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to CC

Rows 37-42: Ch 1, sc in each st; turn.

Change to MC for border.

Border

Rounds 1-2: Ch 1, sc evenly around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. (See video if you need help)

Change to CC

Round 3: Ch1, 3 sc in same space as join, *skip next sc, 3 sc in next sc; repeat from * around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

That’s it! I hope you have enjoyed this beginner friendly baby blanket pattern! It makes a quick and easy gift that anyone can make.

Happy Crocheting!
Amanda

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  1. Janet Eslava

    August 4, 2019 at 1:22 am

    I love this pattern it seams easy& I likethings easy.happy crocheting.

    • amanda

      August 4, 2019 at 1:29 am

      So glad you like it! I designed it to be easy enough that someone new to crochet could enjoy it. 🙂

  2. Katie Lind

    August 4, 2019 at 2:17 am

    This is a blooper. I put my name & email in for the resource library, but there is no place to hit to let me in or to let you know I tried.

    • amanda

      August 4, 2019 at 2:59 am

      Thanks for letting me know Katie! I think it’s fixed now. Not sure what happened 🙂

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