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Are you looking for the perfect, most luxurious baby blanket that is easy to make? This blanket is super soft, warm and the perfect weight. The best part? It is easy and works up quickly! I have made several blankets with this pattern of all different sizes, all the way from baby blankets to adult size, to king size. I personally sleep with one on my bed every night and I LOVE it. I have made countless gifts with this pattern and every person has said the same. They absolutely love them!
In this post, I have written the pattern out a couple ways to try to best accommodate all crocheters. If you simply want to follow written instructions, I have them written out in that manner. If you’re a beginner and want step by step instructions, I have also made a set of videos and pictures for you to follow to make this as easy as possible. Tutorials were completed for right handed and left handed people. I am left handed and know how hard it can be to find materials catered to left handed individuals. Therefore, I have made it my mission to make things easier so you can have the most enjoyable experience possible.
If you want to learn to crochet or brush up on your skills, check out this article: Learn to Crochet with Video Tutorials
I also have the perfect beginner washcloth here if you’d like to check it out!
Here’s how to read a pattern
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Materials Needed
For this project you will need the items below. For your convenience I have provided links to the needed materials so that you can get all the essentials right from the convenience of your own home. I personally have the crochet hooks listed below and find them to be good hooks. If you wish to get stitch markers, I use the metal ones because the plastic ones seem to break too easily. I find the metal ones listed below work great. If you get plastic yarn needles, the ones below are what I use. As for yarn, I’ve made countless blankets out of the Bernat Blanket yarn and absolutely love it.
- I used Bernat Blanket Yarn “Forrest Walk” for the main part of the blanket and Bernat Blanket Yarn “Bright Sage” for the border. “Forest Walk” has been discontinued, but you can use any variation of Bernat Blanket Yarn such as Bernat Blanket Yarn, Bernat Blanket Mist-ical or Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn. Just make sure the yarn is size 6, and “Super Bulky”. For this project, you will need 2 colors. Color 1 will be the main color of the blanket. Color 2 will be the color of your border. You will need approximately 2 and 1/2 skeins of the main color (color 1) and about 1/2 skein of the border color (color 2).
- Crochet Hook: an 8mm crochet hook and a 10mm crochet hook.
- Scissors – To cut the yarn as needed. I prefer fabric scissors to give the yarn a nice clean cut.
- Stitch Markers – Optional
- Plastic Yarn Needle – Optional
Note 1: For this pattern, I recommend using Bernat Yarn size “6” and “super bulky” yarn. I have found that yarn is not all the same. For example, a different brand of yarn, size “6” could be a completely different size, therefore will not work up the same way.
Note 2: I find that for me and for many others, the tension is too tight if the foundation chain is done with the 8mm that is used for the whole project, therefore I use a 10mm for the foundation chain, then switch to the 8mm for the remainder of the project.
Abbreviations
This pattern is extremely simple and works up pretty quick with the bulky yarn. It is a great beginner project due to the simplicity of the project, but the final piece is soft and perfect for cuddling with! The abbreviations used for this project are:
- Ch – chain
- DC – Double crochet
- Sl st – slip stitch
Here are a few helpful resources if needed:
How to crochet, a step by step tutorial for left and right handed individuals
How to read a pattern
Common crochet issues and solutions
Gauge
9 sts x 5 rows in a 4×4 square.
My gauge is noted above. Gauge for this pattern isn’t really important, just know that if your gauge doesn’t match mine and you want your blanket to be square, you might have to adjust your number of stitches or rows a bit.
My final project measures about 40in x 40in. This is a good size for a receiving blanket but really grows well with the child. My 3 year old twins still use their blankets that are this size and they are perfect size because my twins are able to carry them around easily enough and are big enough for them to cuddle under still.
Written Pattern
Color 1
Make a slipknot.
Ch 73.
Row 1: DC in the second chain from the hook. DC across the chain (72), ch 3.
Turn your work.
Row 2: DC across (72), ch 3.
Turn your work.
Row 3-45: Repeat from row 2 (DC across (72), ch 3, then turn your work).
Row 46: DC across (72) DO NOT chain 3 (you’ll do this in your border color).
Switch colors.
Color 2
Row 1 of border: Chain 3, DC across until the last stitch (70). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK. Instead you will rotate the blanket, and crochet down the side.
Row 1 but on side of blanket: DC down the side of your blanket (68). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
Row 1 but on bottom of blanket: Rotate the blanket once more so that you are crocheting across the bottom. DC across (70). Complete 3 DC in the final stitch of the row.
Row 1 but on final side of blanket DC up the side (68). Complete 3 DC in the final stitch of the row.
Sl st to the first st of the border.
Row 2 of border (top of blanket): Ch 3, DC 70 sts, complete 2 DC in one st then 2 DC in the next st (corner).
Rotate blanket to crochet down side of blanket.
Row 2 of border (side of blanket): DC 68, complete 2 DC in one st, then 2 DC in the next st (corner).
Rotate blanket to crochet on the bottom of the blanket.
Row 2 of border (bottom of blanket): DC 70, complete 2 sts in one st, then 2DC in the next st (corner).
Row 2 of the border (final side of blanket): DC 68, complete 2 DC in one st, then 2 DC in the next. Sl st to the first stitch of the row.
Tie blanket off and hide ends.
Right Handed Tutorial
Color 1 (Main blanket color)
Make a slipknot. If you want a refresher on how to do a slipknot check out this video:
Chain 73. If you want a refresher on how to do a chain stitch, check out this video:
Row 1: DC in the second chain from the hook. DC across the chain (72), ch 3. To see how to do a DC in a chain, check out the video below:
Row 2: DC across (72), ch 3.
Turn your work
Row 3-45: Repeat from row 2 (DC across (72), ch 3, then turn your work).
Row 46: DC across (72) DO NOT chain 3 (you’ll do this in your border color).
If you would like a tip on tip on how to keep your edges straight check out the video below:
Switch colors
Color 2
Row 1 of border: Chain 3, DC across until the last stitch (70). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
You will crochet the first row of the border the same way you have done the rest of the blanket, it’s just a new color.
DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK. Instead you will rotate the blanket, and crochet down the side.
Row 1 but on side of blanket: DC down the side of your blanket (68). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK. Instead you will rotate the blanket, and crochet down the side.
Row 1 but on side of blanket: DC down the side of your blanket (68). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
I took a really close picture so you can see my stitch placement for the side of the blanket. See how this works for you. If you find that your blanket is pulling too tight, add a few more stitches. If you find that it is getting wavy because there are too many, try removing a few.
Row 1 but on bottom of blanket: Rotate the blanket once more so that you are crocheting across the bottom. DC across (70). Complete 3 DC in the final stitch of the row.
I crochet in the little X’s across the bottom. See photo:
Row 1 but on final side of blanket DC up the side (68). Complete 3 DC in the final stitch of the row.
Sl st to the first st of the border. See below for a slips stitch:
Row 2 of border (top of blanket): Ch 3, DC 70 sts, complete 2 DC in one st then 2 DC in the next st (corner).
Rotate blanket to crochet down side of blanket.
Row 2 of border (side of blanket): DC 68, complete 2 DC in one st, then 2 DC in the next st (corner).
Rotate blanket to crochet on the bottom of the blanket.
Row 2 of border (bottom of blanket): DC 70, complete 2 sts in one st, then 2DC in the next st (corner).
Row 2 of the border (final side of blanket): DC 68, complete 2 DC in one st, then 2 DC in the next. Sl st to the first stitch of the row.
Tie blanket off and hide ends
Left Handed Tutorial
Color 1 (Main blanket color)
Make a slipknot. If you want a refresher on how to do a slipknot check out this video:
Chain 73. If you want a refresher on how to do a chain stitch, check out this video:
Row 1: DC in the second chain from the hook. DC across the chain (72), ch 3. To see how to do a DC in a chain, check out the video below:
Row 3-45: Repeat from row 2 (DC across (72), ch 3, then turn your work).
Row 46: DC across (72) DO NOT chain 3 (you’ll do this in your border color).
If you would like a tip on tip on how to keep your edges straight check out the video below:
Switch colors
Color 2
Row 1 of border: Chain 3, DC across until the last stitch (70). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
You will crochet the first row of the border the same way you have done the rest of the blanket, it’s just a new color.
DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK. Instead you will rotate the blanket, and crochet down the side.
Row 1 but on side of blanket: DC down the side of your blanket (68). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK. Instead you will rotate the blanket, and crochet down the side.
Row 1 but on side of blanket: DC down the side of your blanket (68). In the final stitch of the row, complete 3 DC.
I took a really close picture so you can see my stitch placement for the side of the blanket. See how this works for you. If you find that your blanket is pulling too tight, add a few more stitches. If you find that it is getting wavy because there are too many, try removing a few.
Row 1 but on bottom of blanket: Rotate the blanket once more so that you are crocheting across the bottom. DC across (70). Complete 3 DC in the final stitch of the row.
I crochet in the little X’s across the bottom. See photo:
Row 1 but on final side of blanket DC up the side (68). Complete 3 DC in the final stitch of the row.
Sl st to the first st of the border. See below for a slip stitch:
Row 2 of border (top of blanket): Ch 3, DC 70 sts, complete 2 DC in one st then 2 DC in the next st (corner).
Rotate blanket to crochet down side of blanket.
Row 2 of border (side of blanket): DC 68, complete 2 DC in one st, then 2 DC in the next st (corner).
Rotate blanket to crochet on the bottom of the blanket.
Row 2 of border (bottom of blanket): DC 70, complete 2 sts in one st, then 2DC in the next st (corner).
Row 2 of the border (final side of blanket): DC 68, complete 2 DC in one st, then 2 DC in the next. Sl st to the first stitch of the row.
Tie blanket off and hide ends
Final Thoughts
Congratulations on finishing your lovely baby blanket! Please share in the comments how it turned out. I would genuinely love to see your finished projects if you wish to share! If you want to join a fun community, you can also join me on Facebook where we can share finished projects, questions and more! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them in the comments section below. Also, you can email me at [email protected].
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Here are a few articles you might be interested in:
Tutorial on how to crochet with right and left handed videos
Beginner washcloth with step by step instructions
How to read a crochet pattern
Common crochet mistakes and easy solutions for them
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