Baby Block Crochet Blanket

The soft colors and delicate patterns of the Baby Block Crochet Blanket make this a stand-out pattern. Little ones will love cuddling up to this crochet afghan pattern, worked up by crocheting individual granny squares and joining them all together. Choose pastel shades as in the example for the perfect baby-friendly color palette.

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge1 square = 6" [15 cm]

Finished Size32 x 40 inches

Materials List

Bernat Baby Coordinates: White (MC, 2 balls), Yellow (Contrast A, 1 ball), Aqua (Contrast B, 1 ball)
US size G/6 (4.0 mm) hook

Pattern

Star Square

(make 15)

With MC, ch 33.
Foundation Row (RS): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. (31 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 dc in each of next 15 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Rows 1 and 2 of chart are complete. Beg with row 3, work chart to end of chart reading right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right, noting each row ends with ch 3. Turn. Omit turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.

Plain Square

(make 8 with A; make 7 with B)

Ch 33.
Foundation Row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. 31 dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Row 2: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn. Rep last row 12 times more omitting turning ch at end of last row (14 rows total). Fasten off.
Following photo for placement, join squares into 5 strips, 6 squares long alternating Star Square with Plain Square A or B as shown.

Edging

Rnd 1: With RS of work facing and MC, join yarn with sl st in any corner. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd sc evenly around blanket working 3 sc in corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join A with sl st in any corner sc of previous rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc around working 3 dc in corner sc. Sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join MC with sl st in any corner dc of previous rnd. Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around working 3 sc in corner dc. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join B with sl st in any corner sc of previous rnd. Ch 3. 1 dc in each sc around working 3 dc in corner sc. Sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.

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Zeemer

Jun 12, 2017

This Baby Block Crochet Blanket is so lovely in soft blue and yellow alternating with white blocks. It used a very easy stitch, the double crochet which is very easy to do even for beginners. This baby blanket design would make a lovely christening or shower gift for either a baby boy or a baby girl. Thanks for the pattern. Cheers.

harrietmckee 70713 85

Jan 25, 2017

Question When I got to row 3, the key on the chart says "1 block (2DC)" in the darker squares. What's a block? The white squares are called "spaces," which is what I would expect. Thank you.

KLC

Jan 26, 2017

I believe it's either the blue or yellow squares but I may be misunderstanding. Perhaps this will help clarify: http://com.yarnspirations.pattern-pdfs.s3.amazonaws.com/Bernat_BabyCoordinates003_cr_blanket.en_US.pdf. Thanks, Krista, Editor

dmmshiley 5897436

Jun 25, 2016

Where is the chart?

AFC Editor Julia

Jun 27, 2016

This pattern has been updated to include the chart. You can click on it to enlarge it as well. Thank you, and sorry for the inconvenience! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com