There is nothing more special than creating a handmade item for a new baby. A crochet baby blanket is not only a thoughtful gift, but it is also a practical one. A handmade baby blanket can be cherished for years to come and passed down through the generations. It may take some time and effort, but the end result is well worth it. Happy crocheting!
UPDATE November 2024:
I hope that you’re enjoying your current knitting projects. It has been such a pleasure sharing my patterns with you and seeing your creativity bring them to life.
After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to no longer offer my patterns for free. This was not an easy choice—designing and sharing these patterns has always been a passion of mine and a way to connect with this amazing community.
However, the time, effort, and resources required to create, test, and perfect each pattern are significant. To continue bringing you high-quality, unique designs and to support the sustainability of my work, I will now be offering my patterns for purchase on Etsy.
I am incredibly grateful for your support over the years. Your kind words, encouragement, and enthusiasm mean so much to me. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy my patterns and support this new chapter.
Please visit my Etsy shop HERE to view and purchase my collection.
Thank you for your understanding and for being an integral part of this journey.
Pattern Notes:
This pattern is worked up in multiples of 3 sts. Feel free to adjust the pattern to the size you desire in per chart below.
Measurements:
As written: Approx. 35x40in
Materials:
- 4.0mm Crochet Hook
- #3 Gauge Baby Yarn: I used Bernat Softee Cotton Baby Yarn [4.2 oz / 254 yrds] in the following colors:
- Base Colors
- Color A: Cotton (x3) – for background
- Color B: Jade Frost (x1) – for foliage
- Flower Colors
- Color C: Petal (x1)
- Color D: Soft Plum (x1)
- Color E: Blush (x1)
- Color E: Aqua Mist (x1)
- Base Colors
Feel free to change up the colors! These are just a suggestion.
Gauge:
16 sc and 20 rows with a 4.0 mm (U.S. G/6) crochet hook
Abbreviations:
Ch: Chain
Sts: Stitches
Slst: Slip stich
Sc: Single crochet
Sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together
SK: Skip
Dc: Double crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
YO: Yarn Over
LPS: Loops
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
Shell: (DC, ch 1, DC) in st
Cluster (CL): (YO, insert hook in specified st and draw up a loop to hight of DC) 4 times, YO and draw through all 9 loops on hook
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