Add a splash of summer with this adorable Watermelon Waffle Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket! 

This baby blanket is perfect for a summer-themed baby shower gift or a cozy addition to a nursery. The bright colors and simple pattern make it a delightful project for beginner crocheters. Happy crocheting!

Front:

Back:

Pattern Notes:

This Watermelon Waffle Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern is written for a 40x40in baby blanket, but the width can be adjusted in {Ch multiple of 3+2}. 

Tips on Changing Colors:

1. Finish the Last Stitch with the Old Color:
   • Work until there are two loops on the hook with the old color.
2. Yarn Over with the New Color:
   • Before completing the last stitch with the old color, yarn over with the new color.
3. Pull Through Loops:
   • Finish the last stitch by pulling through the last two loops with the new color.
4. Secure the Old Color:
   • Once you’ve changed colors, secure the yarn of the old color by either crocheting over the tail or by weaving it in later.

Skill Level:

Beginner / Intermediate: For knitters with some experience. More intricate stitches, shaping & finishing.

Measurements:

Approximately 40 x 40in 

Materials:

• 12 Balls of Main Colour  size 50 g/1.75 oz, 125 m/136 yds
• 6 Balls of Contrast Colour
  • As photographed – Patons Grace in Blush (MC) and Ginger (CC)
• 3.75 mm (U.S. F/5) crochet hook 
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

• Crochet Gauge: 21 sc and 24 rows with a 3.75 mm (U.S. F/5) crochet hook

Abbreviations:

Pattern:

Work Body:

With MC ch 143

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in each st across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn *dc into the first stitch, dc in next stitch, fpdc in next stitch*, repeat from * to * across row until last stitch

Row 3: Ch 2, turn *fpdc into the first stitch, fpdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch*, repeat from * to * across row until last stitch. 

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Repeat Rows 2-3 until length with MC reaches 4in. Change to CC. 

Work rows 2-3 with cc until total length reaches 6in. 

Continue working waffle stitch pattern alternating between MC & CC according to the color grid to the right, ending with MC.

Approx. waffle stitch body should measure 34x34in. 

Do not bind off. 

Work Border: worked in rounds, do not turn.

Round 1: Continuing with MC, ch 2, dc in each st from final row to end, ch 2, continue alongside edge of work, evenly placing dcs along to following corner, ch 2, dc in each st along bottom edge, repeat dcs along final side edge, ch 2, join with a slst to the top of the beginning ch 2. 

Work ribbing:

Round 2: ch 2, dc within ch2 sp from prior round, repeat *(FPDC, BPDC) to ch 2 sp, (dc, ch2, dc) all within ch2 sp (creating the corner turn)*, repeat within ** until you return to original ch 2 sp, change to cc. 

Round 3: Repeat Round 2 with CC, change to MC.

Round 4-5: Repeat Round 2 MC, change to CC

Round 6: Repeat Round 2 with CC. Bind off and weave in ends.

Enjoy!

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