Learn how to make an easy striped crochet baby blanket with this free crochet pattern. Choose your favorite colors and create a cozy, handmade blanket for a special little one. Embellish with some crochet flowers for a pretty detail to make it the perfect gift!
A modern striped crochet baby blanket would make a beautiful addition to any nursery. Gentle textured stripes in an easy relaxing pattern. Grab some yarn and lets crochet!
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How to get the Pattern for the Easy Striped Crochet Blanket
- Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the written instructions
- Printable PDF: Adfree printable pattern with 5 pages including all details. Thank you for your support! – Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Blanket Stitch Details
This quick pattern uses just two crochet stitches, the single crochet and the double crochet. The single repeat row and simple stitch pattern make it perfect for those who are new to crocheting. Or if you are looking for a relaxing make!
The stitch pattern is textured and cozy and looks good on both sides. The blanket does not need a border but you can add one if you wish by working a round or two of single crochet around all sides.
I love the freshness of the stripe pattern in pink and cream, but you can choose any color combination you wish. You will alternate between the colors every two rows or you could choose to use a solid color. Self-striping yarns also look great in crochet baby blankets.
Yarn Details
To create this blanket, you will need about 800m of a worsted weight yarn. A soft and gentle yarn, such as acrylic or cotton, would be the best option for a handmade baby blanket.
I used 4 balls in total of one of my favourite worsted weight yarns – Stylecraft Special Aran. It is widely available and is a beautiful acrylic soft yarn that is lovely to use. And easily washable which is very important for a baby blanket! Any alternative worsted weight/aran yarn can be used for this blanket.
You will also need a 6 mm crochet hook.
You can use any light weight yarn for the crochet flowers and I have included a simple pattern for the flowers further down the page.
Materials for Blanket
Stylecraft Special Aran – 100% Acrylic / 196m/214yrds / 100g
- 2 balls of Pale Rose (1080)
- 2 balls of Cream (1005)
- 6 mm hook
Tapestry needle to weave in threads
You can use approx. 800m of any worsted weight/aran yarn.
Materials for Flowers and Leaves
- Small amounts of DK weight Yarn
- 4 mm hook (use a 4.5 mm hook if you crochet tightly)
You can use any yarn weight you choose and a matching hook
Measurements
Blanket in pattern is 27in [69cm] wide and 31in [79cm] long unblocked
Each flower measures approx 3in [7.5cm] across in DK weight yarn used
Abbreviations
US crochet terms
- Beg beginning
- Ch chain
- Sl st slip stitch
- St stitch
- Sc single crochet
- Dc double crochet
- T-ch turning chain
- Sp space
- Rep repeat
Notes (read carefully)
- Ch 1 at beginning of a row counts as 1 sc
- Instructions are given to make the blanket pictured in this pattern. You can make a smaller or larger blanket by making a shorter or longer starting chain.
- Includes written instructions. Pattern written in US crochet terms
- Gauge is not important.
- Stitch multiple for pattern is 2 chs (+1) plus 2 chs for foundation row
- Work the last yarn over at the end of the row with the new color, for a neat colour change
- The pattern is worked with stripes of 2 rows each color. You can carry your unused yarn up the side of the blanket for the color changes
Instructions for The Easy Striped Crochet Baby Blanket
With color Pale Rose, chain 83
Row 1: 1 dc in 3rd ch from your hook (counts as 1 sc, 1 dc), * skip next ch, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next ch; rep from * across to last 2 ch, skip next ch, 1 sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc here and throughout pattern), 1 dc in 1st st, * skip next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 1 sc in t-ch, turn. Fasten off yarn.
See notes above about carrying yarn up the side of your blanket, or you can cut yarn every 2nd row if you prefer
Row 3: Using Cream, ch 1, 1 dc in 1st st, * skip next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 1 sc in t-ch, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 dc in 1st st, * skip next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 1 sc in t-ch, turn. Fasten off yarn.
Row 5: Using Pale Rose, ch 1, 1 dc in 1st st, * skip next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 1 sc in t-ch, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 dc in 1st st, * skip next dc, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 1 sc in t-ch, turn. Fasten off yarn.
Repeat rows 3 – 6 for a total of 90 rows, or until you reach desired length.
Weave in any threads and block if you wish.
If you wish to add crochet flowers to your blanket, you will find the instructions below
Instructions for The Crochet Flowers
Using first color, chain 4, sl st into 1st ch to form into a ring
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st) work 14 sc into ring, join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off yarn (Pic 1)
Round 2: Using next color, join in any sc, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, [1 dc, ch 2, sl st] in next st, * sl st into next st, ch 2, 1 dc in same st, [1 dc, ch 2, sl st] in next st; rep from * 6 times – 7 petals (Pic 2)
With right side of flower facing you, you will now work behind row 2. Hold the petals forward so you can see your work (Pic 3)
Round 3: Working behind round 2, sl st into sp between 2 petals (insert hook into 2 loops to create a stable base to work from), ch 3, *sl st into sp between next 2 petals, ch 3; rep from * 6 times, sl st to 1st sl st – 7 x ch-3 loop spaces
Round 4: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) in same sp, (sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-3 sp around. Fasten off yarn and weave in all threads – 7 petals (Pic 4 & 5)
Instructions for Crochet Leaves
You can find the pattern instructions at this link Crochet Leaves
Finishing
Using the picture as guidance, attach your flowers and leaves to the corner of your blanket by stitching carefully in place.
Printable PDF: Adfree printable pattern with 5 pages including all details. Thank you for your support! – Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
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