I am excited to share this easy one row repeat crochet baby blanket pattern with you. It uses a relaxing v-stitch and finished with a pretty shell scallop border.
The single crochet v-stitch creates a soft, textured fabric that’s lovely to crochet. The pattern is calming, relaxing, and perfect for a confident beginner. The gentle pink and cream stripes give it a fresh, modern feel.
I really enjoyed making this blanket as a gift for a neighbour who’s expecting a little one (a girl hence the pink!). I found this gorgeous variegated yarn in my stash that was soft and drapey, and perfect for this easy pattern.
Keep reading to find the free pattern below!
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: Easy / Confident Beginner
- Yarn: DK/light worsted weight — Hobbii Tea Time (MC) and Stylecraft Special DK (CC)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Finished size: 27 x 34 in [68.5 x 86.5 cm]
- Stitches used: Single crochet v-stitch (one-row repeat)
A One Row Repeat Crochet Baby Blanket
Once your foundation row is done, this blanket becomes a lovely one-row repeat. You’ll work the same row of single crochet v-stitches the whole way through, changing color to create those gentle stripes, and the variegated yarn keeps it interesting.
It’s the kind of project that lets your hands do the work while your mind switches off. You’re working into the chain spaces too, which I always love, and it makes the rhythm so easy to settle into. Perfect for evenings on the couch, chatting with family or listening to an audiobook.
The single crochet v-stitch creates a soft fabric with a lovely drape, and it’s a doddle to learn once you’ve worked a few rows. So you can just relax and enjoy the rhythm of the crochet.
About the Yarn and Colors
I used Hobbii Tea Time in Wild Berries for the main color, with a small amount of Stylecraft Special DK in Cream for the contrast stripes and border. My blanket used approx 750m of the main color and 150m of the contrast color.
The soft pink variagated tones give the blanket a fresh, modern feel, and the cream stripes break it up just enough without being too busy. You only need a small amount of the contrast color, so it’s a great way to use up some leftover yarn from your stash.
You can use any DK or light worsted weight yarn for this pattern.
- Free Crochet Pattern: scroll down the blog post for the pattern instructions.
- Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF pattern including all details of the pattern. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Why You’ll Love This Baby Blanket Pattern
- An easy one-row repeat that’s relaxing to work up
- Suitable for a confident beginner
- Works with any DK or light worsted weight yarn
- Easily adjusted to make it bigger or smaller
- A lovely handmade gift for a baby shower or new arrival
More Free Crochet Blanket Patterns
If you love easy crochet baby blanket patterns, check out these other beautiful blankets with simple repeats:
Pink Drift – One Row Repeat Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
This easy crochet baby blanket pattern is a great beginner project. The one-row repeat creates a soft, cozy texture, with gentle stripes and a simple shell scallop border adding a fresh, modern finish.
Materials
- Hobbii Tea Time (MC) – 100% Acrylic / 634.3 yd (580 m) / 200g
- 2 balls of color Wild Berries (07) – Blanket used 1 complete ball plus 60g of 2nd ball – approx 750m
- Stylecraft Special DK (CC) – 100% Acrylic / 322 yd (295 m) / 100g
- Small amount of Cream (1005) – approx. 50g / 150m
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
You can use any dk/light worsted weight yarn to make the blanket.
Skill Level
Easy
Notes
- Pattern uses a size 5mm crochet hook but you could use a smaller hook if you wish. If you work to a tight tension a larger hook can give you more drape. Experiment with the stitch pattern and see what works best for you.
- Stitch Multiple is 3 ch (+3) for foundation chain
- The pattern is written in US Crochet Terms
- Gauge is not important for this pattern. The gauge given counts each single crochet v-st (sc, ch-2, sc) as the measurement for gauge if required
- Work the last yarn over at the end of the row with the next colour, for a neat colour change
- Instructions are given to make the blanket pictured in this pattern. You can change the width or length by changing the stitch multiple and working less or more rows. Keep in mind your yardage requirements will vary.
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- Beg – beginning
- Ch – chain
- St – stitch
- Sl st – slip stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Sp – space
- Rep – repeat
- V-st – v-stitch
- MC – main color
- CC – contrast color
Measurements
Blanket pictured is 27in [68.5cm] in width and 34in [86.5cm] in length
Gauge
6 sc v-sts x 14 rows = 4 x 4in [10 x 10cm] in pattern
Special Stitches
Shell – (1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in same space
Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF pattern including all details of the pattern. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy
Instructions
Using MC, chain 132
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, skip next ch, *(1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next ch, skip next 2 ch; rep from * across until 2 chs remain, skip next ch, 1 sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in 1st sc, *(1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, 1 sc in last st, turn.
Repeat Row 2 throughout, changing color as set out below. Remember to work the last yarn over of the final row of each stripe with the next color, for a neat color change.
Stripe pattern:
- Rows 1–10: MC (10 rows)
- Rows 11–12: CC (2 rows)
- Repeat this 12-row stripe sequence 8 times in total – 96 rows
- Rows 97–106: MC (10 rows)
Row 107 (straightening row): Ch 1, 1 hdc in 1st st, 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, * 3 sc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across until you reach the last ch-2 sp, 2 sc in last ch-2 sp, 1 hdc in last st. Fasten off yarn.
This last row evens out the wavy top edge so you have a straight edge to work the border into.
Scallop Border
Using CC yarn, you will work the border in the row ends of each side, and along the top and bottom of the blanket. Work as evenly as you can around the blanket
Round 1:
Top: Join yarn in the top right-hand corner of blanket with a sl st, * skip 2 sts, shell (see special stitches) in next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st; rep from * across ending with a sl st in next corner. Rotate to work side 1.
Side 1: * skip next row end, shell in next row end, skip next row end, sl st in next row end; rep from * across ending with a sl st in next corner. Rotate to work foundation row.
Bottom Row (foundation row): * skip 2 chs, shell in next ch, skip 2 chs, sl st in next ch; rep from * across ending with a sl st in next corner. Rotate to work side 2.
Side 2: * skip next row end, shell in next row end, skip next row end, sl st in next row end; rep from * across ending with a sl st in beg sl st made.
Fasten off yarn and weave in threads.
Finishing
Blocking your blanket will make a difference to the finished project. Pin in place, spray with water and leave to dry. Your blanket will look neat and polished!
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Can’t wait to try this one. I’m loving the double crochet V-stitch baby blanket you posted about a year ago (Red, white & blue for a July baby). Fun & easy.
I am so pleased! My favorite thing about the v-st is, you work into the chain….no fiddling with a stitch.