Very Easy Baby Blanket Crochet Using Two Colors

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Have you been looking for a simple and beautiful baby blanket pattern? If so, this blanket stitch blanket is it!

This easy crochet baby blanket pattern is a quick baby shower gift! It works up quick, and it is a beginner-friendly blanket, which means it will be the perfect project for new crocheters who'd like to try something a bit harder.

Scroll on down for the free crocheted baby blanket pattern (and 14 bonus blanket sizes as well!), or purchase the ad-free PDF and learn how to make the blanket stitch in crochet! I hope you enjoy this simple and beautiful blanket.

A Beginner-Friendly Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

You will need only a few materials and basic crochet knowledge to complete thisbaby blanket pattern, which makes it a perfect beginner-friendly crochet blanket project! I'll talk a bit more about the crochet stitches and the yarn you'll need to make this baaby blanket below.

Crochet Stitches for A Baby Blanket

There are only a few easy crochet stitches you'll need to know to crochet this baby blanket. If you can double crochet, single crochet & chain then you are good to go with this pattern. If you are having doubts, please don't worry because you can do this! Take a look below at each stitch explanation to get a better understanding of how each stitch is made in this blanket.

Double Crochet (dc):

1. Wrap the yarn over (yo) the hook, insert the hook into the specified st.
2. Yo the hook again, draw the yarn through the st, so there are 3 loops on the hook
3. Yo the hook again draw it through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the hook
4. Yo the hook, draw it through the final 2 loops.

Single Crochet (sc):

1. Insert hook from front to back in the second chain from the hook or designated stitch
2. Bring the yarn over (Yo) the hook and pull the yarn back through the chain (or stitch) from back to front (2 loops on hook).
3. Yo and pull through both loops on the hook.

Chain Stitch (ch):

 A simple crochet stitch that often forms the foundation of what crochet stitches are worked into during projects.

• Make a slip knot.
• Insert hook into slip knot point first, bring yarn over the shaft of the hook from back to front and grab it with the throat of the hook.
• Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto the hook. This movement will make one chain stitch
• Repeat steps two and three until you have the desired number of stitches for a pattern. One loop will remain on hook.

The Perfect Yarn for This Baby Blanket

To create the beautiful color in this blanket I used Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn in Parfait, which is a 60% acrylic & 40% nylon blend. This yarn is incredibly soft & cozy, which means its perfect for swaddling a baby.

Furthermore, it is available in some pretty fabulous colorways too! You'll want to check them out the next time you are perusing the yarn aisle!

Do you want to use a different yarn?

If you can't find the yarn I used, you can use any medium weight yarn and get the same results as me. I recommend Red Heart Soft or Lion Brand Vanna's Choice as good substitutes.

You can find a ton of suggestions for thread online at places such as Amazon, or you take a peek inside your local craft store to find a suitable yarn too.

You Can Make This Blanket in Any Color

Don't you love the way the blanket stitch looks? Plus, I love how the Parfait Print color changes colors and has hints of pink throughout this baby blanket. What a perfect color for a sweet baby girl! Can you imagine this in soft mint green or pastel blue?

Any color would look perfect for a handmade crochet baby gift, since the whole Baby Soft colorway is just for baby apparel.

Tip: Hold Two Strands Together at Once

This blanket stitch baby blanket works by holding two strands of yarn together simultaneously. I love using this technique because it makes it work up fast and gives it an extra cozy touch. I also used this technique on this blanket stitch pattern too, if you'd like to take a look.

You will be holding the pink and white yarn together for the entire blanket, which I will explain more about below.

The Crochet Blanket Stitch Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Lion Brand Yarn Baby Soft Yarn
  • Color A: Parfait Print or any three weight yarn.
  • Color B: White or any three weight yarn.
• Size J crochet hook 6.00 mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape

Crochet Stitch Abbreviations

• ch(s) = chain(s)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• dc(s) = double crochet(s)
• sc(s) = single crochet(s)
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat

Notes

• The blanket pattern is in US terms
• To make this blanket larger or smaller, always make sure your starting chain it is in a multiple of 3 .
• Make the blanket, holding two skeins of yarn (Color A & Color B) together at the same time.
• Looking for a border? Browse through these favorite blanket border selections.
• Stitch counts at the end of the rows will be one less than the starting ch. So for example if you make the lovey and ch 41 your row 1 st count will be 40.
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Gauge

• Ch 12 x 6 rows – 3.5″ x 3.5″
• Follow pattern below by chaining 12 for 6 rows to check gauge.

Pattern Steps

Foundation Row: ch a multiple of 3 using the blanket size chart below as a reference, holding together 2 skeins of yarn at once. (Color A & Color B)

Row 1: in the 3rd ch from the hook 2 dcs, * sk 2 chs, in next ch do 1 sc & 2 dcs, repeat from * across until you are left with 3 chs, sk 2 chs, sc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: ch 1 (counts as a sc) in the next st make 2 dcs, *sk 2 sts, in the next st make 1 sc & 2 dcs, rep from * across until you are left with 3 sts, sk 2 sts, sc into the top of the turning ch, turn.

Row 3 -(see chart): Rep row 2 for the remainder of the pattern.

Finishing: Fasten off the yarn and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.

Size & Yardage Charts

	Height	Width	Starting Ch	Rows
Lovey	12	12	42	21
Cradle (Small)	15	30	103	26
Cradle (Large)	18	33	114	31
Stroller	35	30	102	60
Crib	30	36	123	51
Receiving	40	40	138	69
Baby	52	42	144	89
Lap	33	81	279	57
Throw	60	52	177	103
Twin	90	66	225	154
Twin XL	95	66	225	163
Full/Double	90	80	273	154
Queen	100	90	309	171
King	108	100	342	185
Cal King	104	108	369	178

Height & width is in inches

	Yardage	Skeins
Lovey	232	1 color A, 1 color B
Cradle (Small)	713	1 color A, 1 color B
Cradle (Large)	945	2 color A, 2 color B
Stroller	1,658	3 color A, 3 color B
Crib	1,677	3 color A, 3 color B
Receiving	2,525	4 color A, 4 color B
Baby	3,430	5 color A, 5 color B
Lap	4,239	6 color A, 6 color B
Throw	4,914	7 color A, 7 color B
Twin	9,307	13 color A, 13 color B
Twin XL	9,865	14 color A, 14 color B
Full/Double	11,291	16 color A, 16 color B
Queen	14,143	20 color A, 20 color B
King	16,975	24 color A, 24 color B
Cal King	17,630	25 color A, 25 color B

Total skeins needed are calculated using Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn 4 oz, 367 yard size. If you are using a different lightweight 3 yarn, use total yardage instead.

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