This baby blanket pattern is good for beginners.
It starts with a foundationless double crochet (directions and photos here, where it's called the Triple Base Chain Stitch). Gauge doesn't matter, and you can use any type of yarn and whichever hook you like.
The pattern is basically groups of two dc's, with a single dc at the beginning and end of the row. The single dc's will be used in the border round.
I used a G hook and one 6-ounce skein of sport-weight Red Heart Soft Baby in Bunny Print. I made mine about 19" x 23" to fit a car seat or baby carrier.
Easy Baby Blanket
Note: Ch 2 counts as first dc in the dc rows. You can ch 3 if you prefer.
Row 1: Foundationless double crochet the width you want, ending with an even number of dc's. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: SC in 1st dc. Sc in space between 1st & 2nd dc, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in space before next dc; repeat from * across, sc in top of turning chain. Ch 2 (or 3), turn.
Row 3: 2 dc in each ch-2 loop across. Dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until you reach the desired length. End with row 3, but ch 2 (or 3), turn.
Last Row: DC in each stitch across, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 2 (or 3), turn.
Border:
Work in rounds.
Round 1: *Top edge: DC in each stitch across, 3 dc in top of turning chain for corner. Side edge: Work 2 dc around each dc post and 1 dc in the end of each sc row, ending with 3 dc in last stitch for corner. Repeat from * for bottom edge and side edge. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first turning chain. Ch 1. Do not turn.
Round 2: SC around, working 3 sc in center dc of each corner. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Thanks for the 2 baby blankets. I make alot of afghans for charity and these are very pretty. The simplicity of these 2 will allow me to crochet faster without giving up beauty.... Sharom
ReplyDeleteThe side borders look like double crochet but I don't see instructions for that.
ReplyDeleteHi, Anonymous! Yes, the border is double crochet. The directions begin where it says "Border" and includes Round 1 and Round 2. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm a beginner and I was looking for something nice to do for my baby, this blanket is really nice but I got all confused with the instructions, especially with the abbreviations since I'm not familiar with them yet...I also didn't understand how to start the squares.
ReplyDeleteI am a beginner..having a baby..and iam so exited to make some thing for my baby of my own.
ReplyDeleteAt first i thought i'll not be able make it..but with all the good instructions i have almost completed the blanket (still need to do border).
I am so happy that i was able to find this site..thank you so much for your pattern.
Thank you
-Asma
Both blankets are beautiful, I made one of each for my niece who is expecting a girl, and gave them to her at her baby shower, and put a note with them saying that they would do double duty,first as a blanket for the baby in her infant carrier and when she gets bigger they will become the perfect doll blakets.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'd just like some clarification on Row 3. When you say '2 dc in each ch-2 loop across'...do you mean 2 dc in each stitch and then chain 2 at the end? Or 2 dc in each stitch then ch-2 then 2 dc?
ReplyDeleteAnd also...what do you mean by loop across? Thank you soo much. As you can tell, I am more of a pre-beginner than a beginner so I'm scrounging around for all the help I can get. These blankets look wonderful.
In row 2, you do a sc, then chain 2, then sc, and each ch 2 makes an open space, or a loop. So in row 3, you make 2 dc stitches in each "ch-2 loop" across the row. Click on the picture to see it larger, and you can see where the dc's will go. I hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteI really like this pattern but I don't see how many chain stitches to make
ReplyDeleteI am a beginner too and would love to make this blanket for my granddaughter. I have the yarn all ready to go. I do not understand the abbreviations either. Can you help please I want to get started on it.
ReplyDeleteI am try to do this pattern got a question in the 2 row sc in top of turning chain where no turning ch
ReplyDeleteTheanita -- you can make this any width you like. Just make sure you end up with an even number of dc's in the first row.
ReplyDeleteHolliday -- search Google for "crochet abbreviations" and you'll find all sorts of links that will help you.
Anonymous -- each row ends with either a "ch 1, turn" or a "ch 2 (or 3), turn." These are the turning chains.
can tell me about the row 2 sc in the space before next dc?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern. I love the simplicity. It is now my official favourite baby blanket...period..job well done!
ReplyDeleteI've only ever done scarves...but I'm nesting and going to give my first baby blanket a whirl!!! Thanks for the pattern :)
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Good Job! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa for such a cute easy baby blanket. Similar too the V-Stitch in a way. I needed something easy and fast too do. I saw your pattern and it was right up my alley. Lovely work you do. LOL.
ReplyDeleteTry the Internet Archive [www.archive.org] for archived versions of any dead links. For example, the archived version of the foundationless crochet can be found at http://web.archive.org/web/20080120110832/http://www.weirdmirror.org/instruction/trbsch.htm
ReplyDeleteThanks for this pattern - am really enjoying it and it is so fast to crochet.
ReplyDeletewhat do you mean by "Sc in space between 1st & 2nd dc," What is the space between the chains? Do you have any illustrations?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: It's not the space between the chains ... it's the space between the dc's (double crochets). You can click on the photos and you'll get a larger version, where you'll be able to see how the stitches line up.
ReplyDeletedear lisa, in row 2 where it says single crochet in space between first and second double crochet there is no space. what do you mean by crochet in space between?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - it's not a space you put in; it's the space that naturally occurs in crochet. You know how crochet is "holey." Click on the photos to see larger versions. I hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this pattern. It's so simple and yet looks elegant. I needed something like this pattern so I could make a nice blanket quickly for the grandbaby of a dear friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty afghan! Good yarn selection as well. Think I'm going to make one of these for a future baby shower. It's just adorable!
ReplyDeleteHi, I've made a baby blanket using your pattern. It turned out beautifully, however i was wondering if you had another simple pattern for an afghan for myself.. thanks Lillie
ReplyDeleteare u left handed or something this is all upside down when you the foundationless dc you working from the bottom of each crochet then when you turn *from left to right how are you suppose to work if you last loop is still on the bottom its reall aggrivating and wat gap theres so many is this pattern the original?
ReplyDeleteI am loving this pattern. It is so easy and it allows for easy practice of the basic stitches. The last comment about left hand is not correct. It made perfect sense. The pictures were very helpful and I think that beginners should go out on youtube to review the basic techniques and stitches and this will make perfect sense. Have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteCan I start this with a chain stitch instead? I'm having trouble with the foundationless double crochet. I had to undo it many times.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this pattern. I can't wait to start it.
Anonymous - yes, you can start with a chain instead. Just be sure that your first row of dc's is an even number, and you'll be fine!
ReplyDeleteI've trying to work on the foundtionless double crochet and have been having so much problems. In one of your replies you suggested that we go to http://web.archive.org/web/20080120110832/http://www.weirdmirror.org/instruction/trbsch.htm
ReplyDeleteThis link is not working. Sp I started this pattern using regular chain...I still want to learn how to do the foundtionless double crochet. I tried YouTube, but still not get it...any suggestions?
Thanks!
Anonymous - I'm sorry the link wasn't working for you. When I just checked, however, it worked for me. Maybe try again?
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to crochet this pretty pattern, but as I crochet the rows, the edges scallops instead of being straight. I decided to crochet a small piece to see why am I having this problem. I crocheted 18 DC stitches and have done 7 rows and still have the same problems. If I started with 18 dc how many stitches should I have on the 7th row?
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern and I don't want to give up.
Thanks!
Hi, Latest Anonymous! I have to say it's been so long since I made this pattern that I can't quite remember how the edge looks ... but here's a couple things. First, you're not increasing anywhere, so you should have the same number of stitches per each repeated row 2 & 3. And second, at the end you'll crochet a border around the whole thing, so a certain amount of scalloping will be covered up. I hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteThanks for replying. I tried the crinkle blanket pattern which gave me a better idea on how to crochet the Easy Baby blanket pattern... which I will be crocheting right after this one!
ReplyDeleteThese will be my favorite patterns when crocheting for babies...I am thinking of making a lap afghan!
Hi, I was just wondering if I just do the regular chain start then start the 2nd row with the double crochet would that still work? I wanted to just do a single crochet border and thought that would be a better start for that plus the fact that I just don't get the foundationless start :) What do you think? Thanks so much!
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i am going to have to do this baby afghan with a chain :( the foundation thing makes no since to me uggghhh, but the pattern is great, thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the pattern going to try it
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a beautiful baby blanket pattern that everyone can follow!
ReplyDeleteThe foundationless chain is amazing! Thanks for the nice baby blanket pattern. kp
ReplyDeleteHere is my version of this pattern. I like the way it turned out. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn about 3 1/2 skeins. My blanket measures 34 x 42. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=758492617495177&l=394469b16f
ReplyDeleteHi! I am making this blanket and I noticed that I am ni
ReplyDeleteOt getting that open/lattice look. Should there be a sc in between the sets of dc on row 3? Or will that make too many stitches for that row? I am making more than one so maybe the next one- it is still turning out beautifully tho:)
Thanks!
Hi! Me again (I just posted) I am using worsted weight yarn. I am a bit rusty so I wanted a practice blanket before I bussed out the baby soft yarn. Maybe that has something to do with it? Thanks again:)
ReplyDeleteHi, I am just starting row 3, "DC in each ch2 sp across"…..
ReplyDeleteare you supposed to chain one between each pair of DC?
It seems that the stitch count will be off without a chain one between?
thx! :)
Extremely confusing instructions.
ReplyDeleteRow two references a space between two of the foundation dc's. There are no spaces in a standard chainless dc foundation row, and certainly none in this one according to the instructions you have given. Can you please use standard crochet terminology to explain? if you are asking beginners to go underneath where two dc's meet, then the directions need to reflect that rather than referring to it as a space between two dc's. As well, that kind of stitch is intermediate rather than beginner, and should be noted as such.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern I would like to make and afgan for an adult using this pattern. Any idea how many chains I would make first? How much yarn? Thanks.
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