Memorable Baby's First Crochet Blanket Pattern
Using a free baby afghan pattern, you can make this Memorable Baby's First Blanket. The yarn is soft and colorful for a cozy feel. Single crochet and double crochet is used to work up the pattern quickly. The colors used for this crocheted blanket can be customized to suit the baby's gender, or it can be kept gender-neutral if it's a secret. Homemade baby blankets like this are sure to be treasured and cherished for years to come.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
SIZE: 41” x 45”
MATERIALS:
- 470 yds. White Red Heart 4-ply yarn (A)
- 340 yds. Petal Pink Red Heart 4-ply yarn (B)
- 340 yds. Pale Green Red Heart 4-ply yarn (C)
- H and I crochet hooks or size needed for gauge
GAUGE: With H hook – 6 rows = 5” Cluster, dc, Cluster = 3”
STITCH GUIDE:
Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc)
Special Stitch: Cluster (Cl) – 5 dc
PATTERN:
Row 1 – With A and H hook ch 129, Cl in 6th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, Cl in next ch, rep from * across ending skip 2 ch, dc in last ch, ch 3 and turn.
Row 2 - *Cl in center dc of Cl, skip 2 dc, dc in dc, rep from * across, dc in last dc, fasten off and turn.
Rep Row 2 in a 2-row color pattern:
A, B, C 8 times, finishing 2 rows A (50 rows)
EDGING:
With A and I hook starting at top edge right corner work 6 dc in first dc, * sc in center dc of Cl, skip 2 dc, 6 dc in next dc, rep from * across ending 6 dc in last dc.
Work along side edge *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next dc, ch 1, rep from *across ending (sc, ch 3, sc) in dc, 6 dc in first bottom ch.
Work along bottom edge *sc in ch below Cl, 6 dc in ch below dc, rep from * across ending 6 dc in last ch.
Work along side edge *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across ending (sc, ch 3, sc) in dc, join to beg dc and fasten off.
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CemeteryGal
Aug 26, 2022
Love the pattern. What is the configuration for making it larger or smaller please?
vfrakes
Mar 24, 2021
If I wanted to make this larger, how would I figure it, please. Thank you.
Sarah
Aug 16, 2015
I have used this pattern twice and the results are always admirable. Thank you so much Roseanne Beck and All Free Crochet. Sarah
niceladytotalkto19 67 3370183
Mar 12, 2014
I have made so many and they are quick and simple to make
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