Crochet Baby Blanket

Crochet baby blankets are the perfect combination of warmth and comfort for the little ones in your life. The intricate stitches and soft yarn create a cozy masterpiece that not only keeps babies snuggled up but also adds a touch of handmade love to any nursery. Whether you choose pastel hues for a classic look or opt for bright colors to stimulate their senses, crocheting a baby blanket is a delightful way to show your care and creativity. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's craft a special blanket that will wrap your little bundle of joy in warmth and love.

Yarn

• #3 Light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) yarn, each skein 3.5 ounces (100 grams)/295 yards (270 meters)
• Variegated blue - 4 skeins
• White - 2 skeins

Instructions

• Foundation, use 2 strands of blue yarn - Ch 66.

• Row 1 - sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in every st across, turn. [65sc]

• Row 2 - ch1 (not counted as a st), sc in 1st st, sc in each st across, turn, [65sc]

• Rows 3 - 24 - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 25 - 26, 1 strand blue and 1 strand white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 29 - 30, 2 strands white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 31 - 39 - 1 strand blue and 1 strand white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 40 - 49, 2 strands white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 50 - 51, 2 strands blue - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 52 - 83, 2 strands white - Repeat row 2.

• Row 54, 2 strands blue - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 55 - 56, 2 strands white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 57 - 58, 2 strands blue - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 59 - 68, 2 strands white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 69 - 77, 1 strand blue and 1 strand white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 78 - 79, 2 strands white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 80 - 83, 1 strand blue and 1 strand white - Repeat row 2.

• Rows 84 - 107, 2 strands blue - Repeat row 2, cut the yarn at the end of the last row, and fasten off.

• Note: Weave in all ends before you start the edging.

Edging

• Work the edging using two strands of blue yarn.Slip stitch yarn into any corner stitch and chain 1, make a single crochet in each space around the edges, and make 3 single crochets into each corner, then slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join, cut yarn and fasten off.

• Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in the tail ends.