Crochet Baby Blanket Afghan Square Pattern

Create a cozy and adorable baby blanket by crocheting individual squares and then joining them together to form a beautiful afghan. This project allows you to showcase your crochet skills while also providing a practical and thoughtful gift for a new baby. Choose soft and gentle yarn in pastel colors to create a soothing and comforting blanket that will be cherished for years to come. Experiment with different crochet stitches and patterns to add texture and visual interest to each square, making the blanket truly unique and special. Whether you're making it for your own little one or as a gift for someone else, a crocheted baby blanket afghan square is a labor of love that will be treasured for generations.

Measures

8" x 8"

MATERIALS:

Bernat Baby Blanket-Size 6 (Less than 2 ounces)
Hook Size H

Stitches: ch, dc, sc, sl st.

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: Ch4, dc in the 4th ch from the hook.
(Ch2, 2dc in the same ch) 3 times.
Ch2, join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch4.

R2: Ch3, do not turn. Dc in the next dc.
* (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-sp. **

Dc in the next 2dc.
Rep from * twice.
Rep from * to ** once.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3.

R3: Sc bet the next 2dc. Ch5.
* Sc in corner ch-sp.
Ch5. Sc in same corner sp.
Ch5
**
Sc bet two center dc of next 6dc.
Ch5.
Rep from * twice.
Rep from * to ** once.
Join with sl st in the first sc. (12 ch5-sps)

R4: Do not turn. Sc in the next ch-sp. Ch3.
(Dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in the same sp.
*(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner ch-sp.
Ch1
[(Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in next ch-sp] twice.
Rep from * twice.
(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner sp.
Ch1
(Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in next ch-sp.
Join with a sl st in the 2nd ch of the beg ch3. (40dc)

R5: Do not turn. Sc in ea st and in ea ch-sp around, placing (2sc, ch1, 2sc) in ea corner.

Fasten off.