Free Crochet Sweet Baby Blanket Pattern

Create a soft and cozy baby blanket with this beautiful crochet pattern designed by Roberta Maier. Featuring textured stitches, delicate fringe, and a lovely light pink color, this sweet baby blanket is a charming handmade project for a nursery or a thoughtful baby shower gift.

Pattern Details

• Pattern Name: Free Crochet Sweet Baby Blanket Pattern
• Designer: Roberta Maier
• Finished Size: Approximately 34" x 37"
• Technique: Crochet

Materials Needed

• Yarn: RED HEART "Baby Econo" – 5 skeins, 1722 Light Pink
• Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6]
• Other Supplies: Yarn needle

Yarn Information

RED HEART "Baby Econo", Art. E257, 7 oz solids, 6 oz pompadours, multis and prints.

Gauge

15 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in pattern.

Important: CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Crochet Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• dc: Double crochet
• mm: Millimeters
• rep: Repeat
• sc: Single crochet
• tr: Treble crochet
• *: Repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
• [ ]: Work directions in brackets the number of times specified

Special Stitches and Techniques

Front Post Treble Crochet (Fptr)

[Yarn over] twice, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch indicated and draw a loop through, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 3 times. Skip the sc directly behind the fptr.

Cross Stitch

Skip next st, dc in next st, working behind dc just made, dc in skipped st.

Free Crochet Sweet Baby Blanket Instructions

Blankie

Foundation Chain: Ch 129.

Beginning Rows

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 128 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc next sc and in each sc across; turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn.

Textured Stitch Pattern

Row 5: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc, fptr around post of dc 1 row below next sc, * cross stitch over next 2 sc, fptr around post of dc 1 row below next sc; rep from * to last 2 sc; dc in last 2 sc; turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across and in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc, * fptr around fptr, cross stitch over next 2 sc; rep from * to last 2 sc; dc in last 2 sc; turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across and in top of ch-3; turn.

Continue the Blanket

Rep Rows 7 and 8 until blanket measures approximately 36½" from beginning, end by working Row 8.

Last Row

Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing: Adding the Fringe

Cut yarn in 14" lengths.

Holding 2 strands together, fold in half, forming a loop; insert hook from wrong side of fabric into sc and into the loop; draw the loop through the fabric; draw the yarn ends through the loop and tighten.

Trim ends.

Make fringe in each sc across top and bottom of afghan.

Enjoy Your Handmade Baby Blanket

Your Sweet Baby Blanket is now complete! The combination of front post treble crochet and cross stitches creates a lovely textured design, while the fringe adds a delicate finishing touch.

This cozy crochet blanket makes a wonderful handmade baby shower gift or a beautiful addition to a baby's nursery.

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