The Crochet Gigi's Block Party Blanket is freshly revised using Bernat POP yarn. A crocheter, Laura Thiele, a friend, took it upon herself to crochet the sample for her pleasure to revise the stitch counts for the entire blanket. I hope you enjoy crocheting this new blanket today, Gigi's Block Party Blanket. It's another combination...
Jeanne's Crochet Baby Blankets
Crochet baby blankets with Jeanne Steinhilber. Nice and textured designs with free crochet patterns.
Free Bernat Crochet Baby Diamonds Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Baby Diamonds Blanket is the perfect weight gift for spring and summer babies. It's very light and airy, making it ideal for swaddling your newborn. This pattern was revised with stitch count corrections in 2 rounds of instructions on February 17, 2025. I mashed together a little Modern Granny with Filet Crochet. I...
Free Caron Crochet Little Boy Blue Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Original crochet baby blanket designed in blue with the Hugs and Kisses stitch sequence with Caron Big Cakes, this textured pattern lends itself to amazing colour possibilities. With an easy repeating stitch to adjust the sizing provided, you can colour it in anyway you wish. This is the Little Boy Blue Crochet Baby Blanket. Maybe...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Square Free Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I hope you enjoy my new design, Crochet Extra Lemon Square Blanket. This blanket gets a lovely texture by cropping the lemon peel stitch in the round from the middle. I’ve added a bit extra by substituting treble crochet stitches for the double crochet stitches on certain rounds for that little something extra. More Designs...
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to...
Free Caron Crochet Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I am very proud to introduce to you the 7th in the Hugs & Kisses Series of patterns, Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket! This was very challenging for me to accomplish but I promise you, the pattern is not hard and it’s fun because you change stitches enough to keep your interest. Honestly, as it grows,...
Free Bernat Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket + Crochet Diagrams
This is the fastest version of Hugs and Kisses, with the chevrons squaring off for a rectangle-shaped ultra-thick marshmallow squish baby blanket. Due to the trendy design, different yarns and hook sizes were included in the pattern to get you the answers faster. This is the Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket pattern. It...
Free Red Heart 9 Square Baby Blanket Pattern
Today I have a fast and easy crochet 9 Square Baby Blanket. This hooks up with lots of squishy texture to warm your little one in cozy comfort. I love crocheting with Red Heart With Love yarn. It just works up so nicely. You can use your own favorite #4 weight yarn. This one is...
Crochet Modern Granny Winter Poncho + Tutorial
Modern Granny Winter Poncho This Modern Granny Winter Poncho pattern, could really be called, "Modern Granny Meets Glacier Cowl". I decided for my third poncho in the series to add a ribbed turtleneck to it in the same stitch that I used when crocheting the Glacier Cowl. If you are someone who doesn't like anything...
Free Caron Crochet Candy Hearts Hugs & Kisses Blanket Pattern + Diagram
A new version of the Crochet Hugs and Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket, designed by Jeanne Steinhilber is ready. A change in the approach to make the chevron blanket square off with easy add-ons at the end to fill in the chevrons to have flat edges all around. This version was created to make it simpler...
Crochet Lucky 7 Baby Blanket Pattern
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN Crochet Lucky 7 Baby Blanket is an easy filet, from the middle blanket that works up easily, perfect for those spring and summer newborns. I used Bernat® Bundle Up™ yarn for this lovely blanket. It is OEKO-TEX® certified, and are tested for over 300 harmful substances, so great for your baby's...
Crochet Lucky 7 Rectangle Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Today I'm excited to introduce the crochet 2 + 4 Crochet Afghan. Based on Lucky 7 to make it easier to count. This simple classic will surely become a regular in your collection of crochet projects. First of all, you are probably wondering why I've called it a 2 + 4 Afghan....
Crochet Modern Granny Shrug Pattern
Crochet Modern Granny Shrug This fall, I've been starting to see the granny shrug popping up on the crochet boards, so I decided I needed to make one for myself. It looks like a big granny square, and I found a great "recipe" at Mariavalles Handmade that I used to put mine together. It's quite...
The Crochet Crowd Book
The Crochet Crowd's only book came out in September 2021 after a year of development. Featuring Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan and a list of other friends to make some patterns for the book. Those people included Jeanne Steinhilber, Anita Grover, Megan McHugh and Kathleen Nolen. You can pick it up at your favourite bookstore and/or...
UPDATED: Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket
Why buy a baby shower gift when you can crochet something special and unique? I made this Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket for a co-worker who is soon to have a baby girl. I was so attracted to the soft-look of Caron Jumbo Rosewood, then highlighted it with 2 neutral shades. When you upload...
Crochet Bubble Pop Baby Blanket
Crochet Bubble Pop Baby Blanket This is the Crochet Bubble Pop Baby Blanket that I have finished. I wanted to experiment with finding a yarn that would blend nicely with the Bernat POP! yarns. I choose Caron One Pound. It was only slightly different, but really worked out well. There are so many color choices...
Crochet Social Textures Gingham Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Social Textures Gingham Blanket I've always wanted to crochet a gingham style blanket, and decided that small Social Textures squares would make a pretty Social Textures Gingham Blanket Pattern. I have made my design baby sized, but you can easily keep going and make this one any size you like. This is a variation...
Crochet Goodnight Kisses Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Goodnight Kisses Baby Blanket Crochet Goodnight Kisses Baby Blanket Pattern is an easy 6 round repeat made colorful with Caron Baby Cakes yarn. The newer bigger ball sizes of the yarn means only 2 balls are needed for this 37" square baby blanket. Also new this year is the solid color balls to coordinate...
How To Crochet Quick & Easy Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Well, time is short, and you need a crochet baby blanket, give this one a try. The Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn makes this project even easier as you don't have to stop and change colours, yet it produces a fabulous blanket. Of course, if you prefer to choose your own colors, there are many shades...
Crochet Baby Linen Chevron Blanket
Crochet Baby Linen Chevron Blanket Crochet Baby Linen Chevron Blanket is an easy ripple that features the linen stitch and double crochets. The fun is in the striping. I have always know the sc, ch 1, sk 1, sc as the linen stitch. It's also known as the moss or granite stitch. What ever you...
Crochet Modern Granny Patterns eBook
Crochet #MG Modern Granny Patterns eBook Jeanne Steinhilber, Community Chaperone and Assistant Content Writer for The Crochet Crowd has a new free eBook called #MG. #MG is short for Modern Granny. Over the past year, she has been using similar stitch combos and coming up with variations of what she initially called the Modern Granny....
Crochet Gigi's Popcorn Blanket Pattern
Crochet Gigi's Popcorn Blanket The crochet Gigi's Popcorn Blanket is the exact opposite of the original Gigi Blanket. The Gigi uses the bobble stitch to create the hugs. This one uses the popcorn stitch instead. So if you prefer the popcorn as I do, you will like this blanket even more. The Gigi collection features...
Crochet Gigi Blanket Pattern
Crochet Gigi Blanket Today, I'm introducing my next series of pattern designs, called The Gigi Collection. First up, the original Gigi Blanket. This came about as a challenge to use Bernat Super Value and Red Heart Super Saver yarns together in one project. I thought for a while, then it hit me that if I'm...
Crochet Cabbie Cuddler Baby Blanket
Crochet Cabbie Cuddler Baby Blanket The Crochet Cabbie Cuddler Baby Blanket is designed by our Jeanne Steinhilber. Its theme was New York taxi cabs. It's using tapestry techniques of carrying the yarns under the stitches when not in use. Once you understand the pattern, it's pretty easy to follow. This pattern uses 1 ball of...
How To Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket For some reason, hexagons really appeal to me. I was inspired to create this Hexagon Baby Blanket based on the blanket Mikey did earlier this year. The one he did was a pentagon-shaped blanket. I decided to see if I could stretch it out to six sides and I think it...
Crochet Ripples in the Bay Throw
The Crochet Ripples in the Bay Throw by Jeanne Steinhilber is a very easy repeating textured pattern. Can be resized easily. Jeanne has mixed in some cross stitches with shell work for this lovely textured blanket. Once you get moving on this blanket, the repeating is just 3 rounds and you will see your blanket...
Crochet Baby Blanket, With Love
The Crochet Baby Blanket, With Love was designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. Easy stitch repeating mixed with Jacob's Ladder. Sized for 40" x 40" with 3 balls of Red Heart With Love yarn. Jeanne is actively involved in charity and creating baby blankets is her specialty. Baby, Poppi, is all smiles. You can see Poppi's family...
Crochet Pick 4 Afghan Pattern
Crochet Pick 4 Afghan Pattern The Crochet Pick 4 Afghan is so quick and easy, I made 2 of them. This simple repeat is a fun play on colours. Just pick your 4 favourite colours and you will soon have a comfy soft textured blanket to enjoy. The real reason it's called Pick 4 is...
Crochet Gentle Waves Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Gentle Waves Baby Blanket When I looked at the colour of this yarn, the first thing I was to remind of was the gentle waves of the ocean. So I had to crochet this Gentle Waves Baby Blanket to represent the yarn. I love a soft rippling blanket and this one will be perfect...
Crochet Mitered Modern Baby Blanket
Crochet Triple Mitered Modern Granny Baby Blanket I love projects that are easy to take along with you and these ones really fits that category. This Crochet Triple Mitered Modern Granny Baby Blanket is worked in 3 separate panels using the Mitered Modern Granny technique, then is quickly single crocheted together. I made this quick...
Crochet Hexagon Quilt Blanket Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Hexagon Quilt Blanket It's true, I love Caron Big Cakes the most! I cannot get enough of them. This particular colorway, Cherry Cake, was really calling to me. I finally figured out why. When I was a child, I had a handmade quilt with the same colours, all bordered in white. ...
Crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket
Crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket This lovely crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket pattern was given to me by one of our community members, Vicki Brandt. This pattern could be used in many different color combinations to match any nursery. I chose the rainbow theme because I was in need of a blanket for a Rainbow...
How To Crochet 2 Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Shower and Hexagon Baby Quilt Patterns
With the success of the Hugs and Kisses Baby Chevron Blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber. She went on to design two more variations of this popular crochet stitch. People wanted it square and also in motif format. She went on to make it a Hugs and Kisses All-Around Square Crochet Baby Blanket and also a Hugs...
How To Crochet 7 Day Sampler Afghan + Tutorials
Crochet, a full blanket or baby-size blanket with this free pattern, is called the Crochet 7-Day Stitch Sampler Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. We used Red Heart With Love; each square is 10" x 10". The goal was to provide texture for each of the motifs. If you don't like a motif, leave it out and...
Crochet Social Textures Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Social Textures Baby Blanket Try my new blanket design, it's called the Social Texture Baby Blanket. This is called Social Textures because it’s really a simple design of moss stitch in the round followed up with touch of texture. The social part came from Mikey since I talked to others the entire time I...
How To Crochet Sweet Baby Blanket + Tutorial
My project today, Sweet Baby Blanket Pattern, is a fun square crocheted from the middle and is so lovely and pretty in pink. If it looks familiar, that is because it is a square version of my Christmas Trimmings Afghan! I started this one, but when Michael challenged me with a holiday-themed idea, I knew...
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern After I finished crocheting the Rainbow Baby Blanket, I had enough yarn left to hook up this mini version. I like to make this as gift sets so the baby has a smaller blankie that is light enough for them to hold and cuddle. Finished size - 16" square Rainbow...
How To Crochet Striped Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet Striped Baby Blanket I could resist giving the new Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn a try to make this Crochet Striped Baby Blanket. With some yarns, I think simple patterns are better to show off the yarn. I crocheted this striped baby blanket using the yarn just how it came out of the cake. If...
Crochet Modern Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Modern Baby Granny Blanket Pattern I hear it all the time. People love the look of the granny blanket, but don't like the big holes that the pattern produces, especially for baby blankets. Using the block stitch, you can have the look of the granny, without the gaping holes in the fabric. For this...
Crochet Modern Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Modern Baby Lovey Pattern I came up with this Crochet Modern Lovey Pattern to match my Modern Baby Granny Blanket with the extra yarn that was left over. I think babies need a blankie that is small enough for them to hold and cuddle. I used smaller blocks than the original to downsize the...