This is an 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 choose fun birthday cake colours or more neutral, it's a winner every time. This pattern also includes a border which the original chevron version didn't.
This blanket is a redesign of my Hugs & Kisses Baby Crochet Blanket. Many of you wrote to me saying you loved the texture but didn't like the chevron style. Also, many wanted a border, so this one has an interesting border added. So you can enjoy the texture of the blanket without the stress of the chevron.
The title of Little Boy Blue Blanket was just a fun name. The colours are subjective to your creativity and wishes.
I used 2 ½ Caron Big Cakes in Blue Macaron for this pretty blue blanket. The blanket could be easily made bigger using multiples of 6 + 4. The finished size of this one is 32" x 39". You can also substitute your favourite worsted-weight yarn in any colour combo or solid if you prefer.
Colour Play Options
You can choose to colour-play the project instead of letting the colours come from a Caron Big Cakes. Those colour options are shown here and listed in the free download pattern. I used Caron One Pound with Soft Pink, Soft Sage, Sky Blue and Cream.
Yarn List
3 Balls - Caron Big Cakes, Macaron
Hook - 5 mm / H/8 Hook
Abbreviations
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain
Rep = Repeat
Fptr = Front Post Treble Crochet
Sl st = Slip Stitch
Sk = Skip
Sp = Space
St = Stitch
Tog = Together
Note: All even-numbered rows are single crochet.
Instructions
Ch 118 or multiples of 6 + 4.
1st row: (WS) 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. 116 dc.
2nd row: (RS) Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 116 sc.
3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as DC here and throughout), *sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in skipped st; rep from * to end, 1 dc in last st. Turn. 57 x-st, 2 dc.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 116 sc.
5th row: Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 hdc in first 2 sts, *dc5tog in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts; rep from to end. Turn. 38 bobbles, 78 hdc.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 116 sc.
7th row: Ch 3. *sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in skipped st; rep from * to end, 1 dc in last st. Turn. 57 x-st, 2 dc.
8th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn. 116 sc.
9th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each st across. 116 dc.
Repeat rows 2 to 9 until 81 rows are complete.
Border
Begin working in rounds.
Rnd 1: Sc in end of each row and sides, placing 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to first sc. Turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each st around, placing 5 dc in each corner. Turn.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in each corner If you are not in a corner at this point, I’d suggest breaking yarn and placing yourself in the corner to start next
round.
Rnd 4: 3 sc in corner, sc in next 3 sts, [FPtr (front post treble) 2 rows below and 2 sts ahead, FPtr 2 rows below, FPtr 2 rows below and 2 sts behind, sc in next st], rep [ ] until 2 sts from corner, sc in next 2, 3 sc in corner; rep for all 4 sides, sl st to beg sc. If you have to alter to fit by adding or decreasing a sc on any side, that’s fine. Don’t stress over stitch counts. One of my sides was a bit different for some reason but no one will ever know.
Rnd 5: 3 sc in corner, sc in next 4 sts, *now working behind your crossed sts, 3 dc in center sc of round 3, sc in next sc of round 4; rep to corner, 3 sc in corner; rep all 4 sides, sl st to beg sc. Turn.
Rnd 6: 3 hdc in corner, hdc in next 5 sts, *dc5tog in next st, hdc in next 3 sts; rep to corner, 3 hdc in corner; rep all 4 sides, sl st to beg hdc. Turn.
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Printed pattern included crochet diagrams for the main body of the blanket and the border.
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CAtherine says
I was so happy to find this pattern! Reminds me of Hugs and Kisses but straight lines instead of zig zag. Instead of doing a baby blanket I made a “grown up” blanket with stash yarn and used it as a wedding gift. Now I want to make one for myself!
heather says
grid
Mikey says
Thanks
Mandi says
Hi, I think there might be a problem with the math of the first row (I've been struggling with getting it right for 2 days now ?). I think it should be multiples of 6 only (instead of 6 + 4). Due to the extra 2 hdc at the end of the bobble row. The bobble row works in multiples of three plus 2 extra to finish the row. That would make the initial chain 6 (pattern repeat) + 4 (chain as first dc in next row) + 2 (balance the bobble row pattern). So that would make the multiples 6 even.
*Just thought I would add this because I've been struggling to get the math to work.
Mandi says
Sorry, my comment was not suppose to be the reply to yours and I'm not sure how to fix it 🙂
Julie says
Hi I am trying to complete the border rows of this gorgeous blanket and hoped to find out if I am doing it correctly. When doing row 4 mine is doubling over rows 2 & 3 and has a seperate edging, will row 5 connect these if I am doing this right?! Thank you!
Mikey says
I'm sorry. I don't know what you mean by doubling over. Can you take some photos for us and email us as Inquiry@TheCrochetCrowd.com. Be sure to share with us what's going wrong so it reminds us of your issue. It's hard to know from a texting point of view without seeing a photo of the issue. - Michael
Jerity Ringling says
I just finished this and it turned out perfect! Thank you for the beautiful pattern!
Mikey says
That's super!
Theresa Flynn says
Is there any link to the yarn/colors used in the blanket shown? I'm trying to find the same colors as I love this but am having a difficult time matching them. I love the color combinations of blues, taupe and cream but color matching on a screen is difficult.
Thanks so much.
Mikey says
Unfortunately, it's the yarn is exclusive to Michaels Stores. Michael's Stores have a GEO tag on their website. Meaning, if I provide you a link and you are not in Canada, the link will produce a coding error. Same thing that if I give you a USA Store link, it errors here in Canada. I'm sorry, we tend not to link to Michaels as it produces a coding error and is beyond our control.
Sally McDonald Hite says
I am planning to make this baby blanket with 4 colors. How much of each color would you recommend purchasing? I hate it when I finish a project and have skeins of un-returnable yarn left over or have another 1/2 row of border to finish and have run out of yarn and can't track down another skein!
Thanks for this pattern which looks quite do-able but definitely not boring!
Jeanne says
Michael made his colorful sample with leftovers. Sorry I know that is not very helpful.
Karen Pace says
I am obsessed with this pattern, especially the border. I LOVE the chunky look and feel. I've lost track of how many times I've made it. Thank you so much!!
Devorah says
Are there any videos on the little boy blue baby blanket?
Mikey says
I'm checking but I don't remember filming it.
Mikey says
No I haven't filmed it. I'm sorry.
Heather Povey says
Would it possible at some stage to have someone film it? It would be a great help. Also, how many stitches are there to a pattern repeat?
Thank you so much
Heather Povey
Mikey says
Noted. I am checking our spreadsheet of requests.
Tracy says
I'm completely lost on row 4 of the border. It just doesn't make sense to me. Can you explain it to me, or is there a video tutorial? I'm making this for my nephew due anytime, and I want it to look nice. Thank you
Mikey says
I have messaged Jeanne as stated in your earlier comment. 😀 She will get back to you as soon as she can.
Tracy says
I'm having a difficult time understanding how 4 on the border. It just doesn't make sense to me. I'm making this for my sister-in-law's upcoming baby, and would like to make it look the best for her. Could you please help me?
Mikey says
I've messaged Jeanne to assist you. There is no video tutorial on this particular design. If you want to email her to send photos you can do so at inquiry@thecrochetcrowd.com Jeanne works a full time job, outside of helping us out. When she has some time, she will get back to you. 🙂
Martha Anne Moore says
No blue button
Marina King says
button added
Carol OBrien says
I am having a problem with row 4 on the border Do you have tutorial to show how to do the bptrtworows below two stitches ahead. Thank you
Sandra Weston says
I have two questions about the Little Boy Blue Baby Blanket. #1 - Are all bobbles supposed to be on the same side? #2 - Is there a "right" side for this blanket and is it the side the bobbles are on? Also, I noticed that I am crocheting the bobbles and they are on the opposite side that I am crocheting....thanks for your help...your blanket is gorgeous!
Laura says
how many regular size caron cakes does this take?
Cindy Badasci says
I noticed in the hug and kisses all around pattern you use a popcorn stitch rather than a 5dctog stitch. I seem to have trouble keeping my bobble stitch sticking out on the correct side of the work, they seem to move back and forth. Would using the popcorn stitch for this pattern give the same effect as the bobble stitch? Thanks!
Becky says
Love the pattern but having trouble with the border.wouldlike a tutorial on the border.
Deborah Henry says
I am having trouble with the border as well. I don’t understand round 5 at all. A video of this would be wonderful!
Desiree Garber says
So I have made this blanket twice, the first time I did my own border but I am making it Again and i want to do your border but I'm really having troublewith the 4th row. any help with that would be great. is the front post 2 rows down, the dc row? And do you just cross them like you did in the blanket? Thank youso much Jeanne, i absolutely love your designs!!
Rena says
First of all love this pattern. I’ m working on the border and the single crochet in the end of each row just doesn’t seem or look right. Is this correct? If I’m following the exact pattern I would have 81 single crochets on one side. When I do that they look too far space out. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much!!!
Louise Parker says
Looks beautiful! I plan to make this but want it bigger. Any advice on how to make it bigger, say 48x60, would be appreciated. TIA.
Heather says
I'm using 4 colors and doing each color for two rows. Turning out beautiful!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Please share your project on our wall when it's done. 🙂
Ann Marie Governale says
Hi Jeanne; LOVE The pattern so far. One question as I have not done the bobble stitches in a while.. do I close the 5dctogether with a chain 1 or not? Thanks!!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
No extra chain 1. Enjoy. 🙂
bellatess says
Happy New Year's JeAnne & Mikey,
I found this pattern by purely coincidence, and am in love with this, so I have a Grandson coming in May and this would be perfect, and the colors to! So I'm a visual person to can I follow your girls chevron video tutorial and still make the little boy blanket w/o the chevrons? And I never make a child like size for the keepsake will it be ok if I make it larger and still be able to make and follow pattern? ,
THANK you ♡
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Yeah you should be able to change the size and just make it bigger. 😀
Mimi Philpott says
Is the 2nd cross of the 1st x st supposed to be in the turning chain? My row is ending with my x in the last chain, not leaving it open for another dc. If I use the turning chain at the beginning of row 3, I think my count should come out correctly. My total starting chain is 202. Thank you!
Kristie says
I have a problem I’m only able to crochet by watching a video so I referred to the chevron hugs and kisses video to make this blanket the only thing I didn’t do Is the chevron the peaks and valleys but I’m on my bobble row and on the ends of the blanket they are not lining up with the previous row ?? I’m so worried it would kill me to start over what did I do wrong ???
Monika Epperson says
Hi Jeanne !
I just started the pattern and I’m wondering on Row 3 (the X-Stitches) why do we end the row with 2 dc and not an X ?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
That is the stitch count of the row. There is one dc at each end for a total of 2, and 57 X sts.
Nicole Santos-Tomasin says
Would love to make this bigger as a Throw. Any suggestions on how many chains to start with to make it big enough?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Chain multiples of 6 until you have the length you like, then chain 4 more and you'll be good to go!
Amanda Briggs-Wilson says
Am I correct you in row 3 you just treble crochet (uk) 5 times in one stitch to make the bobble effect?
Mikey says
Yes, that's correct.
Mimi Philpott says
I would like to make this a little bigger. Could you please give a little more info on your instructions, "6 + 4"? Thank you so much!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Chain 6, chain 6, chain 6, etc... until it's the length that you want, then chain 4 more. You'll be good to go! 🙂
Cara Moffat says
love this pattern thank you for all you do for us crocheters
Laura Fransen says
I love it! I would love to see a tutorial. Also would like to see a scarf like this
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
You could easily make this scarf length using the multiples of 6 + 4. Use the tutorial from the Hugs & Kisses blanket for any stitches you need help with as it is basically the same blanket without the chevron.
Kathryn Macdonell says
Bang On! Loved the tutorial. This will be my New Years project
E.Nixon says
Love this pattern. How do I increase the size of this blanket because I'm using s lighter yarn. I'm a beginner so somethings I don't understand "6 +4" to increase???
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Chain 6, chain 6, chain 6, etc… until it’s the length that you want, then chain 4 more. You’ll be good to go! 🙂
Mimi Philpott says
Thank you!
Mary says
Love the border?
Valerie Reeves Tarbart says
Fingers crossed for tutorial. Maybe even left handed? Spot on with this pattern!
Colette L Molumby says
Such a beautiful pattern! I can't wait to try it out!
Maaike says
Gorgeous, Jeanne! Thanks for the pattern! If I make this in two colors, where would you start the new color? Would love to hear your thoughts. TIA!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Maybe change every 5 rows? Or just the bobble rows? So many options! That is why I love self-striping yarn. 🙂
Lizzie says
Thank you. I have two baby blankets to make. One s for a girl, and the other I will know the gender soon. I am so doing this.