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 of regular Bernat Blanket yarn that will work well.
I used just 2 balls and 3 hours one evening to crochet this quick and easy blanket. Its finished size is 29" x 34", just enough to cover a baby or be a comfy mat for a baby to lay on. It's plush and soft, perfect for a baby's soft skin.
Quick + Easy Baby Blanket
~ designed by Jeanne Steinhilber
- Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn - 2 balls
- Crochet Hook 8mm Size L
Ch 16
Round 1: In 2nd ch from hook (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, sc), *sk ch, ch 1, sc in next ch**; rep * to ** until 2 ch rem; sk ch, ch 1, in last ch (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 2, sc), rep * to ** again to beg, ch 1, sl st to beg sc. - 18 sc
Round 2: Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, *ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp; rep * to ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep * again to beg; sl st to beg sc. - 22 sc
Round 3: Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, *ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp; rep * to ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, rep * again to beg; sl st to beg sc. - 26 sc
Repeat round 3 until 32 rounds are complete. You may go bigger if you have more yarn and if you wish to have a bigger blanket.
Border: *Reverse sc into previous ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep * around, but placing 2 reverse sc into each corner. Finish off.
K. Wright says
In round 2, is it (sc, ch2, sc) in ch-2 sp, or
(sc, ch1, sc) in ch-2 sp?
The video tutorial says ...ch1..., the written pattern says ...ch2...
or maybe I am reading/hearing wrong?
Mikey says
Evening K. it's probably me stating the wrong chain count. I will put a note on the tutorial.
Jesslyn Schexnayder says
Thanks for sharing this pattern! I crocheted with Bernat Blanket yarn in pinks it was simple & quick.
Angela says
Is there a pattern like this one for a square blanket.
Mikey says
I don't recall a square one of this but I will keep my eyes open. 🙂
Jo E. says
Hi I am making this now. Thank you for the video it made it much easier to understand, but although I am getting a rectangle and it seems to be working out I only used the slip stitch for the 1st turn (& second turn?). I don't understand how, where or why to use the slip stitch at the corner. Does it make that much difference? Thank you
Mikey says
The slip stitching to the corner allows you to reset. However, if you don't want to, you can start where you left off but it will make your slip stitch line go into the middle of the blanket. It may not be too noticeable. It's why Jeanne did the slip stitching to the corner so it's no so obvious. It's really up to you.
Constance Clark says
The Gigi block party would work. its a combo the Hugs & Kisses Blanket and the Modern Granny I'm sure you can use the moden granny from this which makes a square.