Not all new moms want baby blankets to be pastels. Neutral colours that blend into the background are also trending, making the baby the centre of attention.
The bottom line is that the baby blanket needs to keep the baby warm. This is the Trendy Modern Baby Blanket.

As much as the baby afghan is designed for the baby, the colours are really up to the mom's style.
If you want to change the size of this blanket to make it bigger, the stitch multiple is 2 chs. Changing the size of the blanket will change the yarn quantities but its up to you on figuring how much yarn you will need.
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Bernat Blanket Yarn
Bernat Blanket Yarn, 300 g or 10.5 oz.
A - Vintage White - 2 Balls
B - Pale Gray - 2 Balls
Blanket is 42" wide x 36" long.
Use 10 mm / N/P.
There is no border to this blanket.
Abbreviations
Beg = Begin(ing)
Ch = Chain
Dc = Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Sk = Skip
Sl st = Slip Stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Instructions
With B, Ch 78.
1st row: Dc twice into 4th ch from hook. *Sk next ch, 2 dc in next ch. Rep across to 3rd last ch. Sk next ch, 1 dc in last ch. Break B. Turn.
2nd row: With A, join with sl st to first st. Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout). Sk next dc, 2 dc into sp bet posts before next dc. *Sk next 2 dc, 2 dc into sp bet posts before next dc. Rep from * across. 1 dc in last st. Break A. Turn.
Alternating between colours B and A, rep 2nd row until blanket is 36" long. Fasten off at the end.





heather says
grid
Mikey says
THankx
Bruce Glassford says
GRID
Mikey says
THankx
Mary Matthews says
I love this trendy pattern. I also appreciate that you get right to it, showing us and written English instructions on screen throughout. The last tutorial from I won't say, she talked about her personal problems all the way through it. Anyway, thanks Mikey and have a wonderful New Year.
Jeanette Schlayer says
I would like to be able to print this pattern out. How can i do this?
Marina King says
If you click on the blue pattern, it takes you to a printable version, that you can print off
Nancy I Sanchez says
no blue button
Julia Smith says
No blue button
Mikey says
Updated.
Jenn says
If I were using 1 color how would I turn?
Marina King says
you would chan up for whatever the stitch is that comes next, ie, if its a double you would chain 3 (personally I do 2 because I am a tight crocheter)
Debra says
I love the look of this blanket Mikey! you are awesome! I am using 3 colors and don't really want to FO and rejoin each row. If I do 2 rows of each color would I be able to do that? And How exactly?
tammy says
can this b done with jus the multicolor? Since I wont be changing colors will i follow the pattern the same? or will it be different say at the point of fastening on the white color?? please help i have so many balls of the baby blanket white pink and blue in my stash and i really need to do somthing with it!!
Bonstr says
What size needle are you using? I must have missed it somewhere
Jo says
The blanket pattern is very good.... Can you please make a baby sweater with this bernat wool....can u post the pattern please
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
The pattern is posted. It has a GET PATTERN button on the top of the article. You are welcome to make a baby sweater with this yarn if you wish. I'm not aware of any sweaters being made with this material. You might have to google or search Ravelry to see if others have done it.
mumma kaz says
Hiya Mikey? Thankyou so much for all the clearticles, concise and beautiful tutorials you give all of us Hookers. I with Kris on the fact I can't work out a written pattern to save my life! I totally rely on stop start crochet because I can only learn by doing it. So Thankyou so very much for taking he time to make these awesome videos for us. They're BANG ON! ??
Kris says
Thank you so much for doing the video. I love the afghan but I cant read patterns for anything! I am a visual hooker. I need to see it done so I can do it. I rely heavily on you tube. THANK YOU for making the video!
Daphne says
Hello Mikey!! I LOVE your tutorials, projects and well, all you do! I have a question.. when you change colors on this Trendy Crochet Baby Blanket do you tie off the ends and cut off access or tie it off then weave in the color?? Thanks and keep on giggling! 😉 Your crocheting friend, Daphne.