Crochet Baby Blanket – Puffs and Eyelets
This crochet baby blanket pattern is great for crocheters of all skill levels, including beginners who have mastered the basics. It is one of those patterns that you will want to make over and over again because it is easy, yet pretty, and perfect for baby showers and charity donations.
It is perfect for both genders. It is easy to customize the colors for a baby boy or a baby girl. And for those who like making things ahead, a gender-neutral color design can look just as lovely. Choose solids, stripes, ombre, or self-striping yarn to make this in your favorite color design.
Although given in a small size, this crochet baby blanket pattern is easily adjusted to other sizes. Simply choose your yarn and hook size and adjust your starting chains to obtain your desired width.
To further customize this, add your favorite crochet edging.
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Crochet Baby Blanket – Puffs and Eyelets
The baby blanket is worked in rows using simple stitches along with the puff stitch to create a simple, yet pretty textured fabric. The puff stitch is worked across the single crochet to create a nice slanted look.
If you are familiar with the puff stitch and cross stitch, then you are ready to make this.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Yarn: Bernat Baby Sport (Light, #3; 100% acrylic; 280g/9.8oz; 1004yds/918m) Color: Coral, 1 ball.
- Crochet Hook: G – 4mm.
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle
For babies, choose a soft acrylic yarn that washes well. I used Bernat Baby Sport. The yarn is not only economical but durable as well.
Other suitable yarns for babies include cotton yarn, soft cotton blends, bamboo and other soft yarns labeled as baby-safe.
For older kids and blankets for the home, choose a regular worsted-weight yarn.
Measurements
- Gauge: 16 sts/chs = 4
- Finished Size: 28″ by 28″
The finished size of this crochet baby blanket is only about 28 inches square. This is perfect for preemie babies and small newborns. It’s perfect for car seats and strollers during the cooler weather.
Customize the size by adjusting your starting chains and number of rows. Simply choose your favorite yarn and hook size and make the necessary changes needed to obtain the size you want. Use this crochet blanket sizes chart.
Abbreviations
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Hk = Hook
Lp/Lps = Loop/Loops
Puff St = Puff Stitch
Rep = Repeat
Rs = Right Side
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Yo = Yarn Over
Special Stitch Instructions
Puff St: [Yo, insert hk into st, yo and pull through] 3 times (7 lps on hk), yo and pull through all 7 lps.
Note
Chain 1’s made at the beginning of the row do not count as stitches.
Pattern Instructions
Ch 111, or any multiple of 2 + 1.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk and into each ch across. Turn. [110 sts]
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1) into first st, *sk next st, (sc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * across to last 3 sts; sk next st, sc in the last 2 sts. Turn. [54 ch-1 sps]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st and ch-1 sp across. Turn. [110 sts]
Rows 4-5: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
Row 6: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) into first st, *sk next st, (hdc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * across to last 3 sts; sk next st, hdc in the last 2 sts. Turn. [54 ch-1 sps]
Row 7: Rep Row 3.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *sk next st, sc in next st, backtrack and puff st in skipped st; rep from * across to the last 2 sts, sc in the last 2 sts. Turn. [110 sts]
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st across. Turn. [110 sts]
Row 10: Rep Row 6
Row 11: Rep Row 3.
Rows 12-101: Rep Rows 2-11.
Rows 102-105: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
Edging
Rnd 1: With RS facing, ch 1, sc evenly around working 3 sc into each corner; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten Off.
