Crochet Squares Baby Blanket
The Crochet Squares Baby Blanket is a delightful and practical gift for little ones, featuring a charming arrangement of colorful squares that create a playful and eye-catching design. Made with soft, gentle yarn and a snug fit, this blanket is perfect for snuggling up baby's tiny frame, and the individual squares can be easily removed and re-sewn if needed.
The blanket's versatility and ease of use make it a thoughtful gift for new parents, and its adorable appearance is sure to delight both baby and parent alike.Skill Level
Easy
Supplies
RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 4 skeins 995 Ocean.
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm [US G-7].
Yarn needle.
Size
The blanket measures 33½” x 33½”.
Gauge
Each Square = 5¼”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.
Square Instructions (Make 36)
Ch 4, slip st in first ch to form ring.
Round 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 15 dc in ring, slip st in top of beginning ch – 16 dc.
Round 2:
Ch 3, work 2 dc in same st, [ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch – 8 ch-2 spaces.
Round 3:
Ch 3, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch.
Round 4:
Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc] 3 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch.
Round 5:
Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc for corner, dc in next 5 dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc for corner, dc in next 5 dc] 3 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch.
Fasten off.
Blanket Assembly
Arrange Squares into 6 rows of 6 Squares each. Whip stitch Squares together.
Border Instructions
Round 1:
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st in corner ch-1 space, ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), [dc in same ch-1 space, ch 2] twice, *skip next 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, [ch 2, dc in next dc] twice, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around working [dc, ch 2] 3 times in Border corner ch-1 space, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch.
Round 2:
Slip st in ch-2 space, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-2 space, slip st in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, *[3 hdc in next dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space] across to 3rd dc before first dc of next corner, 3 hdc in next dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around to last dc before last 3 ch-2 spaces on last side, 3 hdc in last dc, slip st in next ch-2 space, 4 dc in next ch-2 space, slip st in next ch-2 space, slip st in top of beginning ch.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Abbreviations
ch = chain;
dc = double crochet;
hdc = half double crochet;
mm = millimeters;
st(s) = stitch(es);
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified;
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.