Create a Cozy Baby Squares Blanket

Crocheting a baby squares blanket is not only a delightful way to create a cozy and personalized gift but also a fun and rewarding craft project. With its charming aesthetic and soft texture, this blanket is perfect for wrapping your little one in warmth and love. Each square offers a chance to play with colors and patterns, allowing you to unleash your creative flair while crafting a practical and heartwarming keepsake.

As you stitch together each square, envision the joy it will bring to the sweet baby who will snuggle with it, making this blanket a truly special and cherished item. Go ahead and pick up your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and embark on this heartwarming journey of creating a beautiful baby squares blanket that will be treasured for years to come.

Easy Skill

Video tutorials included below!

Size and Measurements

Finished Measurements: 38” x 38”

Materials

Premier Yarns Ever Soft (100% acrylic; 85g/158 yds) - 2 balls each of 6 colors
Hook: US Size G (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

16 sc x 20 rows = 4”; 1 motif = 4¾”; Save time, check your gauge.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• lp - loop
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sp - space
• yo - yarn over

Directions

Stitch Guide

CL2 (dc2tog):

[Yo and insert hook into st, yo and draw up a lp through st, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

CL3 (dc3tog):

[Yo and insert hook into st, yo and draw up a lp through st, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook.

Motif

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, CL2, [ch 3, CL3] 7 times in ring, end ch 3, join with sl st to top of first cluster. – 8 clusters.

Rnd 2: Sl st in first corner ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, * 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp; rep from *, end 3 hdc in last ch-3 sp, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in next 2 sts, * (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next corner ch-3 sp, sk 1 dc, hdc in each of next 8 sts; rep from *, end last rep hdc in each of last 6 sts, join with sl st to first hdc.

Rnd 4: Hdc in first ch-2 sp, hdc in same sp, * hdc in each of next 12 hdc, 2 hdc in corner ch-2 sp; rep from * around, end last repeat, hdc in each of next 12 hdc, join with sl st to first hdc.

Rnd 5: 2 hdc in first st of first corner, 2 hdc in next corner st of same corner, * hdc in each of next 12 hdc, [2 hdc in next corner hdc] twice; rep from * around, end hdc in each of last 12 hdc, join with sl st to first hdc.

Fasten off.

Blanket Assembly

Make 64 Motifs. Change colors every round, or use your creativity to create your own special look.

Finishing Touches

Sew squares together in an 8 x 8 fashion.

Weave in ends.