How to Crochet a Cozy Baby Blanket
Crocheting a baby blanket is such a heartwarming and delightful project that you can pour love and care into. Choosing soft and gentle yarn in sweet pastel colors can make it the perfect cozy companion for a precious little one. The rhythmic motion of crocheting can bring a sense of calm and joy as each stitch creates a beautiful and snuggly blanket that will surely be treasured.
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner eager to try something new, the journey of creating a crochet baby blanket is as rewarding as it is heartening.Supplies
- 1 – 7 oz (200 g) skein of Premier Basix in Taffy or any worsted weight gauge 4 yarn 359 yds (328 m)
- 1 - 7 oz (198 g) skein of Red Heart Super Saver O’Go Yarn in white or any worsted weight gauge 4 yarn 364 yds (333 m)
- 3 – 5 oz (141 g) Caron Simply Soft in Times Square or any worsted weight gauge 4 yarn 235 yd (215 m)
- 1 – 6 oz (170 g) Caron Simply Soft in Soft Pink or any worsted weight gauge 4 yarn 315 yds (288 m)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- H – 5 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- ch – chain stitch
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip stitch
Size
42 in x 42 in (107 cm)
Round Instructions
Round 1
ch 2, in the 2nd st from your hook work * sc, ch 1, sc, ch 2* repeat * to * 3 more times being sure to work all of the st into that same st, sl st into 1st st of the round.
Round 2
sl st in next sc, sl st into the ch 2 space, ch 1, * (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner (ch 2 space), ch 1, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1 * repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st of the round (repeat to 1st corner).
Round 3
sl st into the corner, ch 1, * (sc, ch 2, sc in corner) ch 1, sc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space across until you reach next corner * repeat * to * around until you reach the very last corner, sl st into the 1st st.
Continue repeating round 3 until you reach desired size. I did 84 rounds.
Color Changes
As follows: 6 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Taffy, 6 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Soft Pink, 6 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of White, 6 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Taffy, 6 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Soft Pink, 6 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of White;
3 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Taffy, 3 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Soft Pink, 3 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of White, 3 rows of Times Square, 3 rows of Taffy, 6 rows of Times Square.
Border
Pull up a loop on one side. Single crochet in each stitch around. Do 1 single crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet in each corner. Repeat for 4 rounds.
Cut and knot your yarn. Weave yarn ends. Enjoy your moss stitch square blanket.