Crochet Polka Dot Baby Blanket
The Crochet Polka Dot Baby Blanket is an adorable and charming addition to any nursery. Its whimsical polka dot design adds a touch of playfulness and sweetness to your little one's space. Crafted with soft and cozy yarn, this blanket is perfect for snuggling up your precious bundle of joy. Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, this project is a delightful way to showcase your skills and create something special for a baby shower gift or your own little one. The pattern is easy to follow, allowing you to relax and enjoy the rhythmic motion of crochet as you bring this cute blanket to life. Handmade with love, this Crochet Polka Dot Baby Blanket is sure to become a cherished keepsake for years to come.
Supplies
- Medium (4) Worsted Weight Yarn: 1400 Yards Main Color, 700 Yards Accent Color
- Shown in Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Soft Blue and White
- Size P 11.5 mm crochet hook
- Size I 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- SLST: Slip Stitch
- F/O: Finish Off
Finished Size
35” x 53”
Skill Level
Easy
Free Crochet Pattern: Polka Dot Baby Blanket
Baby Blanket
With 2 strands of Main color and an 11.5mm hook:
- Row 1: Chain 54, HDC into 2nd chain from hook, SC into next, *HDC, SC*, repeat pattern from * to * across, ch1, turn. (53)
- Row 2: *HDC, SC* repeat pattern from * to * across, ch1, turn. (53)
- Rows 3 – 79: Repeat Row 2
- Row 80: *HDC, SC* repeat pattern from * to * across, change to 2 strands of accent color, ch1, turn. (53)
Blanket Edging
- Round 1: SC 52, 3SC into the last stitch. Turn to work up the side of the blanket. Beginning in the 2nd Row, work 1 SC into the end of each row (78), work 3 SC into the last row. SC 51, 3SC into the last stitch, turn to work down the second side. Work 1 SC into the end of each row (78), 2SC into the corner, SLST into the first HDC. Ch1. (270)
- Round 2: HDC around working 3 HDC into each corner, SLST into first HDC. (HDC 53, 3HDC, HDC 80, 3HDC, HDC 53, 3HDC, HDC 80, 3HDC, SLST) change to 2 strands of main color, ch1. (278)
- Round 3: HDC 55, 3HDC, HDC 82, 3HDC, HDC 55, 3HDC, HDC 82, 3HDC, SLST, ch1. (286)
- Round 4: SC 57, 3SC, SC 84, 3SC, SC 57, 3SC, SC 84, 3SC, SLST, F/O. (278)
Circles
With 1 strand of Accent color and a 5.5mm “I” hook:
Small: Make 5
- Round 1: Work 10 DC into a magic circle, SLST into first DC, ch2 (10)
- Round 2: 2DC into each DC, SLST into first DC, ch2 (20)
- Round 3: *2SC, SC* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, Change to main color, ch2 (30)
- Round 4: *2SC, SC 2* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, F/O leaving a long tail to attach. (40)
Medium: Make 7
- Round 1: Work 10 DC into a magic circle, SLST into first DC, ch2 (10)
- Round 2: 2DC into each DC, SLST into first DC, ch2 (20)
- Round 3: *2DC, DC* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first DC, ch2 (30)
- Round 4: *2SC, SC 2* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, Change to main color, ch2 (40)
- Round 5: *2SC, SC 3* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, F/O leaving a long tail to attach (50)
Large: Make 5
- Round 1: Work 10 DC into a magic circle, SLST into first DC, ch2 (10)
- Round 2: 2DC into each DC, SLST into first DC, ch2 (20)
- Round 3: *2DC, DC* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first DC, ch2 (30)
- Round 4: *2DC, DC 2* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first DC, ch2 (40)
- Round 5: *2SC, SC 3* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, Change to main color, ch2 (50)
- Round 6: *2SC, SC 4* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, F/O leaving a long tail to attach (60)
Blanket Assembly
Using the tails whip stitch the circles to the blanket in your desired pattern design. I chose to make my pattern random.