How to Crochet the Sugarplum Baby Blanket

The Crochet Sugarplum Baby Blanket is an adorable and cozy creation perfect for keeping your little one warm and snuggled up. Crocheted with soft yarn in sweet pastel colors, this enchanting blanket is not only practical but also adds a whimsical touch to any nursery. The intricate crochet work gives it a handmade charm that will make it a cherished keepsake for years to come. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, crafting this beautiful blanket is a delightful project that is sure to bring joy to both the maker and the recipient. It's a lovely way to show your love and care for the special baby in your life.

Approx. 36" x 32"

• 6.0mm hook
• #4 worsted weight yarn - I used Hobby Lobby's, I Love This Yarn, in Sugarplum Stripe, Periwinkle and White (2 skeins of Sugarplum and 1 each of Periwinkle and White)
• Tapestry needle for weaving

• Ch: chain
• Sl st: slip stitch
• St: stitch(es)
• SC: single crochet
• HDC: half double crochet
• Rep: repeat
• FO: fasten off

For this blanket, I started out working rows with the Sugarplum Stripe. When I switched to Periwinkle, I started working around all four sides, placing 3 stitches in each corner.

1. HDC Crossover - Skip stitch, HDC in next st. Then, go back to the skipped stitch and place an HDC stitch.

2. With Sugarplum Stripe, Ch 49. HDC in 2nd ch from hook. Then, skip the next ch. HDC in the following ch. Continue to skip the next ch, place the HDC stitch in following ch, then go back to the skipped ch and place the HDC stitch. Rep across. HDC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (48)

3. Rows 2-26: HDC in the first st. *Sk next st, HDC in following st. Then, HDC in skipped st.* Rep from * to * across. HDC in last st. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 26, FO and weave ends. (48)

27. Join Periwinkle yarn in any stitch with a sl st and ch1. SC in same st. SC in each st evenly around all 4 sides, placing 3 SC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.

28-32. SC in each st around, placing 3 SC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. At the end of Round 32, FO and weave ends.

33. Join White yarn in any stitch with a sl st and ch1. HDC in first st. Now, you will work HDC Crossover around all 4 sides, placing 3 HDC stitches in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.

34-36. Rep #33. At the end of Round 36, FO and weave ends.

37. Join Sugarplum Stripe in any stitch with a sl st and Ch1. SC in same st. SC in each st evenly around all 4 sides, placing 3 SC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.

38-41. Rep #37. At the end of Round 41, FO and weave ends.

42. Join Periwinkle yarn in any stitch with a sl st and Ch1. HDC in first st. Now, you will work HDC Crossover around all 4 sides, placing 3 HDC stitches in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.

43-47. Rep #42. At the end of Round 47, FO and weave ends.

48. Join White yarn in any stitch with a sl st and ch1. SC in same st. SC in each st evenly around all 4 sides, placing 3 SC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.

49-54. Rep #48. At the end of Round 48, FO and weave ends.

55. Join Sugarplum Stripe yarn in any stitch with a sl st and Ch1. HDC in first st. Now, you will work HDC Crossover around all 4 sides, placing 3 HDC stitches in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.

56-57. Rep #55. At the end of Round 57, FO and weave ends.