Crochet Block Stitch Baby Blanket Tutorial

Introduction

Creating a Crochet Block Stitch Baby Blanket is a delightful and rewarding project for any crocheter! This versatile stitch pattern combines simplicity with a lovely textured look, making it perfect for keeping your little one cozy and stylish. By alternating colors or sticking to a single hue, you can customize the blanket to suit any nursery decor. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun challenge or an experienced crocheter seeking a relaxing project, this baby blanket is sure to bring joy to both the maker and the recipient. Get your favorite yarn and hook ready to embark on this heartwarming journey of creating a special handmade blanket for a precious little bundle of joy!

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations (UK)

• WS. Wrong Side
• RS. Right Side
• ch. Chain
• dc. Double Crochet
• tr. Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• ss. Slip Stitch
• tch. Turning Chain
• tr3tog. Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 3tr into next stitch, yrh, pull through all loops.
• Peaked tr3tog Group. (tr3tog, 3ch, ss into 3rd ch from hook, tr3tog) into same stitch or space.
• fptr. Front Post Treble Crochet

Work tr around the front post of the stitch on row below.

3ch counts as first tr

Finished Measurement approx: 31 x 30 Inches

Materials

For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:

• 360 grams of King Cole Comfort Aran in colour 1
• Small amounts of King Cole Comfort Aran in contrast colours
• 6.50mm & 5.50mm Clover Crochet Hooks

TENSION – 4tr measures approx 1 inch across

UK Instructions

Made in multiples of 3 + 1.

Using 6.50mm hook and colour 1 make 109ch, (RS) 1tr in 4th ch from hook, 1tr into each ch to end. Fasten off. Turn. (106tr + 3ch)

Row Instructions

2nd Row – Join in contrast colour, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, * make 2ch, miss 3tr, work 1dc into space between next 2tr, * rpt from * to last 3tr and 3tch, miss 3tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. Fasten off. Turn. (35, 2ch spaces)

3rd Row – Join in color 1, make 3ch, work 3tr into each 2ch space to last dc, 1tr into last dc. Fasten off. Turn.

Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows until 33 more times. Fasten off. Turn.

With WS facing and using 5.50mm hook, join colour 1 to corner on side of blanket, work 105dc evenly into row ends to corner. Turn.

Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Fasten off.

Join colour 1 to the opposite side of the blanket, work 105dc evenly into row ends to corner. Turn.

Starting with 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.

Border

1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc down the first side of the blanket, 3dc into dc, 1dc into each dc across the top of the blanket, 3dc onto corner, 1dc into each dc up the second side of the blanket, 3dc into dc, 1dc into each dc along the bottom of the blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc. Turn.

Peaked Group Edge

(3ch, tr2tog, make 3ch, ss into 3rd ch from hook, tr3tog) into base of 3ch, miss 1dc, fptr around next dc, * miss 1dc, work peaked tr3tog group (see abbrev) into next dc, miss 1dc, fptr around next dc, * rpt from * to * to end.

Finishing Touches

Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.