Easy Crochet Baby Blanket : Cozy, Beautiful and Free to Make

If you’re looking for a baby blanket pattern that’s easy to crochet yet full of beautiful texture, the Millie Crochet Baby Blanket is perfect for you! Designed with the V-Stitch Waffle crochet stitch, my easy pattern creates a stunning cable-like effect while keeping this project beginner-friendly. The front post stitches add depth and a wonderfully squidgy feel, making it extra cozy for little ones. Finished with a crossed double crochet border, my blanket has a polished and elegant look.

You can use any cotton DK yarn but I think the gradient yarn makes it extra special! As you work, the colours blend seamlessly, giving the blanket a soft, dreamy appearance—perfect for a nursery or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Below you’ll find the crochet baby blanket free pattern. Upgrade to the PDF and you’ll also receive instructions for three more sizes – a lap blanket, small throw and a large throw (the pattern is so adaptable, it works well for other size blankets too).  You can purchase the PDF in my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

I’d love to see the colours you choose for your Millie blanket!  Share with us in the Facebook group (and you might inspire colour choices for others).

Why you’ll Love to Crochet my Baby Blanket

Level

I’ve rated this pattern as easy skill level.  There is no shaping.  If you use an ombre or self-striping yarn there is no colour change needed.  If you are working with separate colours you will need to know how to change colours. Experience of how to work single crochet, double crochet, front post double and crossed double crochet stitches are needed to work my baby blanket.

Supplies and Materials

• 4mm /  G-6 Crochet Hook (I use Clover hooks)
• Cotton DK (gradient yarn cakes recommended); 1440 yds
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Yarn Choices

I used YarnArt Bouquet in colour 715.  This is a lovely and soft 100% cotton DK (weight #3) yarn, perfect for baby blankets.  The gradient colour changes blend well and I found the joins are subtle and easily hidden in the stitches.  I’ve used this yarn in a different colourway on a cardigan design and this holds true for those yarn cakes as well.

I used 3 yarn cakes.

Here’s the yarn info:

You can substitute any DK yarn but I would recommend a soft yarn for baby.  

Gauge

With a 4mm / G-6 hook, 16 stitches and 10 rows = 10cm X 10cm

Gauge isn’t critical for this baby afghan but if you would like the same drape and size, you can easily adjust your stitch count with my stitch gauge converter.

Glossary

Special stitches:

V-Stitch (v-st): [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in indicated stitch

Stitches

• single crochet (sc)
• double crochet (dc)
• front post double crochet (fpdc)
• slip stitch (sl st)

For my UK crocheters, the table below is a conversion of basic crochet stitches from US to UK.

Abbreviations

• chain/s (ch/s)
• chain space/s (ch-sp/s)
• continue (cont)
• each (ea)
• loop (lp)
• repeat (rep)
• space (sp)
• stitch/es (st/s)
• skip (sk)

Measurements

The free pattern below is for the baby blanket size (the PDF includes instructions for all four sizes):

How the Crochet Baby Blanket is Worked

The body of the blanket is worked in rows.  The border is worked in rounds.

Once the first 3 rows that make up the V-Stitch Waffle crochet stitch are worked, repeats of row 3 continue to the size of the blanket.

This crochet stitch is created by working front post double crochet stitches (fpdc) on either side of a V-Stitch creating raised V-Stitches in a Waffle pattern.

The final row works single crochet in each stitch, skipping the chain spaces to maintain the stitch count.

Before working the edging, slip stitches are made evenly along all 4 sides of the easy blanket.  I find that adding this step before crocheting a border gives a solid foundation to work into and mostly eliminates ruffle or stretching.

Once the slip stitches are worked, 3 rounds make up the border.  A round of double crochet is worked first, followed by a round of crossed double crochet and finally a repeat of round 1.

Pattern Notes

• Instructions are written in US crochet terms.
• Chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Blanket chain 3 counts as a double crochet.
• Border chain 2 counts as a double crochet.
• Repeated instructions are between asterisks – for example *2 dc in next st, ch 1, 2 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, * rep to – you will work 2 double crochets in the next stitch, chain 1, work 2 double crochets in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches and repeat this across
• Working multiple stitches is noted within brackets [  ]  for example [2dc, ch2, 2dc] you will work 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets in the indicated stitch.
• Weave in ends as you go.
• Reading how the blanket is worked section alongside these pattern notes will help you

Baby Blanket Instructions US Crochet Terms

With a 4mm /G-6 crochet hook

Ch 131

Row 1 (RS): sc in 2^nd ch from the hook, sc in each st across, ch3, turn (130 sc)

Row 2: sk next st, *2 dc in next st, ch 1, 2 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, * rep across to last 3 sts, sk next 2 sts, dc in last st, ch3, turn

Row 3: sk next dc, *fpdc in next dc, v-st in ch-1 sp, fpdc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, * rep across to last 2 sts, sk next st, dc in last st, ch3, turn

Row 4 – 78: rep row 3, at end of row 78, ch1, turn

Row 79: sc in ea dc across, sk ch-sps (130 sc)

Fasten off

Setting up Border

On the RS, rejoin yarn at start of row 1 and working evenly along the side (not row 1) sl st evenly to end

Fasten off

Rejoin yarn at corner, sl st evenly along row 79

Fasten off

Rejoin yarn at corner, sl st evenly along the side

Fasten off

Rejoin yarn at corner, sl st evenly along row 1

Fasten off

Blanket Border

Cont working on RS

Rejoin yarn at 1^st sl st made at end of row 1, ch2

Working through front lp of ea sl st

Round 1: *dc in ea sl st to corner, [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in last st (corner sp made), * rep around, join with sl st, ch2

Round 2: *sk 1, dc in next st, dc in skipped st, * rep around working a dc before and after ea corner sp and working corner sps [2dc, ch2, 2dc], join with sl st, ch2

Round 3: dc in ea st around, working [2dc, ch2, 2dc] in ea corner sp

Fasten off

Congratulations!  Your baby blanket is finished and ready to be blocked.

Copyright Notice

The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree.  This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.  You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make.  If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.

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