Instructions
Free building blocks baby blanket crochet pattern Basics
0/0Notes
- •This Free building blocks baby blanket crochet pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •Shell = 5 dc in same st.
- •Join = drop loop from hook, insert hook from right side into corresponding space and into dropped loop, draw loop through.
- •Note: After the first square all others are joined while working Round 4.
- •Helpful resources: patterns catalog, crochet patterns for adults, Craft Yarn Council, Ravelry.
Square 1
0/5Ch 4; join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, work 15 dc in ring; join with a slip st in top of ch-3 – 16 sts.
Round 2: (Slip st, ch 3, 4 dc) in next dc, * ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc **, shell in next dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * shell in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space **, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 4: (Slip st, ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, * skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, skip next dc, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space, skip next dc **, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off.
Square 2
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- •Work same as Square 1 Rounds 1-3.
Joining Round 4: (Slip st, ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc, * skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next dc; (sc in next dc, ch 2, join, ch 2, sc) in next dc, (sc, ch 1, join, ch 1, sc) in next dc, skip next dc, (sc, ch 1, join, ch 1, sc) in next dc, skip next dc, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, join, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space, skip next dc, (sc, ch 1, join, ch 1, sc) in next dc, skip next dc, (sc, ch 1, join, ch 1, sc) in next dc, (sc, ch 2, join, ch 2, sc) in next dc – 1 side joined; complete same as Round 4 for Square 1.
Assembly
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- •Join 34 more squares in same manner on 1 or 2 sides as required in 6 rows of 6 squares.
Border
0/7Round 1: With right side facing, join yarn in first ch-2 space to the left of any corner ch-4 space; ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same space, * [(sc, ch 2, sc) in next space, ch 1] twice **, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in next space] 5 times; repeat from * to corner, end at **; ([sc, ch 2] 3 times, sc) in corner ch-4 space ***, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next space; repeat from * around, end at ***; join.
Round 2: Ch 1, * sc in next ch-2 space, ch 2 **; repeat from * to corner; ([sc, ch 2] twice, sc) in corner ch-2 space, ch 2; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 3: Ch 1, * sc in next space, shell in next space; repeat from * around; join.
Round 4: Ch 5, * skip next 2 dc **, sc in next dc, ch 2 ***, dc in next sc, ch 2; repeat from * to corner, end at **; (dc, ch 4, dc) in next dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2; repeat from * around, end at ***; join to 3rd ch of ch-5.
Round 5: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as joining, * sc in next sc **, shell in next dc; repeat from * to corner; sc in next dc, 7 dc in corner ch-4 space, sc in next dc, shell in next dc; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 6: Slip st in next dc, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next dc, * ch 2, slip st in next sc **, ch 2, skip next 2 dc ***, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next dc; repeat from * to corner, end at **; ch 2, skip next 2 dc, (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in next dc, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) in next dc, (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in next dc; repeat from * around, end at ***; ch 2; join. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Free Building Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern good for beginners?+
Yes. Free Building Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is marked beginner and includes step-by-step instructions, materials, gauge notes, and progress checkboxes.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Building Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern?+
This pattern lists Worsted (4). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Building Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 15–20 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is Square = 5¼" x 5¼". Use the listed hook size, 6 mm (US J-10), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
Can I print Free Building Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern?+
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