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Free Cozy Lovable Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Free Cozy Lovable Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Make this free cozy lovable baby blanket crochet pattern with clear crochet instructions, materials, and finishing tips.

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Skill level

Easy

Time

15–20 hours

Yarn weight

Worsted (4)

Hook

5.5mm (US I-9)

Is this for me?

Best for beginners who know the basic stitches.

Easy

Time

15–20 hours

Skills used

Chain stitches, Single crochet, Double crochet, Seaming or assembly, Increases or decreases

Watch for

Keep pieces aligned while joining or assembling.

Materials calculator

Plan more than one make

Red Heart Designer Sport

3101 Ivory

3 Balls

Yarn and hook helper

Check substitutions first

Pattern yarn: Worsted (4)

Good match. Work a gauge swatch and compare it with the pattern gauge before starting.

Gauge checker

Compare your swatch

Enter your swatch stitch count and compare it with the pattern gauge notes.

Pattern gauge: Rnd 1-2 = 3” across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

Before you start

Quick maker notes

  • Check gauge before starting: Rnd 1-2 = 3” across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
  • Confirm the finished measurement target: Blanket measures 36” x 37”.
  • Gather 1 listed material before working the first section.
  • Use the project photos as visual checkpoints while you work through the instructions.

Instructions

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Free cozy lovable baby blanket crochet pattern Basics

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Notes

1

Continue in same manner as Rnd 4 adding one 3-dc group on each side every rnd AND alternating right and wrong sides every rnd.

2

Do not turn at end of Rnd 25.

Rounds 26-33

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Rnd 26 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in each dc and in each ch-1 space around AND work (sc, ch 3, sc) all in each corner ch-3 space; join with a slip st in first sc – 101 sc on each side.

2

Do NOT turn.

3

Rnd 27: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, skip next sc, * sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to corner ch-3 space; (sc, ch 3, sc) all in corner space, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * around; join.

4

Rnd 28: Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each ch-1 space around AND work (sc, ch 3, sc) all in each corner ch-3 space; join; TURN.

5

Rnd 29 (Wrong Side): Ch 4, skip 1 sc, * dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc; repeat from * to corner ch-3 space; (dc, ch 3, dc) all in corner space, ch 1, skip 1 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in 3rd ch of ch-4; TURN.

6

Rnd 30 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 2, * sc in next ch-1 space, ch 2; repeat from * to corner; (sc, ch 3, sc) all in corner space, ch 2; repeat from around; join to first sc.

7

Do NOT turn.

8

Rnd 31: (Slip st, ch 1, sc) all in next ch-2 space, ** 3 dc in next ch-2 space, * sc in next ch-2 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 space, 3 dc in next ch-2 space ***; repeat from * to corner; (sc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sc) all in corner space; repeat from ** around, end at ***; dc in first sc to join and form last ch 3 sp.

9

Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc over dc, * ch 2, 5 dc in center dc of next 3-dc shell, ch 2 **, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join.

10

Rnd 33: (Slip st, ch 1, sc) all in next ch-2 space, * ch 2, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) all in center dc of next 5-dc shell, ch 2, skip 1 dc, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) all in next dc, (slip st, ch 5, slip st) all in next dc, (slip st, ch 3, slip st) all in next dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 1] 3 times; join in top of ch-3; TURN.

11

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

FAQ

Questions about this pattern

Is Free Cozy Lovable Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern good for beginners?+

Yes. Free Cozy Lovable Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is marked easy and includes step-by-step instructions, materials, gauge notes, and progress checkboxes.

What yarn weight do I need for Free Cozy Lovable 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 Cozy Lovable 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 Rnd 1-2 = 3” across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.. Use the listed hook size, 5.5mm (US I-9), 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 Cozy Lovable Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern?+

Yes. Use the Print button near the top of the post for a cleaner pattern view that hides interactive extras and navigation.

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