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Free Easy Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Free Easy Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

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

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Skill level

Easy

Time

20–25 hours

Yarn weight

3-Dk-Light

Hook

U.S. H/8 (5 mm)

Is this for me?

Best for beginners who know the basic stitches.

Easy

Time

20–25 hours

Skills used

Chain stitches, Slip stitch, Double crochet, Seaming or assembly, Increases or decreases

Watch for

Keep pieces aligned while joining or assembling.

Materials calculator

Plan more than one make

Bernat Softee Baby Yarn

Soft Peach

5 ball

Susan Bates Luxite 5.5" Plastic Crochet Hook - Clearance Items

U.S. H/8 (5 mm)

1 ball

Bernat Bernat Softee Baby

Soft Peach (30410)

5 balls — 1810 yds/1655 m

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Pattern yarn: 3-Dk-Light

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

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Pattern target: 15 stitches across 4 inches.

Pattern gauge: 15 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.

Before you start

Quick maker notes

  • Check gauge before starting: 15 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.
  • Confirm the finished measurement target: Approx 34 x 40" [86.5 x 101.5 cm].
  • Gather 3 listed materials before working the first section.
  • Use the project photos as visual checkpoints while you work through the instructions.

Instructions

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Free easy textured baby blanket crochet pattern Basics

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Notes

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Ch 115.

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1st row: 1 hhdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hhdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn.

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2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

4

3rd and alt rows: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

5

4th row: Ch 2. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 stitches. *(1 tr in next stitch. 1 hhdc in next stitch) 3 times.1 tr in next stitch. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending final rep with 1 hhdc in each of last 7 sts. Turn.

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6th row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in next st. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row, ending with 1 hhdc in each of last 6 sts. Turn.

7

8th row: Ch 2. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in each of last 5 sts. Turn.

8

10th row: Ch 2. (1 hhdc in next st. 1 tr in next st) twice. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in each of last 4 sts. Turn.

9

12th row: Ch 2. (1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) twice. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in each of last 3 sts. Turn.

10

14th row: Ch 2. (1 hhdc in next st. 1 tr in next st) 3 times. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in each of last 2 sts. Turn.

11

16th row: Ch 2. (1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in last st. Turn.

12

18th row: Ch 1. (1 hhdc in next st. 1 tr in next st) 4 times. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in last st instead of a tr. Turn.

13

20th row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of next 3 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

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22nd row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of next 4 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *, ending with 1 hhdc in last st instead of a tr. Turn.

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24th row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of first 4 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from *. Turn.

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26th row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of next 5 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row, ending with 1 hhdc in last st instead of a tr. Turn.

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28th row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of first 6 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

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30th row: Ch 2. 1 hhdc in each of first 7 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row, ending with 1 hhdc in last st instead of a tr. Turn.

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32nd row: Ch 1. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. *(1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in next st) 3 times. 1 tr in next st. 1 hhdc in each of next 8 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

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33rd row: As 3rd row.

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Rep rows 4 to 33 until Blanket measures approx 36" [91.5 cm].

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Fasten off. Weave in tails with yarn needle.

Border

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Notes

  • You will work 3 dc per 2 rows of hhdc along the left and right sides of Blanket.
1

1st rnd: (RS). Ch 3. Work 1 rnd of dc evenly around Blanket, working 5 dc in each corner. Join with sl st to first dc.

2

2nd rnd: Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next st. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.

3

Note: When working corners, maintain cont of (1 dcfp. 1 dcfp), working 3 sts around corner sts. In corners, you will work either (1 dcfp. 1 dcbp. 1 dcfp) or (1 dcbp 1 dcfp. 1 dcbp) around corner sts to maintain cont of pat.

4

3rd rnd: Ch 2. Keeping cont of dcfp/dcbp pat, work 1 st around each st around, working 3 sts around each corner st. Join with sl st to first dc.

5

Rep 3rd rnd until border reaches desired width. Fasten off.

FAQ

Questions about this pattern

Is Free Easy Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern good for beginners?+

Yes. Free Easy Textured 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 Easy Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern?+

This pattern lists 3-DK-Light. If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.

How long does Free Easy Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern take to crochet?+

The estimated time is 20–25 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 15 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.. Use the listed hook size, U.S. H/8 (5 mm), 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 Easy Textured 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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