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Free Mitered Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

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

Prepared by Lovely Crochet Patterns / July 27, 2026

crochet blankets patterns catalog Craft Yarn Council Ravelry

Skill level

Easy

Time

20–25 hours

Yarn weight

Worsted (4)

Hook

5.5 mm (US I-9)

Is this for me?

Best for beginners who know the basic stitches.

Easy

Time

20–25 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

Number of projects

Red Heart Soft Baby Steps

9800 Baby Blue (CA)

2 balls — 512 yds/468 m

Red Heart Soft Baby Steps

9600 White (CB)

1 ball — 256 yds/234 m

Red Heart Soft Baby Steps

9930 Binky Print (CC)

4 balls — 816 yds/748 m

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Yarn weightHook size

Pattern yarn: Worsted (4)

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

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Pattern gauge: Square = 6" x 6"

Before you start

Quick maker notes

Check gauge before starting: Square = 6" x 6"
Confirm the finished measurement target: 37" x 43"
Gather 3 listed materials before working the first section.
Use the project photos as visual checkpoints while you work through the instructions.

Free Mitered Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Instructions

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Free mitered baby blanket crochet pattern Basics

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Notes

•This Free mitered baby blanket crochet pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
•Each square measures 6" x 6". For more crochet blankets inspiration, check our catalog.
•Refer to the Craft Yarn Council for standard yarn weight guidelines.

With CC, ch 40.

Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 17 ch, sc3tog over next 3 ch, sc in last 18 ch; turn – 37 sts.

Row 2: Ch 4, skip first 2 sc, [dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc] 7 times, [dc5tog], [ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc] 8 times; turn – 33 sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in dc, sc in space] 7 times, sc in next dc, sc3tog over next (space, dc, and space), [sc in dc, sc in space] 7 times, sc in 3rd ch of ch-4; join CA; turn – 31 sts.

Row 4: With CA, ch 1, sc in first 14 sc, sc3tog, sc in last 14 sc; turn – 29 sts.

Row 5: Ch 4, skip first 2 sc, dc in next sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc] 5 times, dc3tog, [dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc] 6 times, dc in last sc; turn – 27 sts.

Row 6: Ch 1, [sc in dc, sc in space] 6 times, sc3tog, [sc in space, sc in dc] 6 times; join CB; turn – 25 sts.

Row 7: With CB, ch 1, sc in first 11 sc, sc3tog, sc in last 11 sc; turn – 23 sts.

Row 8: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next 8 sc, dc5tog, dc in last 9 sc; turn – 19 sts.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first 8 dc, sc3tog, sc in last 8 dc; join CC; turn – 17 sts.

Row 10: With CC, ch 1, sc in first 7 sc, sc3tog, sc in last 7 sc; turn – 15 sts.

Row 11: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next 5 sc, dc3tog, dc in last 6 sc; turn – 13 sts.

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 5 dc, sc3tog, sc in last 5 dc; join CA; turn – 11 sts.

Row 13: With CA, ch 1, sc in first 4 sc, sc3tog, sc in last 4 sc; turn – 9 sts.

Row 14: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc, dc5tog, dc in last 2 sc; turn – 5 sts.

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc3tog, sc in last sc; turn – 3 sts.

Row 16: Ch 1, draw up a loop in each st across, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off tightly. Weave in ends.

Assembly

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Notes

•With ch-1 spaces of Row 2 at right and lower edges, sew squares together: 6 squares wide x 7 squares high.
•Find more patterns catalog for similar projects.

Arrange squares in a 6-wide by 7-high grid, ensuring ch-1 spaces of Row 2 are at the right and lower edges.

Sew squares together using yarn needle and matching yarn.

Border

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Notes

•Work border around the entire blanket. For more tips, see Ravelry.

Row 1: With right side facing, join CC in top right corner; ch 1, sc in same space, sc evenly across top edge, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly down left side; turn.

Row 2: Ch 4, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to end working ([dc, ch 1] twice, dc) all in corner sc and dc in last sc; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *sc in space, sc in dc; repeat from * to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

FAQ

Questions about this pattern

Is Free Mitered Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern good for beginners?+

Yes. Free Mitered 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 Mitered 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 Mitered 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 Square = 6" x 6". Use the listed hook size, 5.5 mm (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 Mitered 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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