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Free Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Free Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Make this free textured 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

Light (3)

Hook

U.S. G/6 (4 mm)

Is this for me?

Best for beginners who know the basic stitches.

Easy

Time

15–20 hours

Skills used

Chain stitches, Single crochet, Slip stitch, Double crochet, Seaming or assembly

Watch for

Keep pieces aligned while joining or assembling.

Materials calculator

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Bernat Softee Baby Yarn

Lemon

2 ball

Bernat Softee Baby Yarn

Flannel

2 ball

Susan Bates Silvalume 5.5" Crochet Hook

U.S. G/6 (4 mm)

2 ball

Bernat Softee Baby

Flannel (30044)

2 balls — 724 yds/662 m

Bernat Softee Baby

White (02000)

2 balls — 724 yds/662 m

Bernat Softee Baby

Lemon (02003)

2 balls — 724 yds/662 m

Yarn and hook helper

Check substitutions first

Pattern yarn: Light (3)

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 dc and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.

Before you start

Quick maker notes

  • Check gauge before starting: 15 dc and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.
  • Confirm the finished measurement target: Approx 40" [101.5 cm] square.
  • Gather 6 listed materials before working the first section.
  • Keep the schematic images open while you work shaping, layout, or assembly steps.

Instructions

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Free textured baby blanket crochet pattern Basics

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Notes

  • This Free textured baby blanket crochet pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
  • See Craft Yarn Council for standard crochet abbreviations.
  • Find this yarn on Ravelry.
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With A, ch 141 (multiple of 8 ch + 5). Foundation row: (WS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. 139 sts. Turn.

Pattern Rows

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Notes

  • Ch 3 at beg of rows counts as dc throughout.
  • This pattern is part of our collection of crochet baby blankets.
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1st row: (RS). Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Skip next dc. (1 dcfp. 1 dc. 1 dcfp) all in next dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.

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2nd row: Ch 3. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Skip next dc. (1 dcbp. 1 dc) in next st. 1 dc in next dc. (1 dc. 1 dcbp) in next st. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Turn.

Schematic diagram of the pattern rows
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3rd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. *Skip next dc. (1 dcfp. 1 dc) in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. (1 dc. 1 dcfp) in next st. Skip next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.

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4th row: Ch 3. *Skip next dc. (1 dcbp. 1 dc) in next st. 1 dc in each of next 6 sts. Yoh and draw up a loop at back of work, inserting hook from right to left around post of same st as last dc. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook. Skip next dc. Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at back of work inserting hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook. Yoh and draw through all loops – Dcbp2tog made. 1 dc in same st as last leg of Dcbp2tog. Rep from * to last 8 sts. 1 dc in each of next 5 sts. (1 dc. 1 dcbp) in next st. Skip next dc. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.

Color Sequence

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Rep last 4 rows 5 times more with A. Break A.

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With B, rep last 4 rows 6 times. Break B.

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With C, rep last 4 rows 6 times. Do not break yarn.

Final Row

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Next row: (RS). With C, ch 3. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Do not turn.

Border

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Notes

  • The border is worked in the round with color changes to match the blanket.
  • For more blanket patterns, see our blankets catalog.
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1st rnd: (RS). Cont with C, ch 1. Work sc evenly around Blanket, having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.

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2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around, having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.

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Rep last rnd 3 times more. Do not turn.

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Next rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Schematic diagram of stitch key and abbreviations

FAQ

Questions about this pattern

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

Yes. Free 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 Textured Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern?+

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

How long does Free Textured 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 15 dc and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.. Use the listed hook size, U.S. G/6 (4 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 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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