If you are looking for a fast and easy crochet baby blanket, give this free pattern a try. Its amazing rich texture is created using only basic crochet stitches. Most importantly, you would use an easy one-row repeat for the whole blanket.
Consequently, it is one of the easiest crochet baby blanket patterns.
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What do we love about this pattern?
- You would crochet it with easy-to-find yarn – Bernat Baby Sport Yarn in White.
- You crochet it using only 3 basic crochet stitches.
- Even a beginner would finish this blanket very quickly.
- It is a monochrome pattern so you can crochet it for any nursery theme.
- After the foundation row, you will be repeating the same row over and over again.
Abbreviations
- CH – chain
- CH-SP – chain space
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- SK – skip a stitch
- FPSC – front post single crochet
Materials
Finished Size
30″ x 30″
Note if you want a bigger blanket, you will use more than one skein of yarn. For example, for the 36″ x 36″ blanket, I’ve used 1 and 1/4 skeins of Bernat Baby Sport Yarn. Consequently, you would have to buy 2 skeins.
Directions
Practice Swatch – Learn this Simple crochet stitch
First of all, I always recommend crocheting a sample swatch before starting your project. You’ll understand the pattern better and won’t make some unavoidable mistakes.
First, chain any multiple of 5+1 (25+1 ch).
Row 1 – Foundation Row
Second, let’s crochet the foundation row. This row establishes the pattern but you won’t be repeating it afterward.
SC into 2nd CH from the hook. DC into next CH. CH 1. SK 1 CH, *4 DC into next 4 CH; CH 1; SK 1 CH* Repeat * * to the end of the row until you have 2 CH left. DC & SC into the last 2 CH. CH 3, turn
Row 2
CH 3 represents the 1st DC. Now, put your hook under the front post of the next DC, and grab the yarn, and pull it through. 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull it through 2 loops. (FPSC). To understand this stitch better, watch the video tutorial (at 2:53).
CH 3, 3 DC into CH SP. *SK 3 DC of the previous row, FPSC – SC under the front post of the next (4th) DC. CH 3; 3 DC into CH SP.* Repeat * * to the end of the row. Last stitch – SC into SC of the previous row. CH 3, turn
Row 3
DC into the first stitch. *SK 3 DC of the previous row, FPSC – front post SC under the front post of next (4th) DC. CH 3; 3 DC into CH SP.* Last stitch – SC into the last stitch of the previous row.
Row 4 and all rows
Repeat row 3.
White Waves Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
CH 145 +1 (multiple of 5 +1)
Row 1
SC into 2nd CH from the hook. DC into next CH. CH 1. SK 1 CH, *4 DC into next 4 CH; CH 1; SK 1 CH* Repeat * * to the end of the row until you have 2 CH left. DC & SC into the last 2 CH. CH 3, turn
Row 2
CH 3 represents the 1st DC. Now, put your hook under the front post of the next DC, and grab the yarn, and pull it through. 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull it through 2 loops. (FPSC). To understand this stitch better, watch the video tutorial (at 2:53).
CH 3, 3 DC into CH SP. *SK 3 DC of the previous row, FPSC – SC under the front post of the next (4th) DC. CH 3; 3 DC into CH SP.* Repeat * * to the end of the row. Last stitch – SC into SC of the previous row. CH 3, turn
Row 3
DC into the first stitch. *SK 3 DC of the previous row, FPSC – front post SC under the front post of next (4th) DC. CH 3; 3 DC into CH SP.* Last stitch – SC into the last stitch of the previous row.
Row 4 and all rows
Repeat row 3.
Edging (crochet blanket border)
It is very easy to create an edging for this blanket. Basically, the border is the same stitch repeated around the three sides after you have achieved the desired length for the blanket.
It is the easiest crochet blanket border ever!
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Here is a FREE DOWNLOADABLE VERSION of this pattern – just click the PRINT button.
White Waves Crochet Blanket
Materials
- Bernat® Baby Sport Yarn, in Baby White (1 skein)
Tools
- crochet hook 4 mm, US – G/6
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Instructions
Finished Size: 30" x 30"
Abbreviations
CH - chain
CH-SP - chain space
SC - single crochet
DC - double crochet
SK - skip a stitch
FPSC - front post single crochet
- CH 145 +1 (multiple of 5 +1)
- Row 1: SC into 2nd CH from the hook. DC into next CH. CH 1. SK 1 CH, *4 DC into next 4 CH; CH 1; SK 1 CH* Repeat * * to the end of the row until you have 2 CH left. DC & SC into the last 2 CH. CH 3, turn
- Row 2: CH 3 represents the 1st DC. Now, put your hook under the front post of the next DC, and grab the yarn, and pull it through. 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull it through 2 loops. (FPSC). To understand this stitch better, watch the video tutorial (at 2:53).
CH 3, 3 DC into CH SP. *SK 3 DC of the previous row, FPSC - SC under the front post of the next (4th) DC. CH 3; 3 DC into CH SP.* Repeat * * to the end of the row. Last stitch - SC into SC of the previous row. CH 3, turn - Row 3: DC into the first stitch. *SK 3 DC of the previous row, FPSC - front post SC under the front post of next (4th) DC. CH 3; 3 DC into CH SP.* Last stitch - SC into the last stitch of the previous row.
- Edging/border: It is very easy to create an edging for this blanket. Basically, the border is the same stitch repeated around the three sides after you have achieved the desired length for the blanket.
Notes
If you are looking for a fast and easy crochet baby blanket, give this free pattern a try. Its amazing rich texture is created using only basic crochet stitches. Most importantly, you would use an easy one-row repeat for the whole blanket.
How long does it take from start to finish to crochet this blanket? 5 minutes to gather your supplies and tools, approximately 8 hours to crochet the blanket (depending on your skill level and speed), and 15 minutes to steam block your finished project.
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