Learn how to crochet a baby blanket for beginners and make this beautiful, cuddly, reversible, gender-neutral easy Beginner Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern with photos and a step-by-step video tutorial! This is a very simple crochet blanket pattern that works up quickly, looks stunning when complete and has a lovely shell border.

ABOUT THE PATTERN

• This pattern is perfect for absolute beginners or experienced crocheters looking for a relaxing project.
• The blanket is snuggly, lightweight yet still cozy, reversible and flows nicely.
• You can use any size 3 (light) yarn and customize the color for baby girls, baby boys or as a gender-neutral blanket.
• The pattern creates a finished blanket that is 32″ wide and 36″ high, which is the average size of a baby blanket. You can easily adjust the size (instructions are included in the pattern).

ABOUT THE PDF

• The PDF of this pattern is a 5 page, printer-friendly document that you can download, save, print (in color or in black and white) and make notes on and keep forever.
• It is laid out into easy to follow sections and includes step by step instructions, pictures and a link to the video tutorial.
• This PDF is the condensed version of my free comprehensive guide on How to Crochet a Baby Blanket for Beginners, which is available for free on my website and includes all the essential information needed to make the Beginner Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern from start to finish.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Skill Level: Beginner

Stitches Used in Pattern: chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet.

Size: The pattern creates a baby blanket that is approx. 32″ wide and 36″ high (including the border. It is approx. 28″ wide and 32″ high without the border). Instructions for adjusting the size are included in the pattern.

Yarn: You can use any size 3 (light) yarn. You will need approx. 775 yds for the blanket body and 225 yds for the blanket border (1000 yds in total). For the blanket body, I used Bernat Softee Baby, Ombre in the color “Baby Baby.” This yarn is size 3 (light) and 100% acrylic. A skein is 310 yds / 283 m and 4.25 oz / 120 g. I used two and a half skeins. For the Border, I used Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads in the color “White.” This yarn is size 3 (light) and 100% acrylic. A skein is 446 yds / 408 m and 5 oz / 141 g. I used half a skein.

Crochet Hook Size: I/9 (5.50 mm).

Other Materials: two stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors and a measuring tape.

Terminology: Written in English for right-handed crochet using standard US crochet terminology.

RETURNS:

Please note: you are purchasing the pattern/tutorial not the finished blanket. Due to the nature of digital downloads, all sales are final and there are no returns, refunds or exchanges. Please contact me with any questions prior to or after your purchase.