This easy crochet blanket is delicate, timeless, and filled with vintage charm. Lavinia’s Blossom is a baby blanket pattern designed to be treasured. The repeating stitch pattern is relaxing to work on and beginner-friendly, with just enough texture to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of project you can crochet while watching your favorite show or sipping tea on a quiet evening.
Baby Blanket Sizes
• Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches.
• Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches. (shown)
• Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches.
• Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 36 X 48 inches.
• Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches.
• Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches.
Straight Box Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern
This easy project uses the straight box stitch, which uses the chain stitch, single crochet, and the double crochet stitch worked in clusters. It’s a great blanket for beginners and works up quickly.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheter
You should be able to read a crochet pattern and work double crochet stitches and chain stitches.
Size
Finished size 28 X 34 inches.
Customize to any width by working any multiple of 4 stitches. Adjust the length by adding or decreasing rows.
Materials
Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches (shown) For the blanket shown.
Breathe Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.
Sandbar Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.
Alabaster Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.
Total amount of yarn 720 yards
• Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches. Starting chain will be about 64-72 chain stitches. Plan on about 300 yards of yarn.
• Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches. The beginning chain will be 88-92 chain stitches. About 750 yards of yarn. (shown)
• Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches. The beginning chain will be about 96-100 chain stitches. About 750 yards of yarn.
• Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 36 X 48 inches. Starting Chain is about 120-124 chain stitches. Plan on about 1,300 yards of yarn.
• Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Starting Chain is approximately 172-184 chain stitches. Plan on about 2,600 yards of yarn.
• Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. Plan on a starting chain about 192-204 chain stitches. Plan for approximately 4,000 yards of yarn.

Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 mm Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors