If you’re wanting to learn How to Make a Crochet Baby Blanket, this easy tutorial will help you do just that. It’s a fun blanket with texture and easy stitches that any level crocheter will love.
January Snuggles Baby Blanket pattern is a fun design all about using simple crochet stitches to create a textured pattern.
Crochet texture in a blanket design is so much fun for the eye to follow. And, creating that texture doesn’t have to involve complicated designs and stitches — just like the Winter Sprout Newborn Hat.
Very basic stitches can create lovely patterns. The January Snuggles blanket uses standard half double crochet in combination with stitches placed in front and back loops. It’s that simple. Then frame your rows of texture with post stitches and you get such a beautiful and cozy result.
Multiples are included with the instructions below so you can make a snuggle throw for your couch. You can admire your work and the crochet texture as you enjoy your TV series.
The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the January Snuggles Baby Blanket is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.
January Snuggles Baby Blanket Pattern below.
What You Need to Make a Crochet Baby Blanket
Size: Approximately 36 x 26 in (91 x 66 cm)
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Pattern is worked in multiples of 30 + 32 and over two rows.
Materials:
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Approximately 900 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal wool and alpaca blend used for blanket pictured.
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Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
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Tapestry needle
Gauge:
13 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
January Snuggles Baby Blanket Pattern Notes
Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work and adjust hook size as needed.
This blanket is worked flat.
Only light blocking if necessary for this piece.
The yarn used for this blanket contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
Special Stitches
Half Double Crochet in Back Bar (Bottom Loop) of Foundation Chain:
Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.
Front Post double crochet (FPdc):
Yarn over, insert hook right to left behind the double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a double crochet.
Back Post double crochet (BPdc):
Yarn over, insert hook right to left in front of the double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a double crochet.
How to Make a Crochet Baby Blanket
Chain 92.
Row 1:
Turn foundation chain over and half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), continue half double crochet stitch in each bottom loop of foundation chain, turn. (90 stitches total and for each row hereafter.)
Rows 2 – 4:
Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, continue to alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet across row (final stitch will be in front loop), turn.
Row 5:
Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next two stitches, *FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next 8 stitches, repeat from * once, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in final four stitches, turn.
Row 6:
Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next two stitches, *BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch , standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next 8 stitches, repeat from * once, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in final four stitches, turn.
Rows 7 – 85:
Alternate Rows 5 and 6 for indicated number of rows, turn.
Rows 86 – 88:
Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, continue to alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet across row (final stitch will be in front loop), turn.
Row 89:
Chain 2, standard half double crochet in each stitch of row.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends.
How to Make a Crochet Baby Blanket
This quick tutorial for how to make a crochet baby blanket is so simple--and fun. It's a perfect beginner crochet project or intermediate or advanced!
Materials
- Approximately 900 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal wool and alpaca blend used for blanket pictured.
Tools
- Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Instructions
- Chain 92.
- Row 1: Turn foundation chain over and half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), continue half double crochet stitch in each bottom loop of foundation chain, turn. (90 stitches total and for each row hereafter.)
- Rows 2 - 4: Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, continue to alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet across row (final stitch will be in front loop), turn.
- Row 5: Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next two stitches, *FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next 8 stitches, repeat from * once, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, FPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in final four stitches, turn.
- Row 6: Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next two stitches, *BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch , standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in next 8 stitches, repeat from * once, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, standard half double crochet in next 6 stitches, BPdc in next stitch, alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet in final four stitches, turn.
- Rows 7 - 85: Alternate Rows 5 and 6 for indicated number of rows, turn.
- Rows 86 - 88: Chain 2, half double crochet in back loop of first stitch in row, half double crochet in front loop of second stitch in row, continue to alternate back loop and front loop half double crochet across row (final stitch will be in front loop), turn.
- Row 89: Chain 2, standard half double crochet in each stitch of row.
- Fasten off.
- Finishing:
- Weave in ends.
Notes
Size: Approximately 36 x 26 in (91 x 66 cm)
Pattern is worked in multiples of 30 + 32 and over two rows.
Gauge:
13 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate
January Snuggles Baby Blanket Pattern Notes
Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work and adjust hook size as needed.
This blanket is worked flat.
Only light blocking if necessary for this piece.
The yarn used for this blanket contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
Special Stitches
Half Double Crochet in Back Bar (Bottom Loop) of Foundation Chain:
Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.
Front Post double crochet (FPdc):
Yarn over, insert hook right to left behind the double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a double crochet.
Back Post double crochet (BPdc):
Yarn over, insert hook right to left in front of the double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a double crochet.
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