Easy Classic Crochet Blanket Pattern

If you’re a crochet beginner or even an expert, having an easy classic crochet blanket pattern can make gifting so easy!

Although I love a good vintage crochet granny square pattern, I just get bored with making the same thing over and over. I find it fun, sometimes, to make a beautiful crochet baby blanket pattern in one big swoop.

And, because it’s such an easy crochet afghan pattern, you can go classic or modern with the Enchanted Moments Blanket — and, as a bonus, this classic blanket pattern has a built in border design, which is just amazing.

Soft cream or another neutral tone is the perfect foil for this stitch pattern to create a traditional, classic baby blanket or throw. But, create a completely modern version by adding splashes of colorful stripes into the pattern. With either choice you can make a completely customized baby blanket or cozy lapghan for couch cuddles with your little one. The choices are just splendid!

If you want to practice this stitch pattern on a smaller project before committing to a full size baby blanket or throw, check out the Enchanted Moments Scarf pattern. This matching scarf uses set of the stitch repeat of this blanket pattern and makes a gorgeous infinity scarf that your friends and family would love to have.

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Enchanted Moments Blanket pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out. This PDF includes a bonus pattern!

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What You Need to Make a Classic Crochet Blanket Pattern

Size:

• 34 x 30 in (86 x 76 cm)
• Pattern is worked in multiples of 32 + 36 (for single color blankets only).

Materials:

• Approximately 1200 yards worsted yarn weight, Drops Nepal used for blankets in pictures.
• If using two colors of yarn, approximately 600 yards each of worsted weight yarn.
• Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

• In half double crochet, 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

• The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
• Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.
• Please follow pattern color chart below to create blanket using two colors.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in 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.

Altered Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:

Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal 2 stitches in pattern.

Directions To Crochet a Classic Blanket Pattern

Chain 102, turn.

Row 1:

Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in third chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (100 stitches)

Rows 2 – 5:

Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.

Row 6:

Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 1 Altered Bean Stitch in next stitch of row (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), 9 half double crochet, *6 bean stitches, 9 half double crochet, 1 bean stitch, 9 half double crochet, repeat from * once, 6 bean stitches, 9 half double crochet, 1 bean stitch in third stitch from end of row, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (22 bean stitches total, 56 half double crochet stitches total.)

Rows 7 – 79:

Repeat Row 6 for number of rows indicated.

Rows 80 – 84:

Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.

Row 85:

Chain 2, bean stitch in first stitch of row, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, *bean stitch, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * across row, bean stitch in last stitch of row, chain 1, slip stitch into last stitch of row. (34 bean stitches total)

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Turn blanket around to work at bottom or in base of Row 1, attach yarn at beginning of row and chain 2, bean stitch in first stitch of row, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, *bean stitch, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * across row, bean stitch in last stitch of row, chain 1, slip stitch into last stitch of row. (34 bean stitches total)

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.

Lightly block to shape if necessary.

If you want to make the color fade (which I LOVE), then just use this easy blanket color fade chart. It makes it so easy to keep up with where the stripes should change colors.

And don’t forget, an ad-free PDF version of the Enchanted Moments Blanket pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out. This PDF includes a bonus pattern!

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Classic Crochet Blanket Pattern

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This classic crochet blanket pattern is one of the most easy crochet blankets you'll ever find. But you end up with a beautiful crochet blanket that's perfect for a gift or yourself!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 10 hours

Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Approximately 1200 yards worsted weight yarn, Drops Nepal used for blankets in pictures.
• If using two colors of yarn, approximately 600 yards each of worsted weight yarn.

Tools

• Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Chain 102, turn.
2. Row 1: Half double crochet in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions) in third chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. (100 stitches)
3. Rows 2 - 5: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.
4. Row 6: Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch of row, 1 Altered Bean Stitch in next stitch of row (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), 9 half double crochet, *6 bean stitches, 9 half double crochet, 1 bean stitch, 9 half double crochet, repeat from * once, 6 bean stitches, 9 half double crochet, 1 bean stitch in third stitch from end of row, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn. (22 bean stitches total, 56 half double crochet stitches total.)
5. Rows 7 – 79: Repeat Row 6 for number of rows indicated.
6. Rows 80 - 84: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.
7. Row 85: Chain 2, bean stitch in first stitch of row, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, *bean stitch, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * across row, bean stitch in last stitch of row, chain 1, slip stitch into last stitch of row. (34 bean stitches total)
8. Fasten off.
9. Finishing: Turn blanket around to work at bottom or in base of Row 1, attach yarn at beginning of row and chain 2, bean stitch in first stitch of row, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, *bean stitch, chain 1, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * across row, bean stitch in last stitch of row, chain 1, slip stitch into last stitch of row. (34 bean stitches total)
10. Fasten off.
11. Weave in loose ends.
12. Lightly block to shape if necessary.

Notes

Size:

• 34 x 30 in (86 x 76 cm)
• Pattern is worked in multiples of 32 + 36 (for single color blankets only).

 Gauge:

• In half double crochet, 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

• The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
• Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.
• Please follow pattern color chart below to create blanket using two colors.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in 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.

Altered Bean Stitch / Puff Stitch:

Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through 8 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Skip 1 stitch immediately following bean stitch. This will equal 2 stitches in pattern.