Free Simple Textured Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Ivory Dawn Baby Crochet Blanket Free Pattern

Chances are, you are going to love working with this simple textured crochet baby blanket pattern. The stitch pattern is super easy and creates gorgeous detail.

The secret to the great detail in the body of the design is working in front and back loops only of half double crochet stitches. And then building upon that detail as you work to create vertical rows – almost like crochet ribbing.

If you’ve ever wanted to make an easy blanket full of classic detail, try out the pattern for this easy cabled crochet blanket below.

Check out more crochet blanket patterns with similar details like Meadow Sage, Enchanted Moments and Spring Charms for more great DIY blanket ideas.

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Simple Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

Simple Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern Pattern below! But first, let’s answer some common questions about crocheted blankets.

Why is My Crochet Blanket Curling?

Oh, this is a tough one. So many things go into why your WIP might be curling. The most likely culprit is tension. To fix this project, the best you can do is to try stretching the piece and maybe blocking it when you’re done. Blocking is easy, just make sure your piece can be washed, then submerge it and lay it out on a flat surface, then pin it in place. Once dried, the piece should be pretty flat.

You can do a couple of things to solve curled crochet in the future. Next time, you can try either using a larger hook or just relaxing your hands. If you tend to get cramped hands, you’re holding the hook too tight and that’s why your piece curls. So, relax that hand.

Why Is My Crochet Blanket Not Straight?

Another hard one. You probably got off on your stitch count. I know that isn’t what you want to hear and there’s not really an easy fix for it. 

It could be that you had too tight of tension as you went on with your work and maybe you can pull the yarn a bit, do some blocking, but look to your stitch count. That’s usually the culprit when your crochet isn’t straight.

Can a Crochet Blanket be Fixed?

Absolutely. If you have a seam that pops or wears out, you can repair crocheted blankets fairly easily. You’re just going to find some yarn, preferably the exact same yarn, but of the same weight and color at the very least. Then you can join the stitches that were broken with a slip stitch or by repeating the stitches that were broken. 

There are many crochet repair tutorials available, but it doesn’t have to be hard.

Can You Wash a Crochet Blanket?

Typically, yes. Most yarn you buy at the craft store can be washed. I would strongly recommend making sure by reading the label on your yarn, but you can usually wash your crochet blanket with like colors in warm water, no bleach.

If you want to dry your crochet blanket, you will, again, need to look at the label on your yarn, but, to be safe, what I usually do is lay flat to dry or hang it over my stair railing to let it dry overnight. It’s not the most perfect solution, but none of my crochet blankets have lost their form doing it this way, and that’s what’s important.

Simple Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern

Size:

• 39 x 31 in (99 x 79 cm)

• Pattern is worked in multiples of 8 + 20 and 2 rows.

Materials for the Simple Textured Crochet Blanket:

• Approximately 975 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal used for blanket in the photo, but any comparable weight yarn can be used.

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

• Tapestry needle

Gauge: 

In alternating pattern of 4 front loop half double crochet followed by 4 back loop double crochet, 13 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

Skill Level:

Easy

Pattern Notes for the Textured Crochet Blanket

Please take the time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.

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.

If necessary, light-blocking only.

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, yarn over and 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 two stitches in pattern.

Directions for a Simple Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern

Chain 92, turn.

Row 1:

Turn foundation chain over and half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch (from hook) of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), continue half double crochet in each stitch of foundation chain, turn. (90 stitches total)

Row 2:

Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, (Altered) Bean Stitch in next stitch (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), altered bean stitch across row (final bean stitch will be in third stitch from end), half double crochet in final stitch, turn. (44 bean stitches total)

Rows 3 and 4:

Repeat Row 2, 2 more times.

Row 5:

Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in eighth stitch of row, continue with standard half double crochet in each stitch until you reach seventh stitch from end of row, bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 6:

*Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in front loop only of next 4 stitches, half double crochet in back loop only of next 4 stitches, repeat 4 stitch sections of front loop or back loop only half double crochet across row until you reach seventh stitch from end of row (end 4 stitch repeat on front loop only set) bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 7:

Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in back loop only of next 4 stitches, half double crochet in front loop only of next 4 stitches, repeat 4 stitch sections of back loop or front loop only half double crochet sets across row until you reach seventh stitch from end of row (end 4 stitch repeat on back loop only set) bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Rows 8 through 80:

Repeat from * for indicated number of rows.

Row 81:

Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in eighth stitch of row, continue with standard half double crochet in each stitch until you reach seventh stitch from end of row, bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.

Row 82:

Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, bean stitch across row (final bean stitch will be in third stitch from end), half double crochet in final stitch, turn. (44 bean stitches total)

Rows 83 and 84:

Repeat Row 82, 2 more times.

Row 85:

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

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in loose ends.

Only light blocking to shape if necessary.

Yield: 1

Simple Textured Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

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How cute is this simple textured crochet baby blanket pattern?! I love the easy stitches and the way the edging comes around. It's such a beautiful baby blanket crochet pattern.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 10 hours

Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost 10

Materials

• Approximately 975 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal used for blanket in photo, but any comparable weight yarn can be used.

Tools

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

Instructions

1. Chain 92, turn.
2. Row 1: Turn foundation chain over and half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch (from hook) of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), continue half double crochet in each stitch of foundation chain, turn. (90 stitches total)
3. Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, (Altered) Bean Stitch in next stitch (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), altered bean stitch across row (final bean stitch will be in third stitch from end), half double crochet in final stitch, turn. (44 bean stitches total)
4. Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Row 2, 2 more times.
5. Row 5: Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in eighth stitch of row, continue with standard half double crochet in each stitch until you reach seventh stitch from end of row, bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
6. Row 6: *Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in front loop only of next 4 stitches, half double crochet in back loop only of next 4 stitches, repeat 4 stitch sections of front loop or back loop only half double crochet across row until you reach seventh stitch from end of row (end 4 stitch repeat on front loop only set) bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
7. Row 7: Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in back loop only of next 4 stitches, half double crochet in front loop only of next 4 stitches, repeat 4 stitch sections of back loop or front loop only half double crochet sets across row until you reach seventh stitch from end of row (end 4 stitch repeat on back loop only set) bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
8. Rows 8 through 80: Repeat from * for indicated number of rows.
9. Row 81: Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in eighth stitch of row, continue with standard half double crochet in each stitch until you reach seventh stitch from end of row, bean stitch in seventh stitch from end, 2 more bean stitches, half double crochet in last stitch of row, turn.
10. Row 82: Chain 2, half double crochet in first stitch, bean stitch in next stitch, bean stitch across row (final bean stitch will be in third stitch from end), half double crochet in final stitch, turn. (44 bean stitches total)
11. Rows 83 and 84: Repeat Row 82, 2 more times.
12. Row 85: Chain 2, standard half double crochet in each stitch of row.
13. Fasten off.
14. Finishing: Weave in loose ends. Only light blocking to shape if necessary.

Notes

Size:

• 39 x 31 in (99 x 79 cm)
• Pattern is worked in multiples of 8 + 20 and 2 rows.

Gauge:

In alternating pattern of 4 front loop half double crochet followed by 4 back loop double crochet, 13 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

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, yarn over and 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 two stitches in pattern.