Simple Crochet Baby Blanket

This simple crochet baby blanket uses an easy repeat pattern that relaxing and makes a cuddly soft baby blanket.

However, if this is your first blanket, learn how to crochet a blanket for beginners with all of my tips for an easier project. Today’s simple crochet baby blanket pattern is not difficult at all, and uses basic crochet stitches only. The blanket has an easy to remember one row repeat pattern for mindless crocheting and can be completed in a few days.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: 3 skeins of Bernat Blanket Yarn one each of colors Vintage white, Blush Pink and Pink Dust
• Hook Recommended: I used this 12mm crochet hook

Stitches used :

I have linked helpful step by step tutorials for each stitch if you are just starting to learn to crochet. To make this simple crochet baby blanket, you will need to know how to make a slip knot, how to chain, how to make the single crochet stitch and how to double crochet.

Simple Crochet Baby Blanket Tutorial:

Start with a chain of 54. Chain loose to avoid creating a tight puckered blanket edge. Full written pattern pdf can be downloaded here

Work in blanket stitch, creating clusters of sc,2dc. Full written pattern can be downloaded below.

Change colors every 15 rows. I’ve recently learnt how to join yarn with a magic knot that creates clean invisible transitions. This is a must know crochet technique that you will use over and over again!

The second pink color is such a subtle change from the white. I love the pastel beauty of these two colors together. Crochet 15 rows of the soft pink. If you are like me and like pen and paper, here is a crochet printable to keep track of your rows.

I added a third color, which is again a soft pink gradient, just a shade or two darker. The three colors together add so much interest to this simple crochet baby blanket. Simple stitches always shine in a beautiful color palette.

The finished blanket measures approximately 30 by 36 inches in size and is a great stroller size. I did not add any border, instead leaving the blanket with clean modern color blocks.

simple crochet baby blanket tutorial Video

Click the video box below to enjoy a step by step video tutorial showing how to make this simple crochet baby blanket. Happy Crocheting friendS!

Watch the video on Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2f4xe2LGnM

BLOG HOP:

Today’s simple crochet baby blanket pattern is part of the Baby Shower Blog Hop 2026 hosted by Ambassador Crochet. Make sure to stop by and check out all of the beautiful projects!

Simple Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern:

Click the link below to download a free written pdf version of the pattern. Please do not resell or claim pattern as your own. For personal use only. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD PATTERN HERE: Simple Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Pdf

Notes:

• Use soft pastels for a classic baby look. For a baby boy blanket, try this combo of Bernat Blanket Yarn colors -> vintage white + smoky green + gray blue
• Use a multiple of 3 starting chain to adjust to make a smaller or larger size blanket.
• This is a bulky yarn project, and I like to size up in my crochet hook to make sure that the fabric is not too dense and stiff and has a soft drape.
• Try changing colors every few rows instead of color blocks to create a different look like in this colorful crochet stripe blanket
• This is the first time I am using the Bernat Blanket Yarn for a baby blanket, and I love how soft the blanket turned out! Highly recommend this yarn for baby projects.
• You can make this entire blanket in one solid color if you prefer to keep it simpler or unable to choose 3 colors that co-ordinate nicely.
• If you want to make this blanket in one color instead of the three I used in my pattern, you will need only 2 skeins of the yarn.

Conclusion:

This simple crochet baby blanket makes a heartfelt handmade gift idea. I love the three color usage but might also make this in one solid color next! The stitch definition is so pretty and easy to make, this will be one of those patterns that I will reach for again and again.

If you’re looking for a crochet project that feels like a gentle pause in your day, here are a few more free crochet blanket patterns that are as simple and colorful as this one!