Creating a baby blanket is always a rewarding experience, especially when it’s both easy and delicate. This pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, providing a unique twist with its block construction and geometric look.
Instead of working in long, repetitive rows, you’ll crochet four smaller squares that come together for a charming and manageable project. The finished size of this blanket is 38″ x 38″, making it perfect for cribs, strollers, or as a lovely handmade gift. Let’s get started!
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- tBLO: Through Back Loop Only
- Ch: Chain
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Hk: Hook
- Rem: Remaining
- Rep: Repeat
- Sk: Skip
- Slst: Slip Stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
This easy baby blanket isn’t your typical back-and-forth, long-row design. Instead, the pattern is made up of four blocks that are crocheted one by one, which makes it feel like you’re working on four small projects rather than one large one. Each block builds on the previous one, creating a neat geometric effect as the rows face different directions. The chain at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch, so keep that in mind when following the pattern.
Gauge
16 stitches x 14 rows = 4″ worked in stitch pattern
Finished Size
38″ x 38″
Instructions
Block 1: Row 1: Ch 78. Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and in each rem ch. Ch 1 and turn. (77 sts) Row 2: Hdc tBLO of first st. *Hdc tBLO of next st. Rep from * to end of row. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat: Rep Row 2 until the work forms a perfect square. (Fold one corner to the next—if it aligns, it’s a perfect square).
Fasten off.
Block 2: Rotate block 1 until one of the side edges is at the top. Fasten on in the corner.
Row 1: Evenly space 77 hdc along the side edge. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Hdc tBLO of first st. *Hdc tBLO of next st. Rep from * to end of row. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat: Rep Row 2 until you have the same number of rows as block 1.
Block 3: Rotate blocks 1 and 2 until one of the side edges of block 2 is at the top. Fasten on in the corner.
Row 1: Evenly space 77 hdc along the side edge. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Hdc tBLO of first st. *Hdc tBLO of next st. Rep from * to end of row. Slst to st of block 1. Ch 1 and turn.
Note: You will need to evenly space the slip stitches to block 1 to ensure you have the same number of rows as the other blocks. Skipping 2 stitches almost every time should help you stay aligned.
Repeat: Rep Row 2 until you have the same number of rows as blocks 1 and 2.
Block 4: Situate the work so that you can fasten on in the corner of block 3. Row 1: Evenly space 77 hdc along the side edge. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Hdc tBLO of first st. *Hdc tBLO of next st. Rep from * to end of row. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat: Rep Row 2 until you have the same number of rows as blocks 1, 2, and 3. Slst along the border of block 1 and block 4 to finish.
Fasten off and weave in all the ends.
This easy and delicate baby blanket is perfect for any occasion, from baby showers to welcoming a new little one into the world. The geometric look adds a modern touch, while the block-by-block construction makes it a fun and faster project. Plus, it’s an excellent way to practice half-double crochets in the back loop and working in sections. You’ll enjoy how quickly this beautiful blanket comes together!
