Whimsical Crochet Baby Blanket

If you’re looking for your next crochet project, let me introduce you to something special: my whimsical crochet baby blanket. It’s soft, cozy, and full of charm—perfect for little ones and a joy to create.

Why whimsical? Because life with babies is full of unexpected moments, and this blanket celebrates that with playful patterns, and gentle textures that feel like a storybook come to life. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned with a hook, the design is simple enough to follow but leaves room for creativity and personalization.

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Whimsical Crochet Baby Blanket

Make it your own
The pattern is adaptable—change up the colors, adjust the size.  You’re not just following a pattern; you’re creating something truly one-of-a-kind.

So, if you’re ready to add a little whimsy to your world (and someone else’s), grab your yarn, pick up your hook, and give this baby blanket a try. You’ll love the process—and so will whoever gets wrapped in it.

Bernat Baby Coordinates Yarn #3 – 1 skein

Hook size: 4mm

Shell (Sh) :{3 Dc Puff, ch 5 ] twice, 3 Dc Puff} in same st;

V-St: [dc, ch2, dc] in same st

Chain 120

(Multiples of 10 Stitches + 2)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk 4 ch, Sh in next ch, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sk Puff and 5 ch, sc in next Puff, ch 3, sk 5 ch and Puff, V-St in next sc; repeat from * to last Sh, ch 3, sk Puff and 5 ch, sc in next Puff, ch 3, sk 5 ch and Puff, 2 dc in next sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, *sk 1 dc and 3 ch, Sh in next sc, sk 3 ch and 1 dc, sc n next ch-2 sp; rep from * across working final sc in tch.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 until your blanket length equals the blankets width, to make a square blanket. Approximately 30 x 30 inches.

Optional border:

Do not finish off. Start from corner, sc around the outside of the blanket, rep one more time. You will have done 2 rounds of single crochet.

Next round, should be starting at the corner. This will make a small scalloped edge.

[Sc, *ch 3, sk 3 sts, sc.] Rep from * all the way around the edge of the blanket. Finish off, weave in ends.

COPYRIGHT
The Whimsical Crochet baby blanket pattern and photographs are property of Life on Leetown and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. However, you are more than welcome to sell the finished product. Please credit Life on Leetown by including a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online.

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