Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern – Color Block Blanket

The Color Block Crochet Baby Blanket is a really fun and fast project that you are going to love making for others. It’s a beginner blanket, so if you are new to crochet, this is a great project to get your feet wet with front loop double crochet stitches and easy color changes.

The most popular size is the baby blanket because it makes a great baby shower gift, but there are larger sizes available all the way up to a king bed.

This modern blanket design can be customized to fit any color scheme, boy or girl.

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Introducing the Crochet Color Block Baby Blanket

I really love baby blankets that can double as toddler and little kid blankets. As a mom, multi-use gifts are the ones that actually get used in my house. Which, as a gift-maker, are the kinds of gifts I want to make for others.

This baby blanket is something that can grow with kids and is large enough to snuggle with for many, many years.

You can use any kind of super bulky yarn that you like, but I highly recommend Bernat Blanket Yarn. It is durable and not prone to fading or stretching over time. Moms will love that it’s machine washable and dryable, too.

Kids will love this blanket too. It is incredibly cozy and soft and just their size. It fits perfectly in a crib or stroller, and easy to pack for a road trip or overnight at Grandma’s house.

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern on Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts shop.

About the Stitches

Before you can get started with this blanket, here are some details you need to know.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

• Size #6, Super Bulky Yarn, such as Bernat Blanket Yarn – see Notes section below on yardage for larger sizes
  • Color A – Smoky Green – 205 yards (395, 750, 910, 1135, 1360)
  • Color B – Burnt Mustard – 205 yards (395, 750, 910, 1135, 1360)
  • Color C – Country Blue – 205 yards (395, 750, 910, 1135, 1360)
• K-10.5 (6.5mm) Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: 9 dc stitches x 4.5 rows = 4″ square

Finished Dimensions:

• Baby – 35.5” wide x 42” high (90cm x 107cm)
• Throw – 52″ x 60″ (132cm x 154cm)
• Twin – 66″ x 90″ (168cm x 229cm)
• Full – 80″ x 90″ (203cm x 229cm)
• Queen – 90″ x 100″ (229cm x 254cm)
• King – 108″ x 100″ (274cm x 254cm)

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• st – stitch
• FLO – front loop only

Pattern Notes:

• US Terms (US to UK terminology conversion)
• Size can be altered by using multiples of 2
• Ch 2 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch
• Yardage above is listed in the order of Baby (Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, King)

How to Make This Crochet Baby Blanket

Baby / Toddler Size

With Color A, Ch 82

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn (81)

Row 2: ch 2, In FLO throughout dc in next st, dc to the end of the row. Turn (81)

Row 3-15: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color B

Row 16-30: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color C

Row 31-45: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Throw / Afghan

With Color A, Ch 118

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn (117)

Row 2: ch 2, In FLO throughout dc in next st, dc to the end of the row. Turn (117)

Row 3-20: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color B

Row 21-40: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color C

Row 41-60: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Twin

With Color A, Ch 150

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn (149)

Row 2: ch 2, In FLO throughout dc in next st, dc to the end of the row. Turn (149)

Row 3-30: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color B

Row 31-60: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color C

Row 61-90: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Full

With Color A, Ch 181

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn (180)

Row 2: ch 2, In FLO throughout dc in next st, dc to the end of the row. Turn (180)

Row 3-30: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color B

Row 31-60: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color C

Row 61-90: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Queen

With Color A, Ch 204

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn (203)

Row 2: ch 2, In FLO throughout dc in next st, dc to the end of the row. Turn (203)

Row 3-33: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color B

Row 34-66: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color C

Row 67-99: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

King

With Color A, Ch 244

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc to the end of the row. Turn (243)

Row 2: ch 2, In FLO throughout dc in next st, dc to the end of the row. Turn (243)

Row 3-33: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color B

Row 34-66: Repeat row 2.

Change to Color C

Row 67-99: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Get Your Copy of the Color Block Blanket Pattern

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern on Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts shop.

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