Create a beautifully textured baby blanket with this easy 3-color crochet stitch pattern. The soft puff-like texture creates a cozy fabric that is perfect for newborns, baby showers, stroller blankets, or nursery décor. Even though the stitch looks intricate, it uses simple repeats, making it a relaxing project for adventurous beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
Materials
- DK or Worsted Weight Yarn (3 colors)
- Color A – Pink
- Color B – Sage Green
- Color C – Cream
- 4.5–5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size
Approximately:
- Baby Blanket: 30 x 36 inches (76 x 91 cm)
Make wider or longer by adding pattern repeats.
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sp – space
- rep – repeat
Special Stitch
Petal Cluster
Work 5 double crochets into the same chain space.
This creates the thick rounded stitch seen throughout the blanket.
Pattern Notes
- Work with one color for each row.
- Change colors at the end of every row.
- Turn after each row.
- Keep your tension relaxed so the clusters remain soft and rounded.
Foundation Chain
Chain any multiple of 6 + 2
Example:
128 chains
Row 1 (Color A)
- Work 1 sc in the second chain from hook.
- Skip 2 chains.
- Work 5 dc into the next chain.
- Skip 2 chains.
- Work 1 sc.
- Repeat across.
- Turn.
Row 2 (Color B)
Attach new color.
- Chain 3.
- Work 5 dc into each valley (sc from previous row).
- Work 1 sc into the center of each shell.
- Repeat across.
- Turn.
Row 3 (Color C)
Repeat Row 2.
Row 4 (Color A)
Repeat Row 2.
Continue repeating the last row sequence while alternating colors:
- Pink
- Green
- Cream
until the blanket reaches your desired length.
Border
Do not fasten off.
Round 1
- Work single crochet evenly around the blanket.
- Place 3 sc in each corner.
- Join with slip stitch.
Round 2
- Chain 1.
- Work crab stitch (reverse single crochet) around for a decorative finish.
Or simply add another round of single crochet for a clean edge.
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