I'm happy to share one of my very first crochet designs — a sweet and simple baby blanket pattern I created back in June 2015. This pattern has now been retired from my Etsy and Ravelry shops, and I'm making it available here for free on my blog.
This blanket holds a special place in my heart. It was one of my earliest attempts at designing, and although my style and skills have evolved since then, I still think it’s a charming and cozy project — especially for beginners.
The blanket is worked using easy double crochet clusters, creating a soft, textured fabric with just the right amount of stretch and drape for a little one.
The yarn I used was Snuggly Wiggly by Loops & Threads (100% acrylic), which is budget-friendly, machine-washable, and comes in gentle baby colors.
Whether you're looking to make a gift for a baby shower, donate to a hospital, or just want a relaxing weekend project, I hope you enjoy this simple pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it.
Lilac Baby Blanket with Ruffle Trim
Olga Poltava © June, 2015
This pattern may not be redistributed in any form. You are very welcome to sell the finished items that
you make using this pattern.
This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
Finished Measurements: approximately 38 by 32 inches
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
US Hook size F/5 (3.75 MM)
Light worsted yarn, 1260 yards (worsted weight baby yarn will work too)
Abbreviations:
ch chain
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
dc3tog: 3 double crochets finished together (this stitch is also known as 3 dc cluster)
* * Instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to
accommodate them.
Ch 124 loosely
Row 1: 3 dc in 6th ch from hook, ch 1, *skip next 3 ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1* across, dc in last ch. (30
pattern repeats)
Row 2: ch 3, turn; *(dc3tog, ch 2, dc3tog) all in 2nd dc of next dc-3 group* across, dc in top of turning ch.
(30 pattern repeats)
Row 3: ch 3, turn; 3 dc in next ch-2 space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 space* across, dc in top or turning ch.
(30 pattern repeats)
Repeat Rows 2-3 until the blanket measures 36 inches, ending with Row 3.
Trim:
Crochet four rounds of sc evenly around, making 3 sc in each corner space. Start each round with ch 1,
and end by joining with sl st to 1st sc.
Round 5: *ch 3, dc in same sc, sc in next sc* around; join round with sl st.
Fasten off.
