Here is an easy striped baby blanket crochet pattern to make to for both baby boys and baby girls! It works up quick, which makes it ideal as a last-minute baby shower gift idea.

A striped baby blanket draped over a stool. — _{Easy Striped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern}

Another bonus is that this blanket is also nice and cozy due to the thick yarn used. It’s also nice and cushiony for on the floor as a nice play blanket.

The Stitch Pattern

The crochet stitch pattern is super easy with only one repeat row! If you can make chains and single crochet into the front loops only, then this baby blanket pattern is ideal for you! By working into the front loops only you get a pretty texture, as well as a nice drape!

It is worked in simple rows with a few stripes along each edge. However, you can easily add more stripes, or work it up in a solid color as well.

I did not add an edging to this blanket, and therefore, I did not carry my yarn up after making color changes. Instead, I fastened it off and wove the ends in along the stiches to keep them invisible.

Finished Size

The finished size measures 34 inches square. But, in a simple multiple of two for the starting chains, you can adjust this to any size that you need. Personally I think this blanket would look super nice on a bed, or as a throw on the couch. Here is a Crochet Blanket Sizes Chart to use as a reference.

The Yarn

I used Bernat Blanket, which is a super bulky weight yarn. It works well with a 9 mm crochet hook. I used the regular yarn, but you can also get this in a baby yarn if you like. The baby yarn has nice variegated color options for both genders.

I worked off of two partial skeins to clean up a few odds and ends.

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Easy Striped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This simple baby blanket crochet pattern is perfect for both genders and can be adjusted as needed for the couch or the bed.

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Skill Level

Beginner

Materials

Yarn: Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky, #6; 100% Polyester; 10.5oz/300g; 220yds/201m) Colors: CA = Shadow Purple, 2 balls; CB = Vintage White, 1 ball.
Crochet Hook: 9mm
Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.

Measurements

Gauge: 8 sts/chs = 3.5".
Finished Size: 34" by 34".

Abbreviations

Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Rep = Repeat
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Crochet Abbreviations explained in more details.

Instructions for Color Changes

Color changes are made in the last stitch of the row.
Work the stitch as normal until the last step and you have two loops left on hook; drop the old color, pick up the new color and draw through both loops to complete the stitch.
Cut the old color after each color change.

Helpful Links

How to Tie a Slip Knot

Color Sequence

Rows 1-8: CA
Rows 9-10: CB
Rows 11-12: CA
Rows 13-16: CB
Rows 17-18: CA
Rows 19-20: CB
Rows 21-34: CA
Rows 35-36: CB
Rows 37-38: CA
Rows 39-42: CB
Rows 43-44: CA
Rows 45-46: CB
Rows 47-54: CA

Instructions

Ch 80, or any multiple of 2.
Row 1: Working into back bumps, (sc, ch 1) in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next ch, (sc, ch 1) in next ch; rep from * across. Note: The last ch-1 made counts as turning ch, now and throughout the pattern. Turn. [40 sc and 39 ch-1 sps]
Row 2: Skipping all ch-1's and working into front loops only, (sc, ch 1) in first sc, *sk next ch, (sc, ch 1) in next sc; rep from * across. Turn. [40 sc and 39 ch-1 sps]
Rows 3-54: Rep row 2 following the color sequence as outlined above.