ESC Round Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This round baby blanket crochet pattern is worked up in the extended single crochet stitch, abbreviated as esc. It’s worked up in a simple striped pattern, which can be done in either boy or girl colors.

It is shown here in a baby size, but you can actually continue to increase this to any size you want. And that also means you can use any yarn and hook you like. I used a soft cotton, which makes it comfy and cool for the summer months… or any season!

It’s a great-go pattern for making gifts, as well as for selling at craft fairs. It takes more time to crochet, but you can also charge more.

You will definitely want to block this as it ruffles. The blocking also brings out the pretty spiral along the increases.

The Stitch Pattern

The stitch pattern for this is simply the extended single crochet. It’s slightly taller than a regular single crochet, and gives you a nice texture on the fabric.

To make the stitch, insert your hook in stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through one loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

The first round is worked by making two chains. Then 6 stitches are worked into the second chain from the hook. Another way to start the project is to use the magic ring.

And since it is started off with 6 stitches, each round is increased by 6 stitches in order for it to remain flat. You can use stitch markers where the increases are made for mindless crocheting if you like.

The round crochet blanket is started off with narrow stripes in the middle, which grow wider as the blanket grows. You can choose any color combination that you like.

For the final round, a round of picots is worked. You can choose any other edging pattern that you prefer.

About the Yarn

The yarn used, is a beautiful and soft yarn called Nurture by Euro Baby. It’s available through the Yarn Candy Bargains Facebook Group, and you can check out this post on pricing info and available colors.

It’s a DK weight cotton yarn; it’s soft and ideal for any type of baby items, clothing or for anything where softness and a beautiful drape is desired. And according to the label, it’s also machine washable on a very gentle cycle. And you can tumble dry as well.

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• Blossom Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
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• Cross-Over Long DC Crochet Baby Blanket