The Hudson Soft and Bulky Baby Blanket is a chunky looking blanket full of texture. Create a piece that will wrap your little one in warmth and memories for years to come.
This piece is so nice and squishy, it is wonderful piece for your baby to grow up with. It would work nicely as a play mat and as a blanket for even a toddler to snuggle under.
It’s a beautiful blanket using basic stitches with great stitch definition. If you love chunky looking blankets full of texture, then this crochet project is for you. This blanket works up quickly with just a two-row repeat that’s a breeze to memorize.
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Soft and Squishy Crochet Pattern
I sometimes love patterns with a two-row repeat like this one. It makes this an easy pattern to memorize and work on while you are watching your favorite television show with your family. Or you can take this crochet project with you and crochet this on the go.
However, because it uses the front post double crochet and back post double crochet, this as an intermediate skill level. However, if you are an adventurous beginner and ready to take on a challenge, I bet you can master this delightful pattern.
Perfect Pattern for Solid Color Yarn or Multi-Color Yarns
I was lucky enough to have Furls Fiber Arts donate the Wander Acrylic Yarn and crochet hook for this beauty. This pattern uses four colors of yarn: Wintermint, Agave, Tundra, and Patina. Today, I used four different colors of yarn simply crocheting with each skein until I couldn’t make another row. Again, making this really easy.
Recently, I made another very popular baby blanket using just three of the same yarn colors used for this blanket. It’s amazing how a different crochet stitch and color combinations can completely change the look of the yarn. You can see the Sea Glass Baby Blanket free pattern on the website.
This free crochet pattern isn’t limited to a single color scheme. Whether you opt for a vibrant, multi-colored yarn or a classic solid shade, this pattern promises to deliver a stunning result that’s bound to impress.
Cozy Comfort for Little Ones. There’s something truly special about crafting a handmade blanket for a little one. It’s not just about the stitches and the yarn; it’s about pouring your love and warmth into every loop.
Chunky Baby Blanket Using Medium Weight Yarn
This yarn is an irresistibly soft yarn. It is a medium weight category and the perfect yarn for lots of choices and new colors. However, we kind of turn it into a chunky yarn. When paired with this crochet stitch, it becomes a squishy, thick, and cozy crochet stitch. Hence, a chunky blanket style.
If you prefer to make this a crochet throw blanket that the whole family can enjoy, we have that for you too. The Simple Squishy Crochet Bulky Throw Blanket is also a Free Pattern.
It is 31 inches Wide X 51 Inches Long and it uses the same stitches as this bulky baby blanket. In the throw blanket I used a variegated yarn throughout, which turned out just lovely with very few yarn ends to weave in.
The chunky texture of this stitch would also look lovely in a solid color. You can use any medium weight yarn to work this pattern.
Chunky Crochet Blankets. If you like chunky blankets, you may enjoy Beginner Super Bulky Crochet Blanket Pattern or this Chunky Crochet Velvet Bobble Blanket.
Four Blanket Sizes
Looking for ideas on different sizes to make your blanket? This Crochet Guidelines for Standard Bed and Blanket Sizes may help. No matter what size you choose to make, it is sure to keep you warm on chilly nights. It’s a great project for anyone, a baby shower gift or something larger such as a blanket to match the home decor for someone special.
When changing the width of this blanket pattern, use multiples of 3 for the beginning chain.
Baby Size Chain 114 and work about 70 rows for a blanket that is 29 X 33 inches. Plan on approximately 960 yards.
Baby or Toddler Blanket Size Chain 135 and work approximately 60 – 70 number of rows. This should make a blanket about 31 X 31 inches. Plan on approximately 1,590 yards.
Throw Blanket size chain 135 and work approximately 107 rows. This blanket will be about 31 inches Wide X 51 Inches Long. Plan on about 2,120 yards of yarn.
Larger Throw Blanket Size Chain 180 and work approximately 115 – 120 number of rows. This should make a blanket about 48 x 60 inches. Plan on approximately 3,180 yards.
Crochet Video Tutorials Along with Photo Tutorials
You can find a photo tutorial and video tutorials to help with the stitches in this pattern. to help with the stitches. After the written pattern, you will find YouTube video tutorials for right hand crocheters and left hand crocheters.
Ready to get started? Let’s crochet some warmth.
Directions: Hudson Soft and Bulky Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Intermediate
You should be able to work the double crochet stitch and work it around the posts of the stitches below. Once you have mastered this method, you are ready for this pattern.
Finished Size
29 inches Wide X 33 Inches Long. Note, when measuring this blanket, I had it flat, not pulled or stretched. Due to the crochet stitch, it has quite a bit of stretch to the blanket; therefore, if you stretch it, you will have a slightly different size.
You may make this blanket to any dimensions using multiples of 3 for the beginning chain.
Gauge
15 double crochet stitches across every 4 inches. 8 rows of double crochet every 4 inches.
Materials
Wander Acrylic Yarn in colors Agave, Patina, Tundra, and Wintermint. 2 skeins of yarn for each color or 240 yards of each. Total of 960 yards of yarn.
You can find this yarn at Furls Fiber Arts.
Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet
- BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Hudson Soft and Bulky Baby Blanket Pattern Notes
Written in US Terms
Beginning chain is worked using a stitch count in multiples of 3.
The first row is single crochet stitches, which make a nice foundation row to work the clusters of double crochet stitches without leaving large gaps.
Turn at the end of each row.
The Chain 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet.
When working the BPDC and FPDC in each row, they will be worked in the middle ST of the previous row 3 DC clusters. Also, if the row below ended with a BPDC, you would work BPDC STs in the first cluster center stitch. Then the next stitch will be FPDC STs. The effect you are looking for is to push the DC clusters in the opposite direction with each row.
Each skein of Wander Acrylic Yarn made 8 or 9 rows. I crocheted each skein of yarn until I could not make another row. Therefore, color changes are based on the yards of each skein. I didn’t want leftover scraps.
Yarn Color Order
- Agave 9 rows.
- Patina 8 rows.
- Wintermint 9 rows.
- Tundra 9 rows.
- Agave 9 rows.
- Patina 8 rows.
- Wintermint 9 rows.
- Tundra 9 rows.
Total rows. 70 Rows total using the 8 skeins.
Special Stitches Used
Double Crochet (DC)
Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
The back post stitches appear to recede on the side of the crocheted fabric that is facing you. Note: Because a post stitch is shorter than a normal stitch, you make the turning chain with one chain stitch less than the normal turning chain requires.
Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front between the posts of the first and second double crochet of the row below. Then insert the hook from the front to the back front between the posts of the second and third stitches. (The hook should now be positioned horizontally in front of the double crochet that you are working around).
Yarn over, pull the yarn around the post of the stitch. There should now be 3 loops on the hook.
Now you’ll be working on the loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull the yarn through 2 loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET video tutorial
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Front post stitches are raised crochet stitches on the surface of the fabric facing you. Note: Because a post stitch is shorter than a normal stitch, you make the turning chain with one chain stitch less than the normal turning chain requires.
Yarn over, insert the hook from front to back between the posts of the first and second double crochet of the row below. Then insert the hook from the back to the front between the posts of the second and third stitches. (The hook should now be positioned horizontally behind the double crochet that you are working around).
Yarn over, pull the yarn around the post of the stitch. There should now be 3 loops on the hook.
Now you’ll be working on the loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull the yarn through 2 loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET video tutorial
Note: make sure to reference the order of yarn colors in the pattern notes section above if you want to make a baby blanket the same as this one.
**The yarn used in the step-by-step photos is a different yarn from what is used in the Hudson Blanket. It was easier to show the stitches in this yarn.**
Begin
Using the Agave color yarn, work a foundation chain of 114 stitches.
Row 1
In the 2nd CH from the hook, work a SC and in each ST across. Turn
Row 2
CH 3 (Counts as DC). DC in the same ST. SK 1 ST work 3 DC in the next ST. [SK 2 STS, work 3 DC in the next ST]. Repeat across. When there are two stitches left, SK 1 ST, work 2 DC in the last ST. Turn
Note: When working the BPDC and FPDC in each row, they will be worked in the middle ST of the previous row 3 DC clusters. Also, if the row below ended with a BPDC, you would work BPDC STs in the first cluster center stitch. Then the next stitch will be FPDC STs. The effect you are looking for is to push the DC clusters in the opposite direction with each row.
Therefore, if you ended with a FPDC in the 3rd row, then you would start the 4th row with a FPDC as it should push the middle stitch in the opposite directions.
My row 3 ended with a BPDC; therefore, I started with a BPDC in row 4.
Row 3
CH 3 (Counts as DC). DC in the same ST. [SK to the middle ST of the previous row 3 DC cluster. Work 3 FPDC. SK to the next middle ST of the previous row 3 DC cluster work 3 BPDC]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with 2 DC in the SP between the first two DC STs. Turn
Row 4
CH 3 (Counts as DC). DC in the same ST. [SK to the middle ST of the previous row 3 DC cluster. Work 3 BPDC. SK to the next middle ST of the previous row 3 DC cluster work 3 FPDC]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with 2 DC between the first two DC STs. Turn
Rows 5 through 70
Repeat rows 3 and 4.
Finishing
After you work the last SC ST, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.
If you are a beginner crocheter, you can find more detail on finishing your crochet project on the website.
Crochet Video Tutorials of the Hudson Soft and Bulky Baby Blanket
We hope you enjoyed this Hudson Soft and Bulky Baby Blanket project. Using basic crochet stitches to mimic a bulky weight yarn with loads of squish and texture. Perfect handmade gift for a baby shower.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.