This Quick & Easy Striped Baby Blanket works up beautifully with soft medium-weight yarn. If you’re looking for a pattern that’s quick to make but still looks polished and thoughtful, this is a great choice.
This new crochet pattern features some beautiful colors and easy stitches. You’d never know that this beautiful blanket uses a variation of one of the basic crochet stitches, making it perfect for even a beginner crocheter.
There’s something special about making a handmade baby blanket. Whether you’re preparing for a new arrival or creating a heartfelt gift, this pattern comes together with ease.
Striped Baby Blanket
This striped baby blanket crochet pattern is designed to be quick, easy, and beginner friendly. Using the double crochet two together cluster stitch, it builds texture without complexity. The simple blanket changes color every 6th row for clean, modern stripes.
This would look great using a wide variety of different yarns.
Pattern inspiration
Last year, we made another free crochet blanket pattern using a cluster of double crochet stitches.
Often when crocheting that first row, to make things lay flat, we skip stitches. However, it can look unsightly when crocheting the border with extra holes.
We didn’t want to have that. Yet we wanted this to have great texture. It took a few tries getting the chain stitch and first row to work out, but once we had it, we loved it. So, the first row in this pattern is the same as all the other rows.
If you love the look of this blanket, be sure to check out this striped one we did. It uses a similar stitch pattern, double crochet three together (DC3Tog). Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern Beautiful Stripes
Make this Blanket Any Size
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to make this blanket in three sizes. But here’s the best part—once you’ve learned the stitch, you can make it in any size you like. All it takes is adjusting the starting chain to suit your project.
The finished size shown is about 34 x 35 inches. A great size for a stroller blanket, tummy time, or even as a lap throw. Whether you’re making it for your own little one or as a handmade gift, this blanket is the kind of project you can enjoy over a weekend and feel proud to give.
Suggestions for Other Blanket Sizes
- Baby Blanket or Lapghan 34 X 35 inches.
- Throw Size Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches
- Throw Size Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches.
Boys Baby Blanket
For this free pattern, we’ve used a soft worsted weight yarn in shades of green. The stripe pattern repeats, making it easy to achieve the same look no matter what size blanket you’re making. The beautiful colors in this blanket are Abyss, Agave, and Tundra, all from Wander Acrylic Yarn from Furls Crochet.
Perfect for a boys baby blanket, yet neutral enough to add warmth and charm to any room year-round. The simple striping will help you to practice color changes as it uses just one row repeat with easy double crochet stitches. Plus, we carried the yarn up the side, saving time weaving in all those yarn ends.
Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial on YouTube, where we’ll guide you through the entire process of creating your very own Quick & Easy Striped Baby Blanket.
What is The Easiest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket?
This quick and beginner-friendly baby blanket is the perfect project for crocheters of all levels. It uses the simple one row repeat through to create a soft, textured fabric that works up fast with medium weight yarn.
Top Easy Crochet Stitches for Blankets:
- Single Crochet (sc. It is ideal for absolute beginners.
- Half Double Crochet (hdc). It’s slightly taller than single crochet and works up faster.
- Double Crochet (dc). This stitch is taller than the half double crochet and it’s one of the more popular crochet stitches as it works up quickly. Plus, it is easy, so very common in blankets and other projects. It creates a loose, airy fabric.
- Granny Stitch (clusters of 3 double crochets). Classic, timeless, and perfect for colorful or striped blankets.
- Two Double Crochet Together Cluster – like this pattern. Still beginner-friendly with a little texture. Great for patterns with rhythm and flow. And, it is reversible with the same look on the front and back.
- Moss Stitch (aka linen stitch). Alternates single crochets and chain spaces. It creates a woven look and lies flat. Great for striped or variegated yarns. We have a few patterns using this stitch too.
- Linen Stitch Modern Heirloom Baby Blanket Crochet
- Beginner Linen Stitch Coaster Pattern
- Colorful Stripes Simple Moss Stitch Crochet Baby Blank
- Modern Color Block Table Runner
If you’re just starting out, single or half double crochet is a great place to begin. If you’re looking for simple texture, the a basic cluster stitch can elevate your blanket without complicating the process.
Carry the Yarn up the Sides
Make this blanket pattern using worsted weight yarn in three different colors. I love how the color combinations look.
If the thought of weaving in a lot of yarn ends and changing colors scares you, no worries, you can keep things simple by carrying the yarn up the sides.
Below the written pattern, I have a video on how I did this. If you have yet to try carrying yarn up the sides, I hope you give it a try. It is such a time saver and when you put your first round of the border on, it covers up any yarn you carry.
Furls Crochet Collaboration
I’m thrilled to collaborate with Furls Crochet on this pattern collection! The yarn I’m featuring for the Easy Baby Blanket is sturdy, soft, washable, dryable, and durable. What more could I ask for? And don’t miss their Crochet Hooks. I’m totally obsessed!
You can find a link for Furls Crochet on our Savings Center Page, make sure to check them out.
Directions: Quick & Easy Striped Baby Blanket
Skill level
Confident Beginner Crocheters
You should be able to crochet basic stitches: chain stitch, half double crochet, single crochet, and double crochet.
Size
34 inches wide X 35 inches long.
Use any number of stitches for your foundation chain. The foundation chain length will determine the width of your project. Add or decrease rows to adjust the length.
- Baby Blanket or Lapghan 34 X 35 inches. (Shown)
- Throw Size Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches.
- Throw Size Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches.
Gauge
9 stitches every 4 inches. 5 rows every 4 inches.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- Cluster Stitch (DC2Tog) = Cluster Stitch or Double Crochet Two Together
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- [ ] = Repeat Between, and also the starting chains for each suggested size.
Materials Needed
Wander Acrylic Yarn by Furls Crochet. Each skein is 120 yards/100g of 100% acrylic yarn. Medium weight.
For the baby blanket shown:
Tundra. Light color.2 skeins or 240 yards.
Agave. Medium color.3 skeins or 360 yards.
Abyss. Darker color. 3 skeins or 360 yards.
Total yards 960 yards for the baby blanket shown.
- Baby Blanket or Lapghan 34 X 35 inches. (Shown). Plan on about 960 yards of yarn.
- Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Plan on about 2,300 yards of yarn.
- Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. Plan for approximately 3,500 yards of yarn.
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5 mm
Size K Crochet Hook 6.5mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Pattern Notes
Pattern starts with any number of stitches, so it’s easy to make your desired size.
Written in US crochet terms.
Work the chain stitches very loosely with a larger hook. This prevents curving when the first row of crochet stitches are worked. When working the rows, use the smaller hook indicated.
Do NOT work into the chain 2 turning chains.
The border is worked using different stitches: single crochet and half double crochet stitches. Making this a great version that is beginner friendly for those new crocheters just starting to hone their crochet skills using different stitches.
Don’t forget to check out the free video tutorial linked below! Photo tutorials are throughout the written pattern for your convenience.
Special Stitches
Double Crochet Two Together (DC2Tog) in the same stitch.
- Step 1. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop. There will be three loops on the crochet hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook. There should now be just two loops left on the hook.
- Step 2. Yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch and pull up a loop. There will be four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops. There should now be just three loops on the hook.
- Final Step. Lastly yarn over and pull through the remaining three loops.
Yarn Color Pattern by Rows
- 1-5 = Abyss
- 6-10 = Agave
- 11-15 = Tundra
- 16-20 = Abyss
- 21-25 = Agave
- 26-30 = Tundra
- 31-35 = Abyss
- 36-40 = Agave
- 41-45 = Tundra
- 46-50 = Abyss
The baby blanket is 50 rows. Continue repeating the order throughout the pattern, changing the color on every 6th row for the other sizes.
Begin
Start with the Abyss color yarn and the crochet hook size K 6.5 mm for the chain stitches.
Work the chain stitches very loosely. This prevents curving when the first row of crochet stitches are worked.
To begin, make a slip knot and then work a foundation chain [81, 110, 150]. [ ] = foundation chain stitch count.
- Baby Blanket or Lapghan 34 X 35 inches. (Shown). 81 chain stitches.
- Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. 110 chain stitches.
- Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. 150 chain stitches.
Row 1
Switch to the size I crochet hook 5.5mm for this row and the rest of the pattern.
DC in the third CH ST from the hook. Work DC2Tog in the next ST and each ST across. Turn
Row 2
CH 2 (Does NOT count as a ST). Work DC2Tog in the first ST and each ST across. (Work the last ST in the last DC2Tog, not the skipped CH STs). Turn
Row 3 and Beyond
CH 2 (Does NOT count as a ST). Work DC2Tog in the first ST and each ST across. (Work the last ST in the last DC2Tog, not the CH 2 STs). Turn
Continue to repeat row 3 stitches throughout the pattern.
The baby blanket is 50 rows. Continue changing the color on every 6th row for the other sizes.
- Baby Blanket or Lapghan 34 X 35 inches. (Shown). 50 rows.
- Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. 60 – 75 rows.
- Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. 90 rows.
Finishing
Before adding the border, cut the yarn leaving about a 10-to-12-inch length. Pull yarn through the last stitch. Using a tapestry needle. Weave the yarn back and forth through the stitches at least 3-5 times. Cut off the excess yarn.
Crochet Border
Round 1
Using the Agave color yarn. Join in any corner. CH 1, SC in the first ST and in each stitch on the top and bottom and ease the stitches along the sides. Work 3 single crochet in each corner so they lay flat. Slip stitch into the first single crochet to complete round 1.
Round 2
CH 2 (Counts as a half double crochet). Work a HDC in each stitch around with 3 HDC in each corner ST. Slip stitch into the top CH of the first CH 2 of the round. This completes round 2.
Round 3
CH 1 (Doesn’t count as a ST). HDC in the same ST and each ST around with 3 SC in each corner ST. SL ST into the first SC to complete round 3.
Finishing
Cut the yarn leaving about a 10-to-12-inch length. Pull yarn through the last stitch. Using a tapestry needle. Weave the yarn back and forth through the stitches at least 3-5 times. Trim off the excess yarn.
Video Tutorials
If you prefer visual guidance, check out this video tutorial.
Carrying the yarn up the side using different colors video.
We hope that you have enjoyed this easy crochet baby blanket. Here is some inspiration for you to find your next blanket to start crocheting or other free patterns.
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.