The pattern in this photo is a granny stripe variation, perfect for a baby blanket. It uses groups of 3 double crochets (dc) in staggered rows and creates a thick, textured, and cozy design with color changes every row.
🧶 Gorgeous Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern (3-Color Granny Stripe)
✨ Features:
- Easy for beginners.
- Fast to work up.
- Uses 3 colors in a repeated pattern.
- Perfect for baby blankets, scarves, throws.
🧵 Materials:
- 3 colors of worsted or baby-weight yarn (e.g., white, grey, teal)
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm to 5.0 mm (check yarn label)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
🔄 Pattern Overview:
This blanket is worked in rows using clusters of 3 dc (double crochets), separated by a chain space. Each row is worked between clusters from the previous row.
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions
🧷 Foundation Row:
- Chain a multiple of 4 + 3 extra chains
(Example: ch 99 for a small blanket → 96 + 3) - In the 4th ch from the hook, work 3 dc in the same stitch (first cluster).
- Skip 3 ch, work 3 dc in next ch – repeat to the end.
- End with 1 dc in the last ch.
- Cut yarn and change color.
🎨 Row 2 (Color 2):
- Attach new yarn, ch 3 (counts as dc), turn.
- Work 3 dc in the space between clusters (between 3-dc groups from the row below).
- Repeat across the row, placing 3 dc between each cluster.
- End with 1 dc in the top of the turning ch.
- Cut yarn, change color.
🎨 Row 3 (Color 3):
- Attach new color, ch 3, turn.
- Again, work 3 dc in each space between the clusters.
- End with 1 dc in the top of turning ch.
🔁 Repeat Rows:
- Continue repeating the pattern, alternating colors every row.
- Always work 3 dc clusters between clusters from the row below.
- Every row ends with 1 dc in the turning ch for a straight edge.
📏 Blanket Sizing Guide:
| Size | Starting Chain (approx.) | Rows |
|---|---|---|
| Lovey | 60 | 20–25 |
| Baby | 96 | 40–50 |
| Lapghan | 120–140 | 60–70 |
🧵 Optional Edging:
After desired length:
- Sc evenly around all 4 edges.
- Add a decorative edge (e.g., picot, shell border, or scallops).
📝 Tips:
- Carry yarn up the side or cut each color after a row for neat stripes.
- Keep tension consistent.
- Use soft baby yarns for newborn-friendly results.
