Have you seen a crochet blanket that looks like a bouquet of roses? This is the tutorial behind it. ElyseCrochets posted it last December, and it has passed 1.5 million views and 25,000 likes since then.
Here is the idea. You crochet a round blanket. You give it a leafy green edge. Then you add a ring of little pink roses all the way around. Lay it flat and it is a pretty round blanket. Gather it up from the middle, and the roses bunch together at the top like a real bouquet. That is the moment that made everyone stop scrolling.
It is number 2 on our list of the 20 most-watched crochet baby blanket tutorials of the year, so if you like this one, there are 19 more waiting for you there.
Watch the Free Video Tutorial
The full tutorial is free on YouTube. Pause, rewind and replay as many times as you need.
Tutorial by ElyseCrochets on YouTube — watch the original video here. All credit and pattern rights belong to the original creator.
What Makes This Blanket So Special?
It is a blanket and a gift in one. Picture handing a new mom a bouquet of roses at her baby shower, and then she shakes it out and it is a blanket for the baby. People love that surprise.
The center is worked in rounds, and you can make it any size. Elyse shows how. The video is almost 24 minutes long, and she goes step by step: the round center first, then the green leafy edge, then the roses, and finally how to attach them.
Is it a beginner project? The stitches are simple, and Elyse made the video for beginners. But it takes time, because there are a lot of roses. Think of it as a cozy project for a few weeks, not one weekend.
What You’ll Need
- Three colors of soft yarn: cream or white for the center, green for the leaves, and pink (or any color you like) for the roses. A soft baby yarn in pastel colors works well.
- A crochet hook to match your yarn. An ergonomic hook set is kind to your hands on a long project like this.
- Stitch markers to mark the start of each round, and a tapestry needle and scissors.
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Tips Before You Start
- Make the roses while you watch TV. Each rose is small and quick. Make a little pile of them every evening and the blanket comes together without feeling like a chore.
- Count the roses you need first. Finish the green edge, then lay roses around it before you sew any of them on. You will know exactly how many to make.
- Use a stitch marker on every round. Round blankets are easy to lose track of. A marker at the start of each round saves a lot of counting.
- Want a written copy? The video is free. Elyse also sells a printable, ad-free written pattern in her Etsy shop. The link is in her video description.
Love making flowers? Try our crochet flower bouquet coaster or a puff flower blanket.
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