Some stitches just feel like home. This one comes with a story: the maker says her grandmother showed it to her. Since it went up on the Easy Crochet Stitches channel in August, more than 1.1 million people have watched it.
The finished fabric is a warm beige, thick and full of little crossed shapes, like tiny bows sitting in neat rows. It looks like something you would find folded on a grandma’s armchair, and that is exactly its charm.
It is number 5 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. The maker lists the materials in the video description.
Tutorial by Easy Crochet Stitches on YouTube — watch the original video here. All credit and pattern rights belong to the original creator.
What Makes This Blanket So Special?
It has real texture. The crossed stitches stand up from the fabric, so the blanket feels squishy and cozy in your hands. Babies love to touch a bumpy blanket.
It is also solid. There are no big holes, so it is warm and little fingers don’t get caught. That makes it a good everyday blanket for the stroller or car seat.
The video is about 15 minutes and filmed up close. You see every stitch from the first row to a finished sample, so you can pause and copy along at your own speed.
What You’ll Need
- Soft yarn in a light, warm color. Beige and cream show off the texture best. Try a soft baby yarn in cream or oatmeal.
- A crochet hook that matches your yarn. An ergonomic hook set is easier on your hands for a whole blanket.
- Stitch markers, a tapestry needle and scissors.
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Tips Before You Start
- Make a small sample first. Do what the video does: a little piece first. Measure it, and you will know how wide to start your blanket. Our blanket sizing calculator helps with the math.
- Skip dark yarn. Textured stitches disappear in navy or black. Light colors let the little crosses show.
- Expect it to use more yarn. Thick, textured stitches eat yarn faster than plain ones. Buy an extra skein from the same dye lot.
- Add a simple edge. A few rounds of single crochet frame the texture nicely. See our free crochet edgings and borders.
Want more easy, cozy texture? Our 10 one row repeat blankets for beginners and the easy 3D baby blanket are great next steps.
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