If you need a baby blanket project that is genuinely quick, genuinely easy, and genuinely good-looking — this is the one. Over ten thousand crocheters have made it on Ravelry alone.
The Baby Blanket by Alison LoBianco of Modern Grace Design is made with a one-row repeat, which means you learn the stitch once and just keep going. The texture it creates is rich and beautiful, and the finished size — about 21 by 26 inches — is perfect for a stroller or car seat blanket.
What You’ll Need
- Baby yarn or DK weight yarn in soft pastels (or any color you love)
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle and scissors
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Get the Free Pattern
The Baby Blanket pattern by Alison LoBianco is available for free on Ravelry. You will need a free Ravelry account to download it. With over 10,000 projects made, it is one of the most popular baby blanket patterns on the site.
Get the free Baby Blanket pattern by Alison LoBianco on Ravelry
Alison also has a full collection of blanket and accessory patterns under her brand Modern Grace Design. Her patterns are known for being beginner-friendly with clear instructions.
Tips Before You Start
- The one-row repeat makes this perfect to take on the go — you do not need to keep track of complicated row changes.
- Soft baby yarn like Caron Simply Soft or Paintbox Simply DK works beautifully for this project.
- The finished size (21 x 26 inches) is ideal for a stroller or car seat. You can easily add more rows for a crib-sized version.
- This makes a wonderful last-minute baby shower gift. Most crocheters finish it in one or two evenings.
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- Simple and Easy Sweetheart Baby Blanket
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Happy hooking!
