How to Crochet a Baby Blanket Afghan Tutorial

by Amy Lehman | November 8, 2023 5:45 am

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How to Crochet a Baby Blanket

Cro­chet­ing a baby blan­ket or afghan is a beau­ti­ful cre­ative endeav­or that allows you to explore a vari­ety of afghan pat­terns, cro­chet stitch­es, and yarn types. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or a begin­ner, you can find free cro­chet blan­ket pat­terns and easy cro­chet blan­ket pat­terns to suit your skill lev­el. In this guide, we’ll take you through cre­at­ing a beau­ti­ful blan­ket using basic cro­chet stitch­es, dif­fer­ent col­ors, and bulky yarn. We’ll also pro­vide you with a free cro­chet pat­tern, but please note that this post may con­tain affil­i­ate links. So, grab your acrylic yarn skeins and pre­pare for an excit­ing cro­chet adven­ture!

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**Select Your Yarn and Hook**: To begin your cro­chet baby blan­ket or afghan, choose a yarn type that match­es your pref­er­ence. Depend­ing on your desired out­come, you can opt for worsted-weight yarn, bulky-weight yarn, or even chunky yarn. Ensure you have the right cro­chet hook size for your select­ed yarn weight.

**Col­or Changes**: To add a touch of cre­ativ­i­ty, con­sid­er chang­ing yarn col­ors as you work on your cro­chet project. This will result in a beau­ti­ful, col­or­ful design. Be sure to secure col­or changes neat­ly to main­tain a pol­ished look.

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This cro­chet blan­ket is so sim­ple and easy, but beau­ti­ful when fin­ished. You can use as many chains as you like to start for the width. I used a G hook and impec­ca­ble yarn.

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch mark­er

hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet
Row 1: Chain as many as you would like, I did a sam­ple of 25 with a G hook. Turn
Row 2: Chain 1, hdc in each stitch across, Turn
Row 3: Chain 2, insert your hook in the stitch, grab the yarn, draw up your loop, insert your hook in the next stitch, grab the yarn, draw up your loop, yarn over, and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
*insert your hook in the same stitch as your pre­vi­ous stitch, grab the yarn, draw up your loop, insert your hook in the next stitch, grab the yarn, draw up your loop, yarn over, and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. *Repeat to the end of your row.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 for the desired length. Fas­ten off and Weave in your ends.

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**Stitch Pat­terns**: Exper­i­ment with cro­chet pat­terns like linen stitch­es, granny squares, or rip­ple blan­kets. These pat­terns can cre­ate intri­cate designs and add unique tex­tures to your afghan.

**Size and Shape**: Deter­mine the size of your blan­ket or afghan, whether you want a square blan­ket, lap blan­ket, or a large blan­ket for your liv­ing room. The size will dic­tate the num­ber of rows and stitch­es you must com­plete.

**Skill Lev­el**: Start with easy cro­chet stitch­es and pat­terns if you’re a begin­ner. As you progress, you can try more com­plex designs.

 **Fin­ish­ing Touch­es**: The last row of your blan­ket is just as impor­tant as the first. A slip stitch (sl st) or dou­ble cro­chet (dc) can pro­vide a neat fin­ish. Don’t for­get the turn­ing chain to give your work the right height.

Cre­at­ing a cro­chet baby blan­ket or afghan is a grat­i­fy­ing endeav­or that allows you to show­case your skills and cre­ativ­i­ty. With a vari­ety of free cro­chet pat­terns, basic cro­chet stitch­es, and a choice of dif­fer­ent yarn types and col­ors, you can craft a cozy, beau­ti­ful, and unique blan­ket. This makes for an excel­lent gift, espe­cial­ly for baby show­ers. Remem­ber to respect the terms of use, and feel free to adapt the pat­terns to suit dif­fer­ent blan­ket sizes. So, whether you’re a new cro­cheter or a sea­soned pro, your next project can be a stun­ning cro­cheted afghan to become your favorite blan­ket for per­son­al use or as a thought­ful gift. Enjoy your cro­chet­ing jour­ney!

 

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