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Sweet Stripes Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of wrapping a precious little one in something made with your own hands, is there? This Sweet Stripes Baby Blanket is designed to be just that – a labor of love that results in a cozy, beautiful, and truly special keepsake. With its charming combination of soft pink, serene purple, and classic white stripes, and a lovely mix of textures, it’s perfect for snuggles, tummy time, or as a decorative touch in a nursery.
This pattern is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. We’ll be working with a few different stitches to create that wonderful striped texture you see, including some simple double crochet rows and a lovely shell-like stitch that adds so much character. The ribbed border gives it a neat, finished edge, making it look absolutely polished. Grab your hooks and some soft yarn, and let’s create something beautiful together!
Project Overview
This project guides you through crocheting a beautiful striped baby blanket. It combines sections of solid double crochet with a textured stitch pattern, creating lovely horizontal stripes in three colors: pink, purple, and white. The blanket is finished with a classic ribbed border, making it a perfect gift or a cozy addition to your home decor.
Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate
Approximate Finished Size
Approximately 30 inches x 36 inches (76 cm x 91 cm). Size can be easily adjusted by changing the starting chain and number of stripe repeats.
Materials
- Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn in three colors:
- Color A: White (approx. 600 yards)
- Color B: Pink (approx. 300 yards)
- Color C: Purple (approx. 300 yards)
- Crochet Hook: H/5.00mm
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Yarn
For a baby blanket, I always recommend using a soft, washable acrylic or a cotton blend yarn. Look for something that feels gentle against the skin and is easy to care for, as baby items tend to need frequent washing. The yardage listed above is approximate, so it’s always a good idea to have a little extra on hand.
Crochet Hook
An H/5.00mm hook is a good all-around size for worsted weight yarn and will give you a nice drape for this blanket. If you tend to crochet very tightly, you might go up to an I/5.5mm hook, or if you crochet loosely, a G/4.00mm might be better. Always check your gauge!
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- FO – fasten off
Before You Begin / Pattern Notes
- This blanket is worked in rows, turning at the end of each row.
- The initial chain should be a multiple of 6 + 3.
- Chain 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet (dc).
- Change colors as indicated in the pattern. To change color, work the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color.
- Weave in ends as you go, or at the end.
- Gauge: 13 dc and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet stitch. While gauge isn’t critical for a blanket, maintaining it will help achieve the approximate size.
Sweet Stripes Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Starting the Blanket (with Color A: White)
Ch 111 (for approximate width of 30 inches). If you’d like a different width, chain a multiple of 6 + 3.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 ch count as first dc), dc in each ch across. Turn. (109 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across. Turn. (109 dc)
Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2. (Total 6 rows of Color A)
Textured Stripe (with Color B: Pink)
Change to Color B.
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, sk 2 sts, dc in next st; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last st. Turn. (17 shell stitches, 35 dc)
Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, *sk 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk 2 dc, dc in next st; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last st. Turn. (17 shell stitches, 35 dc)
Rows 9-10: Repeat Row 8. (Total 4 rows of Color B)
White Stripe
Change to Color A.
Row 11: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st and ch-2 sp across. Make sure to place 2 dc in each ch-2 sp to maintain stitch count. Turn. (109 dc)
Rows 12-16: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn. (109 dc) (Total 6 rows of Color A)
Textured Stripe (with Color C: Purple)
Change to Color C.
Row 17: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, sk 2 sts, dc in next st; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last st. Turn. (17 shell stitches, 35 dc)
Row 18: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, *sk 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk 2 dc, dc in next st; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last st. Turn. (17 shell stitches, 35 dc)
Rows 19-20: Repeat Row 18. (Total 4 rows of Color C)
