Quick & Easy Striped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

"This Quick & Easy Striped Baby Blanket works up beautifully with soft medium-weight yarn. If you’re looking for a pattern that’s quick to make but still looks polished and thoughtful, this is a great choice. This new crochet pattern features some beautiful colors and easy stitches. You’d never know that this beautiful blanket uses a variation of one of the basic crochet stitches, making it perfect for even a beginner crocheter. There’s something special about making a handmade baby blanket. Whether you’re preparing for a new arrival or creating a heartfelt gift, this pattern comes together with ease."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook, K/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge9 stitches every 4 inches. 5 rows every 4 inches.

Finished Size34 inches wide X 35 inches long.

Materials List

• Wander Acrylic Yarn by Furls Crochet. Each skein is 120 yards/100g of 100% acrylic yarn. Medium weight.
  For the baby blanket shown:
  Tundra. Light color. 2 skeins or 240 yards.
  Agave. Medium color. 3 skeins or 360 yards.
  Abyss. Darker color. 3 skeins or 360 yards.
  Total yards 960 yards for the baby blanket shown.
  • Baby Blanket or Lapghan 34 X 35 inches. (Shown). Plan on about 960 yards of yarn.
  • Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Plan on about 2,300 yards of yarn.
  • Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. Plan for approximately 3,500 yards of yarn.
  Size I Crochet Hook 5.5 mm
  Size K Crochet Hook 6.5mm
  Scissors
  Tapestry Needle