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Baby's First Blanket

by Ayşegül·October 30, 2026·crochet·blanket

Math-verified

Baby's First Blanket

A simple and soft blanket, perfect for beginners and a cozy addition to any nursery.

Materials

DK (Light Worsted) weight yarn, 100% acrylic, approximately 750 metres
4.0 mm crochet hook (US G/6)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge: 16 dc × 18 rounds / 10 cm
Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

ch: chain
dc: double crochet (US single crochet)
st(s): stitch(es)
RS: right side
WS: wrong side

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Ch 31.

Body

Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 7: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 8: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 9: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts) Rnd 10: Ch 1, 30 dc. Turn. (30 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Weave in all loose ends securely with a yarn needle. Block gently if desired to achieve a more even fabric and drape.

Tips

Always make a gauge swatch before starting to ensure your tension matches the pattern, which is crucial for achieving the intended size. Count your stitches at the end of each round to catch any mistakes early. For a larger blanket, add more foundation chains (keeping an even number) and work more rounds until your desired size is reached.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com

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