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I made this cozy crochet baby blanket for a baby gift, but I wish I had a giant one for myself!

Working with this chunky yarn makes it super fast, and it feels so soft and warm!

I love having small crochet projects to do while we watch a movie in the evening.  There’s something so relaxing about the movement of the needle and the knowledge that you’re creating something that will last for years and years.  It’s a good thing!

The pattern is really easy once you get the hang of it, and I think the sweet shell stitch gives the blanket a little extra detail that I love.  This is easy enough for beginners, so don’t shy away from this pattern if your new to crochet.

I used 3 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick…Wheat color.  The hook size is J and the finished size is a 29″ square.

Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern  

• Start by making a chain of 81 stitches.
• Row 1 – 1 single crochet in the second chain from the hook.  1 single crochet in each chain to the end.
• Row 2 – Chain 1 {don’t count it as a stitch}, 1 single crochet in the first stitch, *skip 3 stitches, 5 double crochet in the next stitch to create a shell, skip 3 stitches, 1 single crochet in the next stitch…repeat from the * to the end of the row.
• Row 3 – Chain 3 {counts as a double stitch}, 1 double crochet in the stitch at the base of the chain, *Chain 2, skip 2 double crochet, 1 single crochet in the next double crochet, 2 double crochet in the next single crochet…repeat from * to the end of the row.
• Row 4 – Chain 1 {don’t count it as a stitch}, 1 single crochet in the space between the first 2 double crochet, *Miss next chain space, 1 single crochet in space between the next 2 double crochet…repeat from * to the end of the row.
• Repeat rows 3 & 4 until it measure 29″.

This is an awesome gift for a new baby anytime of the year!  If you like to make baby gifts, you’ll love this post of 101 Handmade Baby Gift Tutorials!

Do you make many baby gifts?  Which ones are your favorite?

~Kim