This is a crochet pattern for my easy beginner-friendly baby blanket Pastel Waves. Find out what inspired me to design this pattern and what yarn I chose, and learn how to create the perfect baby blanket.
You can find the free instructions below. If you want to support my work, join me on Patreon and if you would like to have additional sizes in the pattern, please consider purchasing the ad-free, printable PDF that you can find here.
Designing
The story behind this crochet baby blanket is pretty simple. I really liked the wave stitch pattern I found in one of my crochet books and decided to crochet a couple of samples and sketches to see where I could use it.
The stitch pattern is pretty easy to remember. Just two rows you repeat over and over again.
I liked the original stitch count and pattern, but I also made a few changes to land where I wanted. That part was more time-consuming. After a couple of really bad samples and also, luckily, a few really good ones, I finally found the sample I was looking for.
This stitch pattern and the technique I was using can be used in many different projects. I can’t wait to start working on a cardigan or a sweater. However, this time I’ve decided to go with a very simple one. Crochet baby blanket.
Let’s talk about the stitch pattern for a bit. The first row is made of a bunch of decreases to create the bottom of the wave and a bunch of increases to create the top of the wave. Row two is even simpler. A very easy row of single crochet stitches.
The blanket is divided into eight segments. Each segment is made with one of the four colors I chose for my design. The colors on my blanket are always repeating in the same order. Each color is repeated two times, giving you eight color transitions in total.
Yarn
I purchased the yarn online. I would rather buy it in the local yarn store next time because I was a few yarn balls short, but unfortunately, this yarn is not available anywhere close to where I live. So, there was no other way than to be patient for a bit and wait for it to be delivered.
The yarn I picked for this project is called Yarn and Colors Charming Yarn. The yarn is classified as number 4, which is also known as medium or Worsted weight yarn.
The hook recommended for this yarn is 3- 3.5. But I decided to use a larger hook which made my fabric softer and airier.
Video Tutorial
This is a beginner-friendly tutorial you can follow. In the video, you will find all the techniques you need to learn to complete the blanket successfully. You can also join us on Youtube for more crochet-related content and occasional vlogs.
Materials
You will need:
YARN: Number 4 or worsted weight yarn. I picked Yarn and Colors Charming (75% cotton and 25% acrylic) in four colors. Pink, orange, blue and beige. One ball should be enough for ten rows or one color transition.
HOOK: 5 mm crochet hook
OTHER: scissors, two stitch markers (optional), tapestry needle.
Please Note! I found that the length of the yarn varies from ball to ball. Therefore, if you are ordering online and you need to wait for a long time or pay a lot for the shipping, I recommend ordering one ball of each more than you need. That is three balls of each color. You can later use what is left for making crochet baby bonnets. You can find a bunch of the patterns here on my website. They are free to use.
Gauge
Work 8 stitches and 5.5 rows in HDC using a 5.0 mm crochet hook and an Aran weight yarn to measure 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches).
Stitches and Abbreviations
- Sst/sts – stitch/stitches
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc2tog – double crochet two stitches together
- Puff Stitch – 3 double crochet stitches made into the same stitch
For a step-by-step tutorial on how to make every stitch presented in the pattern, please check the video tutorial in this blog post or visit my Youtube channel and watch it there.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is made of repeats of two rows. One row that defines the waves and one simple row made of single crochet stitches built on top of that first row.
- Gauge: Work 8 stitches and 5.5 rows in Hdc using a 5.0 mm crochet hook and an Aran weight yarn to measure 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches).
- Sizes: Lovey (PDF), Baby (free pattern and video tutorial), receiving (PDF), toddler (PDF), twin(PDF), king(PDF).
- Finished measurement for the baby size – 92 cm (36.2 inches) by 73 cm (28.7 inches).
- The ch 1 or ch 2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch-turning chain. The first st of the row is worked into the very first stitch of the row.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- More instructions on how to read my patterns available here.
PDF PATTERN
The PDF crochet pattern is a great solution for those who prefer to work offline, need additional sizes, or just want to support my work. This beautifully designed PDF pattern can be found in shops on Etsy and Ravelry.
You can also join me on Patreon. The creative bug membership offers a new pattern every month and a peak behind the scenes at how the pattern was made and what materials did I use, and why.
PDF PATTERN
If you want to support my work or need additional sizes, please consider purchasing a beautifully designed, ad-free, printable PDF that you can find here.
CHANGE THE YARN COLOR
The color transition is a very simple and beginner-friendly technique. You can find the step-by-step tutorial in the tutorial video.
The color change in this pattern always happens after row 2, a row made of single crochet stitches. Stop at the very last step of your last sc of the row when you still have two loops on your crochet hook.
Create a loop with your new yarn and pull it through two loops on your crochet hook. Continue with the turning chain. Cut the old yarn and hide the tail between the sts.
INSTRUCTIONS
Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern – Pastel Waves
The whole pattern consists of two rows that you need to repeat a certain amount of times.
Please, read the instructions carefully. Don’t skip any parts of the pattern, and make sure you do not accidentally lose or add additional stitches to the pattern. That might affect the final look of your design.
Blanket
Take a 5.0 mm crochet hook and the yarn in the color pink. Create a foundation chain made of 119 chains. Add two additional chains for your turning chain.
Start in the 3rd chain from the crochet hook. Work in the back bumps.
Row 1: Repeat dc2tog three times.
[Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1. Repeat dc2tog six times.] Repeat the whole segment six times.
Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1.
Repeat dc2tog three times.
Row 2: Work 1 sc into each of the next 119 sts.
Use all the stitches from the row below, including chains. Please do not use the turning chain! The turning chain is not the same as a chain in the pattern.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 four more times.
Change the color. Use orange.
Row 1: Repeat dc2tog three times.
[Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1. Repeat dc2tog six times.] Repeat the whole segment six times.
Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1.
Repeat dc2tog three times.
Row 2: Work 1 sc into each of the next 119 sts.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 four more times.
Change the color. Use blue.
Row 1: Repeat dc2tog three times.
[Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1. Repeat dc2tog six times.] Repeat the whole segment six times.
Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1.
Repeat dc2tog three times.
Row 2: Work 1 sc into each of the next 119 sts.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 four more times.
Change the color. Use beige.
Row 1: Repeat dc2tog three times.
[Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1. Repeat dc2tog six times.] Repeat the whole segment six times.
Repeat [ch 1, puff stitch] five times. Ch 1.
Repeat dc2tog three times.
Row 2: Work 1 sc into each of the next 119 sts.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 four more times.
Repeat all four colors one more time.
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Weave in all the ends.
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