Provide your baby with this soft gentle comfort using free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern that’s perfect for cozy cuddles and everyday warmth.

A Crochet Baby Blanket pattern lets you crochet this special item with your own hands, adding a personal touch full of love and care. Its designs can be simple or decorative, giving a sense of style while remaining soft and comfortable. This blanket is not only functional but also creates lasting memories, serving as a treasured gift or keepsake. It brings warmth, softness, and happiness to both baby and family in a very special way.

Crochet Berry Blossom Baby Blanket Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Bernat Softy Baby Cotton, #3 light weight, approx. 4 skeins
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook (suggested, but test tension and adjust if needed)
• Scissors
• Tapestry/Darning Needle (for weaving ends)

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• Berry st – Berry Stitch (see Special Stitches)
• sl st – slip stitch
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Special Notes

• Base chain must be an even number.
• Berry Stitch rows alternate starting with either one or two sc to offset the texture.
• Textured (“right”) side is the berry “pop-out” side; work berries with this side facing away from you.
• Border: Work one round of sc around, then an optional scalloped border.

Special Stitch

Berry Stitch:

1. Yarn over, insert hook in st, yarn over, pull up a loop.
2. Yarn over, pull through just the first loop on hook.
3. Yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull up a loop.
4. You should have 5 loops. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops.

Pattern

Blanket Body

Foundation Row:

1. Ch 100 (or any even number for desired width).
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2. Row 1:
   • Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each chain across.
   • Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 (Berry Stitch Row):

1. Sc in first st.
2. Berry stitch in next st.
3. Alternate: sc in next st, Berry Stitch in next st across row, ending with sc in last st.
4. Ch 1, turn.
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Row 3 (Single Crochet Row):

1. Sc in each st across.
2. Ch 1, turn.
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Row 4 (Offset Berry Row):

1. Sc in first two stitches.
2. Berry stitch in next st.
3. Alternate: sc in next st, Berry Stitch in next st across, ending with sc in last two sts.
4. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5 (Single Crochet Row):

1. Sc in each st across.
2. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2–5 form the basic pattern repeat. Continue alternating Berry Rows (offset every other Berry Row by starting with 2 sc) and sc rows until blanket measures approx. 28 inches long or desired length.

• Make sure your final row matches your first Berry Row, then finish with a single crochet row for symmetry.

Border

Round 1:

1. Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around all edges of blanket (work 1 sc per row along sides and 1 sc per st across top/bottom).
2. 3 sc in each corner st for a rounded edge.
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Round 2 (Scalloped Border):

1. Sl st to join the round.
2. In next st: 5 dc (shell).
3. Sl st in next st, sk 1 st, sl st in next st.
4. Repeat:
   • 5 dc in next st
   • sl st in next st, sk 1 st, sl st in next st
5. Continue this sequence around.
6. No need to do anything special at corners; continue the pattern.
7. When you return to the start, sl st to corner and fasten off.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends with tapestry needle.
• Block (optional) to desired shape.
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Conclusion

This Berry Blossom Baby Blanket is a wonderful project for those looking to practice textured crochet. The alternating Berry Stitch and single crochet rows create a beautiful and soft fabric. The scalloped border gives a lovely finish, making it perfect for gifts.

Pattern Correction & Tips

• Correction: If your Berry clusters are not offset, check whether you began the repeat row with one or two sc.
• Tip: Always alternate starting Berry rows with one or two sc to keep clusters offset.
• Tip: For tighter stitches, use the recommended hook size on the yarn label, or go down one size.
• Tip: For the border, work into spaces between rows as evenly as possible to avoid puckering.
• Tip: Don’t worry about slip stitches landing perfectly at corners—just keep the round scalloped look consistent.