Hi friends! I’ve created something truly special: a free pattern for a lacy baby girl crochet blanket that will become an heirloom gift.
You likely remember that cherished blanket from your childhood, don’t you? Crochet baby blankets hold a deeper meaning because they come with an added layer of love, making them a special keepsake for your precious little one.
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I designed this blanket with a charming lace diamond stitch and lightweight baby yarn, making it both cute and cozy for young children. The pattern consists of an eight-row repeat that’s easy to master quickly.
Gather your supplies and a super soft baby DK yarn, and let’s get started!
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Baby Girl Crochet Blanket Pattern
Pattern level of difficulty: intermediate.
This lacy crochet baby blanket pattern uses standard US crochet terms.
Turning chain 2 counts as a half-double crochet stitch throughout the pattern.
Stitch tension: 16 half double crochet stitches (hdc) x 10 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm).
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Materials
- 960 yards (878 m) of lightweight (#3) yarn Bernat Baby Sport Yarn in Tiny Tulips colorway. Funny Prints is a pretty color if you make this blanket for a baby boy.
- 4.00 mm (US G) hook for the blanket. I love Clover Amout Crochet Hooks.
- 3.50 mm (US E) hook for the edging
- Tapestry needle weave in ends
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
Finished Project Size
The pictured baby girl crochet blanket is approximately 33 inches (84 cm) wide x 35 inches (89 cm) long, including the border.
Special Stitch
I designed this pattern with a variation of the crochet diamond lace stitch. This is an eight-row repeat easy-to-follow pattern. Here is a stitch chart to illustrate the written instructions below:
Pattern Abbreviations
- beg: beginning
- ch(s): chain(s)
- hdc: half double crochet
- FO: Fasten Off
- rem: remain/remaining
- rep: repeat
- RS: Right Side
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch (es)
- 5sctog: five single crochet together
- yo: yarn over
- *: repeat the instructions after the asterisk as many times as directed.
Instructions
This baby girl crochet blanket tutorial was created and illustrated with a swatch made from thicker yarn for better visualization.
Total Time: 8 hours
Foundation and Row# 1
Ch 144 or any multiple of 10 + 4.
Hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in the next 3 chs, *ch 5, sk 3 chs, hdc in the next 7 chs, rep from * until 8 chs rem, ch 5, sk 3 chs, hdc in next 5 chs, ch 2, turn.
Row# 2
Hdc in the next 3 sts, *ch 2, hdc in the next ch 5 sp, ch 2, sk the next hdc, hdc in the next 5 sts, rep from * to the last ch 5 sp, ch 2, sk the next hdc, hdc in the last 4 sts, ch 2, turn.
This is the first row of the pattern repeat for this baby girl crochet blanket pattern.
Row# 3
Hdc in the next 2 sts, *ch 2, hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the next hdc st, hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, ch 2, sk the next hdc st, hdc in the next 3 sts, rep across from * , ch 2, turn.
Row# 4
Hdc in the next st, *ch 2, hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the next 3 hdc sts, hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, ch 2, sk the next hdc st, hdc in the next st, rep across from *, at the last ch 2 sp, hdc, then ch 2, sk the next hdc st, hdc in the last 2 sts, ch 4, turn.
Row# 5
*Hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the next 5 hdc sts, hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, ch 5, rep from * to the last ch 2 sp, ch 2, hdc in the last st, ch 2, turn.
Row# 6
Hdc at the beg of next ch sp, *ch 2, sk the next hdc st, hdc in next 5 sts, ch 2, hdc in next ch 5 sp, rep from * to the last ch 2 sp, hdc 2 in the last ch 2 sp, ch 2, turn.
Row# 7
Hdc in the next st, hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, *ch 2, sk the next hdc st, hdc in the next 3 sts, ch 2, hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the next hdc st, hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, rep from* to the last ch 2 sp, hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the last 2 sts, ch 2, turn.
Row# 8
Hdc in the next 2 sts, *hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, ch 2, sk the next hdc st, hdc in the next st, ch 2, hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the next 3 hdc sts, rep across from * , ch 2, turn
Row# 9 and repeat pattern
Hdc in the next 3 sts, *hdc at the beg of the next ch 2 sp, ch 5, hdc at the end of the next ch 2 sp, hdc in the next 5 sts, rep from * to the last ch 2 sp, hdc at the end of the last ch 2 sp, hdc in last 4 sts, ch 2, turn
Rows 10-88: Repeat rows 2-9. Do not cut the yarn. Continue to crochet the baby girl’s crochet blanket edging.
Next, I’m showing you how to create a simple two-row edging for this baby girl crochet blanket. However, you can also use your preferred edging stitch.
Edging round# 1
Switch to the 3.5 mm (US E) hook (this smaller hook will help to keep the edging flat). For this step, we will crochet two rounds only. For the first round, we will use plain hdc.
Tip: the stitch count in this step is not crucial, but once you finish one side, measure it against the opposite side to ensure they match.
Edging round# 1 (RS): ch 2, go around (counterclockwise), and do 2 hdc sts for each st post on the sides. Hdc st into each st and in each ch on the ends of the blanket. And (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in each corner. Sl st to join.
Edging round# 2
Round 2 (RS): For this second round, we use the Marguerite stitch (star stitch), which consists of 5 sctog. Continue going counterclockwise with the same hook.
Crocheting the marguerite st:
Create the 1st Marguerite St: Start with ch 3 (photo #1).
Insert the hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, yo, and pull up a loop – 2 loops on the hook.
Insert the hook into the next ch, yo, and pull up a loop – 3 loops on the hook.
(Insert the hook into the next st on the border of the blanket, yo, and pull up a loop), 3 times – 6 loops on the hook (photo #2).
Yo, pull through all 6 loops (photo #3). This creates the “eye” of the first Marguerite stitch.
Create the 2nd Marguerite St: Ch 2 (photo #4).
Insert the hook into the second ch from the hook, yo, and pull up a loop – 2 loops on hook.
Insert the hook into the eye of the Marguerite st, yo, and pull up a loop – 3 loops on the hook.
Insert the hook into the next 2 side loops of the last sc in the group of 5sctog, yo, pull up a loop – 4 loops on the hook.
(Insert the hook in next st on the border of the blanket, yo, and pull up a loop), 2 times – 6 loops on the hook (photo #5).
Yo, pull through all 6 loops (photo #6). This creates the “eye” of the 2nd Marguerite stitch.
Repeat the instructions above for the 2nd st around the blanket. There are no special instructions for the corners. Keep going and follow the pattern until you complete the row. FO. Weave in all the ends.
Estimated Cost: 15.00 USD
Supply:
- Lightweight/DK (#3) yarn
Tools:
- 4.00 mm (US G) hook,
- 3.50 mm (US E) hook
Materials: Tapestry needle, Scissors, Stitch marker
Your baby girl crochet blanket is all done! Whether you made it for gifting or your newborn baby, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Baby Girl Crochet Blanket FAQ
What’s the best yarn for this baby girl crochet blanket?
Lightweight yarns (#3) are perfect for crocheting baby blankets crafted with lace stitches. However, if you choose to use medium-weight yarn, create a stitch swatch to ensure you’ll be happy with the result.
How many skeins of yarn do I need for this blanket?
You’ll use less than one ball of Bernat Baby Sport Yarn in white sparkle colors, which comes in 1178-yard skeins. However, if you use the ombre colors instead, you must purchase two balls.
How big should a newborn baby blanket be?
A baby blanket typically measures 30 inches by 30 inches, which is ideal for swaddling or cuddling. This size helps your little one feel secure, but this baby girl crochet blanket pattern can be easily customized to any size you prefer.
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