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12 January 2021

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket (The Barclay Baby Blanket)

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Are you looking for a FREE easy crochet baby blanket pattern?

In this post, I’ll show you how to work up the ripple stitch – a quick and simple pattern consisting of a 1-row repeat.

Read on for all the details, including a photo and VIDEO tutorial!

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

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The Barclay Baby Blanket, with its one-row repeat, is one of the easiest crochet patterns out there!

Plus, as this blanket is made with a chunky yarn and a size K (6.5mm) hook, it works up in no time at all… perfect if you need a last-minute gift for that upcoming baby shower!

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket on wood table

YARN USED

For this pattern I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, an acrylic yarn that is extremely soft and squishy to the touch. It’s machine-washable also.

The ripple stitch creates a lot of texture and I found that the Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky yarn was an excellent choice for this particular stitch as it contributed to the raised, bobble-like effect of the blanket.

Although it’s a chunky yarn, it’s lightweight and so soft and snuggly, making it a great choice for baby blankets…you won’t be disappointed!

The colour used in this pattern is Duck Egg Blue, a very soft shade of blue that will suit all seasons.

However, there are 60 shades to choose from, so have fun browsing through all the different colours that are available for this yarn on the LoveCrafts website!

If you’re ready to make this adorable crochet baby blanket, let’s dive into all the details now…

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

VIDEO TUTORIAL

You can view the video for the Barclay Baby Blanket below.

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THE BARCLAY BABY BLANKET: AN EASY CROCHET BABY BLANKET PATTERN

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Before you begin, please carefully read all the information below… I’ve included useful points that will aid you in making this blanket.

If you are an experienced crocheter and do not require the aid of photos, scroll down to the bottom to get the full pattern set out in one go!

LEVEL

Easy (see details of project levels at the Craft Yarn Council).

MATERIALS
  • Yarn: #5, bulky / chunky / 12 ply. I used 5 skeins of Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky in the colour Duck Egg Blue (335), 3.5oz / 149 yds (136m / 100g).
  • Crochet Hook: K (6.5mm)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Pom pom maker (optional): 2.5 inches (6cm) in diameter.
GAUGE / TENSION

12 sts & 8 rows = 4 inches (10cm).

FINISHED SIZE

Width – 28 inches

Length – 28 inches

I didn’t block my blanket, but if you feel like it’s necessary to block your baby blanket, or you’re gifting it to someone, please read my post on How to Block Crochet. In this article, I describe the benefits of blocking and how to block acrylic projects, in particular.

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)

(If you crochet using UK terms, the Craft Yarn Council have a useful page detailing the crochet term differences between the US, UK and Canada).

beg – beginning

ch – chain

dc – double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 1 double crochet completed.

fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.

sk – skip: Do not crochet into these stitches.

sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed

st(s) – stitch(es)

* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.

( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space.

[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.

PATTERN NOTES
  • US crochet terms used throughout.
  • This blanket can be made in any size: the pattern uses a multiple of 3 + 1 (add an extra 1 for the foundation chain). For this particular pattern I chained 80 in total (I chained 78, which is divisible by 3, then 1 extra chain was made. A further 1 chain was added for the foundation chain).
  • 1-row pattern repeat (repeat row 3).
  • The ch2 made at the beginning of each row counts as the first stitch of the row.
  • At the end of rows, your last stitch should be worked into the top of the ch2 from the previous row.
  • This pattern is reversible.
  • I have provided full written instructions at the beginning of each row. I then break down these instructions and provide photos of the required steps / stitches for greater clarification.
  • In most of the instructional photos, I show you what your work should look like after you have finished crocheting that particular part of the pattern.
  • You will follow the crochet stitches in the photo instructions from right to left.

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Flatlay with White Bunny

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Chain 80

Row 1. 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end of row, TURN [79 sts].

Work 1sc in the 2nd chain from your hook:

Barclay Step 1

Work 1sc in each chain until the end of the row:

Barclay Step 1b

At the end of row 1, turn your work (clockwise or anti-clockwise, it doesn’t matter as long as you are consistent). You should have 79 stitches at the end of this row.

Row 2. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 2dc in same st, *sk 2 sts, (1sc, 2dc) in next st*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, sk 2 sts, 1sc in last st, TURN [79 sts].

Ch2. The ch2 will count as your first stitch:

Barclay step 2a

Work 2dc in the same stitch (at the base of your ch2):

Barclay step 2b

The following stitches that you will now work will form the pattern repeat (the instructions between * to *):

Skip the next 2 stitches:

Barclay step 2c

Work 1sc and 2dc into the next stitch:

Barclay step 2d

Work the pattern repeat across the row to the last 3 stitches.

Work the last 3 stitches as follows:

Skip the next 2 stitches:

Barclay step 2e

Work 1sc into the last stitch:Barclay step 2f

At the end of row 2, turn your work. You should have 79 stitches at the end of this row.

Row 3. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 2dc in first sc, *sk 2 dc, (1sc, 2dc) in next sc*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, sk 2 dc, 1sc in top of beg ch2, TURN [79 sts].

Ch2. The ch2 will count as your first stitch:

Barclay step 3a

Work 2dc in the first sc of the row (at the base of the ch2):

Barclay Step 3b

The following stitches that you will now work will form the pattern repeat (the instructions between * to *):

Skip the next 2 dc stitches:

Barclay Baby Blanket Step 3c

Work 1sc and 2dc in the next sc:

Barclay Baby Blanket Step 3d

Work the pattern repeat across the row to the last 3 stitches.

Work the last 3 stitches as follows:

Skip the next 2 dc stitches:

Barclay baby blanket step 3e

Work 1sc in the top of the ch2 that was made at the beginning of the previous row:

Barclay Baby Blanket step 3f

Barclay Baby Blanket Step 3g

At the end of row 3, turn your work. You should have 79 stitches at the end of this row.

Repeat row 3 until you have a total of 58 rows, or your blanket measures 27 inches (69cm), from the beginning of your work.

EASY BORDER FOR YOUR CROCHET BABY BLANKET

To better showcase the texture of the ripple stitch, I decided to finish the Barclay blanket with a simple 4-row border made of single crochet stitches.

When you have finished your last row, work the border as follows:

Round 1.

Side 1. Work 3sc in the corner and sc evenly down the side of your blanket (if you work too many stitches down the sides your border will flare out; too few and your border will start to pull).

Side 2 (Bottom of blanket). Work 3sc in next corner, 1sc in each st along the bottom foundation row.

Side 3. Work 3sc in the corner, sc evenly up the other side of the blanket.

Side 4 (Top of blanket). Work 3sc in the corner, 1sc in each st across the top of the blanket, sl st to 1st sc to join, DO NOT TURN.

Rounds 2 – 4. Ch1 (does not count as your first st), work 3sc in same st, work 1sc in each st around blanket, working 3sc in the centre sc of each 3sc corner, sl st to 1st sc to join.

At the end of round 4, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Using your 2.8 inch (7cm) pom pom maker, make 4 pom poms.

Attach one pom pom in each corner.

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

PATTERN IN FULL

Chain 80

Row 1. 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end of row, TURN [79 sts].

Row 2. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 2dc in same st, *sk 2 sts, (1sc, 2dc) in next st*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, sk 2 sts, 1sc in last st, TURN [79 sts].

Row 3. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 2dc in first sc, *sk 2 dc, (1sc, 2dc) in next sc*, repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, sk 2 dc, 1sc in top of beg ch2, TURN [79 sts].

Repeat row 3 until you have a total of 58 rows, or your blanket measures 27 inches (69cm), from the beginning of your work.

BORDER

Round 1.

Side 1. Work 3sc in the corner and sc evenly down the side of your blanket (if you work too many stitches down the sides your border will flare out; too few and your border will start to pull).

Side 2 (Bottom of blanket). Work 3sc in next corner, 1sc in each st along the bottom foundation row.

Side 3. Work 3sc in the corner, sc evenly up the other side of the blanket.

Side 4 (Top of blanket). Work 3sc in the corner, 1sc in each st across the top of the blanket, sl st to 1st sc to join, DO NOT TURN.

Rounds 2 – 4. Ch1 (does not count as your first st), work 1sc in same st, work 1sc in each st around blanket, working 3sc in the centre sc of each 3sc corner, sl st to 1st sc to join.

At the end of round 4, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Using your 2.8 inch (7cm) pom pom maker, make 4 pom poms and attach one to each corner of your blanket.

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And that wraps up this easy crochet baby blanket tutorial!

I hope that you found the instructions easy to follow and that someone out there is enjoying their Barclay blanket… leave me a comment below!

Remember to pin this pattern to your boards if it’s something you would like to make at a later date 😉

And if you do make it, I would love to see photos of your work… you can tag me on Instagram using @maisieandruth.

MORE BABY BLANKET PATTERNS
  • The Bonnie Baby Blanket
  • The Robina Rainbow Blanket
  • The Paisley Baby Blanket

Happy crocheting,

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