Free Grandma Cuddles Baby Blanket Pattern

Pattern Description:

The Crochet Grandma Cuddles Baby Blanket is fun to make and easy to crochet. It features a fun texture on one side and a flat texture on the other. 

The border is finished with a nice-looking Half Double Crochet (HDC) ribbed technique, resulting in a modern, giftable, cuddly blanket.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Bernat Bundle Up yarn is highly recommended.
• Yarn Weight: Any 4-weight yarn can be substituted for similar size results.
• Hook: A 5 mm hook is required.
• Notions: You will need scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
• Measurements: The finished blanket measures 34 x 34 inches.
  • Gauge: The gauge taken from the blanket is 4 inches = 10 stitches (sts) and 10 rows.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• TC: Treble Crochet
• CH: Chain
• SL ST: Slip Stitch

Instructions for Making the Grandma Cuddles Baby Blanket Pattern:

Main Blanket Pattern Instructions

The body of the blanket is created by repeating a sequence of rows to build its unique texture.

• Starting Chain: Begin by chaining 112 stitches. It’s noted that any even number can be chained if you wish to adjust the size of the blanket.
• Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, work 1 SC. Then, TC into the next chain, followed by SC into the next chain. Repeat from * across the row, ensuring your last stitch is an SC. After completing the row, CH 1 and turn. This row will have 111 stitches.
• Row 2: Work SC into each stitch across the row. Then, CH 1 and turn. This row will also have 111 stitches.
• Row 3: Work SC into each of the first 2 stitches. Then, TC into the next stitch, followed by SC into the next stitch. Repeat from * across the row until 2 stitches remain. Work 1 SC into each of the last 2 stitches. Finally, CH 1 and turn.
  • Tip: A helpful tip for Row 3 is to mark the first TC of Row 3 with a stitch marker. As the blanket grows, you should move the stitch marker up to the next TC on the row where you start with 2 SC. This serves as a reminder of which row begins with 2 SC.
• Row 4: Repeat the instructions for Row 2.
• Row 5: Work SC into the first stitch of the row. Then, TC into the next stitch, followed by SC into the next stitch. Repeat from * across the row. Finally, CH 1 and turn.
• Row 6: Repeat the instructions for Row 2.
• Continuing the Pattern: Continue by repeating rows 3 through 6 until the blanket measures square. The pattern specifies to end on a Row 2 instruction (which means ending on a row of SC).

Blanket Border Instructions

Once the main blanket body is complete, the border adds a refined finish.

• First Round (SC Border): After finishing the last row of SC, do not turn.
  • Work 2 more SC into the last stitch.
  • Work 1 SC per the end of each row down the first side of the blanket.
  • Work 3 SC into the corner.
  • Work 1 SC into each stitch on the bottom of the blanket.
  • Work 3 SC into the next corner.
  • Work 1 SC per the end of each row on the final side.
  • Finish this round by working 2 SC into the last corner, then SL ST to the first stitch.
• HDC Ribbed Border:
  • After the first round of SC, do not turn.
  • Chain 8.
  • Work 1 HDC into each of the next 7 chains.
  • Then, SL ST into the next 2 stitches on the edge of the blanket.
  • Turn the blanket edge away from you.
  • Work 1 back loop HDC into each of the 7 HDC.
  • Chain 1 and turn.
  • Work 1 HDC into each back loop of the next 7 HDC.
  • Repeat from * until you reach a corner.
• Rounding the Corners (HDC Ribbed Border):
  • To round a corner, first SL ST into the next stitch only once.
  • Then, work the ribbing.
  • Next, SL ST once into the middle stitch.
  • Work the ribbing again.
  • SL ST into the same middle stitch again.
  • Work the ribbing.
  • SL ST a final time into the middle stitch.
  • Work the ribbing, then SL ST 1 time into the next stitch.
  • Work the ribbing, then resume SL ST into each of the next 2 stitches.
• Completing the Ribbed Border: Continue this ribbing technique around the entire edge of the blanket. When you return to the starting corner, finish working around that corner.

Finishing the Blanket

After the border is complete, the final steps ensure a neat and tidy finish.

• Tie Off and Sew: Once you’ve worked around the entire border and returned to the starting corner, tie off your yarn. Then, sew the bottom edge of the starting chain to the last row of ribbing to secure it.

Weave in Ends: Finally, tie off and weave in all remaining ends for a clean appearance.

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