This blanket pairs super bulky #6 chenille-style yarn with a 9mm hook, which is what actually makes the 2-hour claim real rather than exaggerated marketing. Expect roughly two hours for this blanket, depending on your speed. It is a lovey-sized blanket, about 24 by 24 inches, perfect for a stroller or car seat.
Materials
- 1 skein super bulky (#6) chenille-style yarn, such as Bernat Baby Blanket, about 220 yards
- 9mm (M-13) hook
- Yarn needle
- Finished size: 24 by 24 inches
Substituting a thinner yarn will not hit the 2-hour target, since the whole point of this pattern is fewer, bigger stitches per row. Check your gauge before starting even with the same yarn brand, since dye lots can affect loft slightly.
Abbreviations and stitches used
This pattern uses ch (chain) and sc (single crochet) only. Keeping the stitch list this short is intentional, since the whole goal is speed, not texture variety.
Pattern instructions
Foundation chain and row 1 setup
Chain 41. Row 1: sc in the second chain from the hook and each chain across (40 sc). This chain count needs to stay an even number for the width to come out square once you add rows.
Main body
Row 2 to 40: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across. Gauge varies with tension, so swatch first; the pattern’s 40 rows are meant to give roughly a 24 inch square. Because both the stitch and the row count are simple to track, this is one of the few blanket patterns you can genuinely finish while watching one movie.
To resize, add or remove 2 chains per inch of width you want to change, since the sc row repeat has no multiple-of-X requirement here. A small notebook of row counts next to your hook keeps you from losing track partway through a movie.
Frequently asked questions
How many skeins of yarn for a baby blanket?
This pattern uses just 1 skein of super bulky chenille-style yarn, about 220 yards, for the 24 by 24 inch lovey size. Buy a 2nd skein if you want to size up to a full crib blanket.
What size should a crochet baby blanket be?
This pattern finishes at 24 by 24 inches, sized for a stroller or car seat rather than a crib.
Can beginners crochet a baby blanket?
Yes, this is one of the most beginner-safe patterns on the site since it only uses single crochet. The bulky yarn also makes mistakes easy to spot and fix before they compound.
Want a different look?
Try our Bernat Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern review.
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