by If you’re looking for the perfect baby gift that’s full of personality, color, and love — the Crochet Stripey Baby Blanket is your answer. This timeless project is ideal for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. It’s quick to work up, endlessly customizable, and perfect for using up leftover yarn or showcasing your favorite color palette.
Whether you’re crocheting for a newborn, baby shower, or charity, this vibrant and cuddly blanket will be cherished by both baby and parents.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Blanket
✔️ Beginner-friendly – just one or two easy stitches
✔️ Customizable colors – match any nursery theme
✔️ Great stash-buster – use leftover yarn!
✔️ Machine-washable – practical for everyday use
✔️ Gender-neutral – perfect for any baby
🧵 Materials You’ll Need
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Worsted weight (Category 4) in 4–6 colors – approx. 1,000–1,200 yds total |
| Hook | Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed for gauge |
| Yarn needle | For weaving in ends |
| Scissors | For trimming yarn |
| Measuring tape | For adjusting blanket dimensions |
🌈 Yarn Suggestions: Use soft, baby-safe yarns like:
- Bernat Baby
- Caron Simply Soft
- Paintbox Simply Aran
- Red Heart Soft
📏 Blanket Size Guide
You can easily adjust your stripey blanket by changing the starting chain and number of rows.
| Blanket Type | Size (inches) | Starting Chain (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller | 30 x 35″ | 90–95 ch |
| Receiving | 32 x 36″ | 96 ch |
| Crib | 36 x 52″ | 110–120 ch |
| Toddler | 40 x 60″ | 125–135 ch |
✅ Tip: Always chain in multiples of your stitch pattern + any turning chains!
🧶 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch(es)
🎨 Choosing a Stripe Pattern
You can use:
- Rainbow stripes (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Ombre tones (light to dark shades of one color)
- Random color blocks (freeform design!)
- Classic 2-color or 3-color repeat
🪄 Pattern Option: Simple Double Crochet Stripes
✅ Foundation Row
- Ch 96 (or desired width)
✅ Row 1:
- Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across.
- Turn.
✅ Row 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across.
- Turn.
🔁 Repeat Row 2 until the blanket is the desired length, changing colors every 2–4 rows.
🎨 Color Changes:
- At the end of a row, begin your last dc stitch with the old color, then pull through with the new color to finish it.
- Ch 3 with the new color and continue.
🔁 Example stripe pattern:
- Rows 1–3: Light Blue
- Rows 4–6: Yellow
- Rows 7–9: Coral
- Repeat in pattern or randomize
✨ Optional Pattern: Moss Stitch Stripe Blanket
For more texture, try this simple moss stitch (sc + ch 1).
✅ Row 1:
- Ch an even number (e.g., 100).
- Sc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch to end. Turn.
✅ Row 2:
- Ch 2, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1 across.
- Repeat row for texture-rich stripes.
- Change colors every 2 rows for a tight, modern stripe look.
🌈 Border (Optional But Recommended)
Give your blanket a clean, polished look with a simple border:
✂️ Simple Sc Border:
- Attach yarn in any corner.
- Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket.
- Work 3 sc in each corner.
- Optional: Repeat 2–3 rounds in different colors for a layered border.
✂️ Shell Border:
- (Sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1) repeat for a pretty scalloped finish.
🧺 Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
- Use baby-safe detergent
- Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry
- Avoid bleach or high heat
💡 Tips for Success
- Weave in ends as you go to avoid a mountain at the end!
- Use bobbin balls for smaller color changes.
- Keep a color chart or repeat list nearby to track stripes.
- Use soft yarns that are gentle on baby skin.
📋 Pattern Recap (Double Crochet Stripes)
- Ch 96
- Row 1: Dc across
- Row 2: Ch 3, dc across
- Repeat Row 2, changing colors every 2–4 rows
- Add a border of choice
- Weave in ends
🎁 Makes a Perfect Gift For:
- Baby showers
- Newborn photos
- Nursery bedding
- Holidays & birthdays
- Donations to hospitals & shelters
🎉 Pair it with matching booties, hats, or a bear lovey to make a stunning baby gift set.
🧡 Final Thoughts
The Crochet Stripey Baby Blanket is the perfect blend of simple and stunning. Whether you go bold with rainbow stripes or soft with pastel shades, this blanket lets your creativity shine. With easy stitches, quick rows, and endless color possibilities, it’s a relaxing project that results in a heartfelt, handmade treasure.
Whether it’s your first blanket or your fiftieth, this colorful stripey design will bring joy to both the maker and the tiny recipient wrapped up in its warmth.
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