Berry Sweet Baby Blanket (Modern Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern)

If you’re looking for an easy and modern crochet baby blanket pattern, you’ve come to the right place! This textured blanket is made using only basic crochet stitches and the border is worked at the same time as the body. You’re going to love this free crochet pattern!

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Inspiration

I love learning and trying out new stitches. The Even Berry Stitch is a new one to me and I love how easy it is and the beautiful texture it creates. See the Stitch Index section below for a written description of how this stitch is worked.

The inspiration for the name of this modern crochet baby blanket came from the Even Berry Stitch and the Neapolitan color scheme. The Berry Sweet Baby Blanket seemed like a perfect name!

Yarn

I used Yarn Bee Breathe Deep in Ivory, Mauve, and Brown Sugar. I actually found these on clearance at my local Hobby Lobby for $1 each! I love how buttery soft and smooth this yarn is. It’s very easy on the hands and works up beautifully.

Although this yarn isn’t available for purchase anymore, below are some similar yarns I would recommend for this project.

Recommended Yarn Substitutions

Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta

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Bernat Bundle Up

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Loops & Threads Chameleon

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Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

15 sc x 15 sc (and/or 15 scBLO) is 4″ x 4″ (10x10cm)

Finished Measurements

32” (80cm) by 32” (80cm)

Materials

2 skeins Yarn Bee Breathe Deep in the following colors: Ivory, Mauve, Brown Sugar

Approximately 1,800g/1,100 y;ards worsted weight yarn

US Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook

Stitch markers (optional, see Notes)

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Scissors

Measuring tape or gauge swatch measuring device

Blocking mats and pins (optional but recommended)

Notes

– The ‘border’ for this pattern is worked at the same time as the body of the blanket.

– The body of the blanket is worked through both loops. Only the ‘border’ is worked in the BLO.

– The color stripe pattern I used is on Page XX (will change). If you are following the exact pattern I used, I recommend printing and highlighting/crossing off each color stripe as you go.

-I used a random stripe generator for my color scheme. I used a combination of the tools found here: Biscuits and Jam.

– * * indicates a repeat

– [ ] indicates a repeat of all within brackets

– (xx) at the end of a row/round indicates how many total stitches for that row/round

Stitch Index

R – row/round

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(es)

PM – place marker

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

fsc – foundation single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

scBLO – single crochet in the back loop only

dc (Double Crochet) – yo, insert hook and pull up a loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops* 2 times

Special Stitches

BST – Even Berry Stitch – YO, insert hook and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook still), YO, insert hook and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 5 loops

Pattern

Foundation/R1 fsc 121, ch 1, turn (121)

R2-15 sc, scBLO until 1 st remains, sc, ch 1, turn (121)

Note: If desired, place stitch markers where the border sts start/stop on the next row. They will be placed on the 15th st from each side. You can mark the “V” in the top of the stitch and move them every row or you can place them on the RS or WS and move them every so many rows. Whatever works best for you!

R16 (WS) sc, scBLO 14, sl st, *BST, sl st* until 15 sts remain, scBLO 14, sc, ch 1, turn (121)

R17 (RS) sc, scBLO 14, dc, *sl st, dc* until 15 sts remain, scBLO 14, sc, ch 1, turn (121)

R18-105 Repeat R16-17

R106 Repeat R16 once more

Your work should now measure 28” (71cm) from the foundation row.

R107 sc, scBLO until 1 st remains, sc, ch 1, turn (121)

R108-122 Repeat R107

Finish off and weave in ends. Block lightly, if desired.

Stripe Colors by Row

Border

R1-2 2 ivory

R3-5 3 mauve

R6-7 2 brown sugar

R8-10 3 mauve

R11-13 3 ivory

R14-15 2 mauve

Body

R16-18 3 ivory

R19-20 2 mauve

R21-24 4 brown sugar

R25-26 2 ivory

R27-29 3 mauve

R30-32 3 ivory

R33-34 2 brown sugar

R35-38 4 mauve

R39-41 3 ivory

R42-45 4 brown sugar

R46-47 2 ivory

R48-50 3 brown sugar

R51-52 2 mauve

R53-56 4 brown sugar

R57-58 2 ivory

R59-61 3 mauve

R62-63 2 ivory

R64-65 2 mauve

R66-69 4 brown sugar

R70-72 3 ivory

R73-76 4 mauve

R77-80 4 ivory

R81-83 3 brown sugar

R84-86 3 ivory

R87-90 4 mauve

R91-92 2 ivory

R93-96 4 brown sugar

R97-100 4 mauve

R101-103 3 ivory

R104-106 3 mauve

Border

R107-109 3 ivory

R110-113 4 mauve

R114-115 2 brown sugar

R116-118 3 ivory

R119-120 3 brown sugar

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Final Thoughts on this Modern Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

I hope you enjoy making this easy and cathartic modern crochet baby blanket pattern. A friend of mine loved the texture of this blanket so much, I purchased a bunch of Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta in her favorite colors to make a larger, adult version for her. I’ll be sure to post it when it’s finished!

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Happy crocheting!