A classic handmade baby gift is a crocheted blanket. This simple pattern for a spiderweb crochet baby blanket comes together quickly and can be easily expanded to a larger size if desired!
For the last 20 years I'e made this exactly same crochet blanket for every new baby in my family and friends circle.
In different colors, depending on the gender or room theme... but always the same simple crochet pattern!
With long stretches of "webbing" this blanket is very fast to crochet, even for new crocheters!
Here are a few of the versions I've made in the past!
While not the best photography, this was real life and long before this blog was around!
Now, I generally try to keep a cream one on hand, just in case I need a last minute gift and I'm not able to make one in a custom color. Though, I've never actually had to use it (yet) and instead just use it when I was going to make a cream one anyway. ;-)
I had a cream one in the works when my oldest son was born, but just never could finish it... something about the cobbler children never having shoes...
So, when he was 4 I asked if he'd like me to make him a handmade crochet blanket for his new big boy bed. He said yes, and then got to pic the yarn himself!
It was a very sweet project and he asked me every day while I was making it if it was finished yet. He couldn't wait to cuddle it!
Here's a picture of him with the blanket once it was finished. Precious!
Fast forward two years and he still sleeps with it every night, and uses it during movie nights, or any time he's cuddled up on the couch. I love it!
Crochet Spiderweb Baby Blanket Pattern
This free crochet baby blanket pattern is gender neutral and can be made for a boy or a girl - just change the color of the yarn! A quick and easy pattern, this is the perfect crochet pattern for beginner level crocheters.
Description:
Single and triple crochet stitches, together with double crochet and chain loops, work to create a delicate spiderweb blanket in this light and airy crochet pattern. A fast crochet pattern due to the large open spaces, this blanket can be made in any color using worsted weight or sports weight yarn
You will need:
- US Size H crochet hook
- 5 skeins worsted weight yarn (I used “I Love This Yarn” in mint green from Hobby Lobby”)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (to weave in the ends)
- Stitch Marker (to mark right side of work)
Size:
Finished size as written is 35 inches wide by 52 inches long. However, you can make it wider by repeating the pattern. To increase the width, repeat rows 3-13, then rows 3 and 4 once more.
Gauge:
16 dc and 10 rows = 4"
Abbreviations & Skills:
ch = Chain number of stitches indicated (ch 1, ch 3...)
sc = Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
tr = Triple Crochet
Note: If you'd like an ad-free, printable version of this pattern, you can grab it HERE!
PATTERN
Chain 137 stitches loosely
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across: 135 stitches.
Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3 (counts as first DC now and throughout), turn; dc in next 2 dc, * ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 15 dc; repeat from * across to last 4 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Note: Use stitch marker (or piece of yarn) to mark last row as the "right side".
Row 3: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next dc, (ch 1 skip next dc, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp and in next dc) 7 times, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 5: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 15 d, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 6: ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 3 dc, ch 3, (skip next dc, tr in next dc) 4 times, ch 3, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 7: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 3 dc, ch 3, sc in next 4 tr, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 8-10: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 3 dc, ch 3, sc in next 4 sc, ch3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 11: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, (tr in next sc, ch 1) 4 times, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 12: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 3 dc and in next ch-1 sp, (dc in next tr and in next ch-1 sp) 4 times, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Row 13: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next 15 d, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Repeat Rows 3-13 4 more times, or until desired width
To finish:
Final row 1: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next dc, (ch 1 skip next dc, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc.
Final row 2: Ch 3, turn; dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, * dc in next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp and in next dc) 7 times, ch 1; repeat from * across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc. Finish off and weave in ends of yarn.
You might also enjoy: This honeycomb cable knit scarf pattern, or learning how to make your own crochet dishcloths!
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