Make a quick and simple Tunisian crochet baby blanket using the instructions in this Tunisian crochet baby blanket pattern.
The pattern comes with full instructions for 4 sizes of baby blanket.
Use any yarn suitable for baby items - bamboo, bamboo mix or acrylic yarn, to make it easy to wash.
It uses the easiest Tunisian crochet stitches (Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian honeycomb stitch) and is perfect for beginners, with detailed instructions to make different sizes.
Skill level
Beginner in Tunisian crochet. You will use Tunisian simple stitches and Tunisian purl stitches.
Sizes
Sizes for baby blankets in the pattern, using the recommended yarn and hook size:
- NICU baby: 61 cm by 46 cm or 24” by 18”;
- Crib: 117 cm by 61 cm or 46” by 24”;
- Playpen/Receiving: 102 cm by 102 cm 40” by 40”;
- Swaddle: 122 cm by 122 c or 48” by 48”.
Notions required to make this baby blanket:
- Yarn: 540 (1380, 2010, 2880) meters of size 2 baby yarn at 300 meters/100 grams. In sample, Himalaya Enjoy 50% bamboo, 50% acrylic yarn, colorway 234-06, orange.
- Hook: 5 mm Tunisian crochet hook with cable;
- Tapestry needle;
- Scissors.
You can substitute any yarn in a similar weight, but make sure the length is similar, even if you have a different length per weight. For example, if you find a yarn with 250 meters per 100 grams, make sure you have the length required to make your chosen size.