Hydrangea Blossom Crochet Blanket, A Modern Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

When I first had this blanket on my crochet hook, I wasn’t quite sure I was sold on the colors. Sometimes it takes more than one run through all the colors to make a final decision.

I shared the post on my Facebook page to get some feedback and in no time, there were hundreds of comments. Almost all of them were positive, though there were a couple who didn’t love one color or another.

One of the commenters said that the blanket reminded her of hydrangeas and I was sold. Hydrangeas might just be my favorite flower – they’re definitely in the top 3.

What crochet stitches are used in this modern baby blanket?

This blanket is a simple mix of v and clustered double crochet stitches. Sometimes the simplest stitches provide the most stunning results. The texture of this blanket is just right, and it has the perfect amount of drape.

I’m a beginner. Will I be able to crochet this blanket?

Absolutely! While this isn’t just back and forth rows of a single stitch, the pattern is easy to learn and you’ll remember it quickly. The nice thing? It’s got enough variety to keep you from getting bored.

Looking for more beginner patterns?

• Quick and Easy Crochet Blanket – perfect for brand new crocheters!
• HDC V Stitch Crochet Pattern – beautiful texture, easy stitch!

What yarn should I use?

I used worsted weight yarn for this crochet baby blanket (all the details are in the pattern below), but this pattern would also work up well with a variety of yarns. I used this stitch in conjunction with super bulky yarn to make this 3 hour blanket, and the results were just as stunning.

I have not used this stitch with a lighter weight yarn, but I’m confident it would be beautiful. You’ll just need to have a longer starting chain and more rows.

Don’t worry! Instructions are given at the end of this pattern to make this blanket in a wide variety of sizes.

Sticking with my yarn choice is definitely the best way to get the same results, but any worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn would yield similar results.

Now that all that’s out of the way, let’s get on to the good part.

Here’s the Modern Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

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Materials:

• J (5.50 mm) Crochet Hook
• Approximately 465 yards of worsted weight yarn (yarn amounts for various sizes given in the last section of the pattern)
• I used 4 Skeins of Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn!
  • White – 205 yards
  • Amethyst – 115 yards
  • Light Sage – 40 yards
  • Soft Blue – 100 yards
• Tapestry Needle & Scissors

Pattern Notes:

• Final blanket measures approximately 23″ in x 29″ without the border.
• Instructions for adjusting the size of this blanket are given at the end of the pattern.
• The chains at the end of each row do NOT count as a stitch. You will not work into the starting chain stitches on any row. 
• If you find charts helpful, there is a written chart for this pattern at the end of the pattern. 
• For detailed instructions on how to create the stitches used throughout this blanket, please watch this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/aHXE5BMwX80. 
  • The instructions are shown using a chunky yarn, but it works up the same way!

Using white, chain 75.

Row 1: sc in the second chain from the hook and in each stitch across (74). Ch 1, turn. 

Row 2: dc in the first stitch. Skip 1 stitch, dc, ch 1, dc in the next stitch.  *skip two stitches, dc, ch 1, dc in the next stitch* across to the last two stitches. Skip the next to the last stitch, dc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn. 

Row 3: dc in the first stitch, skip 1 stitch, work 3 dc stitches in the ch 1 space. *skip two stitches, work 3 dc stitches in the ch 1 space* across to the last two stitches. Skip the next to the last stitch, dc in the last stitch. Ch 1, turn. 

Repeat rows 2-3 for a total of 51 rows (this includes the first row of sc) using the chart to the right. 

Row 52: sc crochet in each stitch. 

If you would like to add a border proceed to the optional border section. If you are satisfied with your blanket as is, cut yarn and weave ends. 

To Change Colors: 

On the last stitch of the row, yarn over, insert your hook into the final stitch, pull up a loop. Pull through two loops. Place the new yarn on your hook and pull it through those final 2 loops. Be sure to leave a long tail when you cut the last color and when you join the new color.

If you like reading charts, here is a chart for the stitches used in this blanket.

Optional Border:

This crochet baby blanket is absolutely beautiful and has a modern, clean look without a border. But, I know a lot of people feel their projects are incomplete without one. 

Round 1: 

Sc evenly around the entire blanket using white. 

In each corner, work  sc, ch 2,  sc. 

Sl st to the top of the first stitch. Cut yarn and weave ends. 

Round 2:

Join green yarn, ch 1.

Sc evenly around the entire blanket using green. 

In each ch 2 space from the previous round, work  sc, ch 2,  sc. 

Sl st to the top of the first stitch. Cut yarn and weave ends. 

Round 3: 

Join white yarn, ch 2. 

Dc evenly around the entire blanket using white. 

In each ch 2 space from the previous round, work  dc, ch 2, dc. 

Size Adjustments

In order to change the size of this blanket, you will need to chain multiples of 3 until you reach the length that you want. Then, you’ll need to figure out how many rows you want. 

Each row measures a little over half an inch. If you want your blanket to be 45 inches long, you’ll need approximately 75 rows. Everyone crochets differently, so this number is not set in stone; but it’s a good starting place. 

Here is a chart with some approximate sizes to get you started.

If you’ve made this pattern, I’d be thrilled if you’d tag me on Instagram. Use #daisycottagedesigns.