Crochet Two-color Block Stitch Baby Blanket

What a beautiful and cozy gift! A crochet two-color block stitch baby blanket is a stunning and soft keepsake that will keep baby warm and snug. The two-color block stitch pattern creates a visually appealing design that's both modern and timeless, while the soft yarn used ensures a gentle touch against baby's sensitive skin. This blanket is perfect for snuggling up on the couch, stroller rides, or as a decorative touch in baby's nursery. Plus, the simple yet elegant design makes it a great option for any new parents, regardless of their personal style.

Size: approx. 21” x 28”, but can be worked wider or longer as desired

Materials:

• 4 to 6 oz. worsted wt. yarn in Color A
• 4 to 6 oz. worsted wt. yarn in Color B
• Size I hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in tails

Gauge: 3 dc = 1” with worsted wt. on size H hook

Notes: You can make this blanket wider by chaining a longer foundation chain, then work across for as many chains as needed to complete the repeat of pattern, leaving excess chains to trim off later when they are no longer needed.

Make blanket longer by working to desired length (a wider or longer blanket will require more yarn)

Color pattern: Pattern is worked in 2 rows Col A followed by 2 rows Col B. Do not cut yarn, but carry colors loosely up side of work until needed again.

Multicolor option: Use up your scrap yarns and change colors at the end of any row!

Blanket

Row 1: With Col A, ch 79, dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in ea ch across, turn (76 dc)

Row 2: With Col A, ch 1, sc in 1st dc, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * across, ending with sc in last dc, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Row 3: Join Col B to first sc, ch 3, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * across, end with dc in last sc, turn (19 3-dc blocks)

Row 4: With Col B, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Row 5: With Col A, ch 3, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * across, end with dc in last sc, turn (19 3-dc blocks)

Row 6: With Col A, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Row 7: With Col B, ch 3, work 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * across, end with dc in last sc, turn (19 3-dc blocks)

Row 8: With Col B, ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn (19 ch-3 sps)

Rep Rows 4-8 until blanket is desired length.

Final row: With Col A, ch 3, dc in ea sc and sp across, working 3 dc in ea ch-3 sp. Fasten off.

Edging

Join Col B to any st on final row, ch 1, sc evenly all around blanket, working 3 sc in ea corner, join with sl st. If desired, ch 1 and work a second round of sc, or work in reverse sc for a more decorative edge. Join with sl st, fasten off and weave in all tails.