Greyson Baby Blanket
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely stunning, incredibly cozy, and wonderfully modern pattern for the littlest ones in your life: the Greyson Baby Blanket! If you love crafting sweet nursery accessories that perfectly capture classic handmade charm while offering a sophisticated, beautifully textured design for any crib or stroller, this gorgeous blanket is going to be your next favorite make.
This fantastic baby blanket pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade baby shower gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable nursery décor in no time that will keep baby incredibly snug and be cherished as a family heirloom for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out traditional colors for magical pastels, bright pinks, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized baby accessory! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautifully textured, cozy creation!
Gauge: 9 sts x 5 rows = 4″ in pattern
Finished Size: 38″ wide x 36″ long
Stitch Multiple: mult of 8 +1, plus 1 for the tch
Helpful Links and Tutorials
Greyson Baby Blanket Tutorial Video
Crochet Abbreviations
Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
Join with Single Crochet
Blo – back loop only
Join with Double Crochet
Join with Half Double Crochet
SPECIAL STITCH: tr3tog – *yo twice and insert hook in the next st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through first 2 loops on hook) twice; repeat from * twice (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through all loops on hook.
NOTE: If preferred, substitute the following for Row 1: Ch 82, skip ch closest to hook, hdc in each remaining ch across; turn. (81 sts)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1 (WS): With Color A, fhdc 81; break yarn and turn. (81 sts)
Row 2 (RS): Join Color B with sc in 1st st, *hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, 3 tr in next st, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across; break yarn and turn. (101 sts)
Row 3: Join Color C with dc in 1st st, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st, dc in next 3 sts, *dc3tog, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st, dc in last st; break yarn and turn. (101 sts)
Row 4: Join Color B with tr in 1st st, skip next st, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, *tr3tog, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st , tr in last st; break yarn and turn. (81 sts)
Row 5: Join Color A with hdc in 1st st, hdc in each remaining st across; break yarn and turn. (81 sts)
Repeat Rows 2-5 twelve times (will look like 13 stripe sections).
Border Instructions:
Round/”Rows” 1: Working from the RS, with Color A sc evenly down each side of the blanket (along the sides of the rows); join to ends of 1st and last row at corners.
Round 2: With Color B, sc in blo of each st around, working 3 sc in each corner; join and break yarn.
Round 3: With Color C, repeat Round 2.
And that’s the Greyson Baby Blanket! Of course, you can use any colors you like – and I can’t wait to see yours! Be sure to follow Moogly at the social media links at the top of the page for more crochet, knit and craft fun!
