Crochet Daisies Baby Blanket Tutorial – Beautiful Floral Design

Bring elegance and charm to your baby blanket creations with the Crochet Daisies Baby Blanket. This delightful design features intricate flower granny squares adorned with petal-like borders, creating a soft and whimsical aesthetic. Whether you’re making it as a thoughtful baby shower gift or adding to your own keepsakes, this blanket is sure to impress with its detailed textures and timeless floral accents.

Crochet Daisies Baby Blanket

This Blanket pattern stands out thanks to its combination of textured granny squares, petal-inspired borders, and the zigzag joining technique, which ensures both beauty and functionality. The choice of soft Bernat Softee Cotton in warm tones like Sandstone and Blush adds a cozy yet vibrant touch, creating a blanket that feels as good as it looks. The intricate petal border, echoing the flower motif, ties the entire look together, giving it a professional and polished finish.

Credit Daisy Farm Crafts

Step By Step Pattern

Materials

To make this crochet daisies baby blanket, you will need the following:

• Yarn: Bernat Softee Cotton in the following colors:
  • Sandstone: For the flower center.
  • Blush: For the flower petals.
  • Cotton (Cream): For the two neutral rounds and the borders.
    Note: Blush is a limited-edition color; check for availability or pick a similar substitute!
• Hook: G/4mm crochet hook.
• Other Supplies:
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

Stitch Guide

Here are the basic stitches and techniques used in this pattern:

1. Chain (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
2. Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.
3. Single Crochet (SC): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on your hook.
4. Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through all three loops on the hook.
5. Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through the first two loops, yarn over again, and pull through the last two loops.
6. Treble Crochet (TR): Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the final two loops.

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Notes

• Gauge: While this specific pattern does not specify gauge, ensure your squares are uniform to make joining easier.
• Customization: The pattern can be adjusted in size; make as many squares as you’d like to fit your desired blanket dimensions. A size of 6 squares x 5 squares is a suggestion.
• Right Side vs. Wrong Side: Be mindful of the right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) when joining squares. The RS is the side facing you as you work the squares.
• Joining Method: The zigzag slip stitch join with optional chain stitches creates a pretty flat seam while adding texture.

Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Create the Flower Granny Square

• Center of the Flower (Sandstone Color):
  • Chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to form a circle.
  • Chain 3 (counts as the first DC). Work 9 more DCs into the center of the circle.
  • Join with a SL ST to the top of the starting CH-3. You should have 10 DCs.
  • Fasten off Sandstone.
• Petals (Blush Color):
  • Join Blush to any DC stitch with a pull-through loop. Chain 3 (counts as 1st DC). Work 1 DC in the same stitch.
  • Continue working 2 DCs into each DC around (total of 20 DC).
  • Fasten off Blush.

• Shaping the Petals:
  • Rejoin yarn to any DC. Chain 3 and work into the stitches to create petals:
    • [DC, TR] in 1st stitch, 3 TRs in the next stitch, [TR, DC] in the next stitch.
    • Slip stitch into the following stitch to secure the petal.
  • Repeat this sequence around to create 5 petals (total).
  • Fasten off.
• Neutral Filler Layer (Cream Color):
  • Join Cream in the center stitch of any petal. CH 1, SC in the same stitch.
  • Work HDC in the next stitch, DC in the next stitch.
  • TR in the SL ST between petals.
  • DC in the next stitch, HDC in the next, SC in the next (the top of the petal).
  • Repeat this sequence all the way around; fasten off.
• Square Corners (Cream Color):
  • Rejoin Cream color on top of any petal. Work SC, HDC, DC, and 2 DCs in the next stitch.
  • Work a corner by making [TR, CH 1, TR] into the next stitch.
  • Mirror back the sequence: Work 2 DCs, 1 DC, 1 HDC, and three SCs.

Step 2: Joining the Squares

1. Zigzag Slip Stitch Join with Chain:
   • Lay two squares with the right side facing up. Align the corners.
   • Join yarn to the CH-1 space of a corner on one square. Chain 1, then SL ST into the corner of the second square.
   • Chain 1, return to the next stitch of the first square, SL ST, then chain 1 again.
   • Repeat this pattern—slip stitching into corresponding stitches back and forth across the squares, always chaining 1 between slip stitches for added flexibility.
2. Row and Blanket Joining:
   • Repeat the Zigzag Join technique row by row until all squares are assembled in your desired layout.

Step 3: Adding the Border

1. Round 1 (Single Crochet):
   • Pull up a loop of Cream in any corner. Chain 1, work SC in the same corner space.
   • Work 1 SC in each stitch around. In corners, work SC, CH 2, SC.
2. Round 2 (Double Crochet):
   • For this round, begin with a CH 2. DC across each SC. In corner CH-2 spaces, work DC, CH 2, DC.
3. Single Crochet Rounds:
   • Add four rounds of SC. In corners, work SC, CH 2, SC to preserve the square shape.
4. Final Round (Petal Trim):
   • Mimic the petal design used on the squares for the edging. Work: [DC, TR] into a stitch, 3 TRs in the next stitch, [TR, DC] in the next stitch, SL ST into the following stitch.
   • Optionally, add one more SC round to define the petals further.

Final Tips:

• Weave in all ends securely with a yarn needle.
• Block the blanket to shape it and smooth the edges.

Customization Options

• Adjust Dimensions: You can easily customize the size by adding or reducing granny squares. The tutorial suggests 6×5 squares but feel free to modify the layout.
• Create Variations: Experiment with different yarn colors to create a personalized palette. Choose pastels for a softer effect or vibrant tones for a playful vibe.
• Add Embellishments: Add satin ribbon bows, crochet daisies appliqués, or even a ruffled edge for a more dramatic flair.
• Customize Textures: Play with border designs—such as alternating stitch patterns around the petals—to create depth or unique visual effects.