The Crochet Daisies Baby Blanket is a simple yet delicate masterpiece filled with soft floral patterns. This blanket is not just a cozy wrap for a little one; it’s a heartfelt way to welcome a baby into the world. The daisy-themed design and soft pastel colors make it perfect for nurseries, keepsakes, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. If you use it for snuggles, tummy time, or simply as room decor, this crochet blanket is timeless and full of charm.
Crochet Daisies Baby Blanket
This crochet blanket’s daisy granny square pattern combines layers of textures and soft tones to create a cheerful, warm feel. It’s creatively joined together using a zigzag stitching method that looks neat yet beautifully decorative. For finishes, a wavy border resembling delicate flower petals adds a final gentle touch. The tutorial’s techniques are simple enough for beginners looking for a fun way to create something special, yet versatile enough for seasoned crocheters. It’s all about creating a piece that combines function with beauty.
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)
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.
- Rejoin yarn to any DC. Chain 3 and work into the stitches to create petals:
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Single Crochet Rounds:
- Add four rounds of SC. In corners, work SC, CH 2, SC to preserve the square shape.
- 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.
