Free Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket

Free soft rainbow ripple blanket crochet pattern made with Bernat Softee yarn for baby newborn gift.

Welcome to the Pretty Ripples Baby Blanket! This free soft cuddly blankie crochet pattern is created by Robin Harley of Threaded Flair. Made using the beautifully soft Bernat Softee yarn, this makes a perfect baby gift to give and make for that newborn!

Free soft rainbow ripple blanket crochet pattern made with Bernat Softee yarn for baby newborn gift.

About This Pattern: This soft, rainbow baby blanket is easy to make and requires counting stitches and skipping or increasing spaces. The finished rectangle piece is approximately 34 wide x 36 inches in length.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy/Intermediate

MATERIALS:

  • 4 - 4.25 ounces Bernat Softee Baby Yarn, Color Baby Baby Ombre

  • Size G crochet hook

  • Blunt needle for weaving in ends

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

sp = space

sps - spaces

sl st - slip stitch

sts = stitches


Free soft rainbow ripple blanket crochet pattern made with Bernat Softee yarn for baby newborn gift.

ROW 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook. (first skipped sts equal a hdc). Skip 1 ch. Hdc in next 5 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 5 ch, skip 2 ch. Repeat from to until last 8 sts. In last 8 sts: hdc in next 5 sts, skip 1 ch, hdc in next 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. (ch 2 equals first hdc).

ROW 2 through 100: Working in back loops, Hdc in next st, skip 1 st. Hdc in next 5 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 5 ch, skip 2 ch. Repeat from to until last 8 sts. In last 8 sts: hdc in next 5 sts, skip 1 ch, hdc in next and hdc in 2nd ch of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (ch 2 equals first hdc).

Weave in ends, and trim excess.

Thank you for stopping by and happy crocheting and I hope you enjoy!

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