A Super Cute Baby Blanket Made with Two Colors
Just about two weeks ago we welcomed our fourth nephew, Rumi, into the world. I have to say… he is the sweetest, most handsome guy I’ve met in a long time! Being his crazy crocheting aunt, I of course had to create a new baby blanket for the little man. It took me a while to come up with this one. I knew that I wanted to use more than one color, and I also had the goal of creating something that looked fresh and airy. With a bit of trial and error, I came up with a quick building, simple two color baby blanket crochet pattern that I think you guys will love.
I also created an easy to follow video tutorial for you to practice along with before you begin your project. In the video, I walk you through the crochet stitch used in this baby blanket on a small swatch. It’s such a great idea to make a swatch before starting your baby blanket. This allows you to practice and perfect the stitch pattern ahead of time and make sure that the fabric will have the right drape and texture. There’s nothing more frustrating than getting several rows into your blanket only to realize that you need to adjust your hook size or switch to a different yarn entirely. By taking a little time to make a swatch first, you can avoid these issues and save yourself a ton of stress!
Scroll down to the free pattern on this page to watch the tutorial. You can also find the video on the Leelee Knits YouTube Channel at the following link: Rumi Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern Stitch Tutorial.
Choosing Yarn for Your Crochet Baby Blanket
When choosing yarn colors for this two color baby blanket crochet pattern, I recommend thinking about how they work together.
If you want the colors to really stand out in a playful way, choose ones that are opposite each other on the colour wheel, like a soft blue with a gentle peach or mint green with a light coral. This will make the blanket look bright and lively. For a softer, more soothing look, go for two colors that are next to each other, like light blue with green or pink with purple, which will blend nicely and feel calm. You can also play with contrast by pairing a neutral color, like gray or cream, with a pop of something brighter, like teal or mustard yellow (this is what I did for my blanket).
The yarn that I decided to work up this blanket with is Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran. I love this yarn because it’s soft, yet machine washable and durable (and also a great price!). The blanket turned out super squishy and snuggly and I know that it will last through multiple washings. They have a huge choice of colors too, so it wont be difficult the find the perfect two color combination for your own crochet baby blanket!
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Rumi Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern
Materials
You will need the following materials to make this crochet baby blanket:
- Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Yarn in two colors
- 4 skeins Paper White (Color A)
- 1 skein Washed Teal (Color B)
- A size H-8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle (to weave in ends)
Ad Free PDF File
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Measurements:
Blanket Measures 25” wide X 33” long.
Abbreviations:
CH: Chain.
DC: Double Crochet.
TR: Triple (treble) Crochet.
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Stitch Tutorial Video:
For a visual demonstration of how to crochet this blanket, I recommend watching the following video tutorial. In it, I cover step-by-step, how to crochet the stitch pattern used in this blanket.
Two Color Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern:
Begin by chaining 102 with Colour A (or a multiple of 4 plus 2).
Row 1: Work 3 DC in sixth chain from hook; *CH1, skip next 3 ch, 3DC in next ch; repeat from * across, ending last rep with 2DC (instead of 3) in last ch. CH2, turn.
Row 2: *DC in next ch1 space, TR in second of skipped chains from foundation chain, DC in same ch1 space, CH1; repeat from * across, ending last rep with 2 DC in top of turning chain; CH2, turn.
Row 3: *DC in next ch1 space, TR in second of skipped stitch from row below, DC in same ch1 space, CH1; repeat from * across, ending last rep with 2 DC in top of turning chain; CH2, turn.
Repeat Row 3 for pattern, working one row in Color B every 6 rows (five rows of Color A, followed by 1 row of Color B).
Stitch Chart:
When blanket measures 33” long, continue on to Border.
Border:
Work around the border of the blanket evenly in single crochet for 1 round. Make sure that you work 3 SC in each corner of the border. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this crochet baby blanket pattern.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
