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
The free pattern for this crochet baby blanket is available right here on this page, as this site is sustained through ad support.
If you like things a little more streamlined, I’ve put together an ad-free, downloadable PDF version of the pattern. It’s perfect for easy printing and can be can be purchased through My Ravelry Store 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.
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.
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What a beautiful blanket! It has been a long time since I found something different and appealing. Thank you for generously sharing.
You’re welcome Diane! Its truly my pleasure to share my patterns with you all 🙂
Oh My! You’ve done it again! This is really beautiful. I just finished two baby blankies for new born little girls and now I need to find another baby to make this for. I can’t wait to attempt this. Thank you for being so generous offering the pattern for free. Much love and blessings to the new family addition.
I just made this in a bigger size for my niece’s first baby. She preferred it made with 8 rows of sage green yarn and two rows of white yarn. I love how it turned out.
I’m so happy to hear!
Oh my! You’ve really done it this time. This is just beautiful and I cant wait to attempt this. I just finished two blankies for new born baby girls so now I need to find another baby to make this for. Thank you for being so generous sharing the free pattern. Much love and blessings to the new addition in your family.
You are so welcome Susan! And thank you, we are so excited, and feel so blessed 🙂
A special friend is having her baby in May. Can’t wait to get started on this beautiful baby blanket. Thank you
You’re welcome Gail! Enjoy!
Congratulations! That’s fantastic! The baby blanket is gorgeous and I hope one day to make it for my grandchildren
I have no one to crochet for so I donate my blankets to the WIC program down at the courthouse and to the newborn dept at the hospitals here in town. I can hardly wait to start this one! thank you for sharing. Kathy Koletzke
You are most welcome Kathy! So glad to hear that they blankets are going to those who need them most. All the best!
A big thank you for the lovely patterns the blankets I have been doing over the years of gone to orphanages and lepercy homes. I am always looking for new patterns without being too coplicated.every blessing to you as you are given new ideas.
Thank you can’t wait to try this looks lovely and cosy
You’re welcome Jane!
The blanket is beautiful. I Can’t wait to try it.
You’re welcome Beverly!
I love the blanket, thanks for sharing the pattern
You’re welcome Latricia!
Awesome pattern,I love your crochet can’t wait to start this today xx
You’re most welcome Claire! I hope you enjoy the pattern!
OMG This is such a beautiful blanket! I can’t wait to make it..thanks so much for the free patternn!
You’re so welcome Lorraine! Enjoy!
Hi I’m just wanting to know how u end you last row of crochet. As I have a different edging I would like to use
Lovely blanket to do.
The last row is just a repeat of row 3 (you don’t need to end with the CH2, Turn however).
A big thank you for the lovely patterns the blankets I have been doing over the years of gone to orphanages and lepercy homes. I am always looking for new patterns without being too coplicated.every blessing to you as you are given new ideas.
You are most welcome!
oh my word that looks really lovely I need to get some more wool and get making it. Can’t wait. Thank you
You’re so welcome!!
Congratulations on the new arrival. what have you called him. Lovely time to have babies when the weather is good outside isn’t it.
Thanks for the lovely pattern.
Thanks Sandra! His name is Rumi (after the poet)!
Hi After making one of your blankets last month and being really pleased with it, I wanted to try this Rumi blanket, however try as I might I can not get it right. Do you have a video of this pattern any where please! Many thanks
Hi Joanne, I do not but I will work on one and get it up as soon as I can!
I love this pattern but I think I’ll add stitches and make it bigger. I have lots of Grand children
Can you do a video tutorial for this blanket for those of us who don’t know how to read a pattern?
Yes, I plan to post a video next week. Will send out an email to my subscribers once its up 🙂
That is absolutely beautiful and I love it. Unfortunately I do not crochet. Hope you can come up with a pattern similar that you can knit. Love your work and ideas. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.
This pattern is soooooo easy I love it, cause I don’t have to look at the pattern when I’m working on it! I’m making it in pink ?
Lol,so glad to hear! Great color choice!
Could you tell me if you use a size 3 or a size for yarn? I am using number 4 Yarn and it looks bulky what am I doing wrong they kill it back to me a soon as you can please
Number 4 yarn should be perfect. It is a bulkier blanket.
I love this and I cannot wait to try it. However, I am a bit confused about the size difference between the chain 102 and chain multiples of 4 plus 2 (18). Could you clarify, please?
Hi Katie, that means that if you want to make it wider then you chain a multiple of 4 and then add two. Hope that makes sense. All the best, Alnaar
Where can I find the paintbox yarns? Or can I use any yarn?
Hi Janie, you can find the link for where to purchase the Paintbox yarns in the list of materials above the pattern. You can use any bulky weight yarn, however if you want the same sizing and result its a good idea to use the suggested yarn.
This is such a beautiful pattern! Thank you for sharing with the world your wonderful talent! I am looking forward to making this for a special little guy!
You are most welcome Tammy!
Goodmorning. I am not very experience in crochet. That is probably I dont understand how the colorchange is working. Do I cut every time the yarn to continue the white color. Can someone tell me in detail how that works pls. Thank you.
Hi Betty, yes you cut the yarn everytime you join a new colour.
Thank you so much for sharing. I plan to make using boy and girl colors. I crotcheted blankets for all my kids (3) and grands (8) and gr-grands (12), now I am working on a stash for future gr-grands. I am 78 and hope to build up a good sized stash (maybe for gr-gr-grands.lol Thank you again for the lovely patterns you share. God bless.
Awe, you are most welcome Glenda! So glad to hear that you are enjoying the patterns!
Lovely pattern. I crochet for charity and this is a very nice one to send to the nicu in our area. thanks so much for sharing your pattern.
You are so welcome Gramz!
Beautiful blanket!! I absolutely love this pattern. Thanks for sharing it, I can’t wait to try making it for my new little niece.
You’re welcome Joy! So glad to hear!
So I should have watched the video before starting this blanket. I made it bigger for an adult. But it turned out different from your pic but it’s still a wonderfully warm Afghan. I will try it again the right way next time. Wish I could post a pic to show you.
Thank you for this lovely pattern. I just finished it and it turned out beautiful. I did it in pink and white. Love your patterns.
Awe, so happy to hear that you enjoyed the pattern! You are most welcome!
I love this! It looks reversible!
I’ve crocheted this Rumi blanket pattern many times. Its a wonderful pattern and works up really fast. Thank you!
You’re most welcome!
I love this pattern and I am going to give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing. Is it possible you could make a video showing us how to do a row with the new color? I’m a little confused on how to switch and if I cut the new color yarn. Again thank you, love the pattern.
Hi Victoria, I’m sorry for the late response. I’m wishing I had shown the colour change in this video – I do demonstrate how to change colours in some of my other videos however. Basically, you finish off your last stitch of the previous Colour A row with Colour B (pull it through your last loop of the last double crochet instead of using colour A). Then crochet with Colour B until the last stitch of the row and finish the last stitch with colour A (just like you did for switching from A to B). Cut the old yarn colours at the end of the row after you switch to the new colour. Hope this helps!