Wrap your little one in warmth with the Free Polka Dot Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern! This beautiful and unique baby blanket features playful dots and spots, perfect for both boys and girls.
The polka dot design adds a modern touch to any nursery, and with its gender-neutral design and your own choice of colors, it’s a wonderful choice for any baby.
Made with double-stranded worsted weight yarn, this easy pattern works up quickly, so you can create a cozy blanket in no time. The size is just right for keeping your baby snug during sleep.
Whether you’re making it as a gift or for your own little one, this dotty crochet baby blanket is sure to be a favorite! Plus, it’s completely free!
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About The Crochet Polka Dot Baby Blanket
Polka Dots have always been one of my favorite prints—it’s like there’s a party, and who doesn’t love a party? I was so excited when I received a special order for a polka dot baby blanket that I just had to write up a Free Crochet Pattern to share with you!
This beautiful and unique pattern is worked double stranded using worsted weight yarn, making it sturdy and long-lasting. The extra thickness also supports the dots and spots, keeping the blanket smooth and preventing bunching in the middle.
This crochet blanket pattern is perfect for boys, girls, or a gender-neutral gift, this quick and easy project is just the right size for cozy sleep. Enjoy creating this modern and fun design—your little one will love it!
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Free Polka Dot Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pattern Information
Supplies:
- Medium (4) Worsted Weight Yarn 1400 Yards Main Color, 700 Yards Accent Color
- Shown in Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Soft Blue and White
- Size P 11.5 mm crochet hook
- Size I 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- SLST: Slip Stitch
- F/O: Finish Off
Finished size:
35” x 53”
Skill Level:
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Free Crochet Pattern: Polka Dot Baby Blanket
Baby Blanket:
With 2 strands of Main color and an 11.5mm hook
Row 1: Chain 54, HDC into 2nd chain from hook, SC into next, *HDC, SC*, repeat pattern from * to * across, ch1, turn. (53)
Row 2: *HDC, SC* repeat pattern from * to * across, ch1, turn. (53)
Rows 3 – 79: Repeat Row 2
Row 80: *HDC, SC* repeat pattern from * to * across, change to 2 strands of accent color, ch1, turn. (53)
Blanket Edging:
Round 1: SC 52, 3SC into the last stitch. Turn to work up the side of the blanket. Beginning in the 2nd Row, work 1 SC into the end of each row (78), work 3 SC into the last row. SC 51, 3SC into the last stitch, turn to work down second side. Work 1 SC into the end of each row (78), 2SC into the corner, SLST into the first HDC. Ch1. (270)
Round 2: HDC around working 3 HDC into each corner, SLST into first HDC. (HDC 53, 3HDC, HDC 80, 3HDC, HDC 53, 3HDC, HDC 80, 3HDC, SLST) change to 2 strands of main color, ch1. (278)
Round 3: HDC 55, 3HDC, HDC 82, 3HDC, HDC 55, 3HDC, HDC 82, 3HDC, SLST, ch1. (286)
Round 4: SC 57, 3SC, SC 84, 3SC, SC 57, 3SC, SC 84, 3SC, SLST, F/O. (278)
Circles:
With 1 strand of Accent color and a 5.5mm “I” hook
Small: Make 5
Round 1: Work 10 DC into a magic circle, SLST into first DC, ch2 (10)
Round 2: 2DC into each DC, SLST into first DC, ch2 (20)
Round 3: *2SC, SC* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, Change to main color, ch2 (30)
Round 4: *2SC, SC 2* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, F/O leaving a long tail to attach. (40)
Medium: Make 7
Round 1: Work 10 DC into a magic circle, SLST into first DC, ch2 (10)
Round 2: 2DC into each DC, SLST into first DC, ch2 (20)
Round 3: *2DC, DC* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first DC, ch2 (30)
Round 4: *2SC, SC 2* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, Change to main color, ch2 (40)
Round 5: *2SC, SC 3* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, F/O leaving a long tail to attach (50)
Large: Make 5
Round 1: Work 10 DC into a magic circle, SLST into first DC, ch2 (10)
Round 2: 2DC into each DC, SLST into first DC, ch2 (20)
Round 3: *2DC, DC* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first DC, ch2 (30)
Round 4: *2DC, DC 2* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first DC, ch2 (40)
Round 5: *2SC, SC 3* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, Change to main color, ch2 (50)
Round 6: *2SC, SC 4* repeat pattern from * to * around, SLST into first SC, F/O leaving a long tail to attach (60)
Blanket Assembly:
Using the tails whip stitch the circles to the blanket in your desired pattern design. I chose to make my pattern random.
Yr crochet work is beautiful I hope to be able to crochet just as good maybe in the next year
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I love to see others learning to crochet and know that you will be fabulous in no time with practice.