Shades of Blue Baby Blanket – Free c2c Crochet Pattern

This charming baby blanket features a delightful corner-to-corner crochet pattern, crafted with soft blue yarn that evokes a serene and comforting feel. Using the c2c method, the blanket begins at one corner, gradually expanding into a cozy, textured square that envelops the little one in warmth. This c2c baby blanket is perfect for both naptime and cuddling.

The corner-to-corner technique not only adds a unique, diagonal pattern to the blanket but also ensures a snug, plush finish that’s both practical and stylish for any nursery.

Shades of Blue – Free c2c Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Finished Size: Approx. 28” square

Yarn – #3 DK/light worsted weight – 6 oz./358 yds (each skein)
Sample used: Red Heart Baby TLC

2 skeins – Snooky
1 skein – Clear Blue

Please note: The yarn I originally used has since been discontinued, but you might either find it in your stash or you can substitute for any other #3 light worsted.

Hook: H/8 (5 mm)

Abbreviations
blo – back loop only
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
yo – yarn over

For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.

Notes:

Afghan is worked corner to corner. For tutorial please visit How to C2C Crochet
Color changes are specified below but not in the pattern itself, so be sure to pay attention to where the next color change will be.

PATTERN COLOR CHANGES

8 rows muli
4 rows blue
8 multi
6 blue
8 multi
8 blue
8 multi
8 blue
8 multi
6 blue
8 multi
4 blue
8 multi

BLANKET

Row 1: ch5, 3dc in 5^th ch from hook (1 block made), turn.

Row 2: ch5, 3dc in 4^th ch from hook, sl st in ch3 of previous row, ch3, 3dc in same ch3 space of previous row, ch3, 3dc in same ch3 space (2 blocks made), turn.

Row 3: ch5, 3dc in 4^th ch from hook *sl st in ch3 of previous row, ch3, 3dc in same ch3 space* across to end (3 blocks made), turn.

Rows 4-44: Repeat Row 3. Each row will add one additional block.

Row 45: ch1, sl st in 1^st 3dc of previous row, sl st in ch3 sp, 3dc, *sl st in nxt ch3 sp, 3dc in same sp* across, end with sl st in last block of previous row, which will derease end by one block. This will begin to make the 4^th side of the afghan. All rows from this point on will decrease by one block at the beginning and at the end of the row.

Rows 46-90: Repeat Row 45 until last row. One single block will remain. Fasten Off.

Border

Round 1: (with blue) attach with sl st to 1^st st to the left of any corner stitch, ch1, *sc evenly down side making sure there is an odd number of stitches, 3sc in corner stitch,* repeat 3 more times, sl st to 1^st sc, change to multi yarn, turn.
Round 2: sl st in 1^st sc, sc in 1^st st, ch1, skip next sc, *3sc in corner st, ch1, skip next sc, (sc in next sc, ch1, skip next sc) across to corner,* repeat from * around 3 more times, sl st to 1^st sc changing back to blue, turn.
Round 3: ch, sc in 1^st ch sp, ch1, *(sc in next ch1 sp, ch1) across, 3sc in corner st* repeat around, sl st to 1^st sc. Fasten Off.