Free Pattern: Moody Farmhouse Floral Baby Blanket

Free Pattern: Moody Farmhouse Floral Baby Blanket

Create a cozy and stylish baby blanket with a rustic farmhouse vibe, featuring moody dark colors and a charming floral motif. This unique crochet pattern is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any nursery.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in dark plum, deep forest green, charcoal grey, and midnight blue
• Hook: Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochet (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches
• Other: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Using the dark plum yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 12 double crochets now.)
3. Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 24 double crochets.)
4. Round 3: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 36 double crochets.)
5. Change Color: Switch to deep forest green yarn.
6. Round 4: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 48 double crochets.)
7. Round 5: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 60 double crochets.)
8. Change Color: Switch to charcoal grey yarn.
9. Round 6: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 4 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 72 double crochets.)
10. Round 7: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 5 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 84 double crochets.)
11. Change Color: Switch to midnight blue yarn.
12. Round 8: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 6 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. (You should have 96 double crochets.)
13. Continue Increasing: Keep increasing in this manner, changing colors every two rounds, until the blanket measures approximately 36 inches in diameter.
14. Create Floral Motifs: Using dark plum yarn, crochet small flowers: Make a magic ring, chain 1, and work 10 single crochets into the ring. Join with a slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
15. Attach Floral Motifs: Randomly attach the floral motifs across the blanket using a tapestry needle and matching yarn.
16. Finish Up: Weave in all ends and block the blanket to shape.

Your finished baby blanket will be a round shape with a diameter of approximately 36 inches, featuring a textured crochet pattern with alternating rounds of double crochet stitches in a spiral formation. The moody color palette and charming floral motifs will add a rustic farmhouse touch, making it perfect for any nursery!