Crochet Baby Blanket for Beginners

Here's a simple crochet baby blanket pattern for beginners:

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (about 600g)
• Crochet hook (size US H/8 or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Pattern:

1. Chain 84 stitches.
2. Row 1: Double crochet (dc) in the 4th chain from the hook. Dc in each chain across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Repeat row 2 until the blanket is the desired length (approximately 36-40 inches for a baby blanket).
5. Bind off: Cut the yarn and pull the tail through the final loop to secure it.
6. Weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.

You can use a single color of yarn or change colors as desired to create stripes or other patterns. This simple double crochet stitch creates a classic and cozy texture that's perfect for a baby blanket.

If you want to add a border to your blanket, you can do so by working single crochet stitches evenly around the edges. To do this, start in any corner and work a single crochet stitch into each stitch or space along the edge, working three stitches into each corner stitch. Then, join with a slip stitch to the first stitch and fasten off.