C2C Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

This free C2C crochet baby blanket pattern is worked diagonally using the classic corner-to-corner box stitch. The little groups of double crochet stitches create a beautifully textured blanket, while self-striping yarn adds effortless bands of color.

The pattern makes a 24 in. (61 cm) square blanket that is a sweet size for a newborn, stroller, or car seat. You can also make a larger square blanket simply by continuing the increase rows until it reaches your desired size, then beginning the decrease rows.

You can reference the common baby blanket sizes for different uses here.

Rise & Shine C2C Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Easy
• Yarn: DK or light worsted-weight self-striping yarn
• Yardage: Approximately 590 yd (540 m)
• Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
• Finished size: Approximately 24 × 24 in. (61 × 61 cm)
• Construction: Worked diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner
• Gauge: Not essential; adjust the number of increase rows to make your desired square size

Supplies

• 1 ball DK or light worsted-weight self-striping yarn, approximately 590 yd (540 m), such as Lion Brand Mandala
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Kitchen or yarn scale, optional

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.

C2C Baby Blanket Size

The finished blanket shown measures approximately 24 × 24 in. (61 × 61 cm), with 31 boxes at its widest point.

To make a larger square C2C baby blanket, continue repeating the increase row until both straight sides measure your desired finished size. Then begin the decreasing section. Keep in mind that a larger blanket will require additional yarn.

These instructions create a square blanket. Making a rectangular corner-to-corner blanket requires a different increase and decrease sequence.

Pattern Notes

• Each C2C box consists of a turning chain and 3 double crochet stitches.
• The rows are counted diagonally. Row 1 contains 1 box, Row 2 contains 2 boxes, Row 3 contains 3 boxes, and so on.
• During the increasing section, each row gains 1 box.
• During the decreasing section, each row loses 1 box.
• The written pattern increases through Row 31 and then decreases through Row 61.
• Gauge is not critical, but your yarn, hook, and tension will affect the finished dimensions.
• If you are using a limited amount of yarn, weigh it before beginning. Continue increasing until slightly more than half of the yarn remains, then begin decreasing. For example, my yarn weighed 146 g, so I began decreasing when the remaining yarn weighed just over 73 g.

Crochet Abbreviations

• ch(s) = chain(s)
• dc = double crochet
• rep = repeat
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• st(s) = stitch(es)

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

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C2C Crochet Baby Blanket Instructions

Increasing

Row 1: Ch 6, work 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 chs, turn — 1 box.

Row 2: Ch 6, work 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 chs, sl st in the space between the 3rd dc and turning ch of the block from the previous row, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space, turn — 2 boxes.

Row 3: Ch 6, work 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 chs, sl st in the space between the 3rd dc and turning ch of the previous block, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space, sl st in the space between the 3rd dc and turning ch of the next block, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space, turn — 3 boxes.

Row 4: Ch 6, work 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each of the next 2 chs, sl st in the space between the 3rd dc and turning ch of the previous block, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space, *sl st in the space between the turning ch and 1st dc of the next block, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space; rep from * across, turn — 4 boxes.

Rows 5 through 31: Repeat Row 4, increasing by 1 box in every row — 31 boxes at the end of Row 31.

For a larger square blanket, continue repeating Row 4 until the two straight sides reach your desired size.

Decreasing

Row 32: Sl st in each of the 3 dc and into the space between the 3rd dc and turning ch of the previous block, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space, *sl st in the space between the turning ch and 1st dc of the next block, ch 3, work 3 dc in the same space; rep from * across until 1 block remains, sl st in the space between the turning ch and 1st dc of the final block, turn — 30 boxes.

Rows 33 through 61: Repeat Row 32, decreasing by 1 box in every row until only 1 box remains.

Fasten off and weave in the ends. Block the finished blanket if desired.

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