Butterfly Days Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Crochet something special for the little ones in your life with the Butterfly Days Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern. This beautiful, colorful blanket is perfect for keeping babies warm and cozy. Made with RED HEART® Baby Sheen™, this blanket features delightful stitches and stripes, making it an engaging project that will add warmth and charm to any nursery.

About the Blanket

The Butterfly Days Crochet Baby Blanket is designed to be worked in joined rounds, allowing for a smooth, seamless finish that is both practical and visually appealing. The unique pattern creates texture and depth using a combination of single crochets and double crochets, resulting in a soft and cuddly blanket that feels wonderful against a baby’s skin.

This pattern is suited for crocheters who enjoy a bit of creativity in their projects and are looking for a lovely piece to add to their nursery collection or to gift to new parents.

Materials

this Pattern

To create your Butterfly Days Crochet Baby Blanket, you will need the following materials:

• Yarn

  • RED HEART® Baby Sheen™
    • 6 balls of 930 Baby Multi A
    • 1 ball of White B

• Crochet Hook

  • Susan Bates® Crochet Hook 5mm [H-8 US]

• Notions

  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Pattern Notes

1. Blanket is worked in joined rounds.
2. You may find it helpful to place a marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as the round is completed.
3. To change color: work the last stitch of the old color to the last yarn over. Yarn over with the new color and draw through all loops on the hook to complete the stitch. Proceed with the new color, then cut the old color.

Technical Construction

• Foundation: With A, ch 41.
• Foundation Row: Working in back bars, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn — 40 sc.
• Rounds: Worked in joined rounds (join with slip st as specified, and turn as specified).

Main Blanket Instructions

Round 1

Ch 1, sc in the first st, dc in the next st,
sc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * to end of row
ch 1; working across the end of the row, (sc, dc) in the end of the row, ch 1; working across the opposite side of the foundation ch,
sc in the first ch, dc in the next ch,
**sc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from ** to end of row, ch 1
working across the end of the row, (sc, dc) in the end of the row, ch 1
join with slip st in the first st, turn
— 42 sc, 42 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Round 2

Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout),
(sc, ch 1, dc) in the first ch-1 space,
[*sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * to the next ch-1 space, (sc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch-1 space] 3 times
**sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from ** to the beginning ch-3
join with slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn
— 46 sc, 46 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Round 3

Ch 1, sc in the same st as join,
[*dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to the next ch-1 space, (dc, ch 1, sc) in the next ch-1 space] 4 times
dc in last sc
join with slip st in the first st, turn
— 50 sc, 50 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Round 4

Ch 3, sc in the first dc, dc in the next sc,
(sc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch-1 space,
[*sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * to the next ch-1 space, (sc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch-1 space] 3 times
**sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from ** to beginning ch-3
join with slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn
— 54 sc, 54 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Round 5

Ch 1, sc in the same st as join,
[*dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to the next ch-1 space, (dc, ch 1, sc) in the next ch-1 space] 4 times
dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, dc in the last sc
join with slip st in the first st, turn
— 58 sc, 58 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Round 6

Ch 3, sc in the first dc, dc in the next sc,
[*sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from * to the next ch-1 space, (sc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch-1 space] 4 times
**sc in next dc, dc in next sc; repeat from ** to the beginning ch-3
join with slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn
— 62 sc, 62 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Round 7

Ch 1, sc in the same st as join,
[*dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to the next ch-1 space, (dc, ch 1, sc) in the next ch-1 space] 4 times
**dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from ** to the last sc, dc in the last sc
join with slip st in the first st, turn
— 66 sc, 66 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces

Rounds 8–55

Repeat Rounds 6 and 7 twenty-five times; change to B in the last st of Round 55
— 258 sc, 258 dc, and 4 ch-1 spaces at the end of Round 55

Round 56

Repeat Round 6

Round 57

Repeat Round 7
Fasten off.

Finishing

Once you have completed your blanket, it’s essential to weave in all ends. This step gives your blanket a professional finish and ensures it can withstand use and washing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

The pattern uses a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook 5mm [H-8 US].

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This blanket is worked in joined rounds.

How many balls of yarn do I need for this project?

You will need 6 balls of RED HEART® Baby Sheen™ in 930 Baby Multi A and 1 ball in White B.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

No assembly is required; the blanket is worked in rounds seamlessly.

What is the finished size of the blanket?

While the finished size is not specified in the provided materials, blankets generally measure around 30×36 inches for a baby blanket.

Conclusion

The Butterfly Days Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern offers a delightful way to create a cozy, beautiful blanket for a little one. Utilizing joined rounds and colorful stripes, it is not only a wonderful addition to any nursery but also a lovely opportunity to explore your crochet skills. Enjoy creating this lovely piece that can be cherished for years to come!