Charity Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
The Charity Baby Blanket is a perfect make to crochet and donate. You can donate them to your local hospitals, women’s shelters, baby showers, and even make them for expecting families.
I just love using more than one color! This pattern has a 1 row repeat, so you can crochet this is one color or make it bright and beautiful with as many colors as you’d like!
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Crochet for Charity Blog Hop hosted by The Crochet Village
Each day you will find a FREE crochet patterns for great items you can donate to you local charities, shelters, and even nursing homes.
Each week you will find items for Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and Blankets that you can even crochet for yourself.
My Featured Day – Sept 29th-30th
My Charity Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is being featured in the Crochet for Charity Blog Hop and on my Featured Day, September 29th, you can get a FREE copy for 24 hours. This is a perfect make to donate this to your local charities.
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While you are waiting for my featured day, you can still visit the Crochet to Donate Blog Hop where you will find crochet patterns for Hats, Scarves, Gloves, and Blankets.
In the meantime, if you would like to get started on your Charity Baby Blanket, you can find a FREE version below.
Charity Baby Blanket FREE Crochet Pattern
Information Needed
I used Red Heart Super Saver, 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn. 198 g/7 oz, 333 meters/364 yards
Beginner Friendly
US Terminology
Materials:
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
MC = 700-1200 yds #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn
CC = 150-300 yds #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Tapestry Needle
Finished Sizes:
25” x 25”
31” x 33”
41” x 43”
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
Notes:
ch 3 counts as a dc
If you do not meet Gauge try going up or down a hook size
The stitch count is a multiple of 5+4
There are 3 sizes to choose from Preemie, Receiving and Crib consecutively
Video Tutorial:
Blocking Crochet Items
Special Stitch:
Shell = (3 dc, ch 2, dc) all in same sp
Special Notes:
To get the suggested sizes, you may need to add or subtract the number of rows suggested below.
Customizing:
If you would like a wider or smaller width add or subtract multiples of 5
If you would like a taller or shorter height add or subtract the number of rows.
Gauge:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
3 Shells x 6 rows = 4”
Gauge Swatch:
The Gauge Swatch is done a little differently than most blankets.
You will be measuring 3 Shells across for 4” and completing 6 rows to get the correct height.
R1: ch 19, sk 5 ch, (3 dc, ch 2, dc) all in the next ch. *sk 4 ch. (3 dc, ch 2, dc) all in the next ch. rep from * until last 3 ch, sk 2 ch, dc in last ch. ch 3, turn. (2 dc & 3 Shells)
R2: *Shell in the next ch-2 sp, rep from * until last dc, dc in last dc. ch 3, turn. (2 dc & 3 Shells)
R3-R6: repeat R2
Size Chart
| Size | Height | Width | Yardage Used |
| Preemie | 25” | 25” | 850-900 |
| Crib | 31” | 33” | 1000-1100 |
| Receiving | 41” | 43” | 1200-1500 |
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Charity Baby Blanket FREE Crochet Pattern
Using MC
R1: ch 109 (139, 149) sk 5 ch, *(3 dc, ch 2, dc) all in the next ch, *sk 4 ch. (3 dc, ch 2, dc) all in the next ch. rep from * until last 3 ch, sk 2 ch, dc in last ch. (2 dc & 21, 27, 29 Shells)
R2: ch 3, turn. *Shell in the next ch-2 sp, rep from * until last dc, dc in last dc. (2 dc & 21, 27, 29 Shells)
R3-R36(48,60): repeat R2
R37 (49, 61): ch 4, turn. *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 4, rep from * until last dc, sl st in last dc.
Do not turn after last row.
Border
Change to CC
Across the Top:
Starting at last row work, attach yarn with sl st in beginning ch-4 sp
(ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, dc) all in same ch-4 sp, Shell in each ch-4 sp until last ch-4 sp. Shell in last ch-4 sp.
Down the Side:
Turn slightly, ch 3, sc in 1st dc of side, *ch 3, sc in next dc, rep from * until last ch-5 sp.
Across the Bottom:
Shell in last ch-5 sp, sk next ch, Shell in each ch-4 sp across the bottom until the last ch-5 sp. Shell in last ch-5 sp.
Up the Side:
*ch 3, sc in next dc, rep from * up the side. ch 3, sl st in top of ch-3 to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
For best results, you may want to Block your finished Blanket.
Video Tutorial:
Blocking Crochet Items
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Testers’ Versions
I love my Testers’ Versions. I appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to make this pattern perfect for you.
As you can see there are so many colors and sizes you can create and donate!
That’s it! You have made your version of the Charity Baby Blanket! You can make this in all the different sizes and colors to donate to your local charities or hospitals.
I would LOVE to see what you created!
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