FREE Pattern for the “Soft and Cuddly” Crochet Baby Afghan

Here is the free pattern for the “Soft and Cuddly” Crochet Baby Afghan. I think you will love how soft this afghan is! It is really easy to make, too!

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“Soft and Cuddly” Crochet Baby Afghan

Designed By:Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids

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Skill Level:

Easy

Size:

Approximately 34″ x 42″

Materials:

– 3 skeins Bernat “Softee Baby” Yarn, Color Used in the Photo Above is called “Baby Baby”

– Crochet Hook, Size I/5.5 mm

– Yarn Needle (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)

– Scissors

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Body of Afghan

Ch 115.

(I’ve created a video tutorial that shows how to do the first two rows of the pattern. Be sure to check it out!!!)

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Row 1: Dc in fourth chain from the hook. *Skip next 2 chains, dc in next chain, 3 dc in next chain, 1 dc in next chain, skip next 2 chains, 1 dc in next 2 chains*. Repeat from * to last 3 chains. Skip 2 chains. Work 3 dc in last chain. Ch 3. Turn.

Row 2: Dc in space before first dc. * Skip 3 dc. 5 dc in space before next dc. Skip 3 dc. 1 dc in next space. Skip 1 dc. 1 dc in next space. * Repeat from * to * to the last 3 dc. Skip 2 dc. Work 3 dc in the space before the last dc. Ch 3. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the afghan measures approximately 38″ long…ending with a right side row. (Don’t fasten off.)

Edging Rows

Row 1: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 2 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each chain across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 2 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.

Row 2: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in same space as Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each sc all the way down the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner sc. Work 1 dc in each sc across the bottom of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc up the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more dc in the same space as the Ch 2. Slip stitch to Ch 2.

Row 3: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 1 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.

Row 4: (Scallop Edge) Ch 2. Work 4 dc in same space as Ch 2. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to first corner of afghan. Work 10 dc in corner sc. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to second corner of afghan. Work 10 dc in corner sc. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to third corner of afghan. Work 10 dc in corner sc. *Skip 1 sc. Work 1 sc in next sc. Skip 1 sc. Work 5 dc in next sc. * Repeat from * to * to fourth corner of afghan. Work 5 more dc in the corner sc. Slip stitch to first Ch 2.

Fasten off. Work in all loose ends

Optional Border!!!!
This border uses the “Puff Stitch”.

Directions for “Puff Stitch”.

Yarn over and insert the hook into the single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 2 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over

and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 3 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 4 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. ( You now have 5 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and insert hook into the same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. (You now have 6 loops on the hook.). Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on the hook. You will now have 1 loop on the hook. Slip stitch in the same single crochet.

The “Baby Pompon” Border

(The following 3 rows of edging are the same as for the border described above. The last row is the new portion!!

Edging Rows

Row 1: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 2 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each chain across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 2 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work

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1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.

Row2: Ch2. Work 1 dc in same space as Ch2. Work1 dc in each sc all the way down the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner sc. Work 1 dc in each sc across

the bottom of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc up the side of the afghan. Work 3 dc in the corner dc. Work 1 dc in each sc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more dc in the same space as the Ch 2. Slip stitch to Ch 2. Slip stitch into the same single crochet. (This completes 1 puff stitch.)

Row 3: Ch 1. Work 2 sc in corner dc. Working down the side of the afghan, work 1 sc in each space all the way down the side of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the bottom of the afgan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each space up the side of the afghan. Work 3 sc in the corner dc. Work 1 sc in each dc across the top of the afghan. Work 1 more sc in the dc space where you started this row. Slip stitch to first sc.

Row 4: Ch 1.

Turn entire blanket so that you are now going to go the opposite direction than you were working Rows 1 – 3.
Slip stitch into the first 2 single crochet. Work 1 “puff stitch” into the next sc. *Slip stitch into the next single crochet. Work 1 “puff stitch” into the next single crochet.*. Repeat from * to * all the way around the blanket.
When you reach the last stitches, slip stitch to first slip stitch and fasten off. Weave in loose ends!!

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28 comments

www.essays4me.com has written: November 24, 2015 at 7:51 am Reply
It's so sweet and cute. My little Genny has got such a present from her aunt. She also knits. You must get to know each other. It would be a great possibility to broaden the scope of your hobby.
Lorraine Cooper Cade has written: December 16, 2015 at 7:50 am Reply
Thank you so much x
Lois martin has written: February 9, 2016 at 6:04 pm Reply
Very cute. Thank you for sharing .
Shane Guzman has written: June 17, 2016 at 11:25 am Reply
Wow! Such a cool crochet this is. Really I need to learn how to make this. I followed your process of making this cute hat, but still unsuccessful. Every time i want to make this, some problems appear suddenly. And I don't know actually why this happens. Anyways thank you a lot for sharing. It would be very much helpful for the new mothers. Babies normally look very cute in these crocheted outfits. And it looks even more special if it is made by own mother.
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Kidz Can Design has written: October 4, 2016 at 8:05 am Reply
The post about babies are really beautifull interesting more related this type
Anonymous has written: October 11, 2016 at 10:49 pm Reply
Spectacular afghan. Love the color and the design of the pattern, will make this winter. Thanks so much for the pattern.
Jean Mujica has written: January 27, 2017 at 4:03 am Reply
Is the scallup edge supposed to be smooth on the top and bottom edge and a ruffle on the two side edges?
Christine Longe has written: January 27, 2017 at 2:59 pm Reply
The ruffle should actually look pretty much the same all the way around. Be sure you are skipping a stitch between the 5 dc and 1 sc around.
Chris
Jean Mujica has written: January 27, 2017 at 11:32 pm Reply
I am but the row before the scallop has 2 sc in each space on the sides and only sc on the end rows?
Christine Longe has written: January 29, 2017 at 5:01 am Reply
Hi Jean,
You have pointed out a mistake in the row before the scallop……it should just be 1 sc in each double crochet stitch all the way around. That should make it look the same all the way around. Thanks for your comments and questions. I will fix it now.
Chris
Unknown has written: February 4, 2017 at 5:32 pm Reply
for the first row at the end it reads in the last 3 chains to skip 2 chains and then work 3 dc in last dc should it be work 3 dc in last chain then chain 3 and turn?
Christine Longe has written: February 4, 2017 at 6:16 pm Reply
Yes, it should be 3 dc in the last chain. Thanks! I will change that now.
Mary McAlpine has written: March 22, 2017 at 4:02 pm Reply
Hi Christine, any plans on making a video tutorial for this blanket? It is beautiful.
Jules has written: April 30, 2017 at 8:04 pm Reply
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Emily Williford has written: June 6, 2017 at 4:04 pm Reply
I'm confused there is no space before the end dc at the end of the 1st row.
peter has written: August 17, 2017 at 7:18 am Reply
nice post
Barbara Murphey has written: March 18, 2019 at 3:09 pm Reply
Thank you for the free pattern. I crochet for preemies, could you give me the starting chain for about a 20"X20"
Muhammad Rafey has written: December 7, 2019 at 5:03 am Reply
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Carol has written: May 18, 2020 at 1:06 pm Reply
I’m confused, at the end of row 1 DC 3 into last chain & then Ch3, then at beginning of Row 2 3DC into space before first DC. Would that be the space after the chain? If so, then the rest of the pattern for row 2 seems off??? Please clarify
- lakeviewcottagekids has written: May 21, 2020 at 12:18 pm Reply
  Hi Carol,
  Thanks for contacting me. At the end of each row you will work 3 dc in the space before the last dc. (The Ch 3 doesn’t count as the last dc.) Then Ch 3 Turn and do 1 dc in the space after the last dc that you made in the previous row. It may seem like it would be off, but it really does work. Hope this helps. Thanks for your question and for your business. I would love to see you finished project! Also, if you still have a question please contact me again.
  Best Wishes
  Chris
Marlene Andreason has written: July 3, 2020 at 5:44 pm Reply
what is the name of the color of the print Bernat Soft & Cuddly yarn? I am having a difficult time finding it.
- lakeviewcottagekids has written: July 6, 2020 at 10:55 pm Reply
  The color is called “Baby Baby”. Thanks for asking!
  Chris
Leslie has written: July 24, 2020 at 8:14 pm Reply
I found the yarn. It’s Bernat Baby Coordinates & the color is BABY BABY.
It’s available @ Walmart & JOANN fabric & crafts.
Sheila Tabor has written: August 17, 2020 at 10:47 pm Reply
I am really struggling with this pattern. To begin with my first row only wound up 26 inches long. No way is my blanket going to be 34 inches wide. I crochet tight according to my small group leader at church. I am using #3 yarn and 5.5 hook. I’m afraid to go up too much on my hook size. Is there a formula I can use for making mine wider? Also, starting row 2 is not making any sense to me at all. I purchased the download thinking it might show more examples of the steps but it didn’t. I even checked out some of your videos and nothing there to help with this project either. A video would be awesome. I had no trouble until I got to row 2. There is no space before the 1st dc to start row 2 in. Row 1 ends with the 3 dc’s in the last chain. Please help me! I really love the pattern and wanted to make the blanket but it’s not looking like it will happen.
- lakeviewcottagekids has written: August 25, 2020 at 11:10 pm Reply
  Hi Sheila,
  I’m sorry to hear that you are having some problems with using my pattern. I hope I can help you with some of your concerns. First, did you chain 115 chains to start the blanket? Also, if you do crochet tightly, I would recommend using a larger hook, Size J hook might suit you better. Also, I have created a YouTube video tutorial that will hopefully answer some of your questions. This is the URL of the tutorial.
  https://youtu.be/tkgC2iRT3dg
  Please let me know if these suggestions help.
  Best Wishes,
  Chris
- lakeviewcottagekids has written: August 27, 2020 at 10:03 am Reply
  Hi again, Sheila,
  I wanted to tell you that the Chain Multiple for this blanket is 9 + 7. So, by using that multiple you should be able to chain to the size you would like without running into any problems!
  Chris
Beth G has written: August 26, 2020 at 8:35 am Reply
Hello!
I’m about to start on this pattern for my soon to arrive niece or nephew, and am wondering what the starting chain multiple is? I tend to make baby blankets a bit bigger than the “standard” so that they can get a bit more use as the littles grow.
Thanks! 🙂
- lakeviewcottagekids has written: August 26, 2020 at 2:41 pm Reply
  Hi Beth,
  The chain multiple is 9 + 7. Please let me know if you have any more questions!
  Best Wishes,
  Chris