Free Bella Baby Blanket Pattern – Granny Square and Color Changes

I used to make Granny Square afghans all the time.  I can’t even tell you how many are still on my beds and in my closets.  They are beautiful, warm and lovely.  But, I hadn’t made any in recent years.  When they became all the rage recently I got excited and have been making simple and then a little more complicated versions.  I just love them.  I think the patterns that I’ve designed recently are perfect for beginners and veteran crocheters alike.  Even with the most simple of designs you can make them look so different through color combinations and different borders.  

Last week I posted about my Halloween Granny Afghan.  Yesterday, I launched my Baby Girl Preemie Baby Blanket.  And today I am posting my Bella Baby Blanket.  It is easy and quick to make.  It’s perfect for beginners because, again, it is one big granny square (that you can make as I describe in the pattern) or you can make it as large as you want.  And then you decide on the color change rows after the first 25!  

The 2-round border is simple, too.  Two rounds of single crochet.  It gives a really nice tailored look.  Once again.  I made them both the same color and the same as the last Granny Square rows.  But, you can change any color combination you would like, of course.  

As far as the hook size and yarn choice, I used a Size G (4.25 mm) hook and a #4 weight Big Twist Value yarn.  I really like the way it turned out with these combinations.

I am including the pattern here, but if you would like the ad-free .pdf version be sure to visit my Etsy Shop or Ravelry Store.

Here is the Bella Baby Blanket!!

Crochet Baby Blanket

“Bella” Baby Blanket

Crochet Pattern

Designed By:  Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids

Here is the “Bella” Baby Blanket pattern!  It is made using the lovely granny square crochet technique, is easy to make and is perfect for your newborn baby girl!  Of course you can choose any color to make for a boy or a girl.  It is also a great pattern for the beginner granny square crocheter.  This is the perfect year-round blanket for your precious little one.

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Copyright October 2022

*****I recommend that before starting your project, be sure to read the entire pattern so that you don’t run into any surprises and that you know exactly what materials are needed and what the pattern involves.*****

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner (Great for the crocheter just learning the Granny Square technique and color changes)

Size:  One Size  (30 inches x 30 inches). But, see Notes about making this blanket larger.

Materials Needed: 

Big Twist “Value” 100% acrylic yarn, (#4 weight) 

Each skein is 6 oz./380 yards (170 g/(347 m). 

Machine wash, gentle, on warm.  Tumble dry on low.  Do not over dry.

The color and amounts used in this blanket are:

Total Amount of Yarn for the Blanket: 710 yards (11.2 oz.)

• Color A “Aqua “ – 355 yards (approximately 1 skein)
• Color B “Buttercup“ – 355 yards (approximately 1 skein)
• Crochet Hook:  Size “G” (4.25 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle  (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)

• Finished Size:  Approximately   30 inches x 30 inches

• This pattern uses US Crochet Terminology

Stitches Used in the Pattern:

–  ch = chain

–  sc = single crochet

–  dc = double crochet

–  sl st = slip stitch

Gauge:

*Cluster* = 3 dc worked in one stitch  This is worked throughout the granny square.

4 inches = 4 clusters across x 7 rows down

*****Notes*****

This blanket is made by using the granny square crochet technique.  Basically, this blanket is one large granny square with 2 color changes. The blanket is then completed by working a lovely 2-round border around it. 

****Important Sizing Note:*****

If you would like to make this blanket larger, just continue making more rounds until you reach the size that you would like.  The directions for the border rounds would be the same. 

Blanket Pattern

Round 1 (Color A – Aqua):  Ch 4.  Sl st into the first chain. (This creates a circle.)

Ch 3.  (This counts as a dc.) 

Work 2 dc in the circle.  Ch 2.  Work 3 dc in circle, Ch 2.  Work 3 dc in the circle.  Ch 2.  Work 3 dc in the circle.  Ch 2.  Sl st in the top chain of the first Ch 3.  Ch 3.  (This counts as a dc.). Turn.

This creates the first round of the granny square – a 4-sided square.  The Ch 2 in each round creates each corner. 

There is no Ch 2 in the spaces between 3 dc clusters along the sides (between the corners).

Round 2: Work 2 dc in Ch 2-space below the Ch 3.. 

Skip to next Ch-2 corner space.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the corner space.

Skip to next Ch-2 corner space.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in that corner space.

Skip to next Ch-2 corner space.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in that corner space.

Skip to 1st Ch-2 corner space (the one you started with).  Work 3 dc, Ch 2.  Sl st. to top ch of the first Ch 3.  Ch 3.  (This counts as a dc.). Turn.

Round 3:  Work 2 dc in the Ch-2 corner space.  Skip the 3 dc cluster as you go down the first side.  Work 3 dc in the space.  Skip next 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the Ch-2 corner space. 

Skip the 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc in the space.  Skip next 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the Ch-2 corner space. 

Skip the 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc in the space.  Skip next 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the Ch-2 corner space. 

Skip the 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc in the space.  Skip next 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc in the Ch-2 corner space. 

Skip the 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc in the space.  Skip next 3 dc cluster.  Work 3 dc, Ch 2 in the Ch-2 corner space.  Sl st to top chain of the first Ch 3.  Ch 3.  (This counts as a dc.). Turn.

Rounds 4 – 25:  Keep repeating this pattern where 3-dc clusters are worked in each space along each side and 3 dc, Ch 2, 3 dc are worked in each corner Ch-2 space.

Color Changes: 

Rows 4 – 5:  (Color B – Buttercup)

Rows 6 – 8:  (Color A – Aqua)

Rows 9 – 10 (Color B – Buttercup)

Rows 11 – 13:  (Color A – Aqua)

Rows 14 – 15:  (Color B – Buttercup)

Rows 16 – 18:  (Color A – Aqua)

Rows 19 – 20:  (Color B – Buttercup)

Rows 21 – 23:  (Color A – Aqua)

Rows 24 – 25:  Color B – Buttercup)

At the end of Round 25 do not fasten off.

Border:  

Round 1:  (Color B – Buttercup) Ch 1.  Work 2 sc in the Ch-2 space.  (This is your first corner.)  Then, working down the first side, work 1 sc in the top of each dc until you reach the next corner of the blanket.  Work 3 sc in the Ch-2 corner space.  (Second corner.). Work 1 sc in each dc down the next side.  Work 3 sc in the next Ch-2 space.  (Third corner.).  Work 1 sc in each dc down the next side.  Work 3 sc in the Ch-2 space.  (Fourth corner.). Work 1 sc in each dc down the last side.  Work 1 sc in the Ch-2 space next to the sc done at the beginning of the round. (This is back at the first corner.) Sl st to first sc.

Round 2:  (Color B – Buttercup)Ch 1.  Work 2 sc in the middle sc of the corner.  (This is your first corner.)  Then, working down the first side, work 1 sc in the top of each sc until you reach the next corner of the blanket.  Work 3 sc in the middle sc of the corner space.  (Second corner.). Work 1 sc in each sc down the next side.  Work 3 sc in the middle sc of the corner.  (Third corner.).  Work 1 sc in each sc down the next side.  Work 3 sc in the middle sc of the corner.  (Fourth corner.). Work 1 sc in each sc down the last side.  Work 1 sc in the same sc done at the beginning of the round.  Sl st to first sc.

Fasten off and weave in the loose ends.

Finished!!!  Enjoy your lovely blanket!!!

Best Wishes and Stay Cozy!!!

Written by lakeviewcottagekids