Lavinia’s Blossom Crochet Baby Blanket

Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern, Lavinia’s Blossom in Soft Stripes, soft and warm reversible throw blanket

This easy crochet blanket is delicate, timeless, and filled with vintage charm. Lavinia’s Blossom is a baby blanket pattern designed to be treasured. 

The repeating stitch pattern is relaxing to work on and beginner-friendly, with just enough texture to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of project you can crochet while watching your favorite show or sipping tea on a quiet evening.

Baby Blanket Sizes

• Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches. 

• Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches. (shown)

• Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches. 

• Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 36 X 48 inches. 

• Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches.

• Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. 

Straight Box Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern

This easy project uses the straight box stitch, which uses the chain stitch, single crochet, and the double crochet stitch worked in clusters. It’s a great blanket for beginners and works up quickly. 

Skill Level

Confident Beginner Crocheter 

You should be able to read a crochet pattern and work double crochet stitches and chain stitches.

Finished size 28 X 34 inches. 

Customize to any width by working any multiple of 4 stitches. Adjust the length by adding or decreasing rows.

Materials

Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches (shown) For the blanket shown.

Breathe Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.

Sandbar Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.

Alabaster Wander Acrylic yarn 2 skeins, or 240 yards.

Total amount of yarn 720 yards

• Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches. Starting chain will be about 64-72 chain stitches. Plan on about 300 yards of yarn.

• Rectangle Baby Blanket 28 X 34 inches. The beginning chain will be 88-92 chain stitches. About 750 yards of yarn. (shown)

• Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches. The beginning chain will be about 96-100 chain stitches. About 750 yards of yarn.

• Toddler Blanket or Lapghan 36 X 48 inches. Starting Chain is about 120-124 chain stitches. Plan on about 1,300 yards of yarn.

• Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Starting Chain is approximately 172-184 chain stitches. Plan on about 2,600 yards of yarn.

• Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. Plan on a starting chain about 192-204 chain stitches. Plan for approximately 4,000 yards of yarn.

Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 mm Hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors