Crochet Whimsical Unicorn Dream Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Materials

• Crochet hook: Size G (4.0 mm)
• Worsted weight yarn in lilac, white, pink, yellow, mint green, and sky blue
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

• 4x4 inch (10x10 cm) square = 16 stitches x 20 rows in single crochet

Finished Size

• Approximately 36 x 42 inches

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions

Blanket Base

1. With lilac yarn, ch 182.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (181 sts)
3. Rows 2-80: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. Change colors following the chart for the unicorn motif using intarsia technique.

Creating the Unicorn Motif

Follow the unicorn chart closely, switching colors accordingly to replicate the unicorn and stars pattern on a lilac base.

Border

1. Switch to pink yarn.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around the blanket working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to starting sc.
3. Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to starting sc.
4. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing: Block the blanket to size and shape if necessary to help it lay flat.