Ocean Breeze Baby Blanket with Tassels - Free Pattern

Ocean Breeze Baby Blanket with Tassels - Free Pattern

Wrap your little one in the calming hues of the sea with this Ocean Breeze Baby Blanket. Featuring a cottagecore aesthetic and playful tassels, this blanket is both trendy and timeless. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a cozy and beautiful blanket for your baby.

Materials Needed

• DK weight yarn in shades of cool ocean blues: light blue, teal, and navy
• 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Using the light blue yarn, create a magic ring. This will be the center of your blanket.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
3. Round 2: Chain 3, and work 1 dc in the same stitch. Then, work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. You should have 24 dc at the end of this round.
4. Round 3: Chain 3, and work 1 dc in the same stitch. Now, *work 1 dc in the next stitch, then 2 dc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. You should have 36 dc.
5. Continue Increasing: Keep increasing in this manner until your blanket measures 36 inches in diameter. Alternate colors every 6 rounds: start with light blue, then teal, and finally navy.
6. Edging: Once you reach the desired size, switch to navy yarn. Chain 1, then work a single crochet (sc) in each stitch around the edge of the blanket. Join with a sl st to finish the edging.
7. Add Tassels: Cut 8-inch strands of yarn in all three colors (light blue, teal, navy). Group 5 strands together, fold them in half, and attach them to the edge of the blanket at 4-inch intervals using a lark's head knot. Repeat until you have added tassels all around the blanket.
8. Finish Up: Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle to give your blanket a clean finish.

Congratulations! You have just completed your Ocean Breeze Baby Blanket. This beautiful piece not only serves as a cozy wrap for your little one but also adds a touch of charm to any nursery. Enjoy your handmade creation!