Grandma Cuddles Crochet Baby Blanket: Free Pattern with Ribbed Border

The Grandma Cuddles crochet baby blanket by Tiffany of Daisy Farm Crafts was designed as a gift for a first-time grandmother, and it is the kind of blanket that gets used every day. A textured crunch stitch gives it a lovely bumpy surface on one side, and a ribbed border frames it like a knitted blanket. The free pattern is easy to follow, and the video walks you through every part, including the corners of the border.

Grandma Cuddles Blanket at a Glance

• Designer: Tiffany, Daisy Farm Crafts
• Finished size: 34 x 34 in (86 x 86 cm), adjustable
• Yarn: 6 skeins of Bernat Bundle Up (worsted weight, 4), color Brook in the sample
• Hook: 5 mm (US H/8)
• Gauge: 10 stitches and 10 rows = 4 in
• Stitches: single crochet, half double crochet in the back loop and treble crochet (US terms)
• Video length: about 27 minutes, with chapters

What You'll Need

• 6 skeins of Bernat Bundle Up, or any worsted weight (4) yarn that matches the gauge
• A 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
• A stitch marker, a tapestry needle and scissors

Bernat Bundle Up is a soft, chenille-like yarn that the designer describes as baby safe. It is very cuddly, which suits the name of the blanket perfectly.

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How the Blanket Is Made

1. Starting the blanket (1:55): the blanket is worked flat in rows from a foundation chain. Change the length of the chain to make it larger or smaller.
2. The crunch stitch (4:26): the textured rows give one side a bumpy, crunchy look, while the other side stays flatter.
3. Stitch marker tip (7:52): Tiffany shows how a stitch marker helps you keep the edges straight.
4. Border setup (10:50): a round of single crochet goes all the way around the blanket.
5. Ribbed border (14:51 to 25:05): half double crochet worked in the back loop creates a ribbed edge that looks knitted, with rounded corners.

The free written pattern and printable PDF are on the Daisy Farm Crafts website, linked in the credit below.

Tips for the Best Result

• Mark the first stitch of each row. Textured stitches make the edge stitches easy to miss.
• Keep the border relaxed. A tight ribbed border will make the blanket curl, so keep your tension loose and even.
• Watch the corner chapter. Turning the corners of a ribbed border is the trickiest part, and the video shows it step by step (20:05).
• Give it as a set. The designer suggests pairing the blanket with the picture book How to Babysit a Grandma for a sweet gift for a new grandmother.

Images and patterns courtesy of Daisy Farm Crafts

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Daisy Farm Crafts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Grandma Cuddles blanket easy?
Yes. The designer describes it as fun and easy, and the stitches are all basic ones.

Can I use a different yarn?
Any worsted weight (4) yarn that matches the gauge will give a similar result.

Can I make it bigger?
Yes. Add to the foundation chain for a wider blanket, and work more rows for a longer one. You will need extra yarn.

More Baby Blankets from Daisy Farm Crafts

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