Learn to Crochet Mixed Stripe Flower Stitch Baby Blanket

If you love blankets with texture, color changes, and a pretty floral look, the Mixed Stripe Flower Stitch is such a satisfying project. This baby blanket style is a great choice when you want something that feels special—but is still approachable if you take it row by row.

In the video tutorial, you’ll see exactly how the stitch pattern is formed and how the stripes come together for that eye-catching finish. Whether you’re crocheting for a baby shower gift or just want a cozy stash-buster, this is a fun one to save.

Mixed Stripe Flower Stitch: What makes this blanket so pretty

The standout feature of this crochet baby blanket is the way the flower-like stitch texture pops against the striped sections. The contrast between the “mixed stripe” rows and the raised stitch pattern gives it a detailed look, but still clean and modern.

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If you’re newer to crocheting blankets, this is also a helpful stitch to practice because you’ll get comfortable with keeping your row ends neat, spotting repeat sections, and staying consistent with tension—especially when changing colors.

A quick tip before you start: when you’re working on stripes, focus on making each color change look intentional. In the tutorial, you’ll be able to follow along closely to see where the transitions happen so your blanket looks polished from the very first repeat.

Crochet the Mixed Stripe Flower Stitch baby blanket step by step

Source: Daisy Farm Crafts

Tips for clean stripes and smoother blanket edges

Images and patterns courtesy of  Daisy Farm Crafts

If your stripes look a little wavy, it usually comes down to tension changes between colors. Try to keep your yarn held the same way each time you switch shades, and don’t tug too tightly when pulling through the first loop after a color change.

For edges, consistency matters more than perfection: count your stitches (or pattern repeats) at the end of each row so the sides don’t slowly grow or shrink. And if you plan to add a border later, clean edges now will make that finishing step so much easier.

Have fun with this one—and don’t be afraid to pause and rewind the tutorial while you get the rhythm of the stitch. Once it clicks, it’s the kind of pattern you’ll want to use again for larger throws, too.

Happy crocheting,
Maggie