Want a vibrant, cozy baby blanket that’s as easy to make as it is beautiful? This free 3-color crochet baby blanket pattern is just what you need. Using three soft yarn colors and basic crochet stitches, you’ll create a warm throw that looks impressive but works up quickly — even if you’re a beginner.
The pattern is designed with beginners in mind, using a simple stitch repeat and easy color changes to give the blanket a playful striped or block-style look. Whether you’re making it for a new baby, as a baby shower gift, or just because you love colorful crochet projects, this design is flexible: you can change color order, adjust the size, or even pick your own palette.
Below, you’ll find the full pattern instructions, a supplies list, size options, and helpful tips to make this blanket your own. Grab your hook and three coordinating yarns, and let’s get started on this charming and cheerful baby throw!
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Materials
Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn
I used Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn in Cream, Sungold, Graphite
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Sizing & Yardage
Stitches (US Terms)
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
DC- Double Crochet
FP Bobble- Front Post Bobble : *Yarn over hook, insert hook behind DC post, YO pull through* repeat * * 3 more times. With 5 loops on your hook, YO and pull through all 5 loops.
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Notes
Sizing will be written Baby (Throw, Queen, King)
All chain 3 will count as a stitch.
All Ch 1 will NOT count as a stitch.
Gauge
4 X 4 inches
12 DC X 9 Rows of Pattern (SC and DC Rows)
How to Crochet the 3-Color Baby Blanket – Step-by-Step Pattern
Ch 133 (169, 199, 271, 289)
With Color A
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook. SC in each st across. 132 (168, 198, 270, 288)
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. DC in each st across. 132 (168, 198, 270, 288)
Change to Color B
Row 3: Ch 1, SC in the first 5 sts. *FP Bobble around DC from the previous row. SC in the next 5 sts* Repeat * * across. 22 (28, 33, 45, 48) FP Puffs 110 (140, 165, 225, 240) SC
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Change to Color C
Row 5: Ch 1, SC in the first 2 sts. *FP PUFF around DC from the previous row. SC in the next 5 sts* Repeat * * across ending with a SC in the last 2 sts. 22 (28, 33, 45, 48) FP Puffs 110 (140, 165, 225, 240) SC
Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 7- 102 (124, 146, 204, 214): Repeat Rows 3- 6 (Change Colors every 2 Rows)
Tie off. Weave in any ends.
That’s it, friends! I hope you enjoyed this Crochet Blanket pattern!
If you make one of these 3 color crochet baby blankets I would love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @SierrasCraftyCreations
Happy Crocheting
Sierra
