Easy Tunisian Baby Blanket Pattern
Tunisian crochet is a unique technique that creates a dense and cozy fabric, perfect for a baby blanket. Here's an easy Tunisian crochet baby blanket pattern that uses basic stitches and is great for beginners:
Materials:
4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice (you can use more or less depending on the size you want your blanket to be)
Tunisian crochet hook size J (6 mm)
Instructions:
Foundation Row:
Chain 60.
Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat this across the chain until you have 60 loops on your hook.
Forward Pass: 3. Yarn over and pull through one loop on your hook. *Yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook. Repeat from * across the row until only one loop remains on your hook.
Return Pass: 4. Chain 1, *yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook. Repeat from * across the row until only one loop remains on your hook.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for a total of 20 rows.
Switch to a new color of yarn and repeat steps 3-5 for 20 rows.
Continue alternating colors every 20 rows until the blanket is the desired size.
Bind off: chain 1, *yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook, then pull the loop through the loop on your hook. Repeat from * until only one loop remains on your hook.
Weave in any loose ends and block the blanket to the desired shape.
This pattern creates a simple, yet colorful baby blanket. You can customize the size and color scheme to your liking. Happy crocheting!