I recently made another version of my popular Angelece Baby Blanket crochet pattern, and I’m excited to share how beautifully this simple design works up in different yarns and colours. This easy, beginner-friendly crochet baby blanket uses a delicate filet stitch that creates a timeless handmade gift, perfect for baby showers, nursery decor, or relaxing crochet projects.
• Skill Level: Confident beginner (suitable for first filet crochet project) • Technique: Filet crochet • Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted weight (pattern includes guidance for adjusting to other yarn weights) • Hook Size: Suitable for aran weight yarn (check pattern for exact recommendation) • Terminology: UK terms on the blog; printable PDF available in both UK & US terminology • Project Type: Baby blanket / heirloom gift • Time to Complete: Relaxed multi-evening project • Printable PDF: Yes — ad-free PDF available in UK & US formats
The Angelece Baby Blanket is a free crochet pattern designed to be simple, relaxing, and beginner-friendly. Featuring a delicate filet stitch design, it works up quickly and creates a beautiful handmade baby gift that looks elegant in any colour.
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What Crocheter’s Are Saying
I absolutely love seeing your finished projects and reading your feedback — it truly makes my day. Here’s what other crocheters have said about this pattern:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very easy. Great for beginners!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very well written pattern, easy to follow and simple instructions for adjusting the size! Definitely recommend!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great pattern, easy to follow and link was fast.”
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I hope you are all ok? I thought I would just drop in to show you my latest make and to thank you for all the kind feedback I have received regarding my free baby blanket pattern…The Angelece Baby Blanket
I have really enjoyed playing around with something a bit different to usual, and this is what I came up with. Of course, it had to have a bit of crochet somewhere and these little flowers were just perfect.
I am not the worlds greatest when it comes to sewing, but I do find it quite soothing, if the embroidery floss doesn’t get in a tangle. I did order some cheap embroidery floss to start with…this was a BIG mistake as it split and tangled so easily. Suffice to say the more expensive thread was of a much better quality and made the embroidery a pleasure.
The leaves and flowers are hooked from scraps of cotton and I glued them into position with a hot glue gun, and finished the centres with a tiny white bead.
Finally, I finished my hoop with a circle of mustard felt, which I also glued into position, just to give a tidy finish. It is a small piece of happiness.
I may just make some more, but I think I will keep each one completely unique…I have some other Mama sayings that I would like to stitch.
I’m delighted to share my Angelece crochet Baby Blanket free crochet pattern with you. This beautiful, beginner-friendly crochet baby blanket features a simple filet stitch design that works up quickly and makes a perfect handmade gift for new babies, baby showers, or nursery keepsakes. Whether you’re looking for an easy crochet blanket pattern or a relaxing project using yarn you already own, this timeless design is a joy to make.
Crocheting this beautiful baby blanket?
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Pattern At A Glance
• Skill Level: Confident beginner (suitable for first filet crochet project) • Technique: Filet crochet • Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted weight (pattern includes guidance for adjusting to other yarn weights) • Hook Size: Suitable for aran weight yarn (check pattern for exact recommendation) • Terminology: UK terms on the blog; printable PDF available in both UK & US terminology • Project Type: Baby blanket / heirloom gift • Time to Complete: Relaxed multi-evening project • Printable PDF: Yes — ad-free PDF available in UK & US formats
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Beginner-friendly and easy to follow
Works up quickly using simple stitches
Perfect for baby shower gifts and new babies
A relaxing crochet project using yarn you already own
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Yarn
I originally made my Angelece blanket using a soft cotton blend yarn, which gives the finished piece a beautiful drape and timeless feel.
This pattern works beautifully with an Aran weight yarn, although any weight can be used — see the section below on making your blanket larger. The yarn amounts given are based on yarns with approximately 196 m per 100 g, such as Stylecraft Special Aran, which provides excellent stitch definition and a cosy yet lightweight finish, ideal for baby blankets and handmade gifts.
If you prefer a natural fibre option, soft cotton-blend yarns like Paintbox Cotton Aran or Simply Aran or Stylecraft Soft Pastels Aran also work beautifully, offering the same gentle structure with added breathability — perfect for creating coordinating baby gift pieces.
You can choose cotton, cotton blends, or high-quality anti-pilling acrylic yarns depending on your preference. Using coordinating colours across your projects makes it easy to create a matching handmade baby set.
The finished blanket measures approx. 60cms x 66cms, ideal pram blanket size. Details of how to make your blanket bigger can be found in the pattern details below.
How To Make This Blanket Larger Or Smaller
To make this blanket larger or smaller, adjust your starting chain by multiples of 12 plus 1 to desired width and hook more or less rows to desired length. Remember increasing the size of the blanket will require more yarn than stated in this pattern.
Create a Coordinated Handmade Baby Gift Set
Because this blanket works beautifully alongside smaller baby projects, it’s perfect for creating a coordinated handmade gift set.
If you love the idea of matching colours across a bonnet, bib, teether, comforter and this blanket, you may enjoy my Baby Crochet Bundle, which includes five easy patterns designed to work together as a thoughtful handmade gift collection.
approx 300g of Paintbox Cotton Aran or Simply Aran – other Aran weight yarns can be substituted or use a different weight yarn and refer to section above on size adjustment
5mm hook or hook to suit yarn size if choosing different weight yarn
Scissors
Darning needle
Card to make tassels – an old cereal box will do!
The ad-free blanket pattern now includes a built-in blanket size guide and easy resizing instructions — so you can confidently make any size you need.
No complicated calculations, no second guessing — just follow the guide and crochet with confidence.
The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below. You may wish to use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of each row. Turning chain counts as a stitch throughout the pattern unless otherwise stated. Repeats are marked by asterisks *.
Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch- chain
St – stitch
Slst – slip stitch
Tr – treble crochet
Dc – double crochet
Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on the hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.
Tr: Yarn over hook, insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook.
Gauge is not so important for this project, although I have given you a gauge guide below.
14tr x 7 rows = 4″x4″ / 10cms x 10cms
Pattern
So, lets get started shall we? To begin ch85
Row 1: 1tr in 3rd ch from hook, 1tr in next 10sts, *ch1, miss next st, 1tr in next 11sts* repeat from * – * to end, ch3 (counts as 1tr) turn
Row 2: 1tr in next 10sts, *ch1, miss next st, 1tr in next 11sts,* repeat from * – * to end, ch3 (counts as 1tr) turn.
Row 5: repeat row 2 but at end of row ch4 (counts as 1tr + ch space) turn.
Row 6: miss next st, *1tr, ch, miss next st* repeat * – * to end of row, finishing with a tr stitch, ch3 (counts as 1tr) turn.
Rows 7: 1tr in next 10sts (ch space counts as st), *ch1, miss ch space, 1tr in next 11sts* repeat from * – * to end, ch3 (counts as 1tr) turn.
Rows 8 – 10: repeat row 2
Row 11: repeat row 5
Row 12: repeat row 6
Rows 13: repeat row 7
Rows 14 – 16: repeat row 2
Row 17: repeat row 5
Row 18: repeat row 6
Row 19: repeat row 7
Rows 20 – 22: repeat row 2
Row 23: repeat row 5
Row 24: repeat row 6
Row 25: repeat row 7
Rows 26 – 28: repeat row 2
Row 29: repeat row 5
Row 30: repeat row 6
Row 31: repeat row 7
Rows 32 – 34: repeat row 2
Row 35: repeat row 5
Row 36: repeat row 6
Row 37: repeat row 7
Row: 38 – 40: repeat row 2
Row 41: repeat row 5
Row 42: repeat row 6
Row 43: repeat row 7
Rows 44 – 46: repeat row 2
Row 47: repeat row 2, ch 1, turn, do not fasten off.
Now to add the border
Along the horizontal edges of the blanket you will dc into st as normal. Along the vertical edges of the blanket you will have to make a dc around the post of each tr at the end of each row.
1dc in each stitch to end, ch2, dc in same st (corner made). You will now be making dc stitches along the vertical edge of the blanket. 2dc per post to next corner, ch2 dc in same st (2nd corner made). 1dc in each st to end, ch2, dc in same st (3rd corner made), repeat 2dc per post on final vertical edge, placing last dc in same space as ch1 at end of row 47, ch2 and slip stitch and fasten off to finish.
Make 4 chunky tasssels and sew securely to each corner. If you are not sure how to make tassels here is a great youtube tutorial to get you started…they are easy to make and will finish your blanket with style.
I absolutely love seeing your finished projects and reading your feedback — it truly makes my day. Here’s what other crocheters have said about this pattern:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very easy. Great for beginners!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very well written pattern, easy to follow and simple instructions for adjusting the size! Definitely recommend!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great pattern, easy to follow and link was fast.”
