Baby blankets are always a favorite crochet project—they’re soft, cozy, and often become cherished keepsakes. The Crochet Honey Baby Blanket is a sweet and textured design that combines a few simple stitches to create a warm and beautiful fabric. Perfect for beginners who want to try new textures or experienced crocheters looking for a quick and satisfying project, this blanket is sure to become a treasured piece.
This blanket uses a lovely mix of half double crochet, half double slip stitch, berry stitch, and single crochet, which creates an eye-catching texture. The rows alternate between smooth and bumpy sections, giving the finished blanket a modern honeycomb-like effect.
With a pretty border to finish it off, the Crochet Honey Baby Blanket makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a new baby or a lovely addition to your nursery.
Stitches Used (US Terms)
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Half Double Crochet (HDC): YO, insert hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
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Half Double Slip Stitch (HDSS): YO, insert hook, YO and pull up a loop, pull directly through 2 loops on hook.
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Berry Stitch: YO, insert hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through one loop. YO, insert hook again in the same space, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 5 loops.
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Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through both loops.
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Double Crochet (DC): YO, insert hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through the remaining two loops.
Blanket Pattern
Foundation Chain: Chain 96 (or any even number).
Row 1: Starting in the 3rd chain from hook, work 1 HDC in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. (94 stitches)
Row 2: Work 1 HDSS in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3: (Turning chain does not count as a stitch.) Work 1 HDC in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Work 1 Berry Stitch in the first stitch, then 1 SC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to end of row, finishing with a SC. Ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Work 1 HDC in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
👉 Repeat Rows 2–5 until the blanket measures approximately 35 inches in length.
Border Pattern
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Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
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Round 1: Pull up a loop in any corner and ch 1. Work 1 SC around the entire blanket, making 1 SC per row along the sides and 1 SC in each stitch along the top and bottom. Work 3 SC in each corner. Join with a slip stitch to the first SC, ch 1 and turn.
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Round 2: SC in the first stitch, skip 1, 5 DC in the next stitch, skip 1. Repeat from * around the blanket. (This creates a shell border.) When you reach the starting point, slip stitch to the first SC and fasten off.
💡 Tip: If needed, skip an extra stitch at the end to make the final shell pattern fit evenly.
The Crochet Honey Baby Blanket is a delightful project that blends texture and softness into one cozy piece. The combination of Berry Stitches and Half Double Crochets gives the blanket its “honeycomb” appeal, while the shell border provides a charming finishing touch. This blanket makes a thoughtful handmade gift for baby showers or a treasured heirloom for your own family.
Whether you crochet it in classic soft pastels, modern neutrals, or bold colors, this blanket will quickly become a favorite. It’s an enjoyable project that you’ll love making—and gifting!
