There’s something special about crocheting a baby blanket. Every stitch becomes part of a handmade gift that can be treasured for years. This Colorful Teardrop Baby Blanket combines soft colors with a beautiful textured stitch that looks much more complicated than it really is.
If you've been looking for a baby blanket pattern that's eye-catching without being difficult, this is a great project. The teardrop stitch creates lovely vertical drops of color throughout the blanket while using simple crochet stitches you may already know.
I chose a mix of coral, seafoam, teal, rose blush, and white to create a cheerful blanket that feels fresh and modern. The repeating color pattern gives the blanket lots of visual interest, but you can easily customize it with your favorite colors or a nursery theme.
The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and an easy one-row repeat, making it relaxing to work on while watching TV or listening to a podcast. Once you get the rhythm of the stitch, you'll find it grows surprisingly quickly.
Whether you're making a gift for a baby shower, welcoming a new grandchild, or simply adding another beautiful blanket to your handmade collection, I hope you enjoy crocheting this colorful teardrop blanket as much as I enjoyed designing it.
This eye catching colorful crochet baby blanket pattern uses Red Heart Soft Yarn in 5 colors.
You could use as many colors as you want for the baby blanket crochet pattern.
Red Heart Soft Yarn is a worsted weight gauge 4 yarn. The soft version is a little softer than the super saver yarn.
It is a soft yarn that is easy to work with. It is not expensive and is easy to get.
There are lots of different colors of Red Heart Soft Yarn, perfect for a little boy or girl. You can easily scale up for a crocheted throw too.
What to try the teardrop stitch using super chunky yarn? Try this colorful Rainbow Teardrop Blanket Crochet Pattern.
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I love patterns that look intricate but don't require complicated stitch counts. The teardrop stitch is one of my favorites because it adds texture and movement with just a few basic stitches. Every time I make this blanket in a different color combination, it looks completely unique.
Coral Reef Drop Baby Blanket Pattern
Supplies
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- H, 5 mm crochet hook
- 1 - 5 oz Red Heart Soft Yarn in coral, white, teal, rose blush (256 yd ea) or any other worsted weight gauge 4 yarn
- 2 - 5 oz Red Heart Soft Yarn in seafoam (256 yd ea) or any other worsted weight gauge 4 yarn
Abbreviations – US Term
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- dc – double crochet
- tr - triple crochet
Video on how to do teardrop stitch This stitch is also know as the granny spike.
This stitch is basically a double crochet, triple crochet, and double crochet all in one stitch. The triple is done in the center of the stitch from the row before.
The pattern is a one row repeat, with a finishing row to complete the last row.
To make the crochet blanket larger or smaller with a multiple of 4 + 2.
Approx. size of baby blanket: 35 in x 40 in (89 cm x 102 cm
Gauge: 3 rows x 3 stitches = 3 in (7.6 cm)
Chain 114 in coral
Row 1: 3 Dc in the 6th chain from the hook. *Chain 1, skip 3 chains, 3 dc in the next chain, chain 1*. Repeat ** Ending with 2 dc in the last chain. Chain 2.
Row 2: In the next *chain 1 space, dc, tr in the middle of the 3 skipped chains from the row below, dc, chain 1*. Repeat **. Ending with 2 dc end the last chain of the row. Chain 2.
Row 3: In the next *chain 1 space, dc, tr in the tr from the row below, dc, chain 1*. Repeat **. Ending with 2 dc end the turning chain of the row below. Chain 2.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3 until you have 75 rows.
Last row: In the next *chain 1 space, dc, tr in the tr from the row below, dc, sc in the center of the teardrop*. Repeat **. Ending with 2 dc in the turning chain of the row below.
Color changes as follows: 1 coral, 1 rose, 1 seafoam, 1 teal, 1 white. Repeat 3 times (15 rows total). 3 coral, 3 rose blush, 3 seafoam, 3 teal, 3 white. 15 seafoam. 3 white, 3 teal, 3 seafoam, 3 rose blush, 3 coral. 1 white, 1 teal, 1 seafoam, 1 rose blush, 1 coral. Repeat 3 times (15 rows total).
Knot and cut ends and weave them in. Enjoy your colorful teardrop free crochet baby blanket pattern.
Looking for more free crochet baby blanket patterns to try: pink shell baby blanket pattern, pink & gray stripe, or dainty dot baby blanket.
Teardrop Crochet Baby Blanket Free PDF Printable
Colorful Teardrop Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H, 5 mm - crochet hook
- 1 - 5 oz Red Heart Soft Yarn in coral, white, teal, rose blush (256 yd ea) or any other worsted weight gauge 4 yarn
- 2 - 5 oz Red Heart Soft Yarn in seafoam (256 yd ea) or any other worsted weight gauge 4 yarn
Instructions
- Chain 114 in coral
- Row 1: 3 Dc in the 6th chain from the hook. *Chain 1, skip 3 chains, 3 dc in the next chain, chain 1*. Repeat ** Ending with 2 dc in the last chain. Chain 2.
- Row 2: In the next *chain 1space, dc, tr in the middle of the 3 skipped chains from the row below, dc, chain 1*. Repeat **. Ending with 2 dc end the last chain of the row. Chain 2.
- Row 3: In the next *chain 1 space, dc, tr in the tr from the row below, dc, chain 1*. Repeat **. Ending with 2 dc end the turning chain of the row below. Chain 2.
- Row 4: Repeat Row 3 until you have 75 rows.
- Last row: In the next *chain 1 space, dc, tr in the tr from the row below, dc, sc in the center of the teardrop*. Repeat **. Ending with 2 dc end the turning chain of the row below.
- Color changes as follows: 1 coral, 1 rose, 1 seafoam, 1 teal, 1 white. Repeat 3 times (15 rows total). 3 coral, 3 rose blush, 3 seafoam, 3 teal, 3 white. 15 seafoam. 3 white, 3 teal, 3 seafoam, 3 rose blush, 3 coral. 1 white, 1 teal, 1 seafoam, 1 rose blush, 1 coral. Repeat 3 times (15 rows total).
- Knot and cut ends and weave them in. Enjoy your colorful teardrop free crochet blanket pattern.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Term
ch – chain
yo – yarn over
dc – double crochet
tr - triple crochet
To make the blanket larger or smaller with a multiple of 4 + 2.
Approx. size of baby blanket: 35 in x 40 in (89 cm x 102 cm
Gauge: 3 rows x 3 stitches = 3 in (7.6 cm)
American Standard Baby Blanket Sizes Crochet
- Lovey: 14 in x 14 in – great for cuddling (35.56 cm)
- Large Lovey: 20 in x 20 in – great for cuddling and covering a newborn in the car seat (50.8 cm)
- Preemie Blanket: 18 in x 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Receiving Blanket: 30 in x 30 in – a great size for a newborn (76.2 cm)
- Baby Blanket: 29 in x 35 in – a great size for a new baby with room to grow (73.66 cm x 88.9 cm)
- Swaddling Blanket: 40 in x 40 in- for wrapping a newborn up tight usually made of gauze or flannel (101.6 cm) but a lightweight yarn would work
- Crib: 45 in x 60 in (114.3 cm x 152.4 cm) - a great blanket size for growing into, toddlers, or a throw for older children
Of course, these sizes are just standard blanket sizes and you wan make them to fix your needs and size. My size choice also depends on how much yarn I have left and the repeat of the pattern.
I hope this helps you decide what size of baby blanket to crochet.
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- Easy Lagoon Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
- Crossed Double Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
- Easy Gray & Pink Stripe Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.