Are you crazy about flamingos as we are? This Flamingo Baby Blanket is a beautiful centerpiece for a bright, tropical nursery. This baby or toddler blanket has a popular flamingo silhouette, worked using filet crochet technique. rnd: (RS) With B, join with standing sc in any ch 2 corner, (ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *working in BLO, 1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. 113 sc per side. If you would like to continue to make this blanket a bigger, queen-size bed topper, you can just leave off the last two rounds and continue the repeat pattern until the size you desire. The stitch counts will grow proportionally. Make the base chain in white and with a smaller size hook (H). (Chain 130 +1 or 110 +1,) whatever you choose.) Super easy to make for anyone with even the most basic crochet skills! A perfect beginner’s crochet pattern! See the tutorial via becoming peculiar. Easy Crochet Afghan Blanket Pattern

rnd: Sl st into ch 2 sp, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Break B. Turn. 25 sc per side. rnd: With B, join with standing sc in any ch 2 corner, (ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, [1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Break B. 105 sts per side. rnd: With B, join with sl st in any corner, ch 4, (1 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in same sp, *tr3tog in next 3 sts, [1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc next st, tr3tog in the next 3 sts] to corner,** (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to ch 4. Break B. 83 sts per side. rnd: With B, join with standing sc in any ch 2 corner, (ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *1 sc in next 2 sts, [1 dc in skipped st from 6th rnd, 1 sc in next st] until 1 st before corner, 1 sc in next st,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. 9 dc, 14 sc per side.rnd: (WS) With A, join with standing sc in any ch 2 corner, (ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *1 sc in next st, [sk next 2 sts, (2 dc, 1 sc) in next st] to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Break A. Turn. 111 sts per side. Thankfully, there aren’t many items you need when it comes to crocheting. However, having the right tools on hand before you start your first crochet blanket will set you up for success! The neutral colors shown in this pattern are soothing for both mom and baby. Get started to stitch up one for your little one. See the free pattern and instructions via little monkeys crochet. Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket

All of our easy crochet patterns are free, designed exclusively by me and well written. Many of our free crochet afghan patterns are great for beginner crocheters. Most come in various colorful crochet blankets, crochet blanket sizes, yarn weights (like worsted weight yarn or bulky yarn), crochet hooks sizes and use unique crochet stitches. There are also more basic crochet stitches used in blankets, like the double crochet and the single crochet. ROW 5: CH 1 and turn, 1 SC into first single crochet. *CH 1, skip over 3 chains, 1 CL into next chain 2 space. “CH 2, CL,” 3 times in the same CH 2 space. (You will have 4 total clusters with 2 chains in between.) CH 1, skip 3 chains, 1 SC into next single crochet. Repeat from *to the end, pulling through with new color. rnd: With A, join with sl st in any corner, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * working in BLO, 1 dc in each st to corner,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once more, sl st to beg ch 3. 17 dc per side.rnd: (RS) With A, join with standing sc in any ch 2 corner, (ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *working in BLO, 1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. 71 sc per side. rnd: With B, join with standing sc in any ch 2 corner, (ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *1 sc in next 2 sts, [1 dc in skipped st from 38th rnd, 1 sc in next st] until 1 st before corner, 1 sc in next st,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. 51 dc, 56 sc per side. Standing Sc = Form slip knot and insert onto the hook. Insert hook into st, yoh and pull loop through, yoh through 2 loops. rnd: Sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 1 (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * twice, then * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Break A. Turn. 67 sc per side.