Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket Free Pattern

The Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket is a delightful crochet pattern perfect for creating a cozy, textured blanket for a baby. With its combination of stitches and chevron design, this blanket has a modern look while remaining soft and comforting.

Materials

Crochet Hook: U.S. H/8 (5.0 mm)
Yarn: Approximately 4000 yards of worsted-weight yarn for the throw size
Throw Size: 54" × 66"

Finished Measurements

Baby Blanket

Approximately 36" × 40" (91 × 101 cm)

Throw Size Option

Approximately 54" × 66"

For the throw size, use a starting chain of 214.

Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern uses the following abbreviations:

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch(s)	Chain(s)
dc	Double crochet
dc3tog	Double crochet 3 together
hdc	Half double crochet
hdc3tog	Half double crochet 3 together
rep	Repeat
sc	Single crochet
sc3tog	Single crochet 3 together
sk	Skip
st(s)	Stitch(es)
WS	Wrong side
yoh	Yarn over hook

Special Stitches

Bobble Stitch

Bobble Stitch:
Work 5 double crochets together (dc5tog) in the same stitch to create a bobble.

On the wrong side, this stitch adds texture and charm to the blanket.

X-Stitch

X-Stitch:
Skip the next stitch, work a double crochet in the following stitch, and then work a double crochet back into the skipped stitch.

This creates a cross or “X” look.

Stitch Multiple

For this pattern, the stitch multiple is:

28 + 18

This ensures the proper alignment of the peaks and valleys of the chevron design.

Helpful Tip

If you find it challenging to identify the peaks and valleys of the chevron, especially during the hdc and bobble rows, consider using stitch markers to highlight these areas.

This is especially useful with the hdc3tog stitch, which can lean and be difficult to recognize.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation Chain

Chain 158.

Row 1 — Wrong Side

Dc in the 4th chain from hook
(The chain and dc count as 2 dc in the same stitch.)

1 dc in the next 5 chains.
Dc3tog over the next 3 chains to form the valley of the chevron.
1 dc in the next 12 chains.
3 dc in the next chain to form the peak of the chevron.
1 dc in the next 12 chains.
Repeat the pattern until 9 chains remain.
Dc3tog over the next 3 chains.
1 dc in the next 5 chains.
2 dc in the last chain.

Turn.

Row 2

Ch 1.
2 sc in the same stitch.
1 sc in the next 5 stitches.
Sc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
1 sc in the next 12 stitches.
3 sc in the next stitch.
1 sc in the next 12 stitches.
Repeat the pattern until 9 stitches remain.
Sc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
1 sc in the next 5 stitches.
2 sc in the last stitch.

Turn.

Row 3 — X-Stitch Row

Ch 3 (counts as dc).
1 dc in the next stitch.
Cross back and place 1 dc in the base of ch 3 to create an X-stitch.
Make 2 more X-stitches.
Dc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
Work 6 X-stitches.
3 dc in the next stitch.
Work 6 X-stitches.
Repeat the pattern until 9 stitches remain.
Dc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
Make 3 X-stitches.
Make 1 more dc in the last stitch.

Turn.

Row 4

Same as Row 2.

Row 5 — Bobble Stitch Row

Ch 2 (counts as hdc).
1 hdc in the same stitch.
Work 1 bobble in the next stitch.
1 hdc in the next 2 stitches.
Work another bobble in the next stitch.
1 hdc in the next stitch.
Hdc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
Work [1 hdc, 1 bobble] four times.
3 hdc in the next stitch.
Work [1 hdc, 1 bobble] four times.
Repeat the pattern until 9 stitches remain.
Hdc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
Work [1 hdc, 1 bobble] twice.
1 hdc in the last stitch.

Turn.

Row 6

Same as Row 2.

Row 7

Same as Row 3.

Row 8

Same as Row 2.

Row 9

Ch 3.
1 dc in the same stitch.
1 dc in the next 5 stitches.
Dc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
1 dc in the next 12 stitches.
3 dc in the next stitch.
1 dc in the next 12 stitches.
Repeat the pattern until 9 stitches remain.
Dc3tog over the next 3 stitches.
1 dc in the next 5 stitches.
2 dc in the last stitch.

Turn.

Repeat the Pattern

Repeat Rows 2 through 9 until your blanket measures approximately 40 inches.

This should be around 11 pattern repeats in total.

Finishing

Once your blanket reaches the desired size:

Fasten off.
Weave in the ends.

Diagram

The pattern also includes a diagram to help visualize the stitch placement and chevron design.

Video & PDF Tutorial

For those who learn better visually, a detailed video tutorial is available on The Crochet Crowd Channel.

The step-by-step guide walks you through the process and makes it easier to follow along.

A PDF version of the pattern is also available through the linked resource mentioned in the original pattern.

About the Design

This pattern provides a beautiful texture and unique design.

The alternating stitches create peaks and valleys in the chevron pattern, while the bobble stitches add an extra layer of charm.

If you want to adjust the size of the blanket, simply follow the stitch multiple formula provided above.

Happy crocheting!