Busy Bee Baby Blanket — Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern for Adorable Floral Bumblebee Blanket
Hi friends!
This post is all about the Busy Bee Baby Blanket pattern! It will include everything you need to know about the design. This one is an adorable throw, made of two kinds of squares: a floral granny square, and a full colorwork square to create a bee motif.
Before we start, here are a few links for you:
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All of this info is in the PDF of the pattern, but for those of you who look for more info on a pattern before you buy it, this is for you! You can look at the yardage, unique stitches/crochet methods, etc. so you can make a more informed decision on whether or not to crochet this design. As always, if you have any questions, please email me at sspstitches@gmail.com — I’m more than happy to answer!
Happy crocheting <3
About
The Busy Bee Baby Blanket is an adorable patchwork blanket made of colorful granny and bee squares in a playful palette. Making each square is easy as pie, and before you know it, you have a baby blanket ready to gift!
This pattern is also beginner-friendly, with step-by-step photos for every single part of the pattern.
This design was originally made for my book, Crochet Retro Blankets in 1 Week. The book includes its matching pillow pattern, too!
Sizing
The standard blanket size is 40.5" (103 cm) wide and 40.5" (103 cm) long; this is the size you see in photos. There are instructions for customized sizing included.
Materials
Hook: 6.5mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions:
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Yarn: Chunky/size 5 weight
I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky to make this. I recommend using a similar acrylic or wool for your own project; you can find good substitutes on yarnsub.com.
Always make a swatch before beginning to make sure you meet gauge (also important so your pattern isn’t too big or too small) and are happy with the fabric created!
Pattern Notes
Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Sizing: This design is written for one size, as detailed in the “Sizing” section above. There are instructions included if you want to adjust to a different size.
Construction: This design is worked first in squares, which are then stitched together to create a large swath of fabric before the border is worked.
Abbreviations
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
sp: space
st/sts: stitch/stitches
tc: triple crochet
tc3tog: triple crochet 3 together
The pattern includes step-by-step photos for every part along the way to ensure you’re on the right track!
If you’ve made it this far, thank you so much for reading all this! I hope it’s given you all the info you need on the Busy Bee Baby Blanket pattern. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at sspstitches@gmail.com!
Find the pattern in these places:
You can find my pattern book, Crochet Retro Blankets in 1 Week: 40 Beginner-Friendly Projects for Cozy Throws and Matching Pillows, on the shelves of all major retailers — or see your purchasing options (US + international) here!
