Meet the Cozy Petals Baby Blanket - a modern chunky textured blanket featuring raised 3D flower squares! This baby-sized version of my Cozy Petals Blanket is the perfect size for snuggles, strollers, and nap time!
You'll find the FREE baby blanket pattern right here on this page. If you prefer a clean, ad-free, easy-to-print version, I also offer a beautifully formatted PDF pattern in my Etsy shop here.
Why This One's a Favourite
- Quick, chunky squares that work up fast
- Sweet floral texture perfect for baby gifts
- Free pattern available in two gorgeous colourways
- Looks beautiful in an assortment of Lion Brand Hue + Me colours
- Detailed step-by-step video tutorial
- Beginner-friendly construction
- Only 9 squares - very satisfying and manageable
- Easy joining method, and quick and simple border
- Portable, relaxing, and fun to crochet
About the Baby Cozy Petals Blanket
This blanket is made from 9 chunky flower granny squares arranged in a 3×3 layout. Each motif features a textured 3D flower at the center, framed by a soft background colour that gives the blanket its warm, modern look.
Just like the throw-sized version, this design is relaxing, beginner-friendly, and wonderfully portable. Work one square at a time for the perfect "take-along" project.
This version works up quickly thanks to the bulky yarn and simple construction, making it an ideal weekend project or thoughtful handmade gift for new parents.
Looking for the Throw Sizes?
If you'd like to make a larger version, be sure to visit the pattern post for the Cozy Petals Blanket in XL, Large, and Lapghan sizes.
Yarn You'll Need
For the Baby Cozy Petals Blanket, you'll need a soft and durable bulky weight (category 5 / 12 ply) yarn that gives the squares their beautiful chunky texture. I used Lion Brand Hue + Me, which offers modern colours, lovely stitch definition, and a cozy feel due to the blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool.
I absolutely loved working with Lion Brand Hue + Me for this project. It's very soft and despite containing some wool, is not scratchy at all. The bulky weight makes every stitch feel plush and it's so satisfying to see how quickly the squares work up.
Plus, it's durable, machine washable and dryable, and holds its shape well, making it a fantastic choice for a baby blanket that will be snuggled, washed, and loved for years!
Colour Inspiration
For this design, I used the colours Salt and Mustard for the flowers - a bright, cheerful combination that pops beautifully against the background. And for the background you can choose either Sea Glass for a fresh, tranquil look or Rosewater for a sweet, vintage-inspired appearance. Both versions feel warm, cozy, and timeless.
Whatever palette you choose from the Hue + Me range for your Baby Cozy Petals Blanket, you can be sure that this pattern will adapt beautifully to any colour choice.
Yarn Substitutes
You can substitute Lion Brand Hue + Me with any similar bulky weight 5 yarn. Great alternatives include:
- Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Bamboo Chunky
- Brava Bulky
- Hayfield Bonus Chunky
- Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Chunky
Just be sure to check your gauge and adjust your hook size if needed.
Construction Overview
The Cozy Petals Baby Blanket is quick and simple to make:
- 9 flower granny squares
- 7 rounds per square:
- Round 1: flower center
- Rounds 2-3: raised petals
- Rounds 4-7: background rounds that frame the flower
- Squares are blocked (recommended), then joined with a slip stitch seam
- Finished with a simple 3-round border that frames the design beautifully
Blocking Your Squares
I recommend blocking your squares before joining them so they lie flat and match in size. Blocking them will also ensure that the petals do not scrunch or curl up too much. I used a handheld steamer, but you can also use steam from your iron - just make sure the iron never touches the acrylic yarn directly, as it can melt the fibers.
Free Pattern: Baby Cozy Petals Blanket
Please carefully read all the information below in order to make the Baby Cozy Petals Blanket.
Level
"Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping".
Pattern Notes
- US crochet terminology used throughout.
- One size is available. If you would like to make the XL, Large and Lapghan versions of this blanket, you can view the free pattern here (coming soon).
- You can use any #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn for this project, providing you meet the gauge as detailed below.
- Lion Brand Hue + Me was used for this design. A list of suitable yarn substitutes is listed below.
- I made two versions of this blanket: One in the background colour Sea Glass (turquoise) and one using Rose Water (peachy dogwood). Each version has chunky flowers made from Colour A (Mustard) for the centre and Colour B (Salt) for the petals.
- The flower granny square is worked over 7 simple rounds. Round 1 creates the center of the flower, while Rounds 2 and 3 form the raised, 3D textured petals. Rounds 4 through 7 build the background and frame the flower beautifully, giving each square its chunky, modern look.
- For beginners, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker in the first stitch made at the beginning of each round.
- When joining the squares together (using the slip stitch seam), keep your tension fairly loose. Or move up a hook size to an N/P (10mm) crochet hook.
- Support for my crochet patterns is available exclusively through my Facebook Group. If you'd like help or have questions while working through a pattern, I encourage you to join the group!
Materials
Yarn
Weight 5 / chunky / bulky / 12 ply yarn
Lion Brand Hue + Me, 137 yds / 4.4 oz (125m / 125g) in the following colours:
Both Versions (pink & turquoise)
Yarn A - Mustard (golden yellow): 1 ball (22 yds required)
Yarn B - Salt (eggshell white): 2 balls (224 yds required)
Pink Version
Yarn C - Rose Water (peachy dogwood): 3 balls (388 yds required)
Turquoise Version
Yarn D - Sea Glass (turquoise): 3 balls (388 yds required)
Crochet Hook
M/N (9mm). I highly recommend the Clover Amour crochet hook
OPTIONAL: N/P (10mm) hook for joining squares
Extras
1x stitch marker; yarn needle; scissors; steamer or steam from iron for blocking squares
Yarn Substitutes
If you substitute, just make sure to check yardage / meters per ball so you buy enough for your blanket.
Premier Yarns Anti Pilling Bamboo Chunky 3.5oz. / 131yds (100g / 120m)
Brava Bulky 3.5oz. / 136 yds (100g / 124m)
Hayfield Bonus Chunky 3.5oz. / 150yds (100g / 137m)
Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Chunky 3.5oz. / 131 yds (100g / 120m)
Flower Square Yardage
If you would like to adjust the number of flower granny squares and / or add more squares to the blanket, each individual square uses the following amount of yarn:
- Centre of flower - 2.25g / 2.4 yds
- Petals - 16.77g / 18.1 yds
- Background colour - 34g / 37 yds
Gauge / tension
Test your gauge (tension) with a sample flower square before you begin.
With a Size M/N (9mm) crochet hook, each blocked flower square measures 10 x 10 in / 25 x 25 cm.
If your tension is tight and your square is smaller, try using a larger hook. If your tension is loose and your square is larger, use a smaller hook.
Finished Size
Finished width - 32.5 IN (82.5 CM)
Finished Length - 32.5 IN (82.5 CM)
Stitches & Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
beg - beginning
BLO - back loop only
ch(s) - chain(s)
dc - double crochet
Excl - excluding
sc - single crochet
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp(s) - space(es)
st(s) - stitch(es)
Special Stitches
EXdc - extended double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into st or sp, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, pull through 1 loop (3 loops remain on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), yo, pull through both loops. I EXdc made.
BLOEXdc2tog - back loop only (BLO) extended double crochet together: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into BLO of a ch in the 1st sp, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, pull through 1 loop (3 loops left on hook), yo, pull through next 2 loops (2 loops left on hook). Yo, insert hook into BLO of a ch in the 2nd sp, yo, pull up a loop, 4 loops on hook, yo, pull through 1st loop (4 loops left on hook), yo, pull through next 2 loops (3 loops left on hook), yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1BLOEXdc2tog made.
* to * - Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
( ) - Sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space.
[ ] - The total number of stitches at the end of a row / round.
Instructions
Flower Granny Square
Make 9 flower granny squares.
With 9mm hook and Colour A:
Make a magic ring or ch6 and sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 9dc into ring, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [10 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Attach Colour B to any st with a sl st:
Round 2. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 1dc in same st, (2dc in next st) 9 times, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [20 sts].
Round 3. Sl st in next st, (ch2, 1tr) in same st, 3tr in next st, (1tr, 1dc) in next st, sl st in next st (1st petal complete), *1dc, 1tr) in next st, 3tr in next st, (1tr, 1dc) in next st, sl st in next st*, repeat from * to * around, end with a sl st at base of beg ch2 to join. [40 sts, 5 petals).
Round 4. *Ch6 (fairly tightly), sk first petal and sl st in next sl st right before next petal*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to 1st sl st to join, [5x ch6 sps].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Before starting round 5, make sure that the ch6 sps are at the back of your work. With right side facing up, attach colour C (pink) or D (turquoise) with a sl st to any ch6 sp at the back of your work.
Round 5. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 7dc in same sp, *8dc in next ch6 sp*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to top of beg ch2 to join, [40 sts].
Round 6. Ch3, (counts as your first st), 1EXdc in same st, 1dc in next 9 sts, *(2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in next st (corner made), 1dc in next 9 sts*, repeat from * to * 3 times, end with (2EXdc, ch2) at base of beg ch3, work a single crochet to top of beg ch3 to join, [13 sts on each side of square].
Round 7. Ch3, (counts as your first st), 1EXdc in ch2 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, *(2EXdc, ch2, 2EXdc) in next ch2-sp, 1dc in next 13 sts*, repeat from * to * 3 times, end with (2EXdc, ch2) in last ch2 corner sp , sl st to top of beg ch3 to join, or make an invisible join (easier when seaming later), [17 sts on each side of square].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
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Arrangement of Squares
Arrange your squares as seen in the diagram below. It's a good idea to give your squares a quick block beforehand. I used a handheld steamer, but you can also use the steam from your iron (keep the iron hovering above the yarn).
Joining Squares
Refer to the diagram above. Starting with row 1, begin by joining squares horizontally along the green dotted lines. Then join the squares vertically along the red dotted lines. Keep tension looser or size up to an N/P (10mm) hook.
Using the slip stitch seam, you will work through the outside loops of each stitch. To begin, line up the first two squares by placing them on top of each other. The wrong sides of both squares should be facing out. With Colour C (pink) or D (turquoise), place a slip knot on hook:
- Insert hook through the back loop of the ch2 (closest to the next stitch to be worked into) of the square on top. Then slide hook through the back loop of the corresponding ch2 of the square on the bottom. Make a slip stitch.
- Move along to the next stitch on the top square, insert hook through the outside loop, then insert hook through the outside loop of the stitch on the bottom square. Work a slip stitch.
- Repeat step 2 along to the next ch2 corner space.
- Work a slip stitch through the back loops of the first two ch2 at the next corner (leave the next two ch2 unworked as these will be worked into when you later join the squares vertically).
- Grab the next two squares, place them on top of each other and repeat the process from step 1.
- Work in this way, connecting all squares together, until the final two squares have been joined. At the end of row 1, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
- Repeat the above process for the remaining rows, along the green dotted lines.
- Once all the horizontal rows have been joined, repeat the process vertically along the red dotted lines. At each junction where 4 squares meet, work into the remaining chains, then ch 1 before continuing the seam. This extra ch 1 helps prevent the seam from pulling at the junction.
Border
After joining your squares with a slip stitch seam, work the 3-round border around the entire blanket. This simple edge adds just the right amount of structure without taking away from the floral design.
Please see the 'Special Stitches' section above for working the BLOEXdc2tog across the seams in round 1.
With Colour C or D and a 9mm hook, attach yarn with a sl st to any corner of the blanket, in BLO of chain closest to the next stitch to be worked into.
Round 1. Ch2 (counts as your first st), 1BLOdc in same ch, *1BLOdc in each ch to next ch2 corner sp, ensuring that you work 1BLOEXdc2tog across the two ch2 sps at each seam. In the ch2 sp in the corner of blanket, work as follows: 2BLOdc in 1st ch, ch2, 2BLOdc in 2nd ch*, repeat from * to * around blanket, finishing with (2BLOdc, ch2) in last ch at the last corner, sl st or make an invisible join to top of beg ch2 to join.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
With Colour B (both pink & turquoise versions), attach yarn with a sc to any corner of the blanket, in BLO of chain closest to the next stitch to be worked into.
Round 2. 2sc in BLO of same ch, *1BLOsc in each ch until next ch2 corner sp, at the ch2-sp in the corner of blanket work as follows: 2BLOsc in 1st ch, 2BLOsc in 2nd ch*, repeat from * to * around blanket, at end of round work 2BLOsc in last ch, sl st to 1st sc at beg of round to join.
In the next round, work stitches through both loops.
Round 3. Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 2dc in same st (at base of ch2), sk next st, sl st in next st, *sk next st, 4dc (shell) in next st, sk next st, sl st in next st*, repeat from * to * around blanket, ensuring that you work 5dc in the following 3 corners of blanket, work 2dc in 1st st of round (at base of beg ch2), sl st to top of beg ch2 to join.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Weave in all ends, give the blanket a final steam block if desired, and your beautiful handmade baby blanket is ready to gift or enjoy!
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